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Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels administered by INDORE Authority (Andhra Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDORE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh

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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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Assistant Legal and Defense Counsel	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-05-14
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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels?

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 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from INDORE Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must access the official recruitment portal of the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority to initiate the One Time Registration process by providing valid biometric and educational credentials for profile creation.

Upon successful registration, applicants must log in to complete the detailed application form, ensuring that all professional experience in criminal law and Bar Council registration details are accurately entered into the system.

Applicants are required to upload high-resolution scanned copies of their academic transcripts, identity proof, and recent photographs, adhering strictly to the specified file formats and size limits mentioned in the notification.

The application fee must be remitted through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, credit cards, or UPI, after which a system-generated acknowledgment receipt will be issued for future reference.

Following the scrutiny of applications, the authority will release the admit cards for the screening test, which candidates must download and print for mandatory verification at the designated examination centers.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels 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: Preliminary Screening Test	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Constitutional Law, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, and General Knowledge pertaining to the Indian Judicial System.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Drafting of Criminal Pleadings, Bail Applications, Appreciation of Evidence, Trial Procedures, and Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) guidelines.
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Evaluation of legal acumen, communication skills, ethical standards, practical knowledge of criminal litigation, and commitment to providing legal aid to marginalized sections.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic and professional certificates, Bar Council enrollment status, character antecedents, and mandatory medical examination as per state government norms.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel position in Indore is typically aligned with Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, reflecting an entry-level gazetted officer status. The entry basic pay is set at 44,900 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, the DA component amounts to 23,797 INR. Indore is classified as a 'Y' category city for House Rent Allowance (HRA), which at 20% of the basic pay equals 8,980 INR. The Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 3,600 INR plus the DA on TA, totaling approximately 5,508 INR. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary is estimated at 83,185 INR. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA) and professional tax, the net in-hand salary is projected to be approximately 74,500 INR. This structure ensures competitive remuneration for legal professionals within the judicial administrative framework.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment follows the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Age relaxation is 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 quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Women candidates are eligible for horizontal reservation and fee concessions as per the Madhya Pradesh State Government directives. All reservation benefits are contingent upon the submission of valid, updated certificates issued by the competent revenue authorities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

What is the minimum experience required for the Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel role?

Applicants must have a minimum of 0 to 3 years of active practice at the Bar, primarily focusing on criminal law matters as per NALSA guidelines.

Is there a service bond associated with this recruitment in Indore?

Yes, selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond for a period of 2 years to ensure continuity in legal aid services.

How is the merit list calculated if multiple shifts are conducted?

The authority employs a statistical normalization process based on the equi-percentile method to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of examination shifts.

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

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of 2 years, during which their performance in criminal defense and legal drafting is monitored.

Are candidates from other states eligible for the EWS or OBC reservation benefits?

No, reservation benefits are strictly reserved for the domicile residents of Madhya Pradesh; out-of-state candidates will be treated under the Unreserved category.

Will the posting be strictly limited to the Indore District Court?

While the primary posting is at the Indore District Legal Services Authority, the counsel may be required to represent cases in any court within the Indore jurisdiction.