Vellore Law Officers Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Vellore District Administration is preparing a panel for 22 Law Officer posts in Subordinate Courts across Vellore District. The posts include Government Pleader, Public Prosecutor, Special Public Prosecutor, Additional Government Pleader, Additional Public Prosecutor, and Pleader doing Government Works. Advocates in Tamil Nadu courts with 7 to 10 years standing at the Bar can apply offline. Your application must reach the Collector's Office by 24 June 2026, 5:45 PM.

Vellore District Administration Law Officers Recruitment 2026 - 22 Posts

The Collector's Office, Vellore District has issued notification C4/4581996/2026 dated 05 June 2026 for appointment of Law Officers in Vellore District Subordinate Courts on a tenure basis. The notice follows the Government letter from the Home (Courts-VIA) Department dated 01 June 2026. This recruitment is for experienced advocates who can represent the Government in civil, criminal, human rights, SC/ST Act, LAOP, and other district court matters.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Additional Government Pleader: 7 posts across Vellore, Katpadi, Gudiyatham, and LAOP court work.
• Additional Public Prosecutor: 6 posts across District, Sub Court, Katpadi, and Gudiyatham assignments.
• Pleader doing Government Works: 4 posts at District Munsif / Judicial Magistrate courts.
• Special Public Prosecutor: 3 posts for Human Rights Court, Mahila Court, and SC/ST (PoA) Act cases.
• Government Pleader: 1 post at Principal District Court, Vellore.
• Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Principal District Court, Vellore.

Total vacancies: 22 posts. Each post in the official table is shown as 1 vacancy for the named court and place.

Courts and Places Covered

• Vellore: Principal District Court, Human Rights Court, I Additional District Court, Fast Track Court, Mahila Court, Special Court for SC/ST (PoA) Act cases, Principal Sub Court, Additional Subordinate Court, Special Sub Court, and District Munsif Court.
• Katpadi: Sub Court and District Munsif Court assignments.
• Gudiyatham: Sub Court and District Munsif Court assignments.
• K.V.Kuppam: District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court assignment.

Who Can Apply?

• For Public Prosecutor / Additional Public Prosecutor roles: You need not less than 7 years of practice as an Advocate, as stated under Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
• For Special Public Prosecutor roles: You need not less than 10 years of practice as an Advocate.
• Practice Location: The notice is for Advocates in Tamil Nadu courts.
• Bar Details: You must give your Bar Council enrolment date and enclose the required Bar Council certificate.
• Application Set: You must submit the prescribed Annexure I and Annexure II details in six copies with two passport-size photographs.

Salary / Fees

• The official notice does not mention a fixed monthly salary for these Law Officer posts.
• Fees, honorarium, or service conditions, if applicable, will follow the relevant Tamil Nadu Government / Law Department rules for the appointed post.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notification is for preparing a panel of advocate names; it does not mention a written exam.

1. Offline Application Scrutiny: The Collector's Office will receive applications submitted in the prescribed forms.
2. Eligibility and Document Check: Years of Bar practice, enrolment details, qualification, tax particulars, community details, and other documents may be checked.
3. Panel Preparation: Suitable advocates may be considered for the Law Officer panel for the notified courts.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the prescribed Annexure I and Annexure II application formats from the official notification set.
2. Fill in the post name and court name you are applying for.
3. Attach two passport-size photographs and prepare six copies of the required application details.
4. Enclose proof of age, qualification, Bar Council enrolment, years of standing at the Bar, income tax particulars for professional income, community details, and other required documents.
5. Submit your written willingness and application to the Collector's Office, Vellore District.
6. Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 24 June 2026 by 5:45 PM.

Applications received after 5:45 PM on 24 June 2026 will not be considered. Use the prescribed forms carefully because the application asks for detailed education, residence, employment, and Bar practice particulars.

Application Form Details

• Annexure I: asks for your name, age, date of birth, qualification, post applied for, Bar Council enrolment date, years of standing at the Bar, health declaration, tax particulars, community details, and any other relevant particulars.
• Annexure II: asks for father name, present and permanent address, place of birth, full education history from the 15th year of age, residence details for the preceding five years, and previous employment details if any.
• Proofs to attach: The form specifically asks for proof of age, qualification, tax paid, community, and related particulars.
• Post clarity: Mention the exact post name and court name in the application so the office can match your willingness to the correct vacancy.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Application Start: 05 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24 June 2026 by 5:45 PM
• Panel / Selection Date: To be announced by the district administration

• Represent the Government before assigned Subordinate Courts in Vellore District
• Handle civil, criminal, human rights, SC/ST Act, LAOP, and other government matters as allotted
• Prepare pleadings, written submissions, case notes, and legal opinions when required
• Attend court hearings on time and coordinate with police, revenue, and government departments
• Keep case records, hearing dates, and document files updated for assigned matters
• Follow court procedure, professional ethics, and instructions from competent authorities
• Assist in panel-related legal work for Vellore, Katpadi, Gudiyatham, and K.V.Kuppam courts when assigned