What the notice says
DHCLSC Legal Assistant 2026 is Notice No. 431/DHCLSC/2026 dated 12 October 2026 of the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee. Online applications are open until 7 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Apply only through the official portal linked on dhclsc.org. Hard copy or email applications are not accepted.
| Last date | 7 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | As notified (contractual Legal Assistant) |
| Pay | Rs 60,000 per month consolidated |
| Fee | Confirm on the official form |
| Location | Delhi High Court, New Delhi |
| Age limit | Not above 27 years as on 7 November 2026 |
| Who can apply | Candidates with LL.B. (60%+) passed after March 2023 |
About the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee
DHCLSC provides free legal services at the Delhi High Court level under the Legal Services Authorities Act. The Legal Assistant supports the Committee’s work on a contractual basis.
Nature of the role
Short-term contractual engagement, initially for six months, extendable on satisfactory performance up to a total of two years. It is purely contractual. There is no claim to regular appointment.
Who should apply — and who should skip
- Apply if you hold an LL.B. with at least 60% marks from a BCI-recognised institution, the degree was passed after March 2023, and you are not above 27 years on 7 November 2026.
- Enrolment as an advocate is acceptable.
- Skip if your LL.B. is older than March 2023, or if marks are below 60%.
- Skip if you are looking for a permanent court or government post — this is a fixed-term contract.
Dates and fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notice | No. 431/DHCLSC/2026, 12 October 2026 |
| Online portal open | 15 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 7 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date | 7 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Fee | Confirm on the official application page |
Available positions
1. Legal Assistant — Rs 60,000 per month consolidated Contractual
Eligibility
- LL.B. with minimum 60% marks from a law school, college, university or institution recognised by the Bar Council of India.
- LL.B. must have been passed after March 2023.
- Age not above 27 years as on the last date (7 November 2026).
- Enrolment as an advocate is eligible.
Initial engagement of six months, extendable up to two years on satisfactory performance. No right to regularisation.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Essential qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | LL.B. with 60%+ from BCI-recognised institution, passed after March 2023 | Not above 27 years as on 7 Nov 2026 |
Selection stages
- Online application only through the link on dhclsc.org.
- Scrutiny of applications.
- Further selection process as decided by the Committee (interview or assessment).
Free official prep links
- Official website: dhclsc.org
Apply steps
- Read the full Notice No. 431/DHCLSC/2026 on the DHCLSC website.
- Open the online application form (available from 15 October 2026, 10:00 AM).
- Submit the form before 7 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Do not send hard copies or emails.
- Keep a copy of the submission acknowledgement.
FAQs
What is the last date?
7 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
What is the pay?
Rs 60,000 per month consolidated.
Is it permanent?
No. It is a contractual post for an initial six months, extendable up to two years. There is no claim to a regular appointment.
Who can apply?
Candidates with LL.B. (minimum 60%) passed after March 2023 and age not above 27 years on the last date.
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