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Assistant Legal Defense Counsel

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Legal Defense Counsel 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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Legal Defense 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 2026-09-30. 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

Access the official Indore recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid personal details, active mobile number, and email address to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, bar council registration details, and professional legal experience as required.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, LLB degree, bar association registration, category certificate, and passport-sized photograph in the prescribed format and size.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the system-generated fee receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card, download it prior to the examination date, and verify all printed personal and venue details.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Legal Defense 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: Written Preliminary Examination (Screening)	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Constitution of India, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence Act, General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive)	300 Marks, 180 Minutes	Drafting and Pleading, Criminal Trial Advocacy, Appellate Practice, Judgment Writing, Local Laws of Madhya Pradesh
Stage 3: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Legal Ethics, Communication Skills, Knowledge of Recent Landmark Judgments, Situational Legal Problem Solving
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic and Bar Council Credentials, Character Antecedents Clearance, Standard Medical Fitness Test

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Legal Defense Counsel in Indore falls under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs. 56,100. Incorporating the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53%, which amounts to Rs. 29,733, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) for a Class Y city like Indore at 20% (Rs. 11,220), the compensation is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 1,02,561. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS) contribute 10% of (Basic + DA), which equals Rs. 8,583, alongside minor professional tax and insurance deductions. Consequently, the estimated Net In-Hand Monthly Salary for a newly recruited officer stands at approximately Rs. 93,500, providing a robust financial package aligned with Central and State government standards.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements vertical and horizontal reservations. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to reserved categories: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income certificate verification. Furthermore, women candidates receive fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits as per Madhya Pradesh state government directives.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Legal Defense Counsel

What is the minimum legal experience required to apply for the Assistant Legal Defense Counsel post?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university and have a minimum of 3 years of active practice at the Bar, with a valid registration with any State Bar Council.

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment period for this role?

Yes, selected candidates are required to execute a service bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the authority for a minimum period of two years, including the probation period.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed counsels?

Newly appointed Assistant Legal Defense Counsels will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and case handling will be closely monitored.

How is the final merit list calculated for selection?

The final merit list is prepared by combining the marks obtained in the Main Written Examination (300 marks) and the Personal Interview (50 marks), subject to qualifying the document verification.

Will there be any normalization of marks across different shifts of the preliminary exam?

Yes, if the preliminary screening exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method approved by the authority will be applied to ensure equity.

Where will the primary posting location be for the selected candidates?

The primary posting will be within the jurisdiction of the Indore Authority, including the District Court complex, sub-divisional courts, or the legal aid clinics associated with the authority.