NALSA Recruitment Dossier

All News

Official gazetted recruitment notification for All News administered by NALSA Authority (Delhi).

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: Delhi

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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

Related Active Openings under NALSA

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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
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

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 All News?

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 portal, navigate to the recruitment section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and educational details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, selecting the All News / Publicity Officer cadre, and carefully entering academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate for age proof, degree certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and passport-sized photograph and signature in the specified JPEG/PDF formats.

Remit the application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the system-generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the NALSA portal for the release of the e-admit card prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for All News 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 Screening Test (Objective)	200 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English & Comprehension, Current Affairs & Legal News, Constitution of India, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Legal Aid Schemes & NALSA Act 1987
Stage 2: Descriptive Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Drafting of Press Releases, Legal Journalism & News Editing, Media Laws & Ethics, Public Relations Strategies, Translation (English to Hindi & vice-versa)
Stage 3: Personal Interview & Portfolio Evaluation	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication Skills, Knowledge of Judicial System, Media Handling Scenarios, Current Legal Controversies, Personality & Stress Management
Stage 4: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Caste/Category Certificate Validation, Character & Antecedents Verification, Medical Fitness Standards Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The All News / Public Relations Officer cadre at NALSA is positioned at Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, corresponding to a pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 15,600-39,100 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 29,733. For Class X cities like New Delhi, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 30%, yielding Rs. 16,830. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA, totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 8,583, along with Professional Tax and CGHS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,04,179, offering a highly lucrative and secure compensation package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, NALSA strictly implements statutory reservation policies. Age relaxation is granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a cumulative relaxation of 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) subject to income and asset certificate verification. Furthermore, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — All News

How are the qualifying cutoffs determined for the NALSA All News exam?

Cutoffs are determined based on the difficulty level of the exam, the number of vacancies, and the overall performance of candidates, with category-wise minimum qualifying marks set by the NALSA selection committee.

Is there a normalization process for multi-shift exams?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, NALSA utilizes the standard equipercentile normalization method to ensure parity and fairness across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement?

No service bond is required for the All News / Publicity cadre at NALSA, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent absorption.

What is the duration and terms of the probation period?

The selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to the judicial administrative environment will be closely evaluated.

Is the syllabus strictly aligned with legal journalism?

Yes, the syllabus is specifically tailored to test both general administrative aptitude and specialized knowledge in legal journalism, media laws, public relations, and the NALSA Act.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The primary posting for the All News cadre is at the NALSA Headquarters in New Delhi, with potential temporary deputations to State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) across India.