The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kalimpong, West Bengal, has officially issued an employment notification (Advertisement No. 01/DLSA/KPG) inviting offline applications from eligible candidates for empanelment for Various vacancies of Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) / Adhikar Saathi.
Eligible local candidates who have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) and possess an interest in social and community legal aid work can submit their offline application forms before the closing deadline.
Recruitment Overview
- Organizing