Contractual / Regular

DLSA Satara Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 25, 2026
Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
Not Disclosed
Pay Scale
Honorarium ₹500/- per day of active duty
Age Limit
Minimum 18 Years as on 03.10.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 3 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

• Target Applicant Pool: Teachers (including retired teachers), Retired Government Servants, Senior Citizens, Master of Social Welfare (MSW) students and teachers, Anganwadi workers, Doctors/Physicians, Students and Law Students (till enrolled as advocates), Members of non-political service-oriented NGOs/Clubs, Women Neighborhood Groups, and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) including marginalized communities.
• Educational Requirement: Minimum 10th Pass (Matriculate) or literate with good comprehension capacity.
• Service Mindset: Preference to applicants dedicated to public social service and assisting marginalized citizens without expecting substantial commercial income.
• Nature of Engagement: Voluntary community service under NALSA Para-Legal Volunteers Scheme in Satara District.
• Remuneration: No regular salary or wages. An honorarium of ₹500/- per day on active duty days as fixed by the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age as on the closing date (03.10.2026). There is no upper age limit; senior citizens and retired persons are eligible and encouraged to apply.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Scrutiny of Social Service Background

Offline ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Interaction before DLSA Satara Selection Committee

Offline Interview at District Court Complex, SataraMerit Scored

Selection of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) is conducted through scrutiny of applications followed by an interview before the Selection Committee headed by the Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, DLSA Satara. Preference is given to individuals with a demonstrated mindset for social service and assisting underprivileged sections of society. No TA/DA is admissible.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Basic Comprehension & Educational AttainmentMatriculation (10th Pass) or higher qualifications
Public Service Orientation & Social Welfare BackgroundDemonstrated record of community welfare, NGO work, or rural assistance
Communication Skills & Local Language ProficiencyFluency in Marathi and effective grassroots interaction capability
Personal Interaction before DLSA Selection CommitteeInterview evaluation of commitment, empathy, and availability for legal aid camps

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), Satara serve as vital grassroots intermediaries between marginalized citizens, legal aid clinics, and the formal justice delivery system. Appointees operate under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Scheme across talukas, village legal care centers, police stations, mediation centers, and correctional homes in Satara district. Duties include spreading legal awareness regarding government welfare schemes and fundamental rights, assisting undertrials and illiterate litigants in drafting legal aid applications, reporting child labor or domestic violence incidents, and organizing Lok Adalats. Working days are assigned on a rotational or need-based duty schedule rather than permanent daily office hours.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Volunteers are deployed within Satara District, Maharashtra, attached to Taluk Legal Services Committees (TLSCs) or Village Legal Care and Support Centres across local rural and semi-urban clusters. The empanelment is purely voluntary and does not constitute civil post employment, public appointment, or regular government service. The initial empanelment is typically valid for one to three years, subject to periodic performance appraisal, code of conduct compliance, and active participation in legal awareness camps.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Being an honorary voluntary social service role, PLV empanelment carries no statutory cadre promotion, seniority, or right to regularization in judicial establishments. However, outstanding performance as a PLV offers unmatched community credibility, commendations from District and High Court Judges, and practical field exposure that significantly benefits candidates seeking legal careers, social work fellowships, or government public policy roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Honorary Service - Not a Government Job: Empanelment as a Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) does not confer any right to absorption, regular appointment, or permanent cadre status in the judicial service.
  • No Fixed Monthly Salary: PLVs receive an honorarium of ₹500/- per day strictly for days when active legal aid duty or camp assignment is allocated by the DLSA Secretary.
  • Strict Offline Deadline: Completed application forms with all required self-attested documents must reach the DLSA Satara office on or before 03.10.2026 (05:00 PM). Applications received after the deadline will be rejected.
  • Strict Integrity and Non-Advocacy Constraint: Practicing advocates who have already enrolled with the Bar Council are ineligible to act as PLVs; candidates must have an unblemished character with zero criminal antecedents.

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

  • General / All CategoriesNot Disclosed
Total VacanciesNot 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.

Honorarium of ₹500/- per day on designated service/duty days as sanctioned by the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA).

The work of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) is purely voluntary and does not carry any regular salary, remuneration, or wages. An honorarium of ₹500/- per day is paid for active service/deputation days as sanctioned under the NALSA/MSLSA scheme.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download Application Form: Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure) from the official Satara District Court portal at satara.dcourts.gov.in or obtain it from the DLSA office.
  2. Fill Details: Complete the application form in Marathi or English with personal particulars, educational qualifications, social work background, and contact details.
  3. Attach Self-Attested Documents: Enclose self-attested photocopies of Aadhaar card, proof of date of birth, educational certificates (10th/12th/Degree marksheets), residence proof, and certificate of social service experience/character certificate.
  4. Submit Offline: Submit the completed application form in a sealed envelope addressed to the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), District Court Complex, Satara - 415001 (Maharashtra) by registered post, speed post, or hand delivery on or before 03rd October 2026 (05:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee required to apply.

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 community service role under the NALSA scheme. It does not carry any salary, permanent service benefits, or right to regularization.

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