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Published
Dec. 17, 2025
Starts
Dec. 18, 2025
Deadline
Dec. 26, 2025
Exam Date
Jan. 11, 2026
District Legal Services Authority, Alipurduar
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Experienced criminal lawyers with a passion for public service and providing legal aid to the underprivileged. Candidates must have strong litigation skills, particularly in trial courts, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of criminal law and legal ethics. The role is perfect for those seeking a stable, full-time engagement within the judicial system.
Lawyers without significant experience in criminal law practice should avoid the Chief and Deputy Counsel positions. Individuals seeking a career in corporate or civil law will find this role unsuitable. Those who are not comfortable with the contractual nature of the job (initially for 1 year) or the fixed honorarium should not apply.
Working with the District Legal Services Authority offers significant professional prestige and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the justice system. It provides a platform to build a strong reputation in the legal community and offers immense job satisfaction by serving society. While the initial engagement is contractual, there is a scope for extension based on performance, offering a stable career path in the public legal sector.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
| Post Name | Qualification & Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel |
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| Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel |
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| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel |
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Note: Qualifications may be reasonably relaxed for exceptional candidates with the approval of the Hon'ble Executive Chairman, SLSA, WB.
| Post Name | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Rs. 85,000/- |
| Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Rs. 60,000/- each |
| Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel | Rs. 35,000/- each |
The Honorarium / Retainership fee is fixed based on the yardstick provided by NALSA and is subject to applicable Income Tax laws. The fee may be enhanced or reduced based on performance.
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AI-generated insights
Experienced criminal lawyers with a passion for public service and providing legal aid to the underprivileged. Candidates must have strong litigation skills, particularly in trial courts, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of criminal law and legal ethics. The role is perfect for those seeking a stable, full-time engagement within the judicial system.
Lawyers without significant experience in criminal law practice should avoid the Chief and Deputy Counsel positions. Individuals seeking a career in corporate or civil law will find this role unsuitable. Those who are not comfortable with the contractual nature of the job (initially for 1 year) or the fixed honorarium should not apply.
Working with the District Legal Services Authority offers significant professional prestige and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the justice system. It provides a platform to build a strong reputation in the legal community and offers immense job satisfaction by serving society. While the initial engagement is contractual, there is a scope for extension based on performance, offering a stable career path in the public legal sector.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Never miss closing dates on SSC & UPSC portals • Real-time alerts & zero fake links
🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.
Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.
Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
Remove gray shadows & shadows from signature photos.
Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.