Viluppuram Law Officers Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Viluppuram District Collectorate is preparing a Law Officer panel for 29 posts in district and subordinate courts. The notice covers Public Prosecutor, Additional Public Prosecutor, Government Pleader, Additional Government Pleader, Pleader doing Government Work, and Special Public Prosecutor 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 Office, Viluppuram by 29 June 2026 before 5:45 PM; salary details are not mentioned in the notification.

Viluppuram District Law Officers Recruitment 2026 - 29 Posts

The Collector Office, Viluppuram issued notification R.O.C.No.C1/4594139-14425/2026 dated 05 June 2026 after the Government called for a fresh panel of eligible advocates. This is a tenure-basis legal appointment for courts and subordinate courts in Viluppuram District. The panel is suitable for advocates who already practise before Tamil Nadu courts and want to handle government prosecution, pleading, and special court matters.

The notice lists court work at Viluppuram, Tindivanam, Gingee, Vanur, and Vikravandi. Since the application is offline and must be submitted in six copies, you should arrange your Bar Council proof, experience details, photos, Aadhaar card, and other documents well before the deadline.

The scanned notice includes Annexure I and Annexure II application formats. While filling them, use the exact post name and court details from the notification, because the list covers several different Law Officer roles instead of one common post.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Additional Public Prosecutor: 9 posts in Viluppuram, Tindivanam, and Gingee courts
• Additional Government Pleader: 9 posts, including LAOP cases and court work in Viluppuram, Tindivanam, and Gingee
• Pleader doing Government Work: 5 posts in District Munsif and District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Courts
• Special Public Prosecutor: 4 posts, including Mahila Court, SC/ST (PoA) Act, NDPS Act, and Human Rights Act cases
• Public Prosecutor: 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Viluppuram
• Government Pleader: 1 post at Principal District and Sessions Court, Viluppuram

Court locations include Principal District and Sessions Court Viluppuram, Principal and Sub Court Viluppuram, Additional Sub Courts, Additional District Court, Assistant Sessions Courts, Fast Track Courts, Sub Court Gingee, and special courts.

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 courts: Posts include Mahila Court, SC/ST (PoA) Act, NDPS Act, and Human Rights Act work.

For Government Pleader and Pleader Doing Government Work

• 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 submit details in the prescribed Annexure I and Annexure II forms.

Salary / Tenure Terms

• The notification says the Law Officer will be appointed on tenure basis for the period prescribed by the Government.
• A fixed salary, monthly fee, or pay scale is not mentioned in the notification.
• The notice asks only for a panel of eligible advocates and the required application documents.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notice does not mention a written exam for the Viluppuram Law Officer panel. The process is based on the advocate's written willingness, years of standing at the Bar, post suitability, and document checks.

1. Application Scrutiny: The Collectorate will check whether Annexure I and II are filled correctly and submitted 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 review the post applied for, court location, practice details, and special reasons mentioned by the applicant.
4. Document Verification: Age, qualification, tax paid proof, community proof, Aadhaar card, and Bar Council details may be checked.

How to Apply

1. Download or collect the prescribed Annexure I and Annexure II application forms.
2. Fill in the post applied for, personal details, qualification, Bar enrolment date, years of standing at the Bar, previous employment, and court practice details.
3. Attach proof of age, qualification, tax paid, community, Aadhaar card, Bar Council certificate, and other details asked in the form.
4. Prepare the application in six copies and attach two passport size photographs.
5. Send or submit the written willingness/application to the Collector Office, Viluppuram.
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

• Government Letter Date: 01 June 2026
• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Application Start: 05 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 Viluppuram 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