District Collector Office Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, has invited applications for 5 posts of Eminent Senior Advocates. The empanelment is for conducting criminal cases, particularly those under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in the Special Courts and Exclusive Special Courts of Ranipet District. Selection is through application scrutiny followed by empanelment by the Government.
District Collector Office Ranipet Eminent Senior Advocates Recruitment 2026
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026R.C.B4/E-4594981/2026
Total Vacancies
5
Last Date
28 Oct
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Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification05 Oct
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About District Collector Office Ranipet Eminent Senior Advocates Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Collector Office Ranipet
- Advertisement No.
- R.C.B4/E-4594981/2026
- Post Name
- Eminent Senior Advocates
- Job Location
- Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Tamil Nadu (Advocates in Tamil Nadu Courts with not less than seven years of practice are requested to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 60 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Continuous practice as an Advocate for not less than 7 years, with sufficient experience in conducting Criminal cases, more specifically cases under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Vacancy Breakdown
Eminent Senior Advocates
5
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Eminent Senior Advocates | 5 |
Eligibility Details
Eminent Senior Advocates - Qualification and Experience
No person shall be eligible for empanelment as eminent Senior Advocate unless he has completed a continuous practice as an Advocate for a period of not less than seven years, having sufficient experience in conducting Criminal cases, more specifically the cases under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Central Act 33 of 1989).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Eminent Senior Advocates - Qualification and Experience | No person shall be eligible for empanelment as eminent Senior Advocate unless he has completed a continuous practice as an Advocate for a period of not less than seven years, having sufficient experience in conducting Criminal cases, more specifically the cases under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Central Act 33 of 1989). |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 60 years
Selection Process
- 1Application Scrutiny
Applications received are scrutinised against the eligibility conditions.
- 2Empanelment by Government
Eligible advocates are empanelled by the Government for conducting the specified cases.
How to Apply
- 1Express willingness in writing in the prescribed Application Form in Annexure I and II
- 2Furnish the particulars in 6 copies
- 3Enclose two passport size photographs along with photocopies of proof of age, qualification, tax paid and community certificates
- 4Send the application by hand or post to the District Collector Office, Ranipet so that it reaches before 5.45 PM on 28 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Proof of age
•Qualification certificates
•Tax paid certificates
•Community certificate
•Two passport size photographs
•Bar Council enrolment certificate
Important Details
- Applications received after 5.45 PM on 28 October 2026 will not be considered.
- Empanelment terminates automatically on attaining the age of 60 years unless the Government specifically orders otherwise.
- The post is created following the direction of the Hon'ble Madurai Bench of Madras High Court in its order dated 25.02.2020 in W.P(MD) No.8172/2008 and G.O (MS) No.31, Home (Courts-VIA) Department, dated 22.01.2026.
Particulars Sought in the Application Form (Annexure I and II)
- Name in full in block letters with father's or husband's name in brackets
- Sex, age and date of birth
- Qualification
- Name of the post applied for
- Whether the applicant is an advocate of the High Court
- Date of enrolment, with the Bar Council certificate attached
- Number of years of standing at the Bar
- Whether the applicant is of sound health, active habits and free from any bodily defect or infirmity
- Whether income tax on professional income has been paid for the three years preceding the date of application, with particulars of tax paid
- Whether the applicant belongs to SC/ST/BC/MBC
- Other particulars and special reasons the applicant wishes to mention
- Present and permanent address with phone number and e-mail ID
- Educational qualification showing places of education with years since the 15th year of age
- Addresses where the candidate resided for more than one year during the preceding five years
- Particulars of previous employment, if any
Frequently Asked Questions
Is enrolment with the Bar Council required for this post?
Yes. The application form asks for the date of enrolment and a certificate from the Bar Council has to be attached with the application.
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