District Legal Services Authority, Kanpur Dehat
Contractual / Regular

DLSA Kanpur Dehat Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 50 PLV Posts

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Aug. 14, 2026
Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)

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10th Pass93
12th Pass80
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Vacancies
50
Pay Scale
As per norms
Age Limit
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Job Location
Uttar Pradesh53Kanpur Dehat1+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 13, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 13, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window13 Aug – 11 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Open to teachers/lecturers (serving or retired), retired government servants, senior citizens, MSW faculty/students, undergraduate and law students, Anganwadi/ASHA workers, doctors, field officers, NGO workers, social activists, transgender individuals, and trade union/cooperative members with a community service orientation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age bar, and senior citizens / retired persons are encouraged to apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Form Scrutiny & Background Check

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Interview by Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted under the supervision of the District Judge / Chairman, DLSA, Kanpur Dehat:

  1. Application Submission: Candidates submit the prescribed application form in person or by post to the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Kanpur Dehat by 11th September 2026.
  2. Interview / Interaction: Shortlisted applicants appear before the Selection Committee constituted by the Hon'ble District Judge to assess public service aptitude, social work orientation, and communication skills.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Social Orientation, Community Reputation & Public Service Aptitude
Basic Awareness of Free Legal Aid Schemes & Fundamental Rights
Educational Background & Communication Skills (Hindi / Local Dialects)
Personal Interaction with Selection Committee

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.

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kanpur Dehat is located within the District Court Complex, Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. Operating under NALSA and UP State Legal Services Authority (UPSLSA), Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) act as the first point of contact between justice-seeking underprivileged citizens and legal aid institutions. PLVs are deployed at DLSA Front Offices, Taluk Legal Services Committees (TLSCs), village legal clinics, Mahila Thanas, One Stop Centres, District Hospitals, Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTU), and district jail helpdesks. Duties involve spreading legal literacy, identifying eligible beneficiaries for free advocate services under Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, assisting with Lok Adalats, and reporting child/women abuse or distress cases.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Honorary empanelment initially for one to two years, renewed based on performance and DLSA requirements. Does not constitute civil employment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

PLV is an honorary social service assignment with no regular departmental promotional hierarchy. However, active experience provides substantial credibility for appointments as Panel Conciliators, Lok Adalat members, or staff positions in socio-legal NGOs and civil welfare bodies.
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  • Honorary Role (Not a Salaried Post): This is not government employment and carries no fixed monthly salary or right to regularization. PLVs receive a per-day honorarium (₹500/day) strictly on days of assigned duty.
  • Strict Application Deadline (11-09-2026): Completed application forms with self-attested documents must reach the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Kanpur Dehat by 11th September 2026. Submissions after this date will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Non-Involvement Declaration: Applicants must submit a declaration that no criminal case is pending against them in any court or police station.
  • Territorial Jurisdiction: The vacancies cover Kanpur Dehat district as well as Ghatampur and Bilhaur tehsils of Kanpur Nagar.
  • Completely Free Form: The application form can be downloaded free from https://kanpurdehat.dcourts.gov.in or collected from the DLSA Kanpur Dehat office.

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 Volunteer (DLSA Office, One Stop Centre, Mahila Thana, District Hospital, AHTU, Sainik Board, Front Office, Kanpur Dehat Tehsils & Ghatampur/Bilhaur)50
Total Vacancies50

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.

Honorarium of ₹ 500/- per day for each day of assigned duty/camp as fixed under National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) guidelines. This is an honorary engagement and does not confer any right to regular appointment.

Honorary voluntary engagement governed by NALSA / UPSLSA Para-Legal Volunteer Scheme. PLVs receive a prescribed statutory honorarium of ₹ 500/- per day of deputation / actual duty or camp. No regular monthly salary or service benefits.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested individuals must follow these steps to apply:

  • Application forms can be obtained free of cost from the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Kanpur Dehat, or downloaded from the official website https://kanpurdehat.dcourts.gov.in starting from 13.08.2026.
  • The duly filled application form, along with necessary self-attested documents such as proof of residence, age, and educational qualifications, must be submitted to the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Kanpur Dehat.
  • The final date for submission of the application form is 11.09.2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee. Application forms are available free of cost.

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The last date to submit the application form at the DLSA Kanpur Dehat office is 11th September 2026.

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