DLSA Sehore Recruitment 2025: Opportunity for Legal Professionals as Defense Counsel!
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, has released a notification for the recruitment of legal professionals. Applications are invited for the posts of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel on a contractual basis under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (L.A.D.C.S.).
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Chief, Deputy Chief & Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
- Total Vacancies: 06.
- 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: ₹65,000/- per month
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹45,000/- per month
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: ₹25,000/- per month
- Official Website: https://sehore.dcourts.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university and be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.
- Experience:
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Minimum 10 years of practice in Session Court.
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Minimum 07 years of practice in Session Court.
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Minimum 0 to 03 years of practice in a court of Judicial Magistrate level.
- Age Limit: Not specified in the notification.
- Other Criteria: The selected advocate cannot undertake any private practice during the tenure of the engagement. Knowledge of Information Technology and Legal Software is desirable.
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on scrutiny of applications and an interview. A merit list will be prepared based on factors such as years of practice, conduct of criminal trials, higher qualifications (LLM, PhD), and performance in the interview. A selection committee headed by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Sehore will conduct the process.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC: No fee mentioned
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: No fee mentioned
- How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates must apply through the prescribed application format available on the official website https://sehore.dcourts.gov.in. The duly filled application form, along with self-attested copies of all required documents, should be submitted either in person or by registered post to the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Sehore.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 04/09/2025
- Application Last Date: 26/09/2025 (by 05:00 PM)