Chengalpattu Law Officers Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Chengalpattu District Collectorate is preparing a Law Officer panel for 20 posts in district and subordinate courts. The notice covers Public Prosecutor, Government Pleader, Special Public Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor, and Pleader doing Government Works posts. You need to be an Advocate practising in Tamil Nadu courts with at least 7 years or 10 years standing at the Bar, depending on the post. The application must reach the Collector's Office, Chengalpattu by 29 June 2026 before 5:45 PM; salary details are not mentioned in the notification.

Chengalpattu District Law Officers Recruitment 2026 - 20 Posts

The Collector's Office, Chengalpattu issued notification Rc.No.5906/2026/M1 dated 10 June 2026 after the Government called for a panel of advocates for courts in the district. This is a tenure-basis legal appointment, so selected advocates will serve for the period prescribed by the Government. The notice is useful for practising advocates who want to handle government litigation, prosecution work, and court representation in Chengalpattu District.

The panel covers court work at Chengalpattu, Madurantakam, Tambaram, Alandur, Tirukalukundram, Cheyyur, Thiruporur, Pallavaram, and Sholinganallur. Since this is an offline process, you should prepare the application forms, copies, photos, and supporting documents early instead of waiting until the 29 June 2026 deadline.

The official notice does not provide an online application link or exam schedule for these posts. The key requirement is that your written willingness reaches the Collector's Office before 5:45 PM with the prescribed annexures and enough copies.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Pleader doing Government Works: 9 posts in District Munsif and District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Courts
• Additional Government Pleader cum Additional Public Prosecutor: 4 posts in Sub Courts
• Special Public Prosecutor: 3 posts, including SC/ST (PoA) Act cases, Human Rights cases, and Mahila Court work
• Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Chengalpattu
• Government Pleader: 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Chengalpattu
• Additional Government Pleader (LAOP): 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Chengalpattu
• Additional Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Additional District Court, Chengalpattu

Court locations include Principal District and Sessions Court Chengalpattu, Additional District Court Chengalpattu, Mahila Court Chengalpattu, Sub Courts, District Munsif Courts, and District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Courts in the district.

Who Can Apply?

For Public Prosecutor and Additional Public Prosecutor Posts

• Professional status: You must be an Advocate practising in Tamil Nadu courts.
• Experience: You need at least 7 years standing at the Bar.
• Legal basis: The notice refers to Section 18(7) and 18(8) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

For Special Public Prosecutor Posts

• Professional status: You must be an Advocate practising in Tamil Nadu courts.
• Experience: You need at least 10 years standing at the Bar.
• Special work: Posts include SC/ST (PoA) Act, Human Rights, and Mahila Court matters.

For Government Pleader and Pleader Doing Government Works

• Practice requirement: The notice asks for advocates with 7 years / 10 years standing at the Bar, based on the post type.
• Application format: You must give your willingness in writing using Annexure I and Annexure II.

Salary / Tenure Terms

• The notification says Law Officers will be appointed on tenure basis.
• A fixed salary, monthly fee, or pay scale is not mentioned in the notification.
• The tenure period will be as prescribed by the Government.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notice does not mention any written exam for the Chengalpattu Law Officer panel. The process is based on the advocate's written willingness, Bar standing, post suitability, and document checks by the Collectorate and Government.

1. Application Scrutiny: The Collectorate will check whether Annexure I and II are submitted properly in six copies.
2. Experience Verification: Bar enrolment and standing at the Bar will be checked for the 7-year or 10-year requirement.
3. Post Suitability Review: The authority will consider whether the advocate fits the court and Law Officer post applied for.
4. Document Verification: Age, qualification, Bar Council certificate, experience, community details, and other proofs may be checked.

How to Apply

1. Download or collect the prescribed Annexure I and Annexure II application forms.
2. Fill in your personal details, post applied for, qualification, Bar enrolment date, years of standing at the Bar, and court practice details.
3. Attach proof of age, qualification, Bar Council enrolment, experience, community, and other details asked in the form.
4. Prepare the application in six copies and attach three recent passport size photographs.
5. Send or submit the written willingness/application to the Collector's Office, Chengalpattu.
6. Make sure it reaches the office on or before 29 June 2026.
7. Applications received after 5:45 PM on 29 June 2026 will not be considered.
8. Keep one personal copy of the filled forms and enclosures because the notice uses an offline submission process.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 June 2026
• Application Start: 10 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 29 June 2026 by 5:45 PM
• Panel / Selection Date: To be announced by the authority

• Represent the Government before the assigned court in Chengalpattu District
• Handle prosecution, government pleading, or special court work based on the assigned post
• Prepare legal submissions, pleadings, opinions, and case papers for government matters
• Coordinate with government departments, court offices, and case record sections
• Attend hearings and present the Government's side professionally
• Keep proper records of assigned cases, orders, hearing dates, and next steps
• Follow Government instructions and court procedure while handling public matters