Contractual / Regular

DLSA Palamau Contractual Driver Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 23, 2026
Driver (Mahindra Bolero MUV)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
State Govt. Daily Wage Rate + ₹100/- Per Day Food Allowance
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years as on application date
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 22, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 22, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window22 Oct – 20 Nov 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

Candidates must meet the following essential eligibility criteria for the post of Driver (Mahindra Bolero MUV) at District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Palamau:

  • Must be an Indian citizen.
  • Must have passed the Matriculation (Class 10th) examination from a recognized Board.
  • Must possess a valid Driving Licence (LMV / Transport).
  • Must have adequate driving experience.
  • Must be of good character and physically/mentally fit for driving duties.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The candidate's minimum age must be 18 years and maximum age must be 35 years as on the date of application.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Offline Application Scrutiny & Licence Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Driving Skill Test & Personal Interaction

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on scrutiny of offline applications, verification of Matriculation and LMV/Transport Driving Licence documents, practical driving skill assessment (safe operation and maintenance of Mahindra Bolero MUV), and interaction conducted by the District Legal Services Authority, Palamau at Daltonganj.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Practical Driving Skill & Vehicle Control (Mahindra Bolero MUV)50 Marks
Traffic Rules, Road Safety & Routine Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge30 Marks
Driving Experience, Physical Fitness & Personal Interaction20 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.

The appointed Driver is responsible for the safe operation and upkeep of the Mahindra Bolero MUV vehicle assigned to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Palamau at Daltonganj. Duties include driving judicial officers and legal aid teams for legal awareness camps, Mobile Lok Adalats, jail legal aid clinics, and official district court assignments.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Civil Courts Palamau at Daltonganj (PIN - 822101). Engagement is purely temporary and contractual for an initial period of 01 to 11 months (maximum), extendable at the sole discretion of DLSA Palamau upon satisfactory performance.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Under Clause 3 of the notification, this temporary contractual engagement confers no claim or right to regularization, permanent appointment, or service continuity in the Jharkhand Civil Courts or JHALSA.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must be submitted strictly via Speed Post or Courier to reach the Secretary, DLSA, Civil Courts, Palamau (PIN - 822101) by 20/11/2026; late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
  • Candidates must mandatorily enclose 02 recent passport-size photographs and one self-addressed envelope affixed with a ₹55/- postage stamp.
  • The outer envelope must be superscribed with 'आवेदित पद का नाम - चालक' (Post Applied For - Driver), and candidates must disclose any pending criminal cases truthfully in Clause 17.

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

  • Unreserved / Open1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

The selected candidate will be paid remuneration in accordance with the daily wage rates determined by the State Government of Jharkhand from time to time, along with ₹100/- per day as a food allowance (भोजन भत्ता).

Paid according to the daily wage rates prescribed by the State Government of Jharkhand from time to time, plus ₹100/- per day as food allowance (भोजन भत्ता).

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 Proforma (attached on Page 3 of the notification PDF) from the Civil Courts Palamau official website (https://palamu.dcourts.gov.in).
  2. Fill out all columns of the application form in Hindi and English, including personal details, educational qualifications, driving licence details (licence number, date of issue, validity, issuing RTO, LMV/HMV/Transport class), years of driving experience, and signed declaration.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of Educational Certificates (Matriculation/10th), valid Driving Licence, Experience Certificate (if any), two (02) recent passport-size photographs, and one self-addressed envelope affixed with a ₹55/- postal stamp.
  4. Place all documents inside a larger outer envelope clearly superscribed with "आवेदित पद का नाम - चालक (Post Applied For - Driver)" and submit it via Speed Post or Courier to: Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Civil Courts, Palamau at Daltonganj, PIN - 822101 (Jharkhand) on or before 20/11/2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required; however, candidates must mandatorily enclose one self-addressed envelope affixed with a ₹55/- postage stamp.

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.

The last date for receipt of completed applications via Speed Post or Courier at the District Legal Services Authority, Civil Courts, Palamau is 20 November 2026.

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