Revenue Department, GNCTD: 12 Legal Assistant (Contractual) – ₹55,930/Month, 3 Years LLB Experience; Apply Offline by 09 Feb 2026

Table of Contents

• Department and Role Context
• Vacancy Distribution (Reservation)
• Essential Eligibility
• Educational Qualification
• Experience
• Remuneration and Tenure
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Selection Process
• How to Apply (Dual Mode)
• Step 1: Email Submission
• Step 2: Physical Submission
• Required Documents (Checklist)
• Strategic Application Tips
• Tailor Your Profile
• Interview Prep
• Why Revenue Department Delhi?

The Revenue Department, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) has announced recruitment for 12 Legal Assistants on contractual basis to handle court cases, legal opinions, drafting, and coordination with advocates in land administration and revenue matters. With a consolidated salary of ₹55,930 per month (initial tenure up to 31 March 2026, extendable), this opportunity targets law graduates with minimum 3 years’ experience. Applications must reach both email and physical addresses by 09 February 2026 (6:00 PM).

Department and Role Context

The Revenue Department manages land records, revenue collection, mutations, statutory compliances, and litigation related to property disputes, encroachments, and revenue recovery across Delhi. Legal Assistants support these functions by preparing briefs, replies, affidavits, and coordinating with government counsel in district courts, revenue tribunals, and High Court matters.​

Vacancy Distribution (Reservation)

Essential Eligibility

Educational Qualification

• Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal matters/court work.

Remuneration and Tenure

• Monthly Pay: ₹55,930 consolidated (no additional allowances).
• Tenure: Initially up to 31.03.2026, extendable by Competent Authority based on performance/need.
• Nature: Purely contractual; no right to regularization.

Roles and Responsibilities

Legal Assistants will:

• Assist in all legal matters and court cases.
• Prepare legal opinions and briefs.
• Coordinate with advocates/government counsel.
• Draft replies, affidavits, legal correspondence.
• Handle other legal work assigned by the Department.

Selection Process

1. Application Scrutiny: Completeness of documents/experience.
2. Shortlisting: Merit-based.
3. Interview (Offline): Legal knowledge, drafting skills, revenue law familiarity.
4. Final Merit List: Credentials + interview performance.
5. Waiting List: Published on website.

How to Apply (Dual Mode)

Step 1: Email Submission

• Email: admhq-revenue@delhi.gov.in.
• Subject: “Application form for the post of Legal Assistant”.
• Format: Single PDF of filled form + documents.

Step 2: Physical Submission

• Address: Section Officer (GA), O/o the Divisional Commissioner (Revenue Department),
  5, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi-110054.
• Mode: By hand/post.

Deadline: 09 February 2026 (6:00 PM) for both.

Required Documents (Checklist)

• Filled prescribed application form.
• Resume/CV.
• Original + Photocopies:
  • LL.B. degree/mark sheets.
  • Experience certificates (3+ years).
  • Age proof (Matriculation/Aadhaar).
  • Category certificate (SC/OBC/EWS/PwD).
  • Photo ID + 2 passport photos.

Important: Incomplete applications rejected summarily.

Strategic Application Tips

Tailor Your Profile

Interview Prep

• Delhi-Specific: DD Act, Land Revenue Act, DDA Master Plan.
• Drafting Demo: Affidavit/reply for encroachment case.

Why Revenue Department Delhi?

• Domain Exposure: Property/revenue litigation (high-volume).
• Govt. Experience: Stepping stone to permanent gazetted roles.
• Delhi Location: Central posting, metro connectivity.

Caution: Contractual only; tenure ends 31.03.2026 unless extended.

Official Notification:

https://revenue.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/revenue/circulars-orders/advertisement_application_form.pdf