Contractual / Regular

DLSA Amroha Paralegal Volunteer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 23, 2026
Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
19 Posts
Pay Scale
Honorarium as per NALSA / UPSLSA Norms (Max 20 days/month)
Age Limit
Minimum 18 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 12, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Minimum Education: Passed Secondary Examination (Class 10th / Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board, with fluent reading and writing competence in Hindi (Devanagari script).
Eligible Groups: Open to public-spirited individuals including Teachers (serving/retired), Retired Government Servants, Senior Citizens, MSW Students/Teachers, Anganwadi Workers, Doctors, Law Students (prior to Bar enrollment), Members of NGOs/Self-Help Groups, and Transgender persons.
Local Domicile: Applicants must be permanent residents of the specific Tehsil or District Headquarters area in Amroha where they seek empanelment.
Nature of Engagement: Voluntary community service under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987; not a regular government post.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must have completed at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit; senior citizens and retired personnel are eligible to apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Local Residence Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Interview & Suitability Assessment before DLSA Board

OfflineMerit Scored

PLV Induction Training & Identity Card Issuance

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be made on the basis of application scrutiny, local residency verification, and an interview before the District Legal Services Authority Selection Committee. Candidates qualifying in the interview will undergo the mandatory PLV Induction/Orientation training course. Upon successful training completion, official PLV Identity Cards will be issued by DLSA Amroha.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Public Service Aptitude & Community Welfare OrientationReadiness to provide voluntary assistance to disadvantaged citizens, workers, disabled persons, and marginalized groups.
Basic Legal Awareness & ComprehensionFamiliarity with free legal aid provisions under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and fundamental citizen rights.
Local Communication & Vernacular FluencyAbility to read, write, and converse fluently in Hindi (Devanagari script) and connect effectively with local village communities.
Integrity & Clean AntecedentsVerification of character certificates and sworn affidavit confirming no criminal prosecution or pending litigation.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Amroha functions under the administrative superintendence of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad and the U.P. State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), Lucknow. Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) act as grassroots bridges between marginalized citizens and legal aid institutions. PLVs assist poor, disabled, and illiterate litigants in seeking legal aid, organize village legal literacy camps, visit local police stations, sub-jails, and care homes, and assist during National and State Lok Adalats. Field assignments are demand-based and flexible (up to a maximum of 20 days per month) within the designated Tehsil or District Headquarters.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is purely voluntary and on an honorarium basis for an initial duration of one year. The role is subject to quarterly performance evaluation and fund availability from NALSA/UPSLSA. It is not a government job and carries no right, claim, or preference for permanent absorption or regular employment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

No promotional hierarchy exists for PLVs. However, active community legal volunteer work provides distinguished recognition from the judiciary, official identification credentials, and extensive administrative-legal experience.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Voluntary Community Service: This is purely a voluntary community service role under NALSA and NOT a regular government post; no salary or pension benefits apply.
  • Strict Offline Submission Deadline: Physical or registered post applications must reach the DLSA Amroha office on or before 30 September 2026 by 04:00 PM. Late submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Local Domicile: Applicants must reside within the jurisdiction of the specific Tehsil or District Headquarters for which they are applying.
  • Affidavit of Clean Antecedents: Applicants must enclose a self-certified affidavit declaring that no criminal cases or proceedings are pending against them.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • District Headquarters Amroha10
  • Tehsil Amroha Sadar2
  • Tehsil Naugawan Sadat3
  • Tehsil Hasanpur4
  • Total19
Total Vacancies19 Posts

Remuneration & Earnings Structure

Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model

Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.

Daily honorarium (as fixed by NALSA/UPSLSA, generally ₹500/- per day) for actual days of deputation, subject to a maximum ceiling of 20 working days per month. This is not a regular salaried post.

The services of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) are purely voluntary without regular wages or salary. Daily honorarium on active duty days (typically ₹500/- per working day up to a maximum of 20 days per month) is paid as fixed by NALSA and UP State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), subject to quarterly performance evaluation and fund allocation.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application format appended to the notification on the Allahabad High Court website (https://www.allahabadhighcourt.in) or Amroha District Court portal (https://amroha.dcourts.gov.in).
  2. Fill out the prescribed application proforma completely with personal details, category, educational qualifications, occupation/group type, contact details, and the preferred headquarters/tehsil committee name.
  3. Affix a recent passport-sized photograph signed across (do not staple).
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all mandatory documents: Class 10th mark sheet/certificate (date of birth proof), educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), two character certificates issued within the last 6 months from reputable persons (not relatives), local residence/nativity proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Ration Card / Domicile certificate), and a self-certified affidavit declaring no pending criminal cases.
  5. Submit the completed application packet in person or by registered post to: Office of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), District Court Compound, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.
  6. Ensure that the application reaches the DLSA office on or before 30 September 2026 by 04:00 PM. Applications received after this deadline or with incomplete documents will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application or processing fee is charged).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Completed applications along with all required self-attested documents must reach the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Amroha on or before 30 September 2026 by 04:00 PM.

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