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Assistant Legal Aid Defence Council

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Council administered by IITBHU Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IITBHU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2024-10-24 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Lecturer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2022-07-04
Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-11
Baibhainana Padabai Paain Manaonaita Paraarathainaka Cauudaa	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-06-29
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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Hiring of Firm for Providing Resources Under Uid Bhamashah Pr Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Hiring of Services of Consultants Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Hiring Services of Consultants for Composite Team Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Repairing of Musical Instruments for Dance Department Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Council?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2024-10-24. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IITBHU Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain iitbhu.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official IITBHU recruitment portal to initiate the registration process by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate unique login credentials for the system.

The One Time Registration (OTR) requires applicants to input comprehensive personal, educational, and professional details, ensuring that all data matches the matriculation certificates and legal degree documents provided during verification.

Applicants must upload high-resolution scanned copies of their photograph, signature, Bar Council registration certificate, and experience letters in the prescribed PDF or JPEG formats as specified in the official notification.

The application fee must be remitted through the integrated SBI Collect or online payment gateway, after which a system-generated e-receipt should be saved for future reference and proof of transaction.

Upon successful verification of the application, the authority will issue electronic admit cards via the portal, which candidates must download and print for entry into the designated examination centers.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Council is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Proficiency, and Current Affairs with a focus on Legal Developments and Judicial Appointments.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act, Civil Procedure Code (CPC), and the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of Bar Council Enrollment, Original Academic Transcripts, Caste Certificates, and Physical Fitness Standards as per Central Government Group B norms.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Interview	50 Marks Interview	Assessment of Legal Drafting Skills, Oral Advocacy, Knowledge of IIT Act 1961, and Administrative Law principles relevant to Educational Institutions.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The position of Assistant Legal Aid Defence Council at IITBHU is typically categorized under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 7, corresponding to a Grade Pay of 4600. The entry-level basic pay is established at 44,900 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 23,797 INR. For a Class Y city like Varanasi, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 20 percent of the basic pay, totaling 8,980 INR. The Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 3,600 INR plus the DA on TA, amounting to 5,508 INR. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately 83,185 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10 percent of Basic plus DA) and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 72,000 INR and 75,000 INR. Future adjustments under the 8th CPC are expected to significantly enhance the fitment factor and base pay.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums regarding statutory reservations. Age relaxations are provided as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10 percent is maintained for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Furthermore, women candidates are often granted full fee concessions to promote gender diversity in legal administration. All reservation claims must be supported by valid certificates issued by competent revenue authorities in the prescribed Central Government format.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Legal Aid Defence Council

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are generally 40 percent for Unreserved/EWS and 35 percent for reserved categories, though actual cutoffs depend on the relative performance of the candidate pool.

Is there a normalization process for scores across multiple shifts?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple sessions, a standard equi-percentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Does this position involve a mandatory service bond?

While there is no financial indemnity bond, selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period of two years before being considered for permanent confirmation in the cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period for new recruits?

The standard probation period is 24 months, during which the officer's performance, conduct, and legal drafting proficiency are closely monitored by the Registrar of IITBHU.

Are there specific topics for the legal drafting section of the syllabus?

The syllabus emphasizes the drafting of Writ Petitions, Counter Affidavits, Special Leave Petitions, and legal opinions related to service matters and intellectual property rights.

Where will the primary posting location be for this role?

The primary posting is at the IITBHU campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, although the officer may be required to travel for court appearances in the High Court or Supreme Court.