About the Organisation

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is the statutory apex body constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, by the Government of India. It is responsible for laying down policies and schemes for implementing free legal services programs, promoting legal aid, and ensuring access to justice for marginalized sections across the country.

About the Post / Opportunity

Applications are invited on a deputation basis for filling up multiple legal positions in NALSA, New Delhi. These roles support the implementation of legal aid schemes, policy formulation, and administrative legal functions under the central government. The deputation will be governed by standard central government rules, with tenure up to 3 years (extendable based on performance).

No. of Vacancy

Total Posts – 04

• Assistant Legal Aid Advisor – 01

• Superintendent (Legal) – 01

• Assistant (Legal) – 02

Roles and Responsibilities

• Handling legal advisory on administrative, financial, and parliamentary matters related to legal aid programs

• Drafting    legal    opinions,    documents,    and   notes    for   NALSA's   operations    and court/parliamentary queries

• Assisting in interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations for legal services delivery

• Supporting litigation, vigilance, and research in legal aid and justice access initiatives

• Conducting legal research and providing support for policy decisions and program implementation

Eligibility

• Educational Qualification

• • Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university or institution (essential for all posts)

  • Master's Degree in Law (LLM) from a recognized university (alternative for Assistant Legal Aid Advisor)

• Experience​

  • Minimum 3 years in legal matters for Superintendent (Legal) and Assistant (Legal) in Central/State Government, UT administrations, PSUs, autonomous/statutory bodies, or recognized research institutes

  • Minimum 3 years (or 1 year with LLM) in legal matters for Assistant Legal Aid Advisor in similar organizations

  • Deputation eligibility: Holding analogous posts or specified years of service in feeder grades (e.g., 5-6 years in Level-8/9/10 for senior roles)

• Desirable

• • Knowledge of administrative, establishment, or court matters

  • Experience in legal aid, policy drafting, or parliamentary affairs

Salary / Perks

• Pay as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Level-11 (₹67,700 - ₹2,08,700) for Assistant Legal Aid Advisor; Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100) for Superintendent (Legal); Level-7 (₹44,900 -

₹1,42,400) for Assistant (Legal)

• Standard allowances as applicable to central government deputationists (DA, HRA, etc.)

How to Apply

1. ​Visit the NALSA official website or contact for the vacancy circular http://nalsa.gov.in

2. Download and fill the prescribed application form (Annexure-A)

3. Log in to parent department portal if required and prepare documents

4. Fill the application form with personal, educational, and employment details

5. Upload attested copies of ACRs (last 5 years), Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and proofs

6. Forward the application through parent cadre/department for submission

Dedline

Last date to apply: 16 March 2026

Last date for receipt at NALSA: 16 March 2026

Location

National Legal Services Authority, Ground Floor, B-Block, Supreme Court Administrative Building Complex, New Delhi-110001