Nilgiris Law Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Collector's Office, The Nilgiris is preparing a Law Officer panel for subordinate courts in The Nilgiris District. If you are an Advocate practising in Tamil Nadu Courts with at least 7 years standing at the Bar, you can apply offline. The application must reach the Collector's Office by 23 June 2026, 05:45 PM. The notice does not mention a fixed vacancy count or salary amount.

Collector's Office, The Nilgiris Law Officer Recruitment 2026

The District Collector, The Nilgiris has issued notification Rc.No. C2/14257029/2026 dated 03 June 2026 for appointing Law Officers on a tenure basis. The panel is for Law Officer posts in Subordinate Courts in The Nilgiris District. Advocates must submit Annexure I and Annexure II in six copies, along with two passport size photographs and proof documents.

Who Can Apply?

Advocate Standing

• You must be an Advocate in Tamil Nadu Courts.
• You need at least 7 years of standing at the Bar.
• A Bar Council enrolment certificate must be attached with the application.
• The appointment is linked to Section 18(3), 18(4) and 18(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Application Form Details

• You must fill Annexure I and clearly mention the court/post applied for.
• You must also fill Annexure II with education, residence and previous employment details.
• The notification asks for six copies of the application and two passport size photographs.
• Xerox copies of proof for age, qualification, tax paid and community must be enclosed where applicable.

Age Limit

• Numeric age limit: The notification does not mention a minimum or maximum age.
• Age proof: Annexure I and the note ask applicants to provide proof for age.
• Date of birth: Annexure II asks for date and place of birth with proof.

Salary

• Salary amount: The notification does not mention any fixed pay, fee, honorarium or monthly salary.
• Appointment type: Law Officers will be appointed on a tenure basis.
• Termination clause: The Government may terminate the appointment at any time as stated in the notice.

Application Fee

• Application fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
• Payment mode: Not applicable because the notice does not ask for fee payment.

Selection Process

The notification says the Government has called for a panel of Advocates. It does not mention a written exam, online test or interview schedule.

1. Application Submission: Advocates submit Annexure I and Annexure II with photographs and proof documents.
2. Document Scrutiny: The office checks Bar standing, qualification, age, tax, community and other submitted proof documents.
3. Panel Preparation: Suitable advocates may be considered for the Law Officer panel for subordinate courts.
4. Government Appointment: Appointment is on tenure basis and may be terminated by the Government at any time.

How to Apply

1. Download and print the official notification and application formats from the Nilgiris district website or the direct PDF.
2. Fill Annexure I and write the court/post name for which you are applying.
3. Fill Annexure II with education, residence and previous employment details.
4. Attach two passport size photographs and Xerox copies of age proof, qualification proof, Bar Council certificate, tax proof, community certificate and other relevant records.
5. Prepare the application in six copies.
6. Send or submit it to Collector's Office, The Nilgiris, Udhagamandalam.
7. Make sure it reaches the office before 23 June 2026, 05:45 PM; late applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 03 June 2026
• Application Start: 03 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 23 June 2026, 05:45 PM
• Interview/Test Date: Not mentioned in the notification
• Panel/Appointment Date: To be decided by the Government/office

• Represent the Government or prosecution side before assigned subordinate courts
• Prepare legal opinions, case notes, pleadings and court-related records
• Assist the district administration with legal matters connected to court work
• Maintain professional conduct expected from an advocate and Law Officer
• Coordinate with officials for documents, case facts and hearing preparation
• Follow directions issued by the Government and Collector's Office during tenure
• Keep case records and communication ready for review whenever required