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Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel 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: 2026-07-11 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
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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 Counsel?

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 2026-07-11. 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 and mobile number to generate unique login credentials for the application dashboard.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by entering personal details, educational qualifications, and Bar Council enrollment numbers, ensuring all data matches the matriculation certificate and legal degree for verification purposes.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of the candidate's photograph, signature, and essential documents including the LL.B. degree, experience certificates, and category certificates in the specific PDF or JPEG formats required.

Remit the non-refundable application fee through the integrated SBI Collect payment gateway using net banking, credit cards, or UPI, and ensure the transaction status is updated to 'Success' before proceeding.

Submit the final application form and download the system-generated PDF for future reference; the admit card will be issued electronically via the portal approximately two weeks before the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel 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 specific focus on Indian Constitutional Law and the Judicial System.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act, NALSA Regulations 2010, Legal Aid Schemes, and Drafting of Criminal Pleadings and Bail Applications.
Stage 3: Professional Interview and Viva-Voce	50 Marks	Assessment of legal acumen, communication skills, knowledge of local court procedures, and the ability to handle sensitive legal aid cases for marginalized sections of society.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying	Verification of original academic transcripts, Bar Council of India registration, character certificates, and a comprehensive medical fitness assessment by the authorized Chief Medical Officer.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel at IITBHU is categorized under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 7, corresponding to a Grade Pay of 4600. The entry-level basic pay is 44,900 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53 percent, the DA component amounts to 23,797 INR. For Varanasi (Class Y city), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 20 percent of the basic pay, totaling 8,980 INR. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 3,600 INR plus the DA on TA, amounting to 5,508 INR. The total gross monthly salary is approximately 83,185 INR. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10 percent (Basic plus DA) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 75,000 INR. Under the proposed 8th CPC, a fitment factor of 2.86 is anticipated to significantly enhance this base.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Age relaxation is provided as 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10 percent vertical reservation is strictly implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Women candidates and PwBD applicants are generally exempted from application fee payments to promote gender parity and inclusivity in the legal workforce. All reservation claims must be supported by valid certificates issued by competent revenue authorities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel

What is the minimum cutoff criteria for the written examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are generally 40 percent for General/EWS and 35 percent for reserved categories, though actual cutoffs depend on the vacancy-to-candidate ratio.

Is there a service bond required for this position?

Yes, selected candidates may be required to sign a service bond for a minimum period of two years or pay a specified liquidated damage amount.

How does the normalization process work for multi-shift exams?

IITBHU utilizes the equi-percentile method to normalize scores across different shifts to ensure parity in difficulty levels and fairness in the merit list.

What is the duration of the probation period for this cadre?

The standard probation period is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation as a permanent employee of the institute.

Are there specific posting locations outside the main campus?

Primary posting is at the IITBHU campus in Varanasi, but officers may be deputed to legal aid clinics or district courts as per institutional requirements.

Can final year law students apply for this recruitment?

No, candidates must possess a completed LL.B. degree and valid Bar Council registration as of the closing date of the application.