- Recruitment of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) for voluntary social service in Punjab, India.
- Volunteers will assist in legal awareness, documentation, and community outreach programs.
- Honorarium/wages will be provided as per government norms for eligible volunteers.
- Open to individuals from diverse backgrounds including retired professionals, students, and NGOs.
DLS
🔒 Closed
🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 Any Graduate
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Para Legal Volunteers Recruitment
District Legal Services Authority (DLSO)
Total Vacancies
400
Job Location
Punjab, India
Apply Deadline
26 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | District Legal Services Authority (DLSO) (DLSO) |
| Job Category | Legal |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), Graduate (graduate), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Any Graduate (any-graduate), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 400 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Honorarium/wages as per government norms for Para Legal Volunteers (specific amount not mentioned in the notification). |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Not specified in the notification — preference may be given to candidates with prior social work or legal aid experience. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for this recruitment. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Teachers (including retired teachers).
- Retired Government servants and senior citizens.
- M.S.W. students and teachers.
- Anganwadi Workers.
- Doctors/Physicians.
- Students & Law Students (till they enroll as lawyers).
- Members of non-political, service-oriented NGOs and Clubs.
- Members of Women Neighborhood Groups, Maithri Sanghams, and other Self Help Groups (including marginalized/vulnerable groups).
- Educated prisoners with good behavior serving long-term sentences in prisons.
- Any other literate person, preferably matriculate, interested in social service.
- Retired Government servants and senior citizens.
- M.S.W. students and teachers.
- Anganwadi Workers.
- Doctors/Physicians.
- Students & Law Students (till they enroll as lawyers).
- Members of non-political, service-oriented NGOs and Clubs.
- Members of Women Neighborhood Groups, Maithri Sanghams, and other Self Help Groups (including marginalized/vulnerable groups).
- Educated prisoners with good behavior serving long-term sentences in prisons.
- Any other literate person, preferably matriculate, interested in social service.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the discretion of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSO).
- Priority may be given to candidates with prior experience in social work or legal aid.
- Priority may be given to candidates with prior experience in social work or legal aid.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Minority)
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled application form (available in the notification PDF).
- Self-declaration stating no criminal record or pending legal cases.
- Self-declaration stating no active political affiliation.
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
- Proof of address.
- Educational certificates (as applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/BC/Minority categories).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Self-declaration stating no criminal record or pending legal cases.
- Self-declaration stating no active political affiliation.
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
- Proof of address.
- Educational certificates (as applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/BC/Minority categories).
- Passport-sized photographs.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for this recruitment.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Para Legal Volunteer recruitment in Punjab?
The last date to submit the application is 26th August 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the Para Legal Volunteer recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
Q.
Who is eligible to apply for the Para Legal Volunteer position?
Eligible candidates include teachers, retired government servants, students, NGOs, and any literate person preferably matriculate interested in social service.
Q.
What documents are required to apply for the Para Legal Volunteer position?
Required documents include the duly filled application form, self-declaration (no criminal record/political affiliation), proof of identity/address, educational certificates, and caste certificate (if applicable).
Q.
Will volunteers receive any honorarium or wages?
Yes, volunteers will receive honorarium/wages as per government norms, though the specific amount is not mentioned in the notification.