Cadre Specifications & Parameters
| Role & Cadre | Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel |
| Hiring Authority | Mahacid (Mahacid) |
| Department | Dcourts |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry / Administration of Meghalaya |
| Duty Station | Meghalaya |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Category Roster | UR: 1 |
| Allowances | DA (50%), HRA (27%/18%/9%), Transport Allowance (TA), CGHS/Medical Benefits, NPS, Gratuity |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate / As specified in official notice |
| Essential Criteria | Graduate / Equivalent Degree |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt Rules |
| Nationality | Citizen of India (or eligible subject under Govt of India rules) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General: ₹500 / As per category | OBC: ₹500 / As per category | SC/ST: Nil / Exempted | EWS: ₹500 / As per category | Women: Nil / Exempted | PwD: Nil / Exempted (Exempted for SC, ST, PwD and Female Candidates) |
| Selection Process | 1. Computer Based Test (Tier-1), 2. Skill / Typing / Shorthand Test (Qualifying), 3. Document Verification & Final Merit List |
| Notification Gazette Date | 20-10-2025 |
| Application Opening Date | 20-10-2025 |
| Application Cutoff Date | 20-10-2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | N/A |
Recruitment FAQs — Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
What qualifications are mandated for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel at Mahacid?
Graduate / As specified in official notice as officially gazetted under notice ref Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel.
What is the final cutoff date to submit applications?
The verified application cutoff date for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel is 20-10-2025.