JKPSC Assistant Legal Remembrancer/District Litigation Officer 2025 – Eligibility, Dates, Syllabus Outline, and How to Apply
Table of Contents
- Post overview
- Eligibility
- Pay level and service conditions
- Important dates
- Application fee
- Selection process
- Documents to prepare
- How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Practical tips
- Official resources
Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has invited online applications for 3 posts of Assistant Legal Remembrancer/District Litigation Officer in the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs (Kashmir). The online application window closes on 08 September 2025.
Post overview
- Post: Assistant Legal Remembrancer/District Litigation Officer (ALR/DLO)
- Total vacancies: 03
- Mode: Direct recruitment via JKPSC online portal
- Department: Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, J&K
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law from a University established by law in India.
- Bar experience: At least 2 years of actual practice at the Bar, certified by the concerned District & Sessions Judge. This certification is mandatory and must be issued by the Principal District & Sessions Judge.
- Domicile: Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with valid domicile certificate.
- Age limit (as on 01.01.2025):
- Open Merit (OM): 40 years; SC: 43 years; In‑service/Government: 40 years; relaxations as per rules.
Pay level and service conditions
- Pay scale: Level‑8 ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100.
- Service terms: As per J&K Civil Services and departmental rules; verification of practice certificate, domicile, and other eligibility will be undertaken post‑selection.
Important dates
- Application start: 18.08.2025
- Last date to apply online: 08.09.2025
- Application edit window: 09.09.2025 to 11.09.2025
Application fee
- General: ₹1,200
- Reserved categories: ₹700
- PwD/PHC: Nil
Selection process
- Written examination followed by interview/viva‑voce, as per JKPSC’s standard scheme for ALR/DLO recruitments. Prior cycles have followed this pattern with offline exams and structured interviews. Final selection is based on cumulative performance.
- The detailed syllabus/exam scheme is issued with/after the notification; typical coverage includes:
- Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, CPC/CrPC, Evidence, Contract, Specific Relief, Torts, Service Law, and J&K local laws/policy frameworks.
Documents to prepare
- Degree certificates (LL.B.) and mark sheets.
- Bar practice certificate issued by the Principal District & Sessions Judge specifying at least two years’ actual practice. This is critical for eligibility.
- Domicile certificate issued by competent authority in J&K.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- Photo, signature, and ID proofs in the formats prescribed by JKPSC.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Visit jkpsc.nic.in and open the ALR/DLO recruitment link.
- Register/Login, fill the application form, upload documents (LL.B., domicile, experience certificate, photo/signature), and pay the fee.
- Submit and download/print the application for records; use the edit window (09–11 Sept) for corrections if required.
Practical tips
- Secure the Bar practice certificate early; it must be signed by the Principal District & Sessions Judge and explicitly state “at least two years’ actual practice.” Applications without this in the prescribed form risk rejection.
- If currently in Government service, keep NOC aligned to JKPSC norms ready for verification and interview stage.
- Prepare for local law/policy aspects that feature in J&K recruitments alongside core central statutes and procedure. Review recent JKPSC ALR/DLO cycles for pattern and weightage.
Official resources
- JKPSC notification download (ALR/DLO): “Filling up of the posts of Assistant Legal Remembrancer/District Litigation Officer” – carries eligibility, cut‑off date, and application instructions.
- JKPSC portal (Recruitment/Apply Online).
- Departmental appointment/format references for documentation (practice certificate/domicile) for ALR/DLO.
https://jkpsc.nic.in/Pdf/Downloader1.ashx?nid=17320&type=n
Qualified law graduates with certified two‑year bar practice should complete the online form before 08 September 2025 and assemble the mandatory certifications to avoid disqualification at scrutiny and interview stages.
