Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Dates and How to Apply
The Family Court, Devbhumi Dwarka has invited applications to prepare a panel of Counsellors for the Family Courts at Khambhaliya, Okha-Mandal and Kalyanpur in Gujarat. This is an empanelment under the Gujarat Family Court (Amendment) Rules, 2023, not a regular recruitment with a fixed number of seats. The notification does not state any vacancy number, so please do not trust any figure you see elsewhere.
If you are a graduate with two years of experience in social work, child psychiatry or family counselling, read on. The last date is 19 November 2026, up to 6:10 PM, and interviews are on 26 and 27 November 2026. This is an offline application by email or in person. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates from Gujarat.
Key Highlights of Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Family Court, Devbhumi Dwarka |
| Post | Counsellor, Family Court (panel) |
| Courts | Khambhaliya, Okha-Mandal and Kalyanpur |
| Vacancies | Not stated in the notification |
| Honorarium | As notified by the State Government from time to time |
| Age Limit | 35 to 65 years on the last date |
| Application Mode | Prescribed form by email or in person |
| Last Date | 19 November 2026, 6:10 PM |
The Counsellor helps the Family Court settle marriage and family disputes through conciliation. It is a service role built around trust, patience and good judgement. Read each condition below slowly before you decide to apply, because a form sent in the wrong format is simply set aside.
Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor Vacancy Details
| Post | Courts | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Counsellor, Family Court | Khambhaliya, Okha-Mandal, Kalyanpur | Not stated (panel) |
The notification gives no total and no court-wise split. It also gives no reservation details, so we cannot show any category-wise table.
What is the Eligibility for Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor 2026?
Educational Qualification
Eligibility is counted as on the last date of application, 19 November 2026. You must meet all three conditions.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Degree | A degree from a recognised university, preferably with Social Science or Psychology as one of the subjects |
| Experience | At least 2 years in Social Work, Child Psychiatry or Family Counselling |
| Character | Having impeccable integrity |
The word “preferably” matters. The notification does not make Social Science or Psychology compulsory, but it prefers them. Also, the High Court may relax the minimum academic qualification in exceptional circumstances. Do not count on this, because it is for the High Court to decide.
Preference When Candidates Are Equal
If other things are equal, preference goes to a woman candidate who has the required qualification, and to a candidate who has been a Judge or has experience of counselling in family matters.
Age Limit
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 35 years |
| Maximum age | Must not have crossed 65 years |
| Age counted on | Last date of application, 19 November 2026 |
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The notification does not mention any age relaxation for any category. Check your exact age on 19 November 2026 before you apply.
What is the Honorarium for Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor 2026?
The notification gives no amount. It says the appointed Counsellor will be paid an honorarium or fee as determined and notified by the State Government from time to time. So please treat this as a paid panel role and not as a fixed-salary post. For other roles in this field, see law and judicial jobs and graduate government jobs.
Duties of a Counsellor
- Work with the Family Court to promote conciliation and speedy settlement of marriage and family disputes.
- Not act or plead for any party in a case. You only assist the Court in reaching a peaceful settlement.
- Attend Court when the Judge of the Family Court requires.
- Advise the parties on settlement and help them reconcile.
- Submit a report or interim report when the Court asks, and do other work the Family Court assigns.
Termination
The appointment may be terminated at any time, without assigning any reason, before the term ends, on the recommendation of the High Court and of the concerned Principal Judge, Family Court. The notification does not state the length of the term.
What is the Selection Process for Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Scrutiny | Applications are scrutinised |
| 2. Shortlist | Eligible candidates are listed on the District Court website on 23 November 2026 |
| 3. Interview | 26 and 27 November 2026 |
| 4. Approval | The selection list goes to the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court for consideration and approval |
The notification prescribes no other stage. After applying, visit the District Court website on 23 November 2026 to see whether you are called for the interview.
How to Apply for Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor 2026?
Keep your photo, degree certificates and experience certificates ready first. The experience certificates must be as required under Rule 5(B) of the Gujarat Family Court (Amendment) Rules, 2023. If you have worked as a Family Court Counsellor before, attach a copy of your appointment order.
- Open the official website of the District Court, Devbhumi Dwarka (link in Essential Links below) and download the prescribed application form.
- Write on the form which Family Court you want to be empanelled in: Khambhaliya, Okha-Mandal or Kalyanpur.
- Affix a passport-size coloured photo and fill in your name, father or husband name, date of birth, qualifications from Bachelor’s degree onwards, experience and addresses.
- Answer the questions on any past work as Counsellor, pending criminal prosecution or conviction, and any case of yours pending in that Family Court.
- Sign the form and the declaration, and attach the certificates.
- Send the filled form by email to fcourt-dev@gujarat.gov.in, or hand it in at the Family Court, Khambhaliya, 3rd Floor, New District Court Building, Salaya Road, Khambhaliya.
- Make sure it reaches by 19 November 2026, 6:10 PM.
An application submitted after the time limit, or not in the prescribed format, will not be taken into consideration. Be careful with the declaration too: if any information is found false or you are found ineligible, action can be taken against you.
What are the Important Dates for Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications invited | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 19 November 2026, up to 6:10 PM |
| Interview list on website | 23 November 2026 |
| Interviews | 26 to 27 November 2026 |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee. Do not pay anyone on the promise of a seat on this panel; selection is through scrutiny, interview and High Court approval.
Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Devbhumi Dwarka Family Court Counsellor Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the degree, two years of counselling or social work experience and a calm, fair mind, this panel is a good way to serve families in your own district. Don’t leave it to the last evening: send your form well before 19 November 2026, 6:10 PM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates.