Krishnagiri Law Officers Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Krishnagiri District Administration is filling 11 law officer posts for courts in Krishnagiri district. If you are an advocate with 7 to 10 years of Bar practice, you can apply by sending the prescribed application offline. The last date to reach the District Collector's office is 30 June 2026 by 05:45 PM. The notification says these appointments are on a tenure basis, and the salary amount is not mentioned in the notice.

Krishnagiri District Administration Law Officers Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

The Office of the District Collector, Krishnagiri District has issued notification Rc.No.12482/2026-C1 dated 08 June 2026 for appointment of law officers in district courts. The posts include Public Prosecutor, Government Pleader, Additional Public Prosecutor, Special Public Prosecutor and combined prosecutor-cum-pleader roles. This is a district-level legal appointment drive for advocates who can represent the Government in criminal, civil and special case matters before notified courts in Krishnagiri, Hosur, Uthangarai and Denkanikottai.

The notification is meant for practicing advocates, not fresh law graduates. It asks applicants to submit the application form in six copies with proof of age, qualification, community and standing at the Bar. If you are applying for Special Public Prosecutor posts, check the experience rule carefully because those posts need 10 years of practice.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Krishnagiri
• Government Pleader: 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Krishnagiri
• Additional Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Additional District Court, Krishnagiri
• Special Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Fast Track Mahila Court, Krishnagiri
• Additional Public Prosecutor cum Additional Government Pleader: 1 post at Sub Court, Uthangarai
• Additional Public Prosecutor cum Additional Government Pleader: 1 post at Additional District Court, Hosur
• Additional Public Prosecutor cum Additional Government Pleader: 1 post at Sub Court, Hosur
• Special Public Prosecutor (SC/ST Act Cases): 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Krishnagiri
• Special Public Prosecutor (Human Rights Cases): 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Krishnagiri
• Additional Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Sub Court, Krishnagiri
• Additional Public Prosecutor cum Additional Government Pleader: 1 post at Sub Court, Denkanikottai

Who Can Apply?

For Public Prosecutor, Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor Posts

• Practice requirement: You must be an advocate with at least 7 years of standing at the Bar.
• Professional status: The application form asks whether you are an advocate of the High Court and asks for your Bar Council enrolment details.
• Proof required: You need to attach certificates for age, qualification, community and service at the Bar.

For Special Public Prosecutor Posts

• Practice requirement: You must be an advocate with at least 10 years of practice.
• Applicable posts: This includes the Special Public Prosecutor posts for the Fast Track Mahila Court, SC/ST Act cases and Human Rights cases.
• Legal basis: The notice refers to Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Tamil Nadu Government law officer rules.

Selection Process

The notification does not announce a written exam or a public interview date. It asks advocates to send their application with all supporting certificates before the deadline, after which the appointment process will be handled by the Government and District Administration.

1. Application Submission: Send the prescribed form in six copies with all proof documents.
2. Document Check: Age, qualification, community, Bar enrolment and practice details will be checked from the documents you attach.
3. Government Appointment: Appointment will be on a tenure basis for the period notified by the Government.

The notice also says the Government may terminate the tenure appointment at any time, and a law officer may resign by giving one month's prior written notice.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the prescribed Annexure I and Annexure II application forms from the notification.
2. Fill in your personal details, court/post preference, qualification, Bar enrolment date and practice experience.
3. Prepare the application in six copies.
4. Attach proof of age, educational qualification, community and Bar service.
5. Attach 3 recent passport size photographs.
6. Send the complete application to the Office of the District Collector, Krishnagiri District.
7. Make sure it reaches the office before 30 June 2026, 05:45 PM. Late applications will not be considered.

Documents Required

• Prescribed application forms: Annexure I and Annexure II in six copies
• Age proof: Date of birth proof as asked in the form
• Qualification proof: Educational qualification certificates
• Bar Council proof: Enrolment certificate and proof of standing at the Bar
• Community certificate: If applicable
• Photographs: 3 recent passport size photographs
• Income tax details: Professional income tax payment particulars for the preceding three years, if applicable to your case

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 June 2026
• Application Start: 08 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Offline: 30 June 2026 by 05:45 PM
• Exam Date: Not mentioned in notification
• Interview Date: Not mentioned in notification

• Represent the Government before the assigned district court
• Conduct prosecution or government-side legal work for notified cases
• Prepare case notes, pleadings, legal opinions and written submissions
• Coordinate with court staff, police officers and district administration officials
• Attend hearings and present arguments within the assigned jurisdiction
• Review case records and advise departments on legal steps
• Keep proper records of case progress and important court directions