The Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority has announced a fresh notification inviting eligible lawyers for full-time engagement as Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) and Deputy LADC across various districts. This initiative is part of the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System aimed at providing professional legal aid to the underprivileged.
The latest advertisement includes new vacancies arising from the previous engagement cycle and fresh posts across 16 districts. The engagement will be on a full-time basis with monthly honorarium, initially for a period of one year, extendable based on performance and availability of funds.
Interested advocates must submit their applications in person at the respective District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) offices by 10th June 2025 (up to 4:00 PM). Candidates with prior LADC engagement whose contracts were not extended are not eligible to apply again.
Important Dates:
The application process for the Chief and Deputy LADC posts began with the release of the advertisement on 23rd May 2025. The last date to submit the application form is 10th June 2025 (up to 4:00 PM). The selection committee details must be submitted by 24th June 2025, and interview rounds will be held from 25th to 30th June 2025.
Vacancy Details of J&K Legal Services Authority 2025:
This engagement drive aims to fill the following positions under the LADC system:
1) Post Name: Chief LADC
No. of Posts: 2
Districts: Ganderbal, Srinagar
Salary: ₹85,000 per month
2) Post Name: Deputy LADC
No. of Posts: 16
Districts: Ganderbal (2), Anantnag (1), Kulgam (1), Shopian (1), Pulwama (1), Bandipora (1), Budgam (1), Kupwara (1), Samba (1), Poonch (1), Rajouri (1), Bhaderwah (1), Kishtwar (1), Udhampur (1), Reasi (1)
Salary: ₹40,000 – ₹65,000 per month
Eligibility Criteria of Chief and Deputy LADC Vacancies: Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications:
For Chief LADC: Law graduate with at least 10 years of experience in criminal law.
For Deputy LADC: Law graduate with at least 7 years of experience in criminal law.
Applicants must have experience in conducting criminal trials, including bail hearings, cross-examinations, and arguments.
Age Limit:
Not explicitly mentioned in the notification. However, minimum practice years as per post is mandatory.
Other Requirements:
Candidates must provide proof of criminal law practice through certification by the District & Sessions Judge. Higher qualifications such as LLM or PhD will be considered for additional marks during selection. Prior LADC, Panel Lawyer, or Pro Bono experience will be given weightage.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit their application forms along with self-attested documents personally at their respective DLSA offices before 10th June 2025, up to 4:00 PM. No application will be accepted after the deadline.
Application Fee:
No application fee has been specified in the official notification for any category of applicants.
Selection Process for J&K Legal Services Authority LADC Posts 2025:
Selection will be done on the basis of legal experience, criminal trial exposure, higher academic qualifications, IT skills (for Assistant LADCs), and interview performance. Additional points will be awarded for prior engagement with legal services institutions as LADC, panel lawyer, or pro bono advocate.
J&K Legal Services Authority Official Notification:
Candidates who wish to apply for the Chief or Deputy LADC posts must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of J&K Legal Services Authority contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, and selection process.
Official Notification PDF
Application Form