Chief Judicial Magistrate Kamrup (Metropolitan) Guwahati
Contractual / Regular

DLSA Kamrup Metro PLV Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 25, 2026
Para-Legal Volunteer (PLV)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
29 Posts
Pay Scale
Honorarium as per ASLSA / NALSA Norms (₹500/- per day of work)
Age Limit
18 Years and Above (Senior Citizens Eligible)
Job Location
Assam26Guwahati19

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 9 Oct 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

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Matriculation (10th Standard pass) from a recognized Board, with capacity for overall comprehension.
• Residency: Must be a resident of Kamrup (Metro) District with permanent residence or a valid correspondence address within the district.
• Eligible Categories: Teachers (including retired), retired government servants, senior citizens, MSW students, Anganwadi workers, doctors/physicians, law students (prior to Bar enrollment), members of service-oriented NGOs/clubs, SHGs, and individuals with an inclination toward community social work.
• Mindset: Altruistic mindset to assist needy and marginalized sections of society with compassion and empathy.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Senior citizens and retired personnel are actively eligible and encouraged to apply under NALSA guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission (Online via Email or Offline by Post/Hand)

Online & PostalQualifying Only

Scrutiny of Applications & Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Interaction by Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications submitted via email or post will be scrutinized by the District Legal Services Authority, Kamrup (Metro). Eligible candidates will be called for an Interview/Interaction before the Selection Committee headed by the District & Sessions Judge cum Chairman, DLSA. Selection will be based on social service inclination, community reputation, and interview performance. The shortlist will be published on the notice board and the district judiciary website (kamrupmetro.dcourts.gov.in).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Social Service Orientation, Community Inclusivity & Voluntary Commitment40 Marks
Basic Comprehension, Legal Awareness & Local Knowledge of Kamrup (Metro)30 Marks
Personal Interview, Empathy, Communication Skills & Integrity30 Marks

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.

Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) under the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kamrup (Metro) act as the vital bridge between the marginalized public and the judicial legal aid machinery. Stationed across village legal care clinics, police stations, district/central jails, hospitals, and juvenile observation homes in Kamrup (Metro) District (Guwahati), PLVs assist underprivileged citizens, women, children, elderly persons, and undertrial prisoners. Core tasks include explaining legal rights, facilitating free legal counsel empanelment, organizing community legal literacy camps, assisting in pre-litigation counseling and Lok Adalat conciliation, and reporting human rights violations or welfare scheme exclusion to the DLSA Secretary. The role is honorary and social service-oriented rather than a conventional commercial or administrative desk job.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Honorary volunteer engagement governed by the NALSA Scheme for Para-Legal Volunteers. Enrolment is typically for a tenure of one year, subject to periodic performance reviews, active participation in legal awareness drives, and extension by the DLSA Chairman. Stationed across legal aid clinics, police stations, or community centers within Kamrup (Metro) District, Assam.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Voluntary community position without regular government promotional hierarchy or claim for permanent government absorption. However, active PLVs receive extensive training from National & State Legal Services Authorities (NALSA/ASLSA), official certificates of commendation, priority selection for specialized legal clinics, and invaluable grassroots judicial exposure highly beneficial for law students, MSW graduates, and judicial service aspirants.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Honorary Voluntary Engagement: Engagement does not carry any regular monthly salary, wage, or permanent job claim; selected PLVs receive only daily honorarium as fixed by ASLSA/NALSA for assigned duty days.
  • Kamrup (Metro) Residency Mandate: Only intending applicants having permanent residence or a valid correspondence address strictly within Kamrup (Metro) District are eligible to apply.
  • Dual Application Channels: Applications can be submitted online via email to [email protected] OR physically submitted/posted to the Office of the District & Sessions Judge Court Campus, Panbazar, Guwahati.
  • Strict 15-Day Cutoff: Applications must reach DLSA Kamrup (M) by 5:00 PM on or before 09.10.2026 (15 days from advertisement date 24.09.2026); delayed submissions will be rejected.
  • No Application Fee: Candidates are not required to pay any application or registration fee.

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

  • Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) - Kamrup (Metro)29
Total Vacancies29 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.

This is a voluntary honorary engagement under the NALSA Para-Legal Volunteers Scheme. It does not carry a monthly salary or wage, but selected PLVs are entitled to daily honorarium (typically ₹500/- per day of assigned duty/legal clinic) as prescribed by the Assam State Legal Services Authority (ASLSA).

Honorary engagement under NALSA scheme. Does not carry any regular salary, remuneration, or wages. Volunteers receive a daily honorarium (per diem) as fixed by the Assam State Legal Services Authority (ASLSA) from time to time for days of deputation/legal aid service.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on standard paper or prescribed format detailing personal particulars, educational qualifications (Matriculation certificate/mark sheet), proof of residency in Kamrup (Metro) district, category details, and contact number.
  2. Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents (proof of age/10th certificate, residence certificate/Aadhaar/voter ID, community/experience certificates).
  3. Submit the application via E-MAIL: Send scanned copies of the application and attachments to the official DLSA email: [email protected].
  4. OR submit PHYSICALLY by post or direct submission to: The Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Kamrup (M), Office of the District & Sessions Judge Court Campus, Panbazar, Guwahati – 781001, Assam.
  5. Applications must reach the office on or before 09.10.2026 by 5:00 PM (within 15 days of advertisement publication). Late applications will not be considered.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required.

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PLVs act as grassroots community legal bridge workers who identify legal problems among marginalized citizens, provide guidance on legal aid, assist prisoners and accident victims, and facilitate Lok Adalats and legal awareness camps under the NALSA scheme.

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