DLSA Virudhunagar Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 05 Legal Aid Defense Counsel Posts

DLSA Virudhunagar Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility for Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Law Degree; Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years; All India Bar council exam must be cleared; Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Court (condition relaxable in appropriate circumstances); Must be a citizen of India and a local resident of Virudhunagar District.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of practice in Criminal law with focus on Sessions Court trials.
• Desirable: Excellent communication skills; Knowledge of Computer System.

Eligibility for Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Law Degree; Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years; All India Bar council exam must be cleared; Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Court; Must be a citizen of India and a local resident of Virudhunagar District.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of practice in Criminal law with focus on Sessions Court trials.
• Desirable: Excellent communication skills; IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.

Eligibility for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Essential: Law Degree; Practice in criminal law from 1 to 3 years; All India Bar council exam must be cleared; Must be a citizen of India and a local resident of Virudhunagar District.
• Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years of practice in criminal law.
• Desirable: Good communication skills; IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Selection is based on merit, taking into account the knowledge, skills, practice, and experience of the candidates. The selection shall be carried out by a selection committee under the Chairmanship of the Principal District & Sessions Judge. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test/interview. Candidates must appear for the interview with their original certificates.

How To Apply

• Download the standard application form from the district court website: virudhunagar.dcourts.gov.in.
• Fill out the application form using the standard format annexed with the notification.
• Enclose self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, and two passport size photographs.
• Applications for two or more posts require separate applications for each post.
• The duly filled application along with documents should be submitted only by Registered Post to: The Chairman/Principal District Judge, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Building, District Court Campus, Srivilliputtur.
• Applications must be received on or before 19.01.2026 at 5.45 PM.
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