DLSA Balangir Para-Legal Volunteers Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Form & Last Date
If you live in Balangir district and want to serve people who cannot afford legal help, this notice is for you. The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Balangir has invited expressions of interest for empanelment of Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) for a tenure of one year from the date of empanelment. Please note that this is a voluntary panel, not a salaried job. There is no salary, only an honorarium fixed from time to time.
The last date is 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM, so do not wait. The form goes offline by post or drop box, and applications received after the due date will not be considered. This article covers who can apply, the form, the documents and the removal rules. Read it fully, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates from Odisha.
What are the Key Highlights of DLSA Balangir Para-Legal Volunteers 2026?
Balangir DLSA works under the Odisha State Legal Services Authority and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Para-Legal Volunteers are local helpers who connect people with legal aid. The advertisement is dated 5 October 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Legal Services Authority, Balangir |
| Advertisement No. | 03, dated 5 October 2026 |
| Post | Para-Legal Volunteer (PLV) |
| Vacancies | Not stated; number decided as per requirement |
| Tenure | 1 year from date of empanelment |
| Remuneration | Honorarium only, amount not stated |
| Who can apply | Local residents of Balangir District |
| Mode | Offline (post or drop box) |
| Last Date | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
Vacancy Details — DLSA Balangir PLV 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Para-Legal Volunteer (PLV) | Not stated | Not mentioned |
The notice says the number of PLVs to be empanelled will follow proper requirement. DLSA will assess willingness to work, computer knowledge, sincerity, punctuality and integrity, as per the NALSA scheme for Para Legal Volunteers (Revised).
What is the Eligibility for DLSA Balangir PLV 2026?
Educational Qualification
The PLVs shall be literate, preferably matriculate, with a capacity for overall comprehension. So even if you have not passed 10th, you may still be considered, but a matric pass helps. See more 10th pass government jobs on our site.
Who Can Apply
You must be a local resident of Balangir District and fall in one of these groups:
| No. | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Teachers (including retired teachers) |
| 2 | Retired Government Servants and senior citizens |
| 3 | M.S.W students and teachers |
| 4 | Anganwadi Workers |
| 5 | Doctor / Physician |
| 6 | Students and Law Students (till they enrolled as lawyer) |
| 7 | Members of non-political, service-oriented NGOs and Clubs |
| 8 | Members of Women Neighbourhood Groups, Maithri Sanghams and other Self-Help Groups, including marginalized / vulnerable groups |
| 9 | Educated prisoners with good behavior, serving long term sentence in prison |
| 10 | Any other person whom DLSA deems fit to be identified as a PLV |
Age Limit and Experience
The notification states no minimum or maximum age. The form only asks your age as on 01.10.2026. Experience is not listed as a condition; the form asks for work experience, if any.
Disqualification and Removal
A PLV is disqualified and removed from the panel if he or she:
| No. | Ground |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fails to show interest in the scheme |
| 2 | Has been adjudged insolvent |
| 3 | Has been accused of an offence |
| 4 | Has become physically or mentally incapable |
| 5 | Has abused the position or misconduct in a way that harms public interest |
| 6 | Is an active political enthusiast of a political party |
The Chairman, DLSA can remove such PLVs after suitable enquiry, and the State Legal Services Authority is informed. If you are a lawyer-in-making, check law and judicial jobs too.
What is the Remuneration for DLSA Balangir PLV 2026?
The notice is clear that the work does not carry any salary, remuneration or wages, except the honorarium fixed by DLSA, SLSA or NALSA from time to time. No honorarium amount is printed, so we cannot give you a figure.
Think of this as a service role. It suits teachers, retired officers, students, Anganwadi workers and SHG members who want to help their own community and gain legal awareness. Ask the DLSA office on its official number if you need the current honorarium.
What is the Selection Process for DLSA Balangir PLV 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Empanelment | As per the “Empanelment Process” of the NALSA Scheme |
| Assessment | Willingness to work, computer knowledge, sincerity, punctuality, integrity |
| Final call | DLSA may accept or reject any application without giving a reason |
The notification does not describe any written test, interview or merit list. It only refers to the NALSA Empanelment Process, so do not expect more details until DLSA contacts you. The notice also cites NALSA’s orientation-induction-refresher training module.
How to Apply Offline for DLSA Balangir PLV 2026?
Keep ready two recent passport size photographs, one to be pasted on the form, and a self-addressed envelope with proper postage stamps.
- Open the official notification (link in Essential Links below). The prescribed application form is on page 3.
- Print it and fill it neatly: name, father or husband name, date of birth, age as on 01.10.2026, gender, permanent and present address with WhatsApp number, qualification, experience and place of preference.
- Complete the declaration that you are willing to work as a PLV and abide by DLSA direction, then add place, date and signature.
- Paste one self-attested passport photograph in the space provided and attach the second.
- Put the form, photographs and the stamped self-addressed envelope in one cover.
- Send it by post to The Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Centre, Civil Courts Premises, Balangir, P.O: Balangir, Dist.: Balangir, Odisha, PIN-767001, or put it in the drop box at the ADR Centre Building, Balangir.
- Make sure it reaches by 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
No application fee is mentioned in the notification. If you are posting it, remember that post takes time, so the drop box is the safer choice for a last-day submission.
DLSA Balangir PLV 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Last Date (receipt by post or drop box) | 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
DLSA Balangir PLV 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
Only a self-addressed envelope, duly stamped, is required along with the form.
Essential Links — DLSA Balangir Para-Legal Volunteers 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit DLSA Balangir Para-Legal Volunteers Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a Balangir resident who wants to serve your community, take this chance and post or drop your form today, because the last date is 31 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Check every detail on the form before you submit. For more local openings, see Odisha government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for daily updates.