Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) invites online applications for Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant on a short-term contract, with fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs 50,000 per month. Applications run from 2 November 2026 to 16 November 2026, 05.00 P.M. Selection is by interview. The notice prints no vacancy count.
This is a contract engagement at an authority that works under the administrative control of the High Court of Delhi. DSLSA is looking for law graduates who passed their LL.B. after March 2023, and the work covers research, help for victims and awareness material. Applicants apply only through a web link on the DSLSA website, and every application has to carry a PowerPoint presentation on one of the research topics the notice names. The post is full time and purely temporary, and the notice says it gives no right to regular appointment.
Official notice: Delhi State Legal Services Authority notice, 29 October 2026 (PDF)
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Delhi State Legal Services Authority, New Delhi |
| Advertisement number | 334/DSLSA/Estt/LCCRA/ 2026/ 12916-12918 |
| Notice date | 29 October 2026 |
| Post | Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA) |
| Basis of engagement | Short-term contract, full time |
| Pay | Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs 50,000 per month |
| Selection | Interview |
| Mode | Online only |
| Last date | 16 November 2026, 05.00 P.M. |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 29 October 2026 |
| Online portal opens | 2 November 2026, 10:00 A.M. |
| Last date to apply | 16 November 2026, 05.00 P.M. |
| Date on which age and qualifications are counted | 16 November 2026 |
| Interview date | Not given in the notice |
Post and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant | Not printed in the notice | Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs 50,000 per month |
Eligibility
The candidate must be a law graduate who has passed the LL.B./Law Graduation degree after March 2023 from any Law School, College, University or Institution recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate, with a minimum of 60% marks.
- Candidates pursuing the final year of Law Graduation/LL.B. may also apply. They must furnish proof of having acquired the requisite Law degree at the time of interview. Otherwise they may not be considered for interview and the application may be rejected.
- The candidate must have good knowledge of MS-PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Age limit
The candidate must not have attained the age of 27 years as on the last date of receipt of applications, which is 16 November 2026. The notice states no minimum age and no age relaxation.
Selection process and interview
Selection is made on the basis of interview. The notice gives no written test and prints no interview date or venue. No TA/DA is paid to candidates called for interview.
How to apply
- Use the weblink on the official DSLSA website, www.dslsa.org. It opens on 2 November 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
- Prepare at least 15 slides of PowerPoint presentation on any one of the research topics listed below.
- Attach the presentation to the application form and submit it online by 16 November 2026, 05:00 P.M.
Applications sent by any other mode, such as a hard copy or e-mail, will be rejected summarily.
The research topics are:
- Provisions of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- Research Methodology
- Victimology
- Victim Compensation
- Rights of Under Trial Prisoners
- Rights of Children
- Rights of Persons of LGBT Community
Work profile
- Analytical study and research for future planning, for better implementation of various schemes of NALSA and DSLSA.
- Support and assistance to victims in matters under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme in District Legal Services Authorities.
- Legal assistance to victims of human trafficking, and looking after their welfare and rehabilitation in coordination with NGOs working in the field.
- Preparation of PowerPoint presentations, flyers, pamphlets, newsletters and information material for awareness and legal literacy programmes.
Terms of engagement
| Term | What the notice says |
|---|---|
| Initial period | Three months |
| Extension | May be extended from time to time, up to a maximum of one year, on the candidate's work assessment, satisfactory performance and conduct, and the requirement of the Authority |
| Nature | Full time assignment, purely on contractual basis. It confers no right to regular appointment or continuance in service |
| Other work | The engaged candidate cannot join any other profession, service or engagement during the engagement with DSLSA |
| Termination | The Authority may end the engagement at any time without assigning any reason |
| Notice before leaving | One month's prior notice is mandatory. Otherwise remuneration of one month is deducted or recovered |
| Working hours | May be required to work beyond office hours. No overtime is payable |
Leave
The Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant may take twelve days of leave in a year, with a maximum of three days in a calendar month. If leave exceeds 12 days in a year or 3 days in a month, a pro-rata deduction is made from the monthly consolidated remuneration. Leave not taken is neither carried forward to the next extended period nor encashed.
Points to check before applying
- The degree must have been passed after March 2023, with at least 60% marks.
- Age is counted on 16 November 2026. The candidate must not have attained 27 years by then.
- A final-year student must show proof of the law degree at the interview, or may not be considered for interview.
- The presentation of at least 15 slides must go with the application form.
- Only the online route is accepted. A hard copy or e-mail is rejected summarily.
- The form closes on 16 November 2026 at 05:00 P.M.
- Leaving without one month's prior notice costs one month's remuneration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant post?
The last date is 16 November 2026, 05.00 P.M.
When do applications open?
The portal opens on 2 November 2026.
What is the pay for Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant?
The post carries fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs 50,000 per month.
What qualification is needed?
A law graduate who has passed the LL.B./Law Graduation degree after March 2023 from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate, with a minimum of 60% marks.
How is selection done?
Selection is by interview.
How do I apply?
Apply online only, through the weblink on the official DSLSA website. Applications by hard copy, e-mail or any other mode are rejected summarily.
For how long is the engagement?
The initial period is three months. It may be extended from time to time, up to a maximum of one year.
What is the advertisement number?
It is 334/DSLSA/Estt/LCCRA/ 2026/ 12916-12918.