DLSA Sambalpur Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Recruitment 2026

District Legal Services Authority Sambalpur (DLSA Sambalpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DLSA Sambalpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 05-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DLSA Sambalpur Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

DLSA Sambalpur Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Practice in Criminal Law for at least 7 years
• Excellent understanding of criminal law
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill in legal research
• Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a defence counsel
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
• Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts
• IT knowledge with proficiency in work

Salary/ Stipend

• Monthly honorarium of Rs. 60,000

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Selection based on merit
• Assessment of knowledge, skills, practice, and experience
• Selection by committee under the Chairmanship of Principal District & Sessions Judge
• Final approval by Executive Chairman, State Legal Services Authority

General Information / Instructions

• Engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of two years
• Extension is subject to satisfactory performance
• The selected lawyer shall not take any private cases or retainership
• Applications received after the due date will not be considered
• Incomplete or defective applications will be rejected

How to Apply

• Apply in the prescribed application format
• Submit the application along with self-attested copies of required documents
• Send by post or submit personally
• Address: Office of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Sambalpur
• The envelope must be superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DEPUTY CHIEF LEGAL AID DEFENSE COUNSEL”
• Last date for submission: 05 January 2026 by 05:00 PM

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