Job Description
Overview
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Balangir invites local residents to submit expressions of interest for the empanelment of Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) on a tenure basis. Successful candidates will provide essential community outreach and legal aid support under the administrative guidance of the authority. This role serves as a vital bridge between vulnerable populations and legal service providers in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist common citizens in drafting legal applications and understanding basic procedural rights.
- Coordinate legal awareness camps and community workshops across designated local blocks.
- Identify marginalized groups requiring legal aid and refer cases directly to the DLSA office.
- Maintain proper records of daily advisory activities and submit routine progress reports.
- Collaborate with local administrative bodies to promote alternate dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Fulfill all assigned duties strictly in accordance with the NALSA scheme guidelines.
Why Apply
Engaging as a Para-Legal Volunteer offers a meaningful platform to contribute to societal welfare and grassroots justice. Volunteers gain invaluable exposure to judicial administration while working alongside legal professionals and community leaders in Balangir.
Important Dates
- Advertisement Date: 5 October 2026
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Quick Facts
- Vacancies: As per proper requirement
- Pay: Honorarium basis
- Location: Balangir District, Odisha
- Category: Legal Support Services
DLSA Balangir Para-Legal Volunteers Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline Overview
Registration Date
05 Oct 2026 –
31 Oct 2026
Salary
Honorarium fixed by DLSA/SLSA/NALSA
Vacancies
1
Eligibility
10TH
Application Link
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Para-Legal Volunteers |
| Total Vacancies | As per proper requirement |
How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed application format attached to the official notification bulletin.
- Complete all mandatory fields including personal details, educational background, and local preferences accurately.
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated space on the form.
- Enclose an additional passport-size photograph along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
- Send the completed application packet via postal mail or place it directly inside the dedicated drop box located at the ADR Centre Building, Balangir.
- Ensure the submission reaches the office of The Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Centre, Civil Courts Premises, Balangir, Odisha, PIN-767001 before the final deadline.
Application Fee
Application fee is Nil for all categories.
Age Limit
The official notification does not state a specific age boundary, though the application form requires the applicant to report their age as of 1 October 2026.
Selection Process
Empanelment Assessment
The selection of candidates is conducted in adherence to the empanelment framework outlined by the NALSA scheme. Applications undergo rigorous screening based on individual willingness to serve and community commitment.
Evaluation Parameters
The authority evaluates applicants by assessing their basic computer knowledge, proven sincerity, punctuality, and overall integrity during previous social engagements.
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Organization
The District Legal Services Authority, Balangir operates from the ADR Centre within the Civil Courts Premises in Odisha. Functioning under the overarching framework of NALSA and the State Legal Services Authority, the organization delivers legal aid, conducts awareness programs, and manages empanelled volunteers to assist disadvantaged citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official notice does not specify an exact number of seats. Volunteers will be empanelled based on the actual operational requirements of the District Legal Services Authority, Balangir. Check the official website for any further announcements.
The last date for the receipt of completed applications is 31 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications arriving after the deadline are automatically disqualified. Submit your documents well in advance.
Candidates must be literate and preferably possess a matriculation qualification with good comprehension abilities. Please review the official advertisement details before applying.
Local residents of Balangir District, including teachers, retired civil servants, senior citizens, MSW students, Anganwadi workers, and members of recognized service organizations, are eligible to apply.
There is no regular salary or wage attached to this assignment. Volunteers receive an honorarium as determined from time to time by NALSA, the State Legal Services Authority, or the DLSA.
Applicants must send their filled application form along with required enclosures via post or submit it directly into the drop box at the ADR Centre Building, Balangir, before the deadline.
Selection is carried out according to the NALSA scheme guidelines, which assess an applicant's willingness to serve, computer literacy, sincerity, punctuality, and overall integrity.
The empanelment is temporary and granted for a tenure of one year from the date of appointment. Continuation depends on satisfactory performance and adherence to scheme guidelines.
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