The Office of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Samastipur has invited applications for the selection of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) under Advertisement No. 02/2026. This is a purely voluntary, non-salaried service and not a government job appointment, aimed at providing legal awareness and support to weaker and marginalized sections of society.
Eligible Indian citizens (male/female/third gender) interested in social service and willing to work without any financial benefit can apply in the prescribed format for Para Legal Volunteer positions for different areas of Samastipur district.
Samastipur DLSA Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Important Dates
Application Fee
Application Fee: No application fee has been mentioned in the advertisement; candidates can apply free of cost in the prescribed format.
Age Limit
Minimum / Maximum Age: The advertisement does not prescribe a specific age limit, but the applicant must be physically and mentally fit and interested in social service.
Other Conditions: The applicant must be a resident of Samastipur district and of good character, and must not have been convicted by any court or have any pending criminal/civil case.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Reservation: As this is a voluntary, non-salaried position and not a government job recruitment, no reservation roster is applied to the posts; however, adequate representation will be given to all sections of society as per the scheme, and the panel will be valid for one year.
Educational Qualification
- Minimum educational qualification: Matric (10th pass).
- Preference to candidates actively engaged in social service, legal awareness, community activities, SHGs, NGOs, etc.
- Advocates are not eligible to apply for PLV positions.
- Previously selected Para Legal Volunteers may also apply again.
Roles and Responsibilities of Para Legal Volunteers
- To create legal awareness in their area and work as a bridge between victims in need of legal aid and the District Legal Services Authority.
- To assist in legal aid work at the DLSA office and Legal Aid Centres as and when directed.
- To participate actively in legal awareness camps and outreach programmes organized by DLSA.
- To perform any other legal services work assigned by the District Legal Services Authority under NALSA PLV Scheme.
Honorarium & Allowances
Selection Process
The advertisement mainly lays down eligibility, instructions and application procedure; selection of PLVs will be done by District Legal Services Authority, Samastipur as per NALSA PLV Scheme guidelines.
- Scrutiny of applications submitted in prescribed format along with required documents.
- Preparation of shortlist/panel on the basis of eligibility, local residence, social service interest and other criteria fixed by DLSA.
- Issue of interview call letter (interview letter format is enclosed in the notification) to shortlisted candidates.
- Interview and interaction at DLSA Samastipur for final selection.
- Preparation of final panel of PLVs; panel period will be valid for one year.
How to Apply for Samastipur DLSA Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026
- Download or obtain the prescribed application form for Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) as annexed with the advertisement.
- Fill the application form completely in Hindi/English, providing all required personal, educational and contact details.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates (Matric), other qualification/experience certificates, and a clear photocopy of Aadhaar card.
- Attach a declaration/affidavit stating that no criminal or civil case is pending against you and you have not been convicted by any court.
- Affix a self-attested passport size photograph at the designated place on the application form.
- Place the application form and enclosures in an envelope, write your complete address on a self-addressed envelope with adequate registered postage stamps for correspondence.
- Send the application by Registered Post/Speed Post/Ordinary Post or submit by hand to the office of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Samastipur, so that it reaches on or before 09 March 2026 up to 5:30 PM.
- Applications received after the last date or found incomplete/incorrect are liable to be rejected without any information.
- Mention your mobile/WhatsApp number clearly in the application form for communication regarding interview, etc.
Important Instructions
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Samastipur district.
- The applicant should be physically and mentally healthy, of good character and interested in social service.
- No candidate should have been convicted by any court, and no criminal or civil case should be pending against them; a declaration/affidavit to this effect must be attached.
- Applications received after 09 March 2026 (5:30 PM) will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Any deficiency/error in the application form may lead to rejection of the application without notice.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the Samastipur district website ecourt.gov.in/samastipur to get updated information related to this advertisement, interview dates and other notices.
- This is a voluntary, non-salaried engagement; it does not give any right to regular employment in any government department.
