DLSA SAS Nagar Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Legal Aid Defense Counsel - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

District Court SAS Nagar Mohali Last Date: 13th March, 2026
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DLSA SAS Nagar Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Legal Aid Defense Counsel - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary


Recruitment Overview

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), SAS Nagar has released an official notification for the recruitment of 3 Legal Aid Defense Counsel posts. This is a highly sought-after opportunity for law graduates and practicing advocates seeking a stable and well-paid government contract job in the judicial sector.

The recruitment is being conducted for the post of Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel. This is a Direct Recruitment process based on merit, experience, and an interview. Eligible candidates meeting the criminal law practice criteria can apply in offline mode by sending their applications to the designated address before the deadline.

Key Highlights Table

Organization Name District Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar (DLSA SAS Nagar)
Post Name(s) Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
Total Vacancies 3
Application Mode Offline (By Post)
Last Date to Receive Application 13 March 2026
Job Type Contract
Official Website https://sasnagar.dcourts.gov.in/

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

Post Name Total Posts Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel 1 Rs. 60,000 Per Month Refer Notification
Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel 2 Rs. 35,000 Per Month Refer Notification
Total 3 - -

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational & Professional Qualification

  • Must be a Law Graduate (LLB or equivalent).
  • Must be currently enrolled with the Bar Council.
  • Must possess proven experience in Criminal Law.

Post-Wise Experience Requirements

Post Name Experience Criteria
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
  • Minimum 7 years of practice in criminal law.
  • Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts.
  • Must have excellent knowledge of criminal law, legal research, and ethics.
  • Must be IT proficient.
Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
  • Practice in criminal law: 0-3 years.
  • Good communication, research, and writing skills.
  • Understanding of defense counsel ethics.
  • High IT proficiency.

Age Limit

The official notification does not specify a maximum age limit in the provided text. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification PDF for any specific age criteria or relaxation rules applicable for SC/ST/OBC categories.

Selection Process

The recruitment is conducted through a merit-based selection process focusing on professional knowledge and experience.

  1. Merit-Based Assessment: Candidates will be evaluated based on their knowledge, skills, practice, and experience in criminal law.
  2. Interaction/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/interaction.

Note: Since this is a contract-based recruitment for legal professionals, there is no written competitive examination (Prelims/Mains).

Application Fee

As per the notification, there is no application fee required for any category.

Category Fee
General/OBC Nil
SC/ST Nil

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Candidates must apply Offline by sending the application form via Speed Post or Registered Post.

  1. Visit the official website: https://sasnagar.dcourts.gov.in/.
  2. Download the official notification and the Application Form.
  3. Read the notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
  4. Fill out the application form with correct and accurate details.
  5. Attach self-attested copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, Bar Council Enrollment Certificate, Experience Certificates).
  6. Check all details thoroughly before sending.
  7. Send the completed application envelope to the address mentioned in the official notification.
  8. Ensure the application reaches the concerned authority by 13 March 2026.

Important Dates

Event Date
Date of Notification Release 20 February 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application 13 March 2026
Interview Date To be notified separately

Important Links

Link Description URL
Official Notification PDF Click here to Download
Official Website https://sasnagar.dcourts.gov.in/


Active Recruitments

Job Name Location Last Date Details
DLSA SAS Nagar Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Legal Aid Defense Counsel - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary
Mohali 13th March, 2026 View Details
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Past/Expired Recruitments

Job Details Closing Date
Peon/Chowkidar
( 34 Posts) Posts • SAS Nagar, Mohali
17th May 2025
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About District Court SAS Nagar

District has been carved out of areas falling in Ropar and Patiala District as 18th District of Punjab on 14th April 2006. It is officially named after the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS Nagar, or “House of Sahibzada Ajit Singh”)Because of its contiguous with the union territory of Chandigarh. The district has been formed to achieve growth of development as this area is emerging as major I.T.hub of Nothern India.

The district includes Mohali, Kharar and Dera Bassi Tehsils. It is located in the north east part of Punjab and is part of Patiala division The District includes 414 villages. The important township in the district are Kharar, Kurali, Mohali, Zirakpur & Dera Bassi. Kharar tehsil is the largest administrative unit of the New district with 144 villages followed by Dera Bassi Tehsil with 44 villages.27 villages are newly added in the District Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar which are carved out from District Patiala.

Court History The District and sessions court Mohali was earlier known as the Sub-Divison of Rupnagar Sessions Division and was established in the Year 2006 with a single Court in Phase 3-B 1 Mohali with a limited space in the Community Centre provided by the Civic Authorities with a vision to provide justice to litigants in and around the area falling under Mohali City.

The Judicial Courts of the newly formed SAS Nagar district were formally inaugurated by Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Sh. H.S. Bedi on 23rd July,2006. Two court rooms were temporarily housed in the community centre complex of Phase 3-B1. This Court had a single Additional Civil Judge Senior Division cum SDJM, Ms. Poonam Ratti. The first court of SDJM was opened in Mohali in July 2006 while the second court of JM came here in March 2007.


Official Address
Sector 76, Judicial Courts Complex, SAS Nagar (Mohali)-160071
Mohali, Punjab - 160071
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