DLSA Hathras Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel Post

Posted on: November 20, 2025
Category: Judiciary Jobs in India
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Last date to apply: 12 Dec, 2025

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, is inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for contractual engagement as Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) as per the NALSA (Modified) Scheme, 2022. This full-time position is initially for two years and may be extended annually based on satisfactory performance, making it a valuable opportunity for those seeking Judiciary Jobs in India.

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal Post
Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel01

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEligibility Criteria
Assistant Legal Aid
Defence Counsel
  • Practice as an advocate in criminal law: 0 to 3 years
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Well-developed insight into the ethical principles and duties that defence counsel
    must follow in legal practice.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Proficiency in IT/ computer operations
  • (Relaxation possible in exceptional cases with the approval of the Hon’ble Executive
    Chairman, UPSLSA)

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Date: November 18, 2025
  • Last Date for Submission: December 12, 2025 (05:00 PM)

Age Limit

  • No specific age limit mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

  • No application fee (Free application).

Application Mode

  • Offline

Honorarium (Monthly)

  • Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- (fixed)

Leave Entitlement

  • 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata). No carry forward or encashment.

Selection Process

  • Applications will be scrutinized on the basis of merit, knowledge, skills, practice and experience
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
  • Selection will be made by the Selection Committee under the Chairmanship of Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA)
  • Final approval by the Hon’ble Executive Chairman, UPSLSA

How to Apply for DLSA Recruitment 2025

  • Download the prescribed application format from the official websites.
  • Fill the application completely in the given format.
  • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
  • Submit the application either in person or by registered/speed post to the Office of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, District Court Complex, Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Application must reach on or before December 12, 2025 by 05:00 PM
  • Applications received after the last date and time will not be considered.

FAQs

The applicants are required to download the required application form as stipulated in the official DLSA Hathras notification and fill it in with correct details, including necessary papers and send the filled application form to the stated office address before the deadline. Applications that are not submitted within the stipulated time/or are incomplete will not be accepted.

Applicants should have a documented degree in law, have had appropriate law experience as indicated in the notification and have the appropriate age, documentation and profession requirements. Only the candidates who satisfy all the requirements will be taken into account in the course of selection.

Yes, the applicants are required to submit self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and evidence of age, photo identities and other documents that have been stated in the recruitment notice. Absence of documents can be rejected.

Important Links 

Official Notificationwww.allahabadhighcourt.in
Official Websitewww.allahabadhighcourt.in

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Category

Judiciary

Last date to apply

12 Dec, 2025

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