RR regarding ASSISTANT LEGAL ADVISOR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SG-DL-E-10012026-269237 EXTRAORDINARY No. 09] DELHI, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026/PAUSHA 18, 1947 [N. C. T. D. No. 405 PART IV 180 DG/2026 (1) DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] [PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 8th January, 2026 F. No. 11/12/Admin/LJ&LA/16/320.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affair’s Notification GSR 840 dated 13th July, 1959 and in supersession of this Government’s Notification number No. F.2(48)/1/70-S.II. dated 15th May, 1976, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, after prior consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, is pleased to make the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of “ASSISTANT LEGAL ADVISOR” in the Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, namely:— 1. Short title and commencement – (i) These rules may be called “Assistant Legal Advisor” Recruitment Rules, 2026. (ii) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Delhi Gazette. 2. Number of Posts, classification and Level in the Pay Matrix – The number of post, its classification and Level in the Pay Matrix shall be specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule attached with these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualification, etc.. – The method of recruitment to the said post, age limit, qualification and other matter relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule. 4. Disqualifications – No person, - (a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or (b) Who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person; shall be eligible for appointment to the said post; DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] Provided that the Government may, if satisfied, that such marriage is permissible under the personnel law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other ground for doing so, exempt any person from the operation of this regulation. 5. Power to relax – Where the Government is of the opinion that if necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, may relax any of the provisions of this rule with respect of any class or category of persons. 6. Saving – Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concession required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen or any other special category of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time in this regard. SCHEDULE | 1. | Name of the post | Assistant Legal Advisor | |---|---|---| | 2 | No. of post | 08* (2026) *Subject to variation dependent on workload | | 3 | Classification | General Central Service Non Ministerial Gazetted Group, B | | 4 | Pay Level in the Pay Matrix | Level-7, Rs. 44900-142400 in the Pay Matrix | | 5 | Whether Selection post or non Selection post | Selection Post | | 6 | Age limit for direct recruits | Not exceeding 30 Years (relaxable for govt servants upto 5yrs in accordance with instructions or orders issue by Central Govt. ) Crucial description: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by the UPSC. | | 7. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits | Essential: Degree in Law from a recognized University. Experience:Four years experience as Legal Practitioner or Four year experience in handling legal work in a Government Department/PSU. Desirable: Good knowledge of Hindi NOTE: Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the U.P.S.C., for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the U.P.S.C., for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes if at any stage of selection the U.P.S.C., is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them. | | 8 | Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees | AGE: NA Edu.Qualifications: NA. But must possess at least Degree in Law from a recognized University | | 9 | Period of probation, if any | 2 years Remark : Note: Successful completion of mandatory Induction Training of at least 2 weeks durations or as prescribed by the Cadre Authority shall be a prerequisite for completion of probation for direct recruits. | | 10 | Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation / absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. | Method Percentage Deputation/Absorption 25 percent Direct Recruitment 50 percent Promotion failing which Deputation including Short Term Contract 25 percent | |---|---|---| | 11 | In case of recruitment by Promotion / Deputation / Absorption. grades from which Promotion / Deputation / Absorption to be made | Promotion: Legal Assistant in the pay matrix Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) with Five years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis. Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying / eligibility service are being considered for promotion their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying / eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying / eligibility service or two years whichever is less and have successfully complete their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying / eligibility service Deputation (ISTC): Officers/Officials of the Central Government or State Government or Union Territories / Recognized Research Institutions / Autonomous Bodies / Statutory Organizations: (A)(i)Holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department or (ii) With 5 years of service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in posts in level 6 (Rs. 35400-112400) in pay matrix or equivalent in the parent cadre or department and (B) Possession educational qualification as prescribed for Direct Recruits under Column (7). Note 2: The departmental Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on promotion. Note 3: The period of deputation including short-term contract (ISTC) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other Organization/Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 4: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (ISTC) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications) Note 5: The Central or State or UT Government officials/officers shall only be considered for Absorption. | | 12 | If Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition | Departmental Promotion Committee 1. Addl. Chief Secretary(Transport)/Pr. Secretary (Transport) (Chairman) 2. Administrative Secretary Concerned (member) 3. Special/Addl. Secretary(Finance) (member) | DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV] | | | Departmental Confirmation Committee 1. Addl. Chief Secretary(Transport)/Pr. Secretary (Transport) (Chairman) 2. Administrative Secretary Concerned (member) 3. Special/Addl. Secretary(Finance) (member) | |---|---|---| | 13 | Circumstances in which the Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. | Consultation with UPSC while making direct recruitment. | By Order and in the Name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, AJAY KUMAR ARORA, Dy. Secy.(Admn) and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA NATH YADAVA Date: 2026.01.10 09:25:48 +05'30'