MSLSA Chairman Recruitment 2026 – Prestigious Govt Legal Post, Apply Now
About the Jobs title
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA), Mumbai is inviting applications for the prestigious post of Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services), Mumbai.
This position is established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The selected candidate will be responsible for adjudication and settlement of disputes related to public utility services, ensuring justice delivery and legal aid services efficiently.
The role is highly reputed and suited for experienced judicial professionals with strong legal expertise and administrative capabilities. For more details visit official websites: https://bombayhighcourt.gov.in/bhc/ OR https://legalservices.maharashtra.gov.in/
🏢 Basic Job Information
- Organization: Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA)
- Advertisement No: 2026/2108
- Advertisement Date: 18 Apr 2026
- Post Name: Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services)
- Total Vacancies: 01
- Job Type: Contractual / Tenure-Based Government Position
- Salary / Pay Level: Last drawn pay minus pension (as per Govt rules) (Last drawn pay minus pension (as per Govt rules)) + Allowances
- Location:
- Official Website: https://legalservices.maharashtra.gov.in/
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Must be or have been a District Judge / Additional District Judge Or held a judicial office higher than District Judge Must possess sufficient knowledge of Marathi to speak, read, write, and translate from Marathi into English and vice-versa.
- Age Limit: Should not have attained 65 years of age as on advertisement date
- Experience: Extensive experience in judicial services Strong knowledge of legal procedures and dispute resolution Experience in handling public utility service matters preferred
- Other Requirements: Candidate must be an Indian citizen. Candidate must have knowledge of Marathi language. Candidate should be able to read, write, and translate Marathi and English. Candidate should not have been dismissed or compulsorily retired from judicial service. Candidate must not have any financial or personal conflict of interest.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection based on merit
- Interview/Viva-Voce (20 marks, minimum 7 marks to qualify)
- Final approval by Hon’ble Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
📌 Tenure
- 5 years or until age of 65 years (whichever is earlier)
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start Date: | 18 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply: | 20 May 2026 (Before 5:00 PM) |
📊 Vacancy Details
- Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services): 1
Total: 1 Posts
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Last drawn pay minus pension (as per Govt rules) (Last drawn pay minus pension (as per Govt rules))
- Conveyance allowance as per Government norms
- High-level judicial position, prestige, government benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Presiding over the Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services in Mumbai.
- Discharging functions as per the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairman and Other Persons) Rules, 2003.
- Performing additional duties assigned by the Hon’ble Executive Chairman, MSLSA.
- Ensuring impartiality and disclosing any personal, financial, or other conflicts of interest.
📝 Application Process
- Apply Offline
- Download Application Form
- Fill Application Form
- Attach Required Documents
- Send via Speed Post
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹No Fee/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
How to Apply
Submit application in prescribed format via Speed Post only
Superscribe envelope:
“Application for the post of Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat, Mumbai”
Send to:
Member Secretary, MSLSA, 3rd Floor, MTNL Building, Fountain Telecom Building No.1, Near Bombay High Court, Mumbai – 400001
Documents Required:
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Proof of Superannuation
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Service ID (for serving judicial officers)
- Self-attested copies of required documents
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