DLSA Nuapada PLV Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Honorarium & How to Apply
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nuapada has invited applications from local residents to be selected as Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) for itself and for the Taluk Legal Services Committees (TLSCs) at Khadial, Sinapali and Boden. If you live in Nuapada district and want to serve people who cannot easily reach the courts, this is a chance worth reading about. For paid posts, see Odisha government jobs.
Please read one thing first: the notice itself says that the appointment of a PLV is not a job and carries no salary, remuneration or wages, only an honorarium. The notice also does not state how many volunteers will be selected. Applications must reach the office by 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM, so send it early. This article from GovtJobsAlert.in explains every step.
Key Highlights of DLSA Nuapada PLV Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Legal Services Authority, Nuapada, Odisha |
| Post | Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) |
| Notification No. and Date | 01/2026, dated 03 November 2026 |
| Number of Vacancies | Not stated in the notice |
| Who Can Apply | Individual local residents of Nuapada district only |
| Payment | Honorarium only, amount not stated |
| Mode of Application | Offline, application must reach the office |
| Last Date | 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM (last date of receipt) |
The selection follows the Scheme for Para-Legal Volunteers (Revised), 2009 framed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The notice says a copy of the scheme is enclosed, but it is not part of the 5-page PDF we read, so check the scheme with the office if you want its full terms.
How Many Vacancies Are There in DLSA Nuapada PLV Recruitment 2026?
The notice gives no vacancy count and no category-wise seats. Do not trust any number you see on social media. What it does give is four places where you can send your form, depending on your block.
| Unit | Blocks Covered |
|---|---|
| DLSA, Nuapada | Nuapada and Komna |
| TLSC, Khadial | Khadial |
| TLSC, Sinapali | Sinapali |
| TLSC, Boden | Boden |
What Is the Eligibility for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026?
Basic Conditions
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Must be a citizen of India |
| Education | Literate, preferably a Matriculate or its equivalent, with a capacity for overall comprehension |
| Character | Should bear a good moral character |
| Residence | Only individual local residents of Nuapada district may apply |
| Experience | Not required; attach proof of work experience, if any |
The notice says “preferably” a Matriculate, so a 10th pass certificate helps, but the wording does not make it a hard bar. See other 10th pass government jobs if you want more options.
Groups Who Can Be Selected as PLVs
The notice lists these groups, and also allows any other person the DLSA or TLSC deems fit.
| Group | Group (continued) |
|---|---|
| Teachers, including retired teachers | Ex-Servicemen |
| Retired Government servants and Forest Officials, and Senior Citizens | M.S.W. students and teachers |
| Anganwadi Workers | Transgenders |
| Doctors and Physicians | Students and Law Students (till they enrol as lawyers) |
| Members of non-political, service-oriented NGOs and Clubs | Members of Women Neighbourhood Groups, Maithri Sanghams and other Self-Help Groups, including marginalised and vulnerable groups |
| Educated prisoners with good behaviour, serving long-term sentences | Any other person deemed fit by DLSA or TLSC |
Age Limit
The notice does not state a minimum or maximum age or any age relaxation. The form still asks for your date of birth with supporting documents, so attach self-attested age proof. As no age rule is printed, we have not added an age calculator here.
What Is the Honorarium for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Salary, remuneration or wages | None |
| Honorarium | Fixed by OSLSA from time to time (the declaration in the form says “fixed by NALSA”); no amount stated |
| TA/DA for the interview | Not provided |
This is voluntary service. The notice says preference goes to persons who do not look up to the income they derive from PLV work, but who have a mindset to help the needy with compassion, empathy and concern for weaker sections. If you are looking for regular pay, look at the law and judicial jobs page instead.
What Is the Selection Process for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening of applications | The Selection Committee decides the basis of screening and elimination after receiving applications |
| Interview | Committee may shortlist candidates for interview depending on the number of applications |
A Committee headed by the Chairman of DLSA Nuapada makes the selection. Three points from the notice matter for you. Preference is given to women, representation of SC/ST, Minorities and OBC candidates must be ensured, and incomplete applications are rejected without any reason. The notice gives no interview date.
How to Apply Offline for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026?
There is no online form and no application link. The application must reach the office by the last date. Pages 3 and 4 of the notification PDF carry the application form, the “Express Willingness” pledge and the declaration, so print those pages.
- Download the notification PDF from Essential Links and print the application form, the willingness pledge and the declaration.
- Fill the form in capital letters: name, father or husband name, gender, address, date of birth, contact number, email, category, qualification, skills and experience.
- Write your place of preference to work (Block, Panchayat or NAC) and your computer knowledge, if any.
- Affix a self-attested recent colour passport size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates for age, caste, qualification, proof of residence and work experience, if any. Add proof of other skills, computer knowledge or achievements in law and social work, if any.
- Sign the declaration with your full signature, with date and place.
- Send the application to the office for your block (see the unit table above), so that it reaches on or before 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Nuapada and Komna applicants go to the DLSA, ADR Building, District Court Complex, Nuapada, PIN 766105. Khadial, Sinapali and Boden applicants go to the Chairman of the TLSC of their own block.
No fee is mentioned in the notice. The DLSA email given in the notice is nuapada.dlsa@gmail.com, if you need to ask about your form.
Conditions That Can Cost You Selection
| Condition | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Late application | No application is entertained after the last date |
| Incomplete application | Rejected without assigning any reason |
| False information | Enrolment is liable to be cancelled or terminated instantly |
| Political affiliation | Affiliating yourself to any political party, partially or fully, can lead to cancellation |
| Legal and other issues | Being adjudged insolvent, accused of any offence, or becoming physically or mentally incapable of acting as a PLV can lead to cancellation |
| Lack of interest | Failing to show interest in the scheme can lead to cancellation |
| Misconduct | Abusing your position by misconduct can lead to cancellation |
These come from the declaration you sign on the form, so read it before you sign.
What Are the Important Dates for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Application Start | 03 November 2026 (date of notification; no separate start date printed) |
| Last Date of Receipt of Applications | 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview Date | Not stated in the notice |
Is There an Application Fee for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026?
The notification mentions no application fee and no payment mode.
Essential Links for DLSA Nuapada PLV 2026
- Download DLSA Nuapada PLV Detailed Advertisement PDF (Notification 01/2026, dated 3 November 2026)
- Visit DLSA Nuapada Para Legal Volunteers (PLV) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Odisha Govt Jobs
If you live in Nuapada district and care about helping neighbours get justice, send a complete application so that it reaches your office by 15 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates.