DLSA Katni Recruitment 2025: Opportunity for Lawyers, 6 Vacancies for Legal Aid Defense Counsel!
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Katni, Madhya Pradesh has released a notification inviting applications for the posts of Chief, Deputy Chief, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel on a contractual basis for a period of one year. Interested and eligible advocates can apply offline before the deadline.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Chief, Deputy Chief & Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
- Total Vacancies: 6.
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 01
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 02
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 03
- Pay Scale / Remunération:
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs. 70,000/- per month
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs. 50,000/- per month
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs. 30,000/- per month
- Official Website: https://katni.dcourts.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Candidates with LL.M or Ph.D. in Law may also apply.
- Experience:
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: At least 10 years of practice in Criminal law and must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts.
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: At least 7 years of practice in Criminal law and must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts.
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 0 to 3 years of practice in criminal law.
- Age Limit: The application form requires age as on 01-08-2022. No further information regarding age limit or relaxation is provided in the notification.
- Other Criteria: Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough understanding of criminal law, and IT proficiency.
Selection Process
The selection process is not explicitly detailed in the notification. Candidates will likely be shortlisted based on their application, qualifications, and experience, which may be followed by an interview. Candidates are advised to refer to the official website for any updates.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC: Not Mentioned
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: Not Mentioned
- How to Apply: Offline. Interested candidates should submit the application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of all required documents. The application can be submitted in person or sent by post to the ‘Office of the District Legal Services Authority, District Court Complex, Jhinjhari, Katni, M.P.’.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 09.09.2025 (Extended Period)
- Application Last Date: 23.09.2025 (up to 5:00 PM)