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Addendum Dated

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Addendum Dated administered by NALSA Authority (Karnataka).

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

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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
Addendum Dated	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Addendum Dated	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
All India Service Officers Under the Govt of Mizoram Transfer	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
All News	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NALSA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Fixing of Agency TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Flexible Hose with Quick Hose Coupling for by 159 and by 166 and Rubber Ex Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Floatation of Request for Proposal RFP for Testing and Migration Audit for	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Annual Maintenance Service Air Conditioner Annual 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 Addendum Dated?

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 NALSA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

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

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out detailed academic qualifications, professional legal experience, and select preferred exam centers as per the active addendum notification.

Upload scanned copies of the matriculation certificate, degree certificates, category certificate (if applicable), passport-sized photograph, and signature in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats and dimensions.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, ensuring to download the payment receipt; note that women and exempted categories are waived.

Review all entered details in the preview window, submit the application form, and print the generated confirmation page for future reference and admit card download.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Addendum Dated 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, and General Awareness with special focus on the Indian Constitution and Judicial System.
Stage 2: Descriptive Legal & Administrative Paper	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Legal Aid concepts, Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, drafting of legal briefs, administrative procedures, and essay writing on socio-legal issues.
Stage 3: Skill Test & Document Verification	Qualifying, 60 Minutes	Typing speed test on computer (minimum 35 words per minute in English) and verification of original academic, caste, and experience certificates.
Stage 4: Personal Interview & Merit List	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Assessment of communication skills, knowledge of legal aid systems, personality, and final compilation of merit based on cumulative scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the recruited cadre is positioned at Pay Matrix Level 7, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 23,797), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated at 30% for Class X cities (Rs. 13,470), the remuneration is highly competitive. Additionally, Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908) is admissible, bringing the total Transport Allowance to Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870), Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), and Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 79,000, which will be further enhanced upon the implementation of the 8th CPC recommendations.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the statutory guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, this recruitment enforces a strict reservation policy. Upper age limit relaxations are granted to SC/ST candidates for up to 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates for up to 3 years, and PwBD candidates for up to 10 years. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under prevailing DoPT OMs. Furthermore, all female candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote diversity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Addendum Dated

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the CBT and descriptive papers?

General and EWS candidates require a minimum of 40%, OBC candidates require 35%, and SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 30% in each paper to qualify for the next stage.

Will normalization be applied to the CBT scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, the standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by DoPT will be applied to determine final merit.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No, there is no service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent confirmation in the cadre.

What is the duration of the probation period upon selection?

Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, attendance, and conduct will be evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus focus heavily on the Legal Services Authorities Act?

Yes, the descriptive paper and interview stages heavily emphasize the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and various NALSA schemes and legal aid initiatives.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will primarily be posted at the NALSA Secretariat in New Delhi, with potential deputation to State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) across India.