The Sessions Court, Muzaffarnagar
Contractual / Regular

Muzaffarnagar Court Counsellor Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 23, 2026
Counsellor (Family Court)

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹1,000/- per day (Max ₹24,000/- per month)
Age Limit
35 to 65 Years as on 21.09.2026
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh52Muzaffarnagar1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

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Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 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

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or Psychology with experience in social work. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) along with two years of experience in family dispute counselling. Applicants must be permanent residents of District Muzaffarnagar (candidates from other districts will be considered only if no suitable local candidate is found).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Applicant must be between 35 and 65 years of age as on the date of advertisement (21.09.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Personal Interview / Conciliation Aptitude Assessment

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Applications received by 09.10.2026 will be scrutinized based on academic qualifications (Sociology/Psychology/MSW), family counselling experience, and local residency in Muzaffarnagar. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview conducted by the Family Court Selection Committee under the Principal Judge, and recommended to the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad / UP Government for contractual engagement.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 MarksEvaluation of undergraduate degree in Sociology or Psychology, with preference weightage for candidates holding a Master's in Social Work (MSW).
Evaluation Component30 MarksAssessment of practical track record in marital conciliation, family dispute resolution, and community social welfare.
Evaluation Component30 MarksOral interview evaluating understanding of Section 6 of the Family Courts Act 1984, child custody principles, conflict mediation, and neutrality.

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 Counsellor at Family Court Muzaffarnagar functions under the direct judicial supervision of the Principal Judge, Family Court. The primary duty is to conduct mandatory conciliation and mediation sessions between estranged couples involved in divorce, restitution of conjugal rights, domestic violence, and child custody litigations referred by the court prior to trial. The working atmosphere requires patience, emotional equilibrium, non-judgmental neutrality, and skilled mediation in private consultation rooms. Working days coincide with court operational calendars.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is based permanently at the Family Court within the Muzaffarnagar District Court Complex, Uttar Pradesh. The appointment is purely on a contractual attachment for a term of 3 (three) years. As explicitly stated in the notification, this engagement does not constitute a permanent government civil post and carries no transfer liability outside the district.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a contractual professional counsellor position, this role does not follow an administrative civil service hierarchy or offer automatic promotion to permanent court staff. However, official experience as a Family Court Counsellor provides elite recognition for appointment as District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) mediator, High Court mediation panelist, or senior family counseling expert across state social welfare programs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • The post is strictly contractual for 3 years; appointment does not confer any status, claim, or right for regularization into government civil service or court establishment.
  • Applicants must be between 35 and 65 years of age as of the advertisement date (21.09.2026).
  • Local residency is mandatory: only residents of District Muzaffarnagar are eligible. Non-residents will be considered only if no suitable local candidates are available.
  • Applications must be submitted in hard copy format with self-attested documents to the Office of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Muzaffarnagar by 09.10.2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
  • Applicants must disclose any pending criminal proceedings or prior convictions in the application format; concealment will lead to summary termination.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Honorarium of ₹1,000/- per working day up to a ceiling of ₹24,000/- per month (whichever is less) on a contractual basis for a period of 3 years.

Fixed honorarium of ₹1,000/- per working day or ₹24,000/- per month, whichever is less, as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Obtain or print the official application proforma attached to the press communique published by the Family Court Muzaffarnagar (https://muzaffarnagar.dcourts.gov.in/).
  2. Fill out the prescribed application form in Hindi or English, detailing personal particulars, age as on 21.09.2026, permanent residential address in Muzaffarnagar, educational degrees, and disclosure of criminal cases (if any).
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of proof of age (10th marksheet/certificate), degree marksheets and certificates in Sociology/Psychology/MSW, certificates of social work and family counselling experience, and domicile/residency certificate.
  4. Sign the mandatory declaration confirming that the provided information is true and no facts have been concealed.
  5. Enclose all documents in an envelope clearly superscribed: “Application for the Post of Counsellor - Family Court Muzaffarnagar”.
  6. Submit the application in person or send it by registered post to: Office of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
  7. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 09.10.2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil / No application fee is payable.

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Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology or Psychology from a recognized university along with social work experience. Candidates with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) and 2 years of family counseling experience will be given preference.

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