DLSA Goalpara Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for legal professionals practicing in Assam. The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Goalpara, has released an official advertisement inviting applications from eligible advocates to serve as Legal Aid Counsels (LAC). This recruitment aims to fill vacancies for lawyers who will handle Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile cases for the poor and needy. If you have a minimum of three years of experience at the Bar and practice in Goalpara Courts, you can submit your application offline before the closing date. Read the full article below for details on eligibility, the application process, and selection criteria.
DLSA Goalpara Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
20 December 2025
Application Start Date
22 December 2025
Last Date For Registration
19 January 2026 (till 5:00 PM)
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later
Interview (Viva-Voce) Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Nil (No Fee)
SC / ST / PH
Nil (No Fee)
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
(Note: The notification does not mention any application fee. Applicants only need to submit the form and documents).
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
As per Bar Council/DLSA rules
Maximum Age
As per Bar Council/DLSA rules
Age Relaxation
Not Specified in Notification
DLSA Goalpara Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Post Name
Legal Aid Counsel (LAC)
Advertisement No.
No. 33.32
Total Posts
Various (Number not specified)
Department
District Legal Services Authority, Goalpara
Job Location
Goalpara, Assam
Tenure
01 (One) Year or until further order
DLSA Goalpara Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Criteria
Qualification / Requirement
Educational Qualification
Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
Experience
Minimum 03 (three) years of experience at the Bar.
Practice Base
Candidate must have their practice base at Goalpara Courts.
Membership
Must be a member of the Lawyers’ Association, Goalpara or Bar Association, Goalpara.
Skills
Competence, integrity, and suitability for working in the interest of the poor and needy.
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Requirement Details
Application Form
Duly filled in the prescribed format (Annexure A).
Photograph
1 pasted on the form + 2 copies stapled (Name written on reverse).
Bio-data
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Bar Council Certificate
Proof of enrollment with the Bar Council.
Experience Certificate
Proof of 3 years of practice.
Other Certificates
Educational certificates supporting the bio-data.
DLSA Goalpara Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Subject
Details
Legal Knowledge
Questions related to Civil, Criminal, and Juvenile Justice laws.
Practical Work
Assessment of previous cases handled and practical experience.
Viva-Voce
Oral interview testing competence and integrity.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Scrutiny of Applications
Applications will be checked for eligibility criteria.
Viva-Voce (Interview)
Eligible candidates will be called for an oral interview.
Final Merit List
Based on the interview and practical work experience.
DLSA Goalpara Legal Aid Counsel Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Criteria
Details
Salary / Wage
No regular salary or wage.
Remuneration Type
Honorarium Basis.
Amount
As fixed by the Assam State Legal Services Authority.
How to Apply
Step
Instruction
Step 1: Download Form
Visit www.goalparadistjudiciary.gov.in and download the “Advertisement & Application Form”.
Step 2: Fill Application
Fill out Annexure-A carefully. Paste one recent passport-sized colored photo and sign across it.
Step 3: Attach Photos
Staple two extra copies of the same photo at the top right corner. Write your name on the back of these photos.
Step 4: Prepare Envelope
Put the form and documents in an envelope. Super scribe (write on top): “APPLICATION FOR LEGAL AID COUNSEL (LAC)”.
Step 5: Address It
Address to: “The Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Goalpara, District Judiciary Complex, Bhalukdubi, PO, PS & Dist-Goalpara, PIN-783101, Assam”.
Step 6: Submit
Drop the envelope in the specific “DROP BOX” kept at the DLSA Office premises in Goalpara.
Step 7: Important Note
Do NOT send by Post or Email. Only Drop Box submissions are accepted.
