DLSA Sonepur Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Assistant, Deputy Chief and More Posts

Age Details

• The official notification does not specify a fixed age limit in the available excerpt. Please refer to the official notification for precise age requirements.

Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel

• LLB degree
• Practice in criminal law for at least 10 years
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a defence counsel
• Ability to lead and manage the office; capable of coordinating with others
• Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts
• Computer knowledge preferred

Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel

• LLB degree
• Practice in criminal law for at least 7 years
• Excellent understanding of criminal law
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill in legal research
• Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defence counsel
• Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts
• IT knowledge with proficiency in work

Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel

• LLB degree
• Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defence counsel
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent writing and research skills
• IT knowledge with high proficiency in work

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10-02-2026
• Application Deadline: 21-02-2026
• Last date for offline submission: 21-02-2026

Application Fees

• The notification excerpt provided does not mention application fees. Please refer to the official notification PDF for exact fee details.

Important Instructions

• This recruitment is for offline applications. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Download the application form from the official District Court website and fill it with accurate information.
• Attach self-attested copies of required documents (photographs, signature, ID proof, certificates).
• Send the completed application form to the address specified in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post or as advised.
• Ensure submission reaches by 21-02-2026. Retain a photocopy of the submitted application for reference.

Links

• Official Notification PDF: 2026021041.pdf
• Official Website: sonepur.dcourts.gov.in