District Legal Services Authority, Coimbatore is inviting applications for engaging qualified persons on contract basis for supporting staff position under the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System. The recruitment is for Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) with a monthly salary of Rs.14,000 and an initial contract period of two years.
Job Details
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | District Legal Services Authority, Coimbatore |
| Post Name | Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) |
| Total Vacancies | 01 (One more vacancy may be allotted by TNSLSA, Chennai) |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
| Contract Duration | Initially 2 years, extendable yearly based on performance |
| Salary | Rs.14,000/- Per Month |
| Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post) |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Advertisement No.
Notification No. 03/2025/LADCS/DLSA/CBE
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Salary Per Month |
| Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) | 01 (One more may be allotted) | Rs.14,000/- |
Salary Details
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated salary of Rs.14,000 per month. The salary will be paid for the contract period on satisfactory performance.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed VIII Standard or its equivalent. Additional requirements include:
- Ability to read and write
- Ability in cleaning and to do hospitality related works
- Active Driving License
- Additional skills like driving (2 Wheeler/4 Wheeler), plumbing, electrician work, and housekeeping are desirable
Age Limit
Age should be calculated as on 01.01.2025. Specific age limit details are not mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection will be purely based on merits, taking into account the knowledge, skills, practice and experience of candidates. The selection shall be carried out by a selection committee under the Chairmanship of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA) as envisaged in NALSA (Free and Competent Legal Services) Regulations 2010. Final approval will be given by the Executive Chairman of the TNSLSA. The performance of every human resource shall be assessed every six months by SLSA in consultation with DLSA.
Nature of Work
The Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) will be responsible for :
- General work of MTS, Munshi or peon
- Cleaning the office before the commencement of office hours
- Ensuring that all places in the office are kept clean
- Bringing and serving water, beverages to the visitors in the office
- Carrying dak, miscellaneous work etc
- Any other work assigned by District Legal Services Authority
How to Apply
The standard form of application annexed with the notification must be used for applying. Candidates must follow these steps:
- Download and fill the application form attached with the notification
- Attach self-attested education qualification certificates
- Attach experience certificate (if any)
- Attach two recently taken passport size photos
- Submit the duly filled application in prescribed format along with self-attested copy of certificates and all other supportive documents through post
Address for Submission:
CHAIRMAN/PRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE,
District Legal Services Authority,
ADR Building,
District Court Campus,
Coimbatore – 641018
Instructions
- Only shortlisted candidates will be published in court website for interview after scrutinizing the applications
- The venue, date and time of interview will be intimated in Coimbatore District Court website (https://coimbatore.dcourts.gov.in)[1]
- Candidates should appear for the interview with their original certificates
- Candidates should attend the interview at their own expenses
- The posts are purely contract basis and the duration is only for 2 years which may be extended based on performance with periodical breaks
- The selected candidates cannot claim for permanency of the job
- The selection criteria will be as per the guidelines of NALSA- Legal Aid Defense Counsel System under Modified Scheme, 2022
- The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information and other documents submitted
- Incomplete application will be rejected without assigning any reasons
- No application will be entertained after the last date fixed
- All communications regarding the selection process will be published only in Coimbatore District Court website
- A separate communication letter will not be sent to the applicants
Code of Ethics
Personnel engaged must observe the following :
- Shall not engage in any outside activity
- Shall not act in any matter with direct or indirect personal or financial interest
- Shall not willfully disclose confidential information
- Shall not make use of office for promoting or advertising any outside activity
- Shall not solicit, accept any gift, favour, service or other thing of value
- Shall devote full time to duties for the office of Legal Aid Defense Counsel
- Shall strive to preserve public’s confidence in the office’s fair and impartial execution
Termination of Services
Services can be terminated at any time without prior notice in cases including substantial breach of duty, seeking pecuniary gains, charged or convicted for any offence, political activities, incapability in rendering services, failure to attend training programs, activities prejudicial to working, securing unwarranted privileges, breach of code of ethics, absence without leave for more than two weeks, or unsatisfactory performance during six-monthly review.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 07.10.2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 24.10.2025 (Up to 5:00 PM) |
| Eligible Candidates List for Interview (Tentatively) | 28.10.2025 |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
| Notification and Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
