District Legal Services Authority Purba Bardhaman (DLSA Purba Bardhaman) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 09 Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Office Assistant cum Clerk And More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DLSA Purba Bardhaman website. The last date to submit the application form is 29-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DLSA Purba Bardhaman Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Office Assistant cum Clerk And More 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 Purba Bardhaman Legal Aid Defense Counsel & Staff Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Excellent understanding of Criminal law, Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a Defense counsel, Ability to work effectively with others with capability to lead, Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable in appropriate circumstances), Basic knowledge of computer system is necessary, Quality to lead the team with capacity to manage the office.
- Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Excellent understanding of Criminal law, Skill in legal research, Thorough understanding of ethical duties of Defense counsel, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others, Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable in exceptional circumstances), IT knowledge with proficiency in work.
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Practice in Criminal law from 0 to 3 years, Good oral and written communication skills, Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a Defense counsel, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others, Excellent writing and research skills, IT knowledge with high proficiency in work.
- Office Assistant cum Clerk: Graduation, Basic Word processing skills and the ability to operate Computer and skills to feed data, good typing speed with proper setting of petition, Ability to take dictation and prepare files for representation in the courts, File maintenance and processing knowledge.
- Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator: Graduation, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Word and data processing abilities, the ability to work in tele-communication systems (Telephones, Fax machines, switch boards, video conferencing systems etc.), Proficiency with good typing skills (Qualifications may be reasonably relaxed in case of exceptional candidates or circumstances).
- Office Peon: Matriculation or equivalent.
Salary/ Stipend
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs.60,000/- - Rs.1,00,000/-
- Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs.30,000/- - Rs.75,000/- each
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs.20,000/- - Rs.45,000/- each
- Office Assistant cum Clerk: Rs.12,500/- - Rs.15,000/-
- Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator: Rs.12,000/- - Rs.15,000/-
- Office Peon: Rs.10,000/- - Rs.12,000/-
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- 18 to 40 years (for Human Resources/Staff posts - Office Assistant cum Clerk, Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator, Office Peon) with age relaxation as per Rules of the Govt. of West Bengal.
- No specific age limit mentioned for Legal Aid Defense Counsel posts (based on years of practice and experience).
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Chief, Deputy and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Written Examination (60 marks; 1½ hours), Personality Test & Computer Knowledge Test (40 marks).
- Office Assistant cum Clerk: Written Examination (60 marks; 1½ hours), Personality Test, Computer & Typing Knowledge Test (40 marks).
- Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator: Written Examination (40 marks), Technical Examination (Computer Test, Scanning, Photocopying, drafting letters/reports, etc.) (30 marks), Personality Test (30 marks).
- Office Peon: Personality Test (100 marks).
How to Apply
- Applications to be submitted in person in sealed envelope at the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Purba Bardhaman.
- Sealed envelope must be addressed to The Chairman, Selection Committee for engagement of Human Resource in office of the LADCS, DLSA, Purba Bardhaman, A.D.R. Centre, 3rd Floor, Sadar Court Premises, Bardhaman, P.O. & P.S.-Bardhaman, District-Purba Bardhaman, Pin Code-713101, State-West Bengal.
- No application through Postal or through mail or any other electronic mode shall be accepted.
- Download the Application form from the website of Purba Bardhaman District Court or from the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Purba Bardhaman.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all supportive documents along with the Application form.
- Incomplete and illegible Application forms shall be rejected.
- No Application shall be submitted on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
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