The District Legal Services Authority, Gaya in Bihar has announced the recruitment of 55 Panel Lawyer posts, covering positions at DLSA Gaya and the Sub-divisional Legal Services Committee, Sherghati. The engagement is on a contract basis and offers advocates a chance to support legal service work at the district and sub-division level.
DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202602/2024
Total Vacancies
55
Last Date
05 Nov
18 days left
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Last date 05 Nov 2026 · 18 days left
- Notification16 Oct
- Applications Open15 Oct
About DLSA Gaya Panel Lawyer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Legal Services Authority Gaya
- Advertisement No.
- 02/2024
- Post Name
- Panel Lawyer (District Legal Services Authority, Gaya) and Panel Lawyer (Sub-divisional Legal Services Committee, Sherghati)
- Job Location
- Gaya, Bihar
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Bihar (Candidates must be citizens of India and residents of Gaya)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- More than 3 years of experience in legal practice
- Credentials Required
- Active membership of Bihar State Bar Council and District Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association Sherghati
Vacancy Breakdown
Panel Lawyer (District Legal Services Authority, Gaya)
30
Panel Lawyer (Sub-divisional Legal Services Committee, Sherghati)
25
Total55
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Panel Lawyer (District Legal Services Authority, Gaya) | 30 |
| Panel Lawyer (Sub-divisional Legal Services Committee, Sherghati) | 25 |
| Grand Total | 55 |
Eligibility Details
Panel Lawyer - Qualification and Experience
Must be a citizen of India and a resident of Gaya, an active member of the Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association Sherghati, possess more than 3 years of experience in legal practice, and have an interest in legal service work. Must hold membership certificate from the Bihar State Bar Council and District Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Panel Lawyer - Qualification and Experience | Must be a citizen of India and a resident of Gaya, an active member of the Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association Sherghati, possess more than 3 years of experience in legal practice, and have an interest in legal service work. Must hold membership certificate from the Bihar State Bar Council and District Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association. |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form format from the official website gaya.dcourts.gov.in or from the notice board of the Civil Court, Gaya
- 2Fill in the application form with all required personal and professional details
- 3Attach self-attested passport-size photographs and the Bihar State Bar Council and Bar Association membership certificates
- 4Attach an affidavit disclosing criminal record status if applicable
- 5Submit the completed form by hand at the office of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Gaya, Old Commissioner Building, near Guest House, Gaya, Pin 823001, or to the Secretary, Sub-divisional Legal Services Committee at the Sub-divisional Civil Court, Sherghati
- 6Hand over the application on any working day between 15 October 2026 and 5 November 2026 by 5:00 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested passport-size photographs
•Bihar State Bar Council membership certificate
•Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association membership certificate
•Affidavit detailing criminal record status if applicable
Important Details
- Advocates who have already submitted applications in response to the previously published advertisement number 02/2024 need not apply again.
- Applications must be submitted strictly by hand within the deadline; postal or other modes are not indicated for submission.
- Applications received after 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM will not be accepted.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Must possess good character and be physically and mentally sound
- Must not have any registered or pending criminal case, must not have been convicted in any criminal case, and must not have been barred from holding any responsible office by a competent court or authority
- Must hold membership certificate from the Bihar State Bar Council and District Bar Association / Sub-divisional Bar Association
Frequently Asked Questions
Do advocates who applied under the earlier advertisement 02/2024 need to apply again?
No. Advocates who already submitted applications in response to the previously published advertisement number 02/2024 do not need to apply again.
Can the application be sent by post?
No. Applications must be submitted strictly by hand within the deadline; postal or other modes are not accepted.
Is an affidavit required?
Yes. An applicant involved in an active criminal matter or previously convicted must disclose the details along with an affidavit.
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