The Office of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Bengal – Kalimpong, has officially published a recruitment advertisement, Advt. No. 01/DLSA/KPG inviting offline applications for the empanelment of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) / Adhikar Saathi under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Scheme. A total of Various vacancies are available.
Eligible 10th-pass (Matriculation) candidates who are residents of the local jurisdiction and possess a commitment to community legal aid service can submit their applications in the prescribed format before the closing deadline.
Below are the complete details regarding this recruitment drive, covering vacancy details, honorarium rules, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, and step-by-step application instructions.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Bengal – Kalimpong
- Advertisement Number: 01/DLSA/KPG
- Post Name: Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) / Adhikar Saathi
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Nature of Post: Voluntary / Empanelment (Honour-based legal service under NALSA Scheme)
- Remuneration / Honorarium: No fixed monthly salary; daily honorarium will be paid as fixed by NALSA / SLSA / DLSA from time to time for assigned duty days
- Job / Posting Location: DLSA Kalimpong, District Judge’s Court Complex, Kalimpong, West Bengal
- Application Fee: Nil (No application fee required)
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: August 14, 2026
- Offline Application Starts From: August 14, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: September 15, 2026 (up to 4:00 PM)
- Age Reckoning Date: August 14, 2026
- Interview Date: To be communicated directly to shortlisted candidates
Eligibility Criteria & Desirable Attributes
Candidates must satisfy the following academic and social criteria:
Academic Qualification: Passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
Residency Requirement: The applicant must be a resident of the Kalimpong area (supported by a valid residential certificate showing local residence).
Social Mindset & Aptitude:
Demonstrated mindset to assist the poor and marginalized sections of society with compassion and empathy.
Unflinching commitment to social justice and public legal awareness.
Preference is given to individuals who do not look at this as an income-earning post but rather as voluntary community legal service (e.g., teachers, social workers, educated homemakers, retired persons, MSW/law students).
Age Limit Criteria (As on 14.08.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Upper Age Limit: No rigid upper age bar specified in the official notification, provided the candidate is physically and mentally fit to conduct outreach.
Selection Process
- The empanelment procedure consists of:
- Screening of Applications: Scrutiny of offline application forms, documents, and residential credentials by the Selection Committee.
- Personal Interview: Evaluation of social aptitude, communication skills, legal awareness, and community outreach capability.
- Empanelment & Mandatory Training: Selected candidates will be empanelled and required to undergo basic orientation training conducted by DLSA as per NALSA guidelines before field deployment.
The Office of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Bengal – Kalimpong, Para Legal Volunteers Recruitment
How to Apply
- Visit the official website.
- Download the detailed recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01/DLSA/KPG) and print the Application Form.
- Fill in the form clearly with your personal details, educational qualifications, permanent residential address, and contact number.
- Affix 2 recent passport-sized photographs (one pasted on the form and one enclosed).
- Attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
- Class 10th Admit Card / Certificate (as proof of age)
- Class 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
- Proof of Residence (Residential Certificate from competent authority / Aadhaar / Voter ID)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of experience in social/community work (if any)
- Super-scribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PARA LEGAL VOLUNTEER (PLV) / ADHIKAR SAATHI”.
Submit the application form by hand or send it via Registered Post / Speed Post to:
The Secretary,
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA),
District Judge’s Court Complex, Kalimpong – 734301, West Bengal
Ensure your application reaches the office by September 15, 2026 (up to 4:00 PM).
Important Links:
Official Notification: Download the notification.
For Apply Link: APPLY ONLINE
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