JHALSA Chairman Permanent Lok Adalat Recruitment 2026: 7 Posts for Retired District Judges in Jharkhand
The Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) has invited applications for the vacant post of Chairman in seven Permanent Lok Adalats (PLA) across Jharkhand. The notice is No. 7854, dated 15 October 2026, and it covers one post each in Chatra, Dhanbad, Gumla, Jamshedpur, Palamau, Sahibganj and Seraikella. This is a chance for a senior judicial officer to serve in a Jharkhand government job after retirement.
This is not an online exam recruitment. It is only for retired or retiring Principal District Judges and District Judges. You must send a paper application by Speed Post or Courier so that it reaches Ranchi by 4 January 2027, 5:00 PM. Read every condition below; the declaration warns that an incorrect or misleading statement may cancel your candidature. GovtJobsAlert.in has put all the facts from the notice in one place for you.
What Are the Key Highlights of JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026?
JHALSA is the state body that runs legal aid and Lok Adalats in Jharkhand. Its office is at Nyaya Sadan, near the A.G. Office, Doranda, Ranchi. A Permanent Lok Adalat settles disputes outside the regular court, and the Chairman leads it. The notice was signed by the Member Secretary of JHALSA.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) |
| Notice | No. 7854 dated 15-10-2026 |
| Post | Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) |
| Total Vacancies | 7 (one Chairman post in each of 7 PLAs) |
| Who Can Apply | Retired / retiring Principal District Judges and District Judges |
| Job Location | Chatra, Dhanbad, Gumla, Jamshedpur, Palamau, Sahibganj, Seraikella |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Speed Post / Courier |
| Last Date | 4 January 2027, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There in JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026?
The notice names the seven Permanent Lok Adalats that have a vacant Chairman post. It does not print a separate number for each one, so we show one post per PLA, which makes 7 in total. The notice gives no category-wise reservation.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chairman, PLA Chatra | 1 |
| Chairman, PLA Dhanbad | 1 |
| Chairman, PLA Gumla | 1 |
| Chairman, PLA Jamshedpur | 1 |
| Chairman, PLA Palamau | 1 |
| Chairman, PLA Sahibganj | 1 |
| Chairman, PLA Seraikella | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
The spellings Palamau and Seraikella are as printed in the notice. In the declaration, you promise to serve in the Permanent Lok Adalat of the district allotted to you, so you should be ready to work in any of these seven places.
What Is the Eligibility for JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026?
Who Is Eligible
The notice asks for Principal District Judges or District Judges who are retired, or who will retire not later than 31 December 2026. If you are looking for more openings of this kind, see the law and judicial government jobs page.
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Post held | Retired or retiring (not later than 31.12.2026) Principal District Judge / District Judge |
| Serving judges | Serving Principal District Judges and District Judges must apply through proper channel |
| Sitting Chairman | The sitting Chairman, PLA need not apply for the said posts |
| Service record | Clean service record, and no adverse remark in the service record |
| Compulsory retirement | You must not have been compulsorily retired under Rule 74 (b) of the Jharkhand Service Code, 2001, or under similar provisions |
The last two rows need special care. If your service record has an adverse remark, or you were compulsorily retired under Rule 74 (b) or a similar rule, you are not eligible. Do not hide such a fact. The form itself asks whether you faced any adverse remarks or departmental proceedings, and the declaration says your candidature may be cancelled if any statement is found incorrect or misleading.
Age Limit
The notice gives no minimum or maximum age for applying. Age matters only for the term of office, which is described in the salary section below.
What Is the Pay for JHALSA Chairman PLA 2026?
There is no pay scale or pay level in this notice. The entitlement is a monthly fee, plus a conveyance allowance.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly fee | Last drawn salary less the amount of pension received |
| Conveyance allowance | As per the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairman and Other Persons) Amendment Rules, 2025 |
| Term of office | 5 years or till the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier |
Here is a simple way to read this. The fee is the difference between your last drawn salary and the pension you receive. So the exact amount depends on your own salary and pension, and the notice does not give a fixed rupee figure. Because the term ends at age 65 or after 5 years, whichever comes first, a younger retired judge gets the full five years, while an older one gets less.
What Is the Selection Process for JHALSA Chairman PLA 2026?
The notice describes only one step after your application: an interview.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interview | Candidates may have to appear before JHALSA, Doranda, Ranchi |
| Schedule | Date, time and place will be fixed by JHALSA |
The word used in the notice is “may”, so not every applicant is certain to be called. The notice names only this interview as a step after you apply. Write your contact number, email and address clearly on the form, because JHALSA will fix the date and place on its own. Check the official website now and then for any new notice on the interview.
How to Apply for JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026
This is an offline process. There is no online form and no application link in this notice. Keep the printed format from the notice (or a clean copy of it) ready before you begin.
- Copy or take out the prescribed application format given with the notice, titled “Application for Vacant post of Chairman, PLA”.
- Fill in all ten items: name, father’s name, date of birth, address with PIN code, contact number and email, date of entry in judicial service, date of retirement and post held, place of retirement, other experience or training such as mediation, and any adverse remarks or departmental proceedings.
- Affix one recent passport size photograph on the form.
- Sign the declaration, add your mobile number, date and place.
- Attach two self-addressed stamped envelopes of Rs. 55 each.
- If you are a serving judge, send the application through proper channel.
- Send it by Speed Post or Courier to the Member Secretary, Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (Nyaya Sadan), Near AG Office, Doranda, Ranchi-834002.
Post it early. The application must reach Ranchi by 4 January 2027, 5:00 PM, so the date you post it is not the date that counts. Allow enough days for Speed Post or Courier delivery.
What Are the Important Dates for JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 15 October 2026 |
| Retirement cut-off for retiring judges | 31 December 2026 |
| Last date, application must reach Ranchi | 4 January 2027, 5:00 PM |
| Interview | Date to be fixed by JHALSA |
Is There an Application Fee for JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee. The only cost the notice names is two self-addressed stamped envelopes.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee | Not mentioned in the notice |
| Self-addressed stamped envelopes (2) | Rs. 55 each |
JHALSA Chairman PLA Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download JHALSA Chairman PLA Official Notification PDF
- Visit JHALSA Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Jharkhand Govt Jobs
If you are a retired or soon-to-retire District Judge with a clean record, this notice is worth your time. Collect your service dates, fill the form carefully, and post it with enough days in hand so that it reaches Ranchi by 4 January 2027, 5:00 PM. For more openings in the state and across India, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and the all government jobs page.