DLSA Kannur Recruitment 2026: Para Legal Volunteer – Apply Offline @ districtcourts.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, age limit, or the exact honorarium amount. Para Legal Volunteers receive an honorarium for service and are expected not to treat the role as a primary source of income.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th Standard (Matriculation) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Minimum computer knowledge.
• Preferred Candidates: Teachers, retired government employees, Anganwadi workers, doctors, law students, workers of non-political voluntary organisations, Kudumbashree workers, NCC and NSS volunteers, and similar profiles engaged in social service.
• Experience in Social Service: Preference may be given to applicants with documented involvement in social service activities (details to be mentioned in the application form).
• Existing Para Legal Volunteers: Current volunteers who wish to continue must submit a fresh application and surrender their existing identity card at the DLSA office before attending the interview.
• Not Eligible: Applicants involved in any criminal case are ineligible unless they disclose full details (mandatory field on the application form).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Application Scrutiny: All applications received before 5:00 PM on 20 November 2026 at the DLSA office will be reviewed for eligibility.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The interview date and venue will be communicated separately.
3. Training: Selected candidates will undergo mandatory training before assuming responsibilities as Para Legal Volunteers.
4. Document Verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Para Legal Volunteers are required to work under the direction of the District Legal Services Authority or Taluk Legal Services Committee offices. Volunteers who fail to perform duties as directed may be removed from the Para Legal Volunteer panel.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Completed application form from page 2 of the official notification (with photograph affixed in the designated box).
• Proof of 10th Standard Pass (Matriculation Certificate or equivalent).
• Original Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• Social Service Experience Certificates, if applicable.
• Current Para Legal Volunteer Identity Card (for existing volunteers applying for continuation).
• Declaration form signed with place, date, and full name confirming the truthfulness of all provided information.

Submission Instructions: The application must reach the office of the District Legal Services Authority, Kannur @ Thalassery, District Court Complex, Thalassery – 670101, before 5:00 PM on 20 November 2026. The notification does not specify whether submission should be by post or hand delivery.

Job Profile & Responsibilities

Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Kannur are responsible for facilitating the following services to the public:

• Delivery of free legal aid information to eligible citizens.
• Dissemination of legal awareness and community legal education.
• Promotion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms including mediation and conciliation.

Selected volunteers will be given training before commencing duties. The role covers district-level or taluk-level assignments as chosen by the applicant during registration.

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