Overview
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Koraput has announced the Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026 for eligible candidates interested in supporting legal awareness and access-to-justice initiatives. Applications must be submitted through offline mode; the total number of vacancies has not been specified and should be confirmed from the detailed official notification before applying.
Para Legal Volunteers act as a link between legal services institutions and members of the community. The engagement is generally voluntary in nature and should not be treated as regular government employment.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | District Legal Services Authority, Koraput |
| Post Name | Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official Website | koraput.dcourts.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should verify the application schedule printed in the official advertisement. Offline forms reaching the authority after the prescribed deadline may not be considered, even if they were posted before the closing date.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should have passed at least the 10th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
- Candidates must be able to read and write the local language and should have sufficient communication skills to interact with residents, legal services institutions and local authorities.
- Preference may be given to socially active individuals, retired teachers or government employees, students, members of self-help groups, social workers, Anganwadi workers and persons associated with community service.
- Applicants should have an interest in legal awareness, public welfare and assisting weaker or marginalised sections of society.
- The exact qualification and eligible categories must be checked in the official DLSA Koraput notification.
Age Limit
- The applicant should ordinarily be at least 18 years old on the relevant cut-off date.
- Any upper-age condition or category-specific requirement will be governed by the official notification.
- Candidates may need to submit valid proof of age, such as a birth certificate, matriculation certificate or government-issued identity document.
Fees
- Application fee: No fee indicated.
- Candidates should not make any payment unless an official instruction specifically requires it.
- Expenses related to photocopying documents, photographs and sending the application by post must be borne by the applicant.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Application scrutiny: DLSA Koraput will examine forms and supporting documents to determine whether applicants satisfy the prescribed conditions.
- Interview or interaction: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a personal interaction to assess communication ability, social commitment, local knowledge and suitability for community legal-service work.
- Document verification and final selection: Original certificates may be checked before the final panel is prepared. Selected applicants may also be required to attend orientation or training before deployment.
A written examination has not been confirmed. Applicants should monitor the official website for the shortlist, interview schedule and final result.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the District Court, Koraput, and open the notices, recruitment or latest announcements section.
- Locate and download the DLSA Koraput Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026 notification and prescribed application form.
- Read all eligibility conditions, instructions and the last date carefully before completing the form.
- Fill in personal, educational, contact and community-service details clearly. Use a working mobile number and email address wherever requested.
- Attach self-attested copies of the 10th certificate, age proof, identity proof, residence proof, recent passport-size photographs and relevant experience or social-service certificates.
- Place the completed form and documents in an envelope. Write the post name, such as “Application for Engagement as Para Legal Volunteer”, on the envelope if instructed.
- Submit the application by registered post, speed post or by hand to the address specified in the official notification. Do not send it to an address taken from an unofficial source.
- Retain a photocopy of the completed form and the postal receipt or acknowledgement for future reference.
Applicants should ensure that all entries are accurate. Unsigned, incomplete or late applications, and forms without mandatory enclosures, may be rejected during scrutiny.
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FAQs
1. What is the application mode for DLSA Koraput PLV Recruitment 2026?
Applications are to be submitted in offline mode using the prescribed form and following the delivery instructions in the notification.
2. Is a Para Legal Volunteer post a permanent government job?
No. PLV engagement is generally voluntary and service-oriented. It does not ordinarily create a right to permanent government employment or a regular salary.
3. Is there a written examination for the recruitment?
A written examination has not been announced. Selection may be based on application scrutiny, an interview or interaction, document verification and required training.
