Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) has invited online applications for the engagement of Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistants on a short-term contractual basis, offering a consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000 per month. Eligible law graduates and final-year law students may apply online by 16 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
About Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA)
The Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) is a statutory body constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. It functions under the administrative control of the High Court of Delhi and is responsible for facilitating access to legal services, legal aid and legal awareness in Delhi. The Authority also works through District Legal Services Authorities to implement legal services programmes and assist eligible persons in accessing justice.
Post Details
Post: Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant (LCCRA)
Nature of Engagement: Full-time, short-term contractual basis.
Duration: Initially three months, extendable from time to time up to a maximum of one year, depending on work assessment, satisfactory performance, conduct and the requirements of DSLSA.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed their LL.B./Law Graduation degree after March 2023 from a Law School, College, University or Institution recognised by the Bar Council of India for enrolment as an Advocate.
- Candidates pursuing the final year of their Law Graduation/LL.B. degree are also eligible to apply, provided they furnish proof of having acquired the requisite law degree at the time of interview. Failure to do so may result in rejection of their candidature.
- Candidates must have good knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Excel.
Minimum Marks Required
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their Law Graduation/LL.B. degree.
Age Limit
Candidates must not have attained the age of 27 years as on 16 November 2026, the last date for submission of applications.
Selection Process
Selection will be made on the basis of an Interview.
Mandatory PowerPoint Presentation
Candidates must prepare and attach a PowerPoint presentation containing at least 15 slides along with their application form on any one of the following research topics:
- Provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
- Research Methodology
- Victimology
- Victim Compensation
- Rights of Undertrial Prisoners
- Rights of Children
- Rights of Persons of the LGBT Community
Nature of Work
Selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Conducting analytical studies and research for better implementation of various schemes of NALSA and DSLSA.
- Providing support and assistance to victims in matters relating to the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme through District Legal Services Authorities.
- Providing legal assistance to victims of human trafficking and coordinating with NGOs working towards their welfare and rehabilitation.
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations, flyers, pamphlets, newsletters and informational material for legal awareness and legal literacy programmes.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000 per month.
Leave and Other Conditions
- Candidates will be entitled to 12 days of leave per year, subject to a maximum of three days per calendar month.
- Leave exceeding the permissible limit will result in a proportionate deduction from monthly remuneration.
- Unused leave cannot be carried forward to an extended engagement period or encashed.
- The engagement is full-time, and selected candidates cannot undertake any other profession, service or engagement during their tenure with DSLSA.
- Candidates may be required to work beyond office hours without overtime payment.
- Selected candidates must give one month’s prior notice before leaving the engagement, failing which one month’s remuneration will be deducted or recovered.
- The contractual engagement does not confer any right to regular appointment or continuation in service. DSLSA may terminate the engagement at any time without assigning reasons.
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview.
How to Apply?
- Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only through the application portal available on the official website of DSLSA.
- Visit the official website: www.dslsa.org.
- Complete the online application form and attach the mandatory PowerPoint presentation containing at least 15 slides on one of the prescribed research topics.
- DIRECT APPLY LINK: [CLICK HERE]
- Submit the application before 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Applications submitted through any other mode, including hard copy or email, will be summarily rejected.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 2 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Last Date to Apply: 16 November 2026 by 5:00 PM
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.