DSLSA Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

• Applicants must have passed their LL.B./law graduation after March 2023 with at least 60% marks from an institution recognised by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.
• Final-year LL.B. students may apply, but must produce proof of their law degree at the interview; failure to do so may lead to rejection or exclusion from the interview.
• Applicants must have good working knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• A PowerPoint presentation containing at least 15 slides on one of the prescribed research topics must accompany the application.
• All eligibility conditions must be met by 16 November 2026.

• Visit the official DSLSA website and open the Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant application link.
• Access the online form between 2 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Complete the application form and attach a PowerPoint presentation of at least 15 slides on one of the prescribed topics.
• Submit the application online before the closing time; applications by email, hard copy or any other mode will not be considered.
• Final-year applicants must produce proof of their law degree at the interview.

Engagement and responsibilities

Delhi State Legal Services Authority has issued notice reference 334/DSLSA/Estt/LCCRA/ 2026/ 12916-12918 for temporary, full-time engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants. The fixed consolidated remuneration is Rs. 50,000 per month. The notice does not state a vacancy count.

The work includes research supporting implementation of NALSA and DSLSA schemes, assistance in Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme matters, and legal support and rehabilitation-related work for human trafficking victims in coordination with NGOs. Selected candidates may also prepare presentations, newsletters and legal-awareness material.

Eligibility and application window

Applicants must remain below 27 years on 16 November 2026. Law graduates must have passed after March 2023 with at least 60% marks from an institution recognised by the Bar Council of India for advocate enrolment. Final-year LL.B. students can apply but must produce degree proof at the interview. Knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel is required.

Applications open on 2 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. All eligibility conditions must be satisfied by the closing date.

Prepare the mandatory presentation

The application must include a PowerPoint presentation of at least 15 slides on one of these topics:

• Provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
• Research Methodology
• Victimology
• Victim Compensation
• Rights of undertrial prisoners
• Rights of children
• Rights of persons of the LGBT community

Open the application link on the DSLSA website, complete the online form, attach the presentation and submit within the stated window. Email and hard-copy applications will be rejected.

Selection and service terms

Selection is through an interview only, without TA/DA. The initial contract is for three months; extensions may take the engagement up to one year depending on assessment, performance, conduct and the Authority’s requirements.

The engagement does not confer a right to regular appointment. Other professional work or employment is not permitted during service. Leaving requires one month’s notice, otherwise one month’s pay is recoverable. Work beyond office hours may be required without overtime payment.