Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board Recruitment
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Introduction
The post for Legal Assistant comes under Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ of DSSSB Examination. Let’s see the full details of the examination.
Application Process
New Registration
Visit the website https://dsssbonline.nic.in/ and click “New Registration”.
Read the instructions carefully and fill the form. For documents candidates need to have their Xth class Roll No. to fill the registration form and Aadhar Number ready for identification proof.
Candidates should note down the registration number and password before the next step.
Application Form
After the registration process, login with the credentials to fill the Application form.
After login, click ‘Apply’ and fill the form.
Uploading the photo, signature, left and right thumb impressions will be the next step to be followed. It requires a set dimension and size for documents which are as follows:
| DOCUMENTS | Photo | Signature | Left Thumb | Right Thumb |
|---|
| DIMENSION | 110×140 | 140×110 | 110×140 | 110×140 |
| MAXIMUM SIZE (in KB) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
- Next, candidates need to pay the Application Fee which is different for each category:
| CATEGORY | FEE |
|---|
| General | 100 INR |
| OBC | 100 INR |
| SC/ST | |
| PwD | EXEMPTED |
| Ex-Servicemen | |
| Female Candidates | |
- Final submission of the form is to be done and the application process is completed.
Eligibility Criteria
The Eligibility Criteria for the post of Legal Assistant changes according to the Departments which are specified below:
DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | B.A., L.L.B. with at least one year experience of working with Advocate and enrolled with the Bar Council. Should also have Knowledge (read and write) of Hindi and Urdu Language. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | At least one year experience of working with Advocate and enrolled with the Bar Council. |
| Desirable | NIL |
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | Bachelor degree in any subject with Bachelor’s in Law from a recognized university/institute. OR |
| Five years integrated graduate degree in Law from a recognized university/institute. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | NIL |
| Desirable | Two years experience as Legal Practitioner or experience in handling legal work in a Govt. department. |
DPCC
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | Degree in Law from a recognized university. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Three years experience as a Legal Practitioner or one year experience in Legal Work in a Government Department. |
| Desirable | NIL |
DELHI FIRE SERVICE (DFS)
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | (i) Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent. (ii) One year experience as a Legal Practitioner or one year experience in legal work in a Government Department /Autonomous Bodies /PSU. (iii) Working knowledge in Hindi |
| Desired | Nil |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | One year experience as a Legal Practitioner or one year experience in legal work in a Government Department /Autonomous Bodies /PSU. |
| Desirable | Nil |
DELHI JAL BOARD (DJB)
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | 1. Degree in Law from a Recognized University or equivalent. 2. Two years experience as Legal Practitioner or Two years experience of legal work in Govt. Deptt./Semi govt./Autonomously Statutory Organization. |
| Desired | Nil |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience as Legal Practitioner or Two years experience of legal work in Govt. Deptt./Semi govt./Autonomously Statutory Organization. |
| Desirable | Nil |
DEPARTMENT OF LAW JUSTICE & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | (i) Degree in Law from a recognized University. (ii) Two years experience as Legal Practitioner or one year experience in handling legal work in a Government Department / PSU. |
| Desired | Nil |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience as Legal Practitioner or one year experience in handling legal work in a Government Department / PSU. |
| Desirable | Nil |
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & TAXES (DT&T)
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | Degree in Law from a recognized University. |
| Desired | Nil |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience as Legal Practitioner or one year experience in handling legal work in a Government Department / PSU. |
| Desirable | Nil |
DELHI URBAN SHELTER IMPROVEMENT BOARD (DUSIB)
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | (a)Possessing Regular Degree in Law (entitling the incumbent for Registration at bar and |
| appearing before the Courts) from a recognized University or equivalent; and (b) 03 years experience at Bar. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | NIL |
| Desirable | 03 years experience at Bar |
DELHI TRANSCO LIMITED (DTL)
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | (i)Degree in LLB from a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Two years experience at the Bar. or Two year experience in Legal work in a Government department or autonomous organization or PSU. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience at the Bar. OR Two year experience in Legal work in a Government department or autonomous organization or PSU. |
| Desirable | NIL |
DMC
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | (i)Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Two years professional experience as Advocate. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years professional experience as Advocate. |
| Desirable | NIL |
NEW DELHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL (NDMC)
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION | DETAILS |
|---|
| Essential | (i)Degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent (ii) Two years experience in Legal Matters. |
| Desired | NIL |
| EXPERIENCE | DETAILS |
| Essential | Two years experience in Legal Matters. |
| Desirable | NIL |
Scheme and Pattern
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern changes according to the Department. The examination is Bilingual and is conducted in Hindi and English language.
Department-
Delhi Transport Corporation (TIER -I)
Directorate of Education and DPCC (TIER- I and TIER- II)
TIER- I
| SECTION | SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS OF EACH SUBJECT | NO. OF MARKS | TIME DURATION |
|---|
| SECTION A | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Hindi language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language & Comprehension | 20 | 20 | 2 Hrs |
| SECTION B | Questions related to concerned subject | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
TIER- II
| SECTION | SUBJECTS | NO. OF QUESTIONS OF EACH SUBJECT | NO. OF MARKS | TIME DURATION |
|---|
| SECTION A | Subject related questions | 150 | 200 in total | 2 HRS |
| SECTION B | English Language and comprehension | 50 | | |
Exam Syllabus
The exam syllabus is as follows:
TIER-I
SECTION-A
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Static Gk
- History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Economics
- Important Days
- Books and Authors
- Budget and 5 year plans
- Countries and Capitals
- Abbreviations
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies
- Similarities
- Differences
- Space visualization
- Problem-solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Decision making
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship
- Concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Verbal and figure classification
- Arithmetical number series etc
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Decimals
- Data Interpretation
- Fractions,
- L.C.M., H.C.F
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Mensuration
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Tables & Graphs etc.
