DLSA Virudhunagar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 05 Legal Aid Defense Counsel Posts

District Legal Services Authority Virudhunagar (DLSA Virudhunagar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 Chief, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DLSA Virudhunagar website. The last date to submit the application form is 19-01-2026.

DLSA Virudhunagar Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Law Degree; Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years; All India Bar council exam must be cleared; Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Court (condition relaxable in appropriate circumstances); Must be a citizen of India and a local resident of Virudhunagar District.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of practice in Criminal law with focus on Sessions Court trials.
• Desirable: Excellent communication skills; Knowledge of Computer System.

Eligibility for Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Law Degree; Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years; All India Bar council exam must be cleared; Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Court; Must be a citizen of India and a local resident of Virudhunagar District.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of practice in Criminal law with focus on Sessions Court trials.
• Desirable: Excellent communication skills; IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.

Eligibility for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Law Degree; Practice in criminal law from 1 to 3 years; All India Bar council exam must be cleared; Must be a citizen of India and a local resident of Virudhunagar District.
• Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years of practice in criminal law.
• Desirable: Good communication skills; IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection is based on merit, taking into account the knowledge, skills, practice, and experience of the candidates. The selection shall be carried out by a selection committee under the Chairmanship of the Principal District & Sessions Judge. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test/interview. Candidates must appear for the interview with their original certificates.

How To Apply

1. Download the standard application form from the district court website: virudhunagar.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill out the application form using the standard format annexed with the notification.
3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and two passport size photographs.
4. Applications for two or more posts require separate applications for each post.
5. The duly filled application along with documents should be submitted only by Registered Post to: The Chairman/Principal District Judge, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Building, District Court Campus, Srivilliputtur.
6. Applications must be received on or before 19.01.2026 at 5.45 PM.

Important Links:
Official Website: Click here
Note: The direct PDF link for the Official Notification was not explicitly found in the provided text. Please visit the Official Website to download the notification.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for DLSA Virudhunagar Recruitment 2025?
A: The last date is 19-01-2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available?
A: There are a total of 5 vacancies.

Q3: What is the application mode?
A: The application mode is Offline via Registered Post.

Q4: What is the salary for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel?
A: The salary is ₹70,000/- per month.