Assam Career : The Office of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sonitpur Recruitment 2026

Assam Career : The Office of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sonitpur, operating under the Sonitpur Judiciary, Assam, has officially announced a new recruitment drive for 2026. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens to fill a vacant position for a Driver on a purely contractual basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for local job seekers with valid driving credentials to secure a stable government-subvented contract position within the judicial framework of Assam.

Vacancy & Salary Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Limits

• Minimum Qualification: Must have passed Class VIII (8th Standard).

• Maximum Qualification: Must not have crossed the Class X (10th Standard) level. Candidates with higher qualifications than Matriculation are not eligible to apply.

2. Driving License & Experience

• Must possess a valid driving license to operate LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) / Four-Wheelers.

• The driving license must have been held for a period of not less than the last 2 years.

3. Age Limit (as on the date of advertisement)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

• Upper Age Relaxation:

  • SC / ST Candidates: Relaxed by 5 years (up to 45 years).

  • OBC / MOBC Candidates: Relaxed by 3 years (up to 43 years).

  • Note: Valid reservation category certificates issued by competent authorities must be enclosed to claim age relaxation.

Selection Process

The appointment will be finalized through a two-stage practical and personality screening:

1. Driving Test: A field assessment to test the candidate's control, traffic rule awareness, and handling of an LMV.

2. Viva-Voce: A face-to-face interview for candidates who successfully pass the driving test.

How to Apply (Offline Procedure)

Candidates must apply through the offline submission method using the Assam Standard Form of Application.

1. Application Form: Fill out the Standard Form clearly with precise details.

2. Document Checklists: Attach self-attested copies of the following documents:

   • Educational Qualification certificates/school certificates.

   • Age Proof (Birth certificate or school leaving certificate).

   • Valid Driving License (showing a minimum 2-year history).

   • Valid Employment Exchange Registration Card.

   • Caste Certificate (if claiming age relaxation).

   • Experience Certificate (optional, if any).

3. Photographs: Enclose 3 copies of recent passport-size photographs, ensuring you sign your name on the reverse side of each photograph.

4. Addressing Envelope: Address the main envelope containing the form and enclosures to:

   The District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman,

   District Legal Services Authority, Sonitpur, Assam,

   PIN - 784001

5. Submission (Drop Box): Physically drop the sealed envelope into the specifically labeled box: "DROP BOX OF APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DRIVER (contractual basis)" kept in the premises of the DLSA, Sonitpur.

6. Submission Timings: Dropping is allowed between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM on all working days.

7. Important Dates: The drop box is active from 18th May 2026 until the final deadline on 30th May 2026.

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