DLSA Kendrapara Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 5 Assistant, Deputy Chief & Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

• The District Legal Services Authority Kendrapara (DLSA Kendrapara) has officially announced a recruitment drive for 5 posts of Assistant, Deputy Chief, and Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel. This is a contractual opportunity for enrolled advocates seeking government-linked roles in legal aid defense. The recruitment is based on a competitive examination process comprising a Written Test and Viva-voce. Interested candidates must submit offline applications before 06 March 2026.
• Recruitment Type: Competitive Examination (Written Test + Viva-voce).

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

Educational Qualification

• General Qualification for all posts: Enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council under Advocates Act, 1961; Membership of Bar Council of Odisha or registered Bar Association; Practice experience in criminal law as per post; Knowledge of criminal laws including BNSS, BSA, BNS.
• Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Enrolled Advocate with at least 10 years of practice in criminal law, at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable), excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, preferable computer knowledge.
• Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Enrolled Advocate with at least 7 years of practice in criminal law, at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable), excellent criminal law knowledge, communication skills, legal research, IT proficiency.
• Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Enrolled Advocate with 0 to 3 years of practice in criminal law, good communication skills, ethical understanding, excellent writing and research skills, high IT proficiency.

Age Limit

• Please refer to the official notification for specific age limit details for each post. Age as on: Not specified in text; check official PDF for cut-off date.

Age Relaxation

• Not explicitly mentioned in text; refer to official notification for SC/ST/OBC relaxation rules.

Selection Stages

• Written Test (80 marks on criminal laws)
• Viva-voce (20 marks)

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Highlights

• Criminal Laws: BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita), BSA (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam), BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)
• Legal research, communication skills, IT proficiency (for viva-voce)

Application Fee

• Not mentioned in text; refer to official notification for fee details by category (Gen/OBC, SC/ST, PwD) and payment mode.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

• Visit the official website: https://kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in/.
• Read the official notification carefully.
• Download the application form from the official website.
• Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, certificates).
• Check all details carefully before submission.
• Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post.
• Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 06-03-2026.
• Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

• https://kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in/ ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Dates (Detailed)

• Notification Release: 25 February 2026
• Application Start: Not specified (Offline mode)
• Application End: 06 March 2026
• Admit Card Release: To be notified (Check official website)
• Exam Date: To be announced (Written Test & Viva-voce)
• Result Date: To be announced

Important Links Section

• Notification PDF: Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link: Not applicable (Offline mode); Download form from official website.
• Official Website: https://kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in/

• Download Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• https://kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in/ ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.