Contractual / Regular

DLSA Prakasam Para Legal Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
Various / Not Disclosed
Pay Scale
Honorarium as per NALSA / APSLSA Norms
Age Limit
18 to 65 Years (As per NALSA Scheme)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

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Starts

Sep 18, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 – 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

Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board. Applicants must be permanent residents of Prakasam District with an active interest in community welfare, basic knowledge of legal rights, and fluency in Telugu and English. Teachers, retired government employees, MSW students, anganwadi workers, doctors, social workers, and educated youth are eligible to apply.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Under the NALSA Scheme for Para-Legal Volunteers, individuals up to 65 years who possess the physical and mental capacity to contribute voluntarily to community welfare may apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Document Verification

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Personal Interview & Interaction

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications are screened by the District Legal Services Authority, Ongole. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview before the District Selection Committee chaired by the Principal District Judge. Evaluation is based on social service background, community credibility, communication ability, and willingness to work selflessly for marginalized communities.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Social Service Track Record & Public Work Experience40 MarksPrior participation in community service, NGO initiatives, legal awareness drives, or social welfare campaigns.
Educational Background & Basic Legal Awareness30 MarksUnderstanding of citizen rights, legal aid institutions (NALSA/SLSA/DLSA), and Lok Adalat functions.
Personal Interview & Communication Skills30 MarksProficiency in Telugu, empathy, interactive ability, and availability for voluntary community engagement.

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.

Voluntary social-legal role functioning as a grassroots bridge between marginalized citizens and the formal legal justice system under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. PLVs are attached to Front Offices of DLSAs/TLSCs, Legal Care & Support Centres, Police Stations, and One Stop Centres. Responsibilities include organizing legal literacy camps, identifying victims of domestic violence or child abuse, assisting undertrial prisoners, and directing needy citizens to free legal aid lawyers and Lok Adalats.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Assigned across various Taluks, Mandals, and Village Legal Care Centres throughout Prakasam District. Engagement is purely voluntary and non-statutory; PLVs are empaneled for a specific period (typically 1 to 3 years) subject to annual review and active participation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is not an employment cadre, and service as a PLV confers no legal right for regularization or absorption into government or judicial service. However, the experience provides substantial recognition, government certificates of empanelment, and distinct advantage for careers in social work, law, NGO leadership, and community development.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Nature of Engagement: This is a voluntary service with per-diem honorarium; it is NOT a salaried government job and provides no claim for regular employment.
  • Physical Submission by September 30, 2026: Filled applications along with photocopies of certificates must reach the DLSA Office in Ongole on or before 30-09-2026 by 5:00 PM.
  • Local Resident Requirement: Preference and priority are given to residents living in proximity to the local community centres and courts within Prakasam District.

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 Domicile / CommunityVarious
Total VacanciesVarious / Not Disclosed

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 an honorary voluntary role without fixed monthly basic pay. Para Legal Volunteers receive a per-day honorarium (fixed by the Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, typically Rs. 500/- to Rs. 1,000/- per day) for attending Lok Adalats, legal awareness camps, or police station/jail legal aid clinics.

Voluntary position. A per-diem honorarium / sitting fee is paid as per NALSA and APSLSA regulations for days engaged in designated legal aid work.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of District Court Prakasam (https://prakasam.dcourts.gov.in/).
  2. Download the recruitment circular and the enclosed Application Form for Para Legal Volunteers.
  3. Fill out the bio-data format with full name, father's name, date of birth, caste/religion, native place, academic/technical qualifications, employment registration (if any), and extracurricular activities.
  4. Affix a recent passport-sized photograph in the designated box on the application form.
  5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting certificates (proof of date of birth/10th certificate, Intermediate marks sheet, community certificate, and local residential proof).
  6. Submit the completed application in person or send it by registered post to: The Chairperson-cum-Prl. District Judge, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), District Court Complex, Ongole, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh - 523001.
  7. Ensure the application reaches the DLSA office on or before 30-09-2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received belatedly will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable.

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.

No. Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) is an honorary voluntary position under NALSA / APSLSA guidelines intended to facilitate free legal aid to underprivileged sections; it does not confer any right to regular government employment.

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