- English Language & Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms
- Antonyms and its correct usage etc.
Hindi Language & Comprehension
- संधि / समास
- उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
- रस / छन्द / अलंकार
- मुहावरों और लोकोक्तियाँ/ कहावते
- अनेक शब्दो के लिए एक शब्द
- गद्यांश
- रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति
- व्याकरण
- पर्यायवाची/विपरीतार्थक शब्द
SECTION-B
Concerned Subjects Syllabus (For details, visit official website)
TIER - II
SECTION- A
Part-I (MCQ/Objective type)
(i) General Intelligence & reasoning ability - same as in One Tier exam but with slightly higher level
(ii) Quantitative Aptitude - In addition to Arithmetical and Numerical Abilities as in tier-I with slightly higher level, there will be questions on data interpretation & Analysis.
(iii) General Awareness in addition to topics given for Tier-I there shall be questions on history, culture, demography, geography & economy of Delhi, Administrative set up and Governance in NCT of Delhi, various schemes of Delhi Govt.
SECTION- B
English language & Comprehension - same as in tier-I but with slightly
higher level
Age Limit
| Age Limit | Details |
|---|
| DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 18-35 years |
| DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION AND DPCC | 30 years |
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| PwD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Departmental candidate with at least three years continuous service in Govt. of NCT of Delhi/its local or autonomous bodies. | Up to 05 years for Group ‘B’ posts (which are in the same line or allied cadres and where a relationship could be established that the service already rendered in a particular post will be useful for the efficient discharge of the duties of post) as per DoP&T O.M. No. 15012/2/2010- the Estt.(D) dated 27 March, 2012. |
| For Group ‘C’ Posts: Up to 40 years of age (45 years for SC/ST, 43 years for OBC) for Group ‘C’ post |
Job Profile
Their work is to support lawyers in maintaining different legal files, writing the first draft of documents and doing research on a topic.
Salary and other benefits
DELHI TRANSPORT CORPORATION
| Salary | Pay Scale | ₹ 5200-20200 + Grade Pay 2800/- |
|---|
| Group | Group: ‘C’ |
| Other Benefits | | Medical Allowances, to assist in the medical expenses of the employee. |
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION AND DPCC
| Salary | Pay Scale | ₹ 9300-34800 + Grade Pay 4200 |
|---|
| Group | Group: ‘B’ |
| Other Benefits | | Medical Allowances, to assist in the medical expenses of the employee. |
Department Wise Nature of Duties Associated with the Post
Assistant Law Officer / Legal Assistant
| Name of Department | Nature of Duties |
|---|
| Delhi Jal Board | To follow up the court cases sub judice in different courts. To co-ordinate with the department counsels in the respective court case. To process the file for appointment of advocate in case. To give legal opinion. |
| Delhi Fire Service (DFS) | Not defined |
| Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) | Not defined |
| Directorate of Education (DOE) | Not defined |
| Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) | To handle legal matters and attending courts. |
| Department of Law Justice & Legislative Affairs | They study facts, available document s or papers pertaining to legal aspect of different issue raised by various Government Departments and give opinions and advice to the Govt. if necessary. May scrutinize and advise on legal aspects of Govt. rules and regulation s etc. May prepare and file legal proceeding plaints, complaints, legal statement, affidavits etc., in civil and criminal courts of law, advice Govt. department to procure evidence and documents etc. in support of particular case. May prepare witness appearing on behalf of Government. May appear in the court of law to plead the Government case. May prepare briefs for the senior lawyers. Will assist the officers for the above work. |
| Department of Trade & Taxes (DT&T) | Legal Assistants are pivot point where communications that happen between Pairvi Officer, Govt. Counsel, Court and other officials of departments are centralized. They assist by coordinating between different authorities and ensure timely reply of notices, submission of appeals or affidavits, counter affidavits and inform Court officers of compliance of the orders. They shall keep record of court cases and obtain or inform or remind of instructions or coordinate meetings with Govt. Advocate s or Counsels, etc. They shall provide legal opinion on various matters regarding filing of appeal before the Higher Courts in various matters. They shall draft Writ Petitions, Special Leave Petitions, replies, rejoinders and Counter Affidavits on behalf of the department in consultation with Govt. Counsels. They shall also brief the Govt. Counsels as well as Officers of the department on various aspects of the DVAT and GST Act and liaison with them. |
| Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) | Assisting the Junior Law Officer/Law Officer in proper monitoring and proper disposal of court cases. |
| Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) | Not defined |
| New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) | Not defined |
| North Delhi Municipal Corporation (North DMC) | To tender legal advice, to attend courts and meetings, to vet reply on the part of Department and all legal work of Zone, Department, HQ. |
| South Delhi Municipal Corporation (South DMC) | To defend SDMC cases in various courts, render legal opinion. To vet documents like agreement, contracts, affidavits and other legal documents. |
| East Delhi Municipal Corporation (East DMC) | Not defined |
| Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) | For handling cases in Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Court, Lower / District Court and various other appellate authorities. |
