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The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (Rajasthan SLSA) has released a notification for the recruitment of 10 vacancies for the posts of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel. This is a contract-based engagement for legal professionals specializing in criminal law, aimed at providing legal aid defense services across various districts in Rajasthan.
| Company Name | Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (Rajasthan SLSA) |
| Post Name | Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel |
| Total Posts | 10 |
| Last Date | 23/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Post/Courier to Concerned DLSA) |
| Official Website | https://rajasthan.nalsa.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| District Name | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Hanumangarh | Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 | |
| Jaipur Metro-Ist | Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 | |
| Jaipur Metro-IInd | Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 | |
| Jodhpur Metro | Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 | |
| Udaipur | Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | 1 |
Note: No Deputy Chief posts are listed in the specific district breakdown provided in the notification. Total posts listed in the breakdown: 10 (5 Chief + 5 Assistant).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
- Essential: Practice in criminal law for at least 10 years.
- Experience: Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable in appropriate circumstances).
- Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent understanding of criminal law and ethical duties of defense counsel; ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and lead the team.
- Desirable: Knowledge of computer systems preferable and capacity to manage the office.
Eligibility for Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
- Essential: Practice in criminal law for at least 7 years.
- Experience: Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (may be relaxed in exceptional circumstances).
- Skills: Excellent understanding of criminal law and oral and written communication skills; skill in legal research and understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel; ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
- Desirable: IT knowledge with proficiency in work.
Eligibility for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
- Essential: Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years.
- Experience: N/A (Freshers eligible up to 3 years experience).
- Skills: Good oral and written communication skills; thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel; ability to work effectively and efficiently with others; excellent writing and research skills.
- Desirable: IT knowledge with high proficiency in work.
Note: Qualifications may be reasonably relaxed in case of exceptional candidates or circumstances with approval of Executive Chairman, SLSA.
Salary / Honorarium
The honorarium (Retainership fee) is slab-based depending on the class of town:
- Class-A Towns (Population > 10 Lakhs):
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 70,000 to ₹ 1,00,000 per month
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 50,000 to ₹ 75,000 per month
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 45,000 per month
- Class-B Towns (Population 2 Lakhs – 10 Lakhs):
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 65,000 to ₹ 80,000 per month
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 40,000 to ₹ 60,000 per month
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 35,000 per month
- Class-C Towns (Population < 2 Lakhs):
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 60,000 to ₹ 70,000 per month
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 30,000 to ₹ 50,000 per month
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹ 20,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month
How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow these steps to apply Offline:
- Download the Scheme of engagement along with the Application Form (Performa) from the official website of Rajasthan SLSA or the Notice Board of the concerned District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
- Fill the Application Form for Chief/Deputy/Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel with a recent passport size photo and required details.
- Submit the duly filled Application Form along with self-attested copies of required documents to the concerned DLSA (not the State SLSA).
- Applications can be submitted via Speed Post or personally in the office of the Secretary, DLSA.
- Last Date: Applications must reach on or before 23.01.2026 by 17:00 Hrs.
Important: Applications received after the due date or sent to Rajasthan SLSA instead of the concerned DLSA will not be considered.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a fair, transparent, and competitive process conducted by DLSA under the guidance of SLSA.
- Selection will be purely based on merit considering knowledge, skills, practice, and experience.
- The Selection Committee will be chaired by the Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA) with at least three senior judicial officers dealing mainly with criminal cases.
- Final approval is required from the Executive Chairman, SLSA.
- Engagement is initially on a contract basis for two years, with yearly extensions based on satisfactory performance.
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FAQs
Q1: Can I apply directly to Rajasthan SLSA?
A: No. You must send your application to the Secretary of the concerned District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) only.
Q2: Is private practice allowed for selected candidates?
A: No. Legal Aid Defense Counsels are not allowed to take any other private cases or retainership during the term of employment.
Q3: What is the contract duration?
A: Initially two years, extendable yearly based on performance.
Q4: Is there an application fee?
A: The notification does not mention any application fee.