DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 for Defense Counsel

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 for Defense Counsel | DLSA Vacancy 2026 Notification
DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 | Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy 2026 | Manipur Govt Jobs
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Imphal East, Government of Manipur has officially released the DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 notification. This recruitment is for engagement of Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel on a contractual basis under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS), 2022 of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) for Jiribam Judicial District.
Interested candidates looking for Manipur government jobs in the legal sector should check the eligibility details, selection process, and application procedure given below.

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Details

Name of Post: Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
No of Post: 01
Honorarium: Rs. 30,000/- per month

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 for Defense Counsel

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Qualification

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
• A Degree in Law
• Practice in Criminal Law for at least 0 to 3 years
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
• Excellent writing and research skills
• IT knowledge with high proficiency in work
• Knowledge of Manipuri language

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Minimum age: 25 years as on the date of advertisement
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Mode of Selection

The selection process will consist of:
• Written Examination
• Personal Interview (Viva-Voce)

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Scheme of Examination

• Written Examination on Law Paper – 60 marks: Multiple choice questions and drafting
• Viva-Voce/Interview – 40 marks
• Only candidates qualifying in the written examination in the ratio of 1:5 will be called for interview
• Final merit list will be prepared based on total marks obtained in written examination and viva-voce

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Job Profile

• Filing of cases and conducting trials in Magistrate trial cases
• Remand, bail and other miscellaneous legal work
• Legal research in legal aid cases
• Visits to prison and legal aid clinics as directed
• Providing assistance at pre-arrest stage to suspects
• Assisting Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel and Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsels
• Developing defense strategy after examining prosecution evidence and accused’s version
• Visiting crime locations and interacting with family members for defense preparation
• Handling queries of legal aid seekers
• Updating legal aid seekers about case progress
• Maintaining complete files of legal aided cases
• Handling criminal legal queries over telephone
• Any other work assigned by Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel or Legal Services Authority

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Tenure

• Engagement will be for one year
• Extendable on yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• Examination Fee: Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only)

DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

– Date of notification: 3 February 2026
– Last date for submission of application form: 28 February 2026

How to Apply for DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply offline in the prescribed application format.
• Duly filled application form with required documents must be submitted to the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Imphal East & Judicial Magistrate First Class cum Civil Judge Junior Division, Jiribam
• Application form can be downloaded from the official websites
• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected

Official Links:
• DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 Notification: Click here
• Manipur State Legal Services Authority Website: https://www.maslsa.nic.in
• High Court of Manipur Website: https://www.hcmimphal.nic.in

FAQs – DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026

What is the name of the recruitment?
Ans: This is the DLSA Imphal East Recruitment 2026 for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel under LADCS.
What is the total number of vacancies?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the post of Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel.
What is the salary for Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel?
Ans: The selected candidate will receive an honorarium of Rs. 30,000/- per month.
What is the minimum qualification required?
Ans: Candidates must have a Degree in Law with 0 to 3 years of practice in criminal law.
What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for submission of the application form is 28 February 2026.