DLSA Mandla LADCS Recruitment 2025 – Apply Offline for 05 Chief, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Posts

District Legal Services Authority, Mandla (DLSA, Mandla) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 05 posts for Chief, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS). Interested and eligible advocates can apply Offline by submitting the application form to the office of DLSA, Mandla. The last date to submit the application form is 20-01-2026 by 5:00 PM.

DLSA Mandla LADCS Recruitment 2025 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential Qualification: Law Degree (implicit requirement for practice).
• Experience: Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years in Session Court. Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with capability to lead.
• Desirable: LL.M. Degree, Ph.D. in Law, Knowledge of Information Technology and Legal Software Tools.

Eligibility for Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential Qualification: Law Degree.
• Experience: Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years in Session Court or Magistrate Court.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.
• Desirable: LL.M. Degree, Ph.D. in Law, Knowledge of Information Technology and Legal Software Tools.

Eligibility for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential Qualification: Law Degree.
• Experience: Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years.
• Skills: Good oral and written communication skills; IT Knowledge with high proficiency in work.
• Desirable: LL.M. Degree, Ph.D. in Law, Knowledge of Information Technology and Legal Software Tools.

Selection Process

• Applications will be scrutinized according to the rules. Incomplete or false information applications will be rejected.
• A list of eligible and ineligible candidates will be pasted on the DLSA, Mandla notice board.
• Eligible candidates will be called for an Interview before a selection committee chaired by the Principal District & Sessions Judge.
• Selection is purely based on merit, taking into account knowledge, skills, practice, and experience.
• The selection committee's merit list will be sent to the M.P. State Legal Services Authority, Jabalpur, for final approval.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates can download the application form format from the official websites: mphc.gov.in, madhyapradesh.nalsa.gov.in, or mandla.dcourts.gov.in.
• The completed application form must be filled out with complete caution as no modifications are allowed after submission.
• The application form, along with self-attested copies of all required documents (judgments, experience certificates, degree copies, etc.), must be submitted.
• Applications must reach the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Mandla (M.P.) personally or via registered post by 20/01/2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Links:
Official Website: Click here
Download Application Form: Click here Official Notification PDF

FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply for DLSA, Mandla LADCS 2025?
Ans: The starting date is 18-12-2025.

2. What is the last apply date for DLSA, Mandla LADCS 2025?
Ans: The last date to submit applications is 20-01-2026 by 5:00 PM.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel?
Ans: Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of practice in Criminal Law at the Bar in Session Court.

4. What is the minimum experience required for a Deputy Chief LADC position?
Ans: A minimum of 7 years of practice in Criminal Law in Sessions Court is required.

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by DLSA, Mandla LADCS 2025?
Ans: A total of 05 positions are open: 1 Chief LADC, 2 Deputy Chief LADC, and 2 Assistant LADC.

6. What is the monthly salary for an Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel?
Ans: The monthly honorarium is ₹25,000/-.