DLSA Jhabua Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Honorarium & Extended Last Date
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jhabua has extended the deadline for its Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) selection 2026 by 30 days, and applications are now accepted until 25 November 2026. The volunteers will serve Jhabua district and the tehsils of Thandla and Petlawad in Madhya Pradesh, working in legal aid clinics that help weak, backward and victimised people. The notification does not state how many volunteers will be chosen, so no count is given here.
This is a voluntary, honorary engagement, not a salaried job. You need only a 12th pass certificate, there is no age limit, and the application is submitted offline at the DLSA office in the Jhabua district court campus. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Madhya Pradesh government job alerts.
What are the Key Highlights of DLSA Jhabua Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026?
The District Legal Services Authority, District Court, Jhabua (M.P.) is the district body that issued this notice. Under the National Legal Services Authority (the notice writes “NLSA”) Scheme for Para Legal Volunteers (Revised), it and the Tehsil Legal Services Committees of Thandla and Petlawad invite applications for volunteers.
- Organisation: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
- Post Name: Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)
- Total Vacancies: Not stated in the notification
- Remuneration: No salary or wages; a prescribed honorarium as directed by the State Legal Services Authority
- Job Location: Jhabua district, Thandla and Petlawad tehsils
- Advertisement No.: 1012/PLV/DLSA/26 dated 24 September 2026
- Extension Notice No.: 1186/PLV/DLSA/26 dated 29 October 2026
- Application Mode: Offline, on the prescribed form
- Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026 (extended from 26 October 2026)
Para Legal Volunteer Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts?
Neither the extension notice nor the original advertisement gives a number of volunteers for any area.
| Post Name | Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Para Legal Volunteer | Jhabua district | Not stated |
| Para Legal Volunteer | Thandla tehsil | Not stated |
| Para Legal Volunteer | Petlawad tehsil | Not stated |
No reservation breakup is given either.
What is the Eligibility for DLSA Jhabua PLV Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
- Minimum 12th class pass. The notification names no stream, so no particular subject is required.
- No degree, law qualification or experience is mandatory. The form does ask for social work experience and special achievements.
Age Limit
No age limit is prescribed, provided the applicant is healthy and has no physical defect that makes them unable to do the work. No age relaxation applies, because there is no age bar.
Who Gets Priority in Selection?
The notification says these groups will be given priority:
- Teachers, including retired teachers
- Retired government servants and senior citizens
- MSW students and teachers
- Anganwadi workers
- Doctors
- Law students and other students who are not enrolled as advocates
- Members of NGOs and clubs
- Members of women’s groups, Maitri Sanghs and self-help groups
Declaration on Conduct
The application form carries a declaration that the applicant knows the work is service, not a job. It also says no competent court has convicted the applicant and no criminal case is pending against them.
What is the Honorarium for DLSA Jhabua Para Legal Volunteer 2026?
A PLV does not draw a salary. The notification says the work is entirely service, not a job, and that no salary or wages are payable. It adds that the volunteer will receive a prescribed honorarium from time to time, as the State Legal Services Authority directs.
No honorarium amount is stated in the notification.
What is the Selection Process for DLSA Jhabua PLV 2026?
The notification describes the selection in three steps.
- All applications received are checked within one week of the last date, and lists of eligible and ineligible applicants are prepared.
- The lists are posted on the DLSA Jhabua notice board and uploaded to the official website of the Jhabua district court.
- The committee selects eligible candidates through an interview. A separate notice will be issued to candidates for the interview.
The selection committee has full authority to accept or reject any application, and its decision is final. The notification names only the interview as a selection stage and gives no interview date.
How to Apply Offline for DLSA Jhabua Para Legal Volunteer 2026?
Keep your 12th pass certificate, an Aadhaar or voter ID, proof of social work experience, and any certificate of special achievement ready. These are the enclosures the form lists.
- Download the application form and the advertisement from the official website of the Jhabua district court (link in Essential Links below). The form is also printed in the notification PDF.
- Fill the form in the prescribed format.
- Sign the declaration at the end of the form.
- Attach copies of your educational certificate, Aadhaar or voter ID, social work experience certificate, special achievement certificate and any other certificate.
- Submit the complete application at the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, District Court Campus, Jhabua by 25 November 2026.
- Watch the notice board and website for the eligibility list; the interview notice is issued separately.
Applications received after the last date are not considered and are treated as automatically cancelled. This condition comes from the original advertisement, and the extension notice keeps all other conditions unchanged. The notification does not mention submission by post.
What are the Important Dates for DLSA Jhabua PLV 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement | 24 September 2026 |
| Application Start | 25 September 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Extension Notice | 29 October 2026 |
| Extended Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Eligibility List | Within one week of the last date |
| Interview | Separate notice |
The original advertisement closed at 5:00 PM; the extension notice repeats no time, so reach the office early on 25 November.
Is There an Application Fee for DLSA Jhabua PLV 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | None mentioned |
The notification mentions no application fee and no payment mode. Do not pay anyone for this form.
Essential Links — DLSA Jhabua Para Legal Volunteer 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF – Extension Notice, Application Form & Original Advertisement
- Visit DLSA Jhabua Para Legal Volunteer Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a 12th pass candidate in Jhabua who wants to serve your community and gain legal-aid experience, this is a fair chance, knowing it is service with only an honorarium. Submit your form by 25 November 2026, and see more law and judicial opportunities on GovtJobsAlert.in.