DLSA Katni Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Katni in Madhya Pradesh is hiring for 3 contractual posts — Office Assistant, Receptionist-cum-Data Entry Operator, and Office Peon — at its Legal Aid Defense Counsel (LADC) office. If you are a graduate (for the Office Assistant and Receptionist posts) or have passed 8th class (for the Peon post), you can apply offline before 31 July 2026 (5:00 PM). Salary ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month depending on the post.

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Katni Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Katni, Madhya Pradesh, has released Advertisement No. Q/LADCS/933/2026 dated 30 June 2026 to fill 3 posts at its Legal Aid Defense Counsel office, set up under the NALSA Modified Legal Aid Defense Counsel Scheme, 2022. The recruitment covers one Office Assistant, one Receptionist-cum-Data Entry Operator, and one Office Peon, each on a one-year contract. This is a good opportunity for graduates and 8th-pass candidates from Katni district who want stable, government-linked contractual work.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

For Office Assistant (Rs. 15,000-20,000/month):

• You must be a graduate from a recognized university.
• You need basic word processing and computer operation skills, along with the ability to feed data accurately.
• You should have good typing speed and know how to format court petitions correctly.
• You must be able to take dictation and file court documents properly.

For Receptionist-cum-Data Entry Operator (Rs. 15,000-17,000/month):

• You must be a graduate from a recognized university.
• You need excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You should be comfortable handling word processing and data entry work.
• You must be able to operate telephone, fax, and switchboard systems.
• You should have good typing speed.

For Office Peon (Rs. 10,000-12,000/month):

• You must have passed 8th class (Middle school) from a recognized school.
• You should be able to read and write Hindi.

For all three posts, you must be an Indian citizen, must not have more than one living spouse, and must not have more than two children born on or after 26 January 2001 (with certain exceptions under the rules).

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years old as on 1 January 2026.

Salary

• The Office Assistant post pays Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month.
• The Receptionist-cum-Data Entry Operator post pays Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 17,000 per month.
• The Office Peon post pays Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000 per month.

Selection Process

The selection process is different for each post:

1. Document Screening: Your application and certificates are checked after the last date to apply.
2. Practical Typing Test and Interview (for Office Assistant and Receptionist-cum-DEO): You are selected based on merit from the typing test and interview.
3. Interview (for Office Peon): You are selected by the selection committee through an interview.

The date, time, and venue for the interview or typing test will be announced separately on the DLSA Katni notice board and the District Court Katni website (katni.dcourts.gov.in), and you will also be informed by SMS/WhatsApp on the mobile number in your application. A waiting list will be prepared in a 1:10 ratio, valid for 12 months and extendable by 6 months with approval from the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Jabalpur. Selected candidates will need to submit a police verification certificate and a medical fitness certificate (at their own expense) before joining.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official notification, or collect it from the DLSA Katni office or District Court Katni website.
2. Fill in your personal, educational, and contact details carefully, mentioning which post you are applying for.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your mark sheets, computer/typing certificates, category certificate, and other required documents.
4. Paste two recent passport-size color photographs on the form.
5. Submit the completed form in person, or send it by registered post to the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Katni, clearly marking the post name on the envelope.
6. Make sure your application reaches the office by 31 July 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 June 2026
• Application Start Date: 1 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Typing Test / Interview Date: To be announced on the DLSA Katni notice board and District Court Katni website

• Handle typing, filing, and data entry work for court-related documents
• Take dictation and prepare petitions and case files accurately
• Operate telephone, fax, and switchboard systems to manage office communication
• Maintain proper records and safe custody of office files and registers
• Assist visitors and coordinate front-office duties at the Legal Aid Defense Counsel office
• Support daily office upkeep, document movement, and errands
• Follow office rules and maintain confidentiality of case-related information