DLSA Purba Bardhaman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 09 Legal Counsel & Staff Posts

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Purba Bardhaman, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 09 vacancies for the posts of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Office Assistant cum Clerk, Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator, and Office Peon. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications offline to the designated address before the deadline.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years; excellent oral and written communication skills; thorough understanding of Criminal law and ethical duties of a Defense counsel; ability to work effectively with others and lead a team; must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable in appropriate circumstances); basic knowledge of computer system is necessary.

Eligibility for Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: 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.

Eligibility for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: 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.

Eligibility for Office Assistant cum Clerk

• Essential: Graduation; Basic Word processing skills and the ability to operate Computer; 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.

Eligibility for Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator

• Essential: 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.
• Note: Qualifications may be reasonably relaxed in case of exceptional candidates or circumstances.

Eligibility for Office Peon

• Essential: Matriculation or equivalent.

Important Dates

• Start Date of Application: 14 January 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Last Date of Application: 29 January 2026 (05:00 PM)

Selection Process

For Legal Aid Defense Counsel (Chief/Deputy/Assistant): Written Examination (60 marks), Personality Test & Computer Knowledge Test (40 marks).
For Office Assistant cum Clerk: Written Examination (60 marks), Personality Test, Computer & Typing Knowledge Test (40 marks).
For Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator: Written Examination (40 marks), Technical Examination (30 marks), Personality Test (30 marks).
For Office Peon: Personality Test (100 marks).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in person in a sealed envelope at the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Purba Bardhaman. The 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 applications through postal, mail, or electronic modes are accepted. Download the application form from the official website. Attach self-attested photocopies of all supportive documents. Incomplete forms will be rejected. Applications are not accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here to Download
• Application Form: Available on Official Website
• Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for DLSA Purba Bardhaman Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to submit the offline application is 29 January 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in DLSA Purba Bardhaman?
A. There are a total of 09 vacancies for various posts.

Q3. What is the mode of application?
A. Candidates must submit the application form in person at the specified address. No online or post applications are accepted.