Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant at Delhi State Legal Services Authority – Apply by 16 November 2026
The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) invites online applications from eligible law graduates for engagement as Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA) on a purely short-term contractual basis.
The selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000 per month.
About Delhi State Legal Services Authority
The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) is a statutory body established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free and competent legal services to weaker and marginalised sections of society.
About the Opportunity
Online applications are invited from law graduates who have passed their Law Graduation/LL.B. degree after March 2023 and fulfil the prescribed essential academic qualifications and other eligibility conditions as on the last date of submission of applications, i.e. 16 November 2026.
Name of the Post: Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA)
Nature of Engagement: Short-term contractual
Remuneration: ₹50,000 per month (fixed consolidated)
Initial Engagement Period: Three months
Maximum Engagement Period: One year, subject to extension and applicable conditions
The initial period of engagement may be extended from time to time, subject to the candidate's work assessment, satisfactory performance and conduct, and the requirements of the Authority.
The contractual engagement is purely temporary and may be terminated by the Authority at any point of time without assigning any reason.
Essential Qualifications and Eligibility
Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
1. Educational Qualification
The candidate must be a law graduate who has passed the LL.B./Law Graduation degree after March 2023.
The degree must be from a Law School/College/University/Institution recognised by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks.
2. Age Limit
The candidate must not have attained the age of 27 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
3. Final-Year Law Students
Candidates pursuing the final year of their Law Graduation/LL.B. degree are also eligible to apply, subject to the condition that they must furnish proof of having acquired the requisite law degree at the time of interview.
Failure to provide such proof may result in the candidate not being considered for the interview, and the application may be liable to rejection.
4. Computer Skills
Candidates must have good knowledge of:
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
MS Excel
5. Research Presentation
Candidates must prepare at least 15 slides of a PowerPoint presentation and attach it along with the application form on any one of the following research topics:
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 LGBT Community
6. Notice Before Leaving
If selected, a month's prior notice will be mandatory before leaving the job. Failure to provide the required notice may result in deduction/recovery of one month's remuneration.
Work Profile and Responsibilities
The Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant will be responsible for the following:
Conducting analytical studies and research for future planning and better implementation of various schemes of NALSA and DSLSA.
Providing support and assistance to victims in matters pertaining to the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme in District Legal Services Authorities.
Providing legal assistance to victims of human trafficking and looking after their welfare and rehabilitation in coordination with various NGOs working in the field.
Preparing PowerPoint presentations, flyers, pamphlets, newsletters and information material for awareness and legal literacy programmes.
Duration of Engagement
The initial engagement will be for three months and may be extended from time to time, subject to a maximum period of one year.
Extension will depend on:
Work assessment.
Satisfactory performance and conduct.
Requirements of the Authority.
The engagement will remain purely contractual and temporary.
Leave Entitlement
During the engagement period, the Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant will be entitled to 12 days of leave in a year, subject to a maximum of 3 days of leave in a calendar month.
If the leave availed exceeds the permissible limit of 12 days in a year or 3 days in a month, as applicable, a pro-rata deduction will be made from the monthly consolidated remuneration.
Unavailed leave will neither be carried forward to the next extended period nor encashed.
Salary
The selected candidate will receive:
₹50,000 per month (fixed consolidated remuneration).
Mode of Engagement
The position is a full-time assignment on a contractual basis.
Selected candidates will not be permitted to join any other profession, service or engagement during their engagement with DSLSA.
Candidates may be required to work beyond office hours. No overtime payment will be payable.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for the interview.
The engagement will not confer any right to claim regular appointment or continuation in service with DSLSA. The Authority reserves the right to discontinue the services of any Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant at any point of time without assigning reasons.
Method of Selection
Selection will be made on the basis of an interview.
Important Dates
Opening Date for Online Applications: 2 November 2026, at 10:00 AM
Last Date for Online Applications: 16 November 2026, by 5:00 PM
Application Procedure
Candidates may apply only through online mode using the application link available on the official website of the Delhi State Legal Services Authority.
Applications will be accepted from 2 November 2026 at 10:00 AM until 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Applications sent through any other mode, including hard copy or email, will be summarily rejected.
Candidates must attach the required PowerPoint presentation of at least 15 slides on any one of the prescribed research topics along with the application form.
Apply Online: Delhi State Legal Services Authority – Official Website
Contact Information
Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA)
Central Office, 3rd Floor, Rouse Avenue District Court Complex, Pt. DeenDayalUpadhyaya Marg, New Delhi – 110002.
Email: estabwing-dslsa@nic.in
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their applications.