DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer Recruitment 2026: Empanelment of 55 Advocates, Eligibility and How to Apply
If you practise law in Gaya district, this one is for you. The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Gaya has invited advocates to join its panel. There are 55 seats in all: 30 for DLSA Gaya and 25 for the Sub-Divisional Legal Services Committee (SDLSC), Sherghati. Please understand one thing first. This is an empanelment of panel lawyers, not a regular salaried post.
Applications are open from 15 October 2026 and close on 5 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The form must be submitted by hand at one of two offices. This is a re-invitation under the old Advt. No. 02/2024, so some of you may not need to apply again. Read this guide fully, and keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in for more Bihar government jobs.
DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights: What Is This Empanelment?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Legal Services Authority, Gaya, with SDLSC Sherghati |
| Post | Panel Lawyer (Panel Advocate) |
| Type of engagement | Empanelment on a panel, not a salaried post |
| Total Vacancies | 55 |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 02/2024 (re-invitation of applications) |
| Mode | Offline, by hand only |
| Application Window | 15 October 2026 to 5 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Job Location | Gaya and Sherghati, Gaya district, Bihar |
How Many Panel Lawyer Seats Are There in DLSA Gaya 2026?
| Office | Seats | Post |
|---|---|---|
| District Legal Services Authority, Gaya | 30 | Panel Lawyer |
| Sub-Divisional Legal Services Committee, Sherghati | 25 | Panel Lawyer |
| Total | 55 | Panel Lawyer |
The notice does not split these seats by category. It gives no reservation roster, and it does not divide the panel into criminal, civil or other types of cases. Seats are divided only by location.
What Is the Eligibility for DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Citizenship and residence | You must be a citizen of India and a resident of Gaya district |
| Bar membership | You must be an active member of the District Bar Association, Gaya or the Sub-Divisional Bar Association, Sherghati |
| Experience | More than three years in legal practice |
| Interest | You must be interested in legal services work |
| Character and health | Good character, and physically and mentally fit |
| Criminal record | If any criminal case is registered or pending, or you were convicted, or a court or authority barred you from holding a post of responsibility, you must give the details with an affidavit |
The application form also carries a note asking for at least three years in the Bar Association, with proof of experience in the relevant field of law. Keep that proof ready.
Age Limit
The notification states no age limit. The form only asks for your date of birth. The notice also does not name a degree. Your Bihar State Bar Council and Bar Association membership certificates are the proof it asks for, so keep them current.
What Is the Honorarium for a DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer?
The notification does not state any honorarium, fee or salary for panel lawyers. It also does not say how long the panel will run. We have not guessed any figure, because a wrong number can mislead you.
If this matters to your decision, ask the DLSA Gaya office when you go to submit your form. Do not rely on any amount quoted by someone else until the DLSA confirms it.
What Is the Selection Process for DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer 2026?
The notification does not describe the selection method, the selection committee or any marking. One clue is the admit card format attached to the notice. It has blank spaces for the interview place and interview date, which the office will fill in. So an interview looks likely, but the notice does not confirm it.
Keep checking the DLSA Gaya notice board and the official website for further instructions. Because the process is not spelt out, any later notice from the DLSA is the one to follow.
How to Apply for DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer 2026
The notice says applications must be submitted by hand. It does not mention post, courier or any online route.
- Download the application form from the official website of the Civil Court, Gaya (link in Essential Links below). It is also on the notice boards of the DLSA office and the Civil Court, Gaya.
- Fill in the form: name, father’s or husband’s name, permanent and correspondence address, gender, date of birth, details of legal practice, and details of legal services experience.
- Say whether you have worked as a panel lawyer before, and give those details. Mention whether you are SC/ST or Divyang and attach the certificate if you are.
- Write the types of cases you prefer, your mobile number and email, and whether any criminal or civil case is registered against you.
- Sign the declaration with date and place. Stick a self-attested passport-size photo on the form.
- Attach your Bihar State Bar Council and Bar Association membership certificates, proof of experience, and the affidavit if it applies. Fill the admit card format given with the notice, with a self-attested photo.
- Submit the form by hand on a working day, by 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026, at the office of the Secretary, DLSA Gaya (Old Commissionery Building, near Atithi Bhawan, A.P. Colony, Gaya, PIN 823001), or at the office of the Secretary, SDLSC, Sub-Divisional Civil Court, Sherghati.
Dates count only on working days as per the Bihar Government calendar, so do not plan your visit for a holiday. The form also has a declaration. If any detail you give is false, your candidature can be cancelled and legal action can follow, so fill it with care.
Do You Need to Apply Again if You Applied Under Advt. No. 02/2024?
Good news for you. The notice says advocates who already submitted an application under Advt. No. 02/2024 need not apply again. If you are not sure whether your old form was received, ask at the DLSA office before the last date.
What Are the Important Dates for DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 15 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit | 5 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Working days only | As per the Bihar Government calendar |
Is There an Application Fee for DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notice |
The notification does not mention any application fee or payment mode. Ask at the office when you submit your form, and do not pay anyone outside the office.
Essential Links for DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer Recruitment 2026
- Download DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer Official Notification PDF (Hindi)
- Visit Civil Court Gaya Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Bihar Govt Jobs
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If you live in Gaya district, have more than three years at the Bar and want to take up legal services work, do not wait for the last week. Collect your membership certificates, self-attest your photo and visit the office early. Remember the deadline of 5 November 2026, 5:00 PM. For more law and judicial government jobs, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.