DLSA Angul PLV Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 45 Posts

Are you a local resident of Angul Sub-division looking for a meaningful government-linked opportunity? DLSA Angul PLV Recruitment 2026 is a great chance for you to serve your community while being part of the legal aid system in Odisha.
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Angul has officially released Notification No. 01 dated 19 March 2026, inviting applications for 45 Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) posts from eligible local residents of Angul Sub-division.
This is not a regular salary-based job. It is a noble, service-oriented role where selected volunteers help common people — especially from weaker and marginalized sections — access free legal aid and understand their rights. If you have compassion for society and a desire to make a real difference, this opportunity is made for you. Apply before 13 April 2026.

DLSA Angul PLV Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview

Organization	District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Angul
Post Name	Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)
Total Vacancies	45
Job Type	Volunteer — Empanelment Based
Job Location	Angul Sub-division, Odisha
Notification Date	19 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 April2026 by 1:00PM
Application Mode	Offline
Official Website	angul.dcourts.gov.in

About This Recruitment

DLSA Angul is the government body responsible for providing free legal aid to people who cannot afford lawyers — especially the poor, women, SC/ST communities, and other marginalized groups. Para Legal Volunteers are the ground-level workers who connect these people to the legal system. They spread legal awareness at the village, block, and panchayat level.
This recruitment is for 45 such volunteers from Angul Sub-division. The authority is looking for sincere, socially committed individuals who genuinely want to serve — not those looking for income.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	19 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 April 2026 by 1:00 PM

Important: Any application received after the due date and time will not be considered and will be summarily rejected — as per official notification.

DLSA Angul PLV Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)	45

Note: Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/UR) breakup is not mentioned in the official notification. Check official notification for complete details.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification

• Must be literate. Preferably matriculate with a capacity for overall comprehension.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia language.

Note: The notification says “preferably matriculate” — it does not strictly require 10th pass as a mandatory qualification.

B. Age Limit

• Must have completed 18 years of age as on the date of advertisement.
• No upper age limit is mentioned in the official notification.

C. Other Requirements

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Must be a local resident of Angul Sub-division.
• Should have a mindset to assist needy and marginalized sections of society — not financially dependent on PLV income.

👥 Who Can Apply — Preferred Groups

As per the official notification, Para Legal Volunteers will preferably be selected from the following groups:

• Teachers (including retired teachers)
• Retired Government servants and senior citizens
• MSW students and teachers
• Anganwadi Workers
• Doctors / Physicians
• Students and Law Students (till they enroll as lawyers)
• Members of non-political, service-oriented NGOs and Clubs
• Members of Women Neighbourhood Groups, Maithri Sanghams and other Self Help Groups including marginalized or vulnerable groups
• Educated prisoners with good behaviour serving long-term sentences in prisons
• Any other person whom the District Legal Services Authority, Angul deems fit to be identified as PLV

💡 Special Preference: Women candidates will be given preference during selection. Representation from SC/ST, Minority, and Other Backward Classes must be ensured as per official notification.

💰 Salary / Honorarium

As clearly stated in the official notification:
The work of PLVs does not carry any salary, remuneration, or wages — except honorarium fixed by NALSA/OSLSA from time to time.
⚠️ This is a volunteer-based role. Do not apply expecting a fixed monthly salary. The honorarium amount is not specified in the notification — check official sources for latest updates.

Editor’s Tip: This role is best suited for people who already have a stable income and want to give back to society. If you are a retired teacher, Anganwadi worker, or NGO member in Angul — do not miss this chance. Apply at least one week before the last date to avoid any postal delay.”

🔍 Selection Process

• Selection will be done through a personal Interview.
• The Selection Committee may shortlist candidates depending on the number of applications received — not all applicants are guaranteed an interview.
• Preference will be given to women candidates.
• Representation from SC/ST, Minority, and Other Backward Classes will be ensured.
• In case of any objection regarding selection, the decision of the Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Angul shall be final and binding on all concerned.

Documents Required

As per the application form in the official notification, carry the following:

• Recent passport-size photographs (paste one on form, attach one extra)
• Aadhaar Card — mandatory (permanent address must match application form)
• Educational qualification certificate(s) with supporting documents
• Caste certificate — SC/ST/OBC/General (with supporting document)
• Computer knowledge certificate, if any
• Special qualification certificate, if any
• Work experience proof, if any

Note: The notification does not list a specific exhaustive document checklist beyond the above. Carry all relevant self-attested copies as per official notification.

✍️ How to Apply — Step by Step

Step 1 — Get the Application Form Download the application form free of cost from:

• angul.dcourts.gov.in
• angul.odisha.gov.in

OR collect the form in person from the Office of DLSA, Angul — free of cost.

Step 2 — Fill the Form Carefully Fill in all required fields:

• Full name, father/husband name, gender, marital status
• Permanent and present address (with Village, P.O, G.P, Block, P.S, District)
• Date of birth, caste category
• Educational qualifications, computer knowledge, special qualifications
• Work experience (if any)
• Preferred place of work — Block Level or Panchayat Level
• Mobile number and email ID

Step 3 — Attach Documents Attach self-attested copies of all required documents. Paste one recent passport-size photograph on the form and attach one extra photograph separately.

Step 4 — Seal the Envelope Write clearly on top of the sealed envelope: “Application for the Para Legal Volunteer of D.L.S.A, Angul”

Step 5 — Submit Before Deadline Submit on any working day on or before 13 April 2026 by 1:00 PM by:

• Speed Post or Registered Post, OR
• Drop in the Drop Box available at the DLSA Angul office

Important Instructions

• Only local residents of Angul Sub-division are eligible to apply.
• Applications must reach the office by 1:00 PM on 13 April 2026 — late applications will be summarily rejected.
• Submission is accepted on any working day only — not on holidays or Sundays.
• Incomplete applications or applications without required documents may be rejected.
• A PLV will be disqualified and removed if they: fail to show interest in the scheme, are adjudged insolvent, are accused of an offence, become physically or mentally incapable, abuse their position or commit misconduct, or affiliate with any Political Party partially or fully.
• The PLV role carries no fixed salary — only honorarium as fixed by NALSA/OSLSA.
• Final selection decision rests with the Chairman, DLSA Angul — no appeals will be entertained.

Application Address
Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Angul At — A.D.R Centre, Civil Court Premises, Angul P.O / District — Angul, Odisha PIN Code — 759122

Important Links
Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
More Odisha Govt Jobs	Click Here

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