What the notice says
Delhi University Legal Assistant 2026 is Advertisement No. R&P/326/2026 dated 30 October 2026 of the University of Delhi. Online applications are open until 20 November 2026 or within two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later. There is 1 vacancy (Unreserved) for Legal Assistant at Pay Level 6. Apply on the official portal at du.ac.in under Work with DU. Detailed advertisement — DU Advt R&P/326/2026 PDF.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 20 November 2026 or later if Employment News publishes after |
| Vacancies | 1 (UR) for Legal Assistant |
| Pay | Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) plus allowances |
| Fee | Rs 1,000 (General); Rs 800 (OBC/EWS/Female); Rs 600 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Location | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
| Age limit | 40 years as on closing date (relaxations as per rules) |
| Who can apply | Degree in Law (Professional) + 3 years relevant court experience |
What the University of Delhi does
The University of Delhi is a central university. It runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across many colleges and departments in Delhi. The Legal Branch handles court cases, writ petitions, agreements and related legal work for the University.
This advertisement fills one regular post of Legal Assistant to support that work.
What kind of role this is
This is a direct recruitment regular post at Pay Level 6. The selected person assists the Assistant Registrar or Deputy Registrar (Legal) in the Legal Branch. Duties include handling legal matters and writ petitions, preparing para-wise comments and draft replies, drafting agreements and MoUs, and coordinating with Standing Counsel or Panel Advocates. Private practice is not allowed after appointment.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You have a Degree in Law (Professional) from a recognised University.
- You have at least 3 years of experience handling court cases in a government or semi-government organisation, and/or practice before a High Court or Lower Court in Civil or Labour matters.
- You meet the age limit of 40 years on the closing date, or you are eligible for the printed relaxations.
Skip if
- You do not have the 3 years of the prescribed court or government legal experience.
- You want to continue private practice after joining.
- You only have a non-professional law degree or no law degree.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | No. R&P/326/2026, 30 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 or within two weeks from Employment News publication, whichever is later |
| Fee | General/Unreserved Rs 1,000; OBC (NCL)/EWS/Female Rs 800; SC/ST/PwBD Rs 600. Non-refundable. |
| Age cut-off | As on closing date of application |
Available positions
One post of Legal Assistant (Post Code ND0602). Category: Unreserved. The notice also has two Junior Hindi Translator posts, but this page covers only the Legal Assistant vacancy.
1. Legal Assistant — Pay Level 6 1 Vacancy
Eligibility
- Degree in Law (Professional) from a recognised University.
- Minimum 3 years experience in handling court cases in government/semi-government organisation and/or practice before High Court or Lower Court in Civil/Labour matters.
- Age: 40 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen and certain departmental or contract staff as per University rules).
- Desirable: Post-Graduate Degree; Diploma in IPR or Labour Laws; good drafting and noting; knowledge of Central Government service rules; computer experience.
No further category-wise breakup is printed for this single UR post.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant (ND0602) | Degree in Law (Professional) from recognised University | 3 years court case handling in govt/semi-govt and/or practice in High/Lower Court (Civil/Labour). Desirable PG, IPR/Labour diploma, drafting skills, computer knowledge. |
Selection
- Preliminary Test (MCQ, 100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours) for shortlisting. Negative marking 0.5. Sections: GK, Reasoning, Maths, Administration of Higher Educational Institutions.
- Descriptive Main Examination (200 marks, 2 hours) on Constitution, higher education institutions, service rules, legal knowledge and procedures.
- Skill Test (100 marks, qualifying at 50) on legal aptitude and methodology.
- Final merit on Main Examination marks after qualifying the Skill Test and meeting eligibility. Preliminary is for shortlisting only.
Papers are bilingual (English and Hindi). PwBD candidates get extra time as per scheme. Certain contract/ad-hoc staff of DU get service weightage marks.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Read the full advertisement and scheme on the University of Delhi website under Work with DU.
- Review the Constitution of India, service rules for Central Government employees, and basic procedures of higher education institutions.
How to apply
- Go to www.du.ac.in and open Work with DU under Advertisement – Departments.
- Select Advertisement No. R&P/326/2026 and fill the online form for Legal Assistant (ND0602).
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Upload required documents. Employed candidates must produce NOC when asked.
- Submit before the last date. Keep the acknowledgement.
FAQs
What is the last date?
20 November 2026, or within two weeks from the date the advertisement appears in the Employment News, whichever is later.
Who can apply?
Candidates with a professional Degree in Law and at least 3 years of the prescribed court or government legal experience.
How many vacancies?
1 Unreserved post of Legal Assistant.
What is the pay?
Pay Level 6 under the 7th CPC plus admissible allowances.
Where do I apply?
Online only on the University of Delhi website under Work with DU.
Is private practice allowed?
No. Persons appointed will not be allowed to do private practice.
What is the selection process?
Preliminary MCQ test for shortlisting, then descriptive Main Examination, and a qualifying Skill Test. Merit is based on the Main Examination.
Check other openings on the jobs board. Verify every detail, including the exact last date after Employment News publication, on the official University site before you apply.