National Legal Services Authority Invites Applications for 12 Deputation Posts Including Legal and Accounts Roles

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), a statutory body constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, has released a vacancy circular inviting applications for 12 posts on deputation basis. The openings span legal advisory, accounts, IT security, and administrative roles, all remunerated under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix.

Vacancy Overview

The circular details ten categories of posts: one Assistant Legal Aid Advisor (Level-11), one Accounts Officer (Level-10), one Superintendent (Legal) (Level-8), one Superintendent (IT) (Level-8), one Assistant Accounts Officer (Level-8), one Assistant Section Officer (Level-7), two Assistants (Legal) (Level-7), two Senior Secretariat Assistants (Level-4), one Stenographer Grade 'D'' (Level-4), and one Assistant Librarian (Level-4). Each post specifies unique eligibility thresholds.

Key Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be officers under the Central or State Governments, Union Territories, autonomous bodies, or statutory bodies currently serving in analogous posts or meeting prescribed service lengths in lower levels. For instance, the Assistant Legal Aid Advisor requires a Bachelor's Degree in Law with three years' legal experience, or a Master's in Law with one year's experience. The Superintendent (IT) demands a B.E./B.Tech in IT/Computer Science with at least one year in information security or cyber security. The Assistant Librarian needs a Bachelor's in Library Science with two years' professional library experience. The upper age limit is 56 years as of the closing date.

Application Details and Deadline

Applications in the prescribed form (Annexure-A) must be forwarded through the employer along with attested copies of ACRs for the last five years and vigilance clearance . They should reach the Member Secretary, National Legal Services Authority, 26, Jaisalmer House, Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110011 by October 10, 2026 . The appointment is for an initial period of three years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance, on normal deputation terms. The circular explicitly notes: " Fresh Candidates, retired officials or persons serving in private sector/organization should not apply, their applications will not be considered ." Also, departmental officers are not eligible.

Court's Decision (as applicable)

This document is a recruitment circular rather than a court judgment, so no judicial ruling occurs. However, the circular itself serves as the authoritative notice for the selection process. The stated procedure and eligibility criteria form the legal framework for these appointments.

Key Observations from the Circular

  • " The appointment shall be made initially for a period of three year (extndable subject to satisfactory performance) on usual deputation terms and conditions ."
  • "Fresh Candidates, retired officials or persons serving in private sector/organization should not apply."
  • " The departmental officers/officials shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation ."

This vacancy circular offers government officers a clear pathway to serve in NAASA's Apex Body, reinforcing the authority's commitment to recruiting experienced talent across legal, financial, and technical domains.