DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary & How to Apply
Are you a young law graduate looking for real legal-aid work experience in Delhi? The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) has invited applications for Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA) on a short-term contractual basis. The pay is a fixed ₹50,000 per month. The notification does not state how many posts are open, so keep that in mind while you plan.
The online application window runs from 2 November 2026, 10:00 AM to 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM. This is a contractual job in Delhi, and you can read more Delhi government jobs here. Read this guide fully, because you must also prepare a 15-slide presentation. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every key detail below in simple words.
Key Highlights — DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
The Delhi State Legal Services Authority works under the Administrative Control of the High Court of Delhi. Its central office is at Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, New Delhi. It is hiring LCCRAs to support legal services work, victim support and legal awareness programmes.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) |
| Post | Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA) |
| Advertisement Ref. No. | 334/DSLSA/Estt/LCCRA/2026/12916-12918 (29 October 2026) |
| Vacancies | Not stated in the notification |
| Remuneration | ₹50,000 per month (fixed, consolidated) |
| Nature of Job | Short-term contractual, full time |
| Location | Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details — DSLSA LCCRA Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA) | Not stated |
The notification gives no category-wise or district-wise split. Please do not trust any number you see on social media. Only the official notice counts.
What Is the Eligibility for DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant 2026?
Educational Qualification
- You must be a law graduate who passed the LL.B. / Law Graduation degree after March 2023.
- The degree must be from a Law School, College, University or Institution recognised by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.
- You need a minimum of 60% marks.
- Final-year LL.B. students can also apply. But you must show proof of your law degree at the time of interview. If you cannot, you may not be considered for interview and your application may be rejected.
- You need good knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
If you are a law graduate who enjoys research and helping people, this is a good fit, and you can find more law and judicial jobs on our site.
Age Limit
| Condition | Rule |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | Must not have attained 27 years |
| Age counted as on | 16 November 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | None mentioned in the notification |
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Presentation Requirement
You must prepare at least 15 slides and attach them with your application form. Choose any one topic from this list:
- Provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- Research Methodology
- Victimology
- Victim Compensation
- Rights of Under Trial Prisoners
- Rights of Children
- Rights of Persons of the LGBT Community
Pick the topic you know best, and keep the slides clear and short. Since the work profile includes preparing presentations, flyers and awareness material, a neat and well-researched deck shows the Authority that you can do the job from day one.
What Is the Salary for DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant 2026?
The notification fixes a consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000 per month. There is no pay level or separate allowance mentioned. Here are the service conditions you must know before you apply.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Overtime | You may have to work beyond office hours, and no overtime is paid |
| Leave | 12 days in a year, maximum 3 days in a month |
| Excess leave | Pro-rata deduction from your monthly pay |
| Unused leave | Not carried forward and not encashed |
| Notice to leave | One month prior notice is mandatory, or one month’s remuneration is deducted or recovered |
| Other work | Full time job, so no other profession, service or engagement during the term |
| Interview travel | No TA/DA is paid to candidates called for interview |
Your fixed pay is ₹50,000 per month, less deductions for excess leave or leaving without notice.
Engagement Period and Work Profile
The first engagement is for three months. It may be extended from time to time up to a maximum of one year, based on your work assessment, performance, conduct and the Authority’s need. The engagement is purely temporary, and DSLSA can end it at any time without giving a reason. It gives no right to regular appointment, so treat it as a strong first step in your legal career and a chance to learn how legal aid works on the ground.
Your work will include:
- Study and research for better use of NALSA and DSLSA schemes.
- Helping victims under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme in District Legal Services Authorities.
- Legal help for victims of human trafficking, and looking after their welfare and rehabilitation with NGOs.
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations, flyers, pamphlets, newsletters and awareness material for legal literacy programmes.
What Is the Selection Process for DSLSA LCCRA Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Selection | Based on Interview |
| Interview date | Not announced yet |
| Documents at interview | Final-year candidates must show proof of law degree |
The notification names no other stage. Keep your PowerPoint ready and revise the topic you choose, because the Authority has asked for it with your form. Don’t worry if the interview date is not out yet. Keep your degree proof, mark sheets and ID handy, so you can move fast when the Authority calls. Remember that the notification says no travel allowance is given for the interview, so plan your travel costs accordingly.
How to Apply Online for DSLSA LCCRA Recruitment 2026?
Please note that the online link is not live yet. It opens on 2 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. Applications by hard copy, e-mail or any other mode will be rejected summarily.
- Prepare your PowerPoint of at least 15 slides on any one listed topic.
- Keep your LL.B. marks details ready (minimum 60%).
- On or after 2 November 2026, 10:00 AM, open the DSLSA website (link in Essential Links below).
- Find the online application weblink on the website and fill in the form.
- Attach your PowerPoint presentation with the application form.
- Submit the form by 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM, and keep a copy for your records.
What Are the Important Dates for DSLSA Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Opens | 2 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age and eligibility counted as on | 16 November 2026 |
| Interview Date | Not announced |
What Is the Application Fee for DSLSA Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee. Check the online form once the link opens, and rely only on what the official website shows.
Essential Links — DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Download DSLSA LCCRA Official Notification PDF
- Visit DSLSA Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Delhi Government Jobs Telegram Channel
The window is short, only two weeks, so start your presentation today. If you meet every eligibility condition above, give it your best shot. Mark 16 November 2026 in your calendar, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates and graduate government jobs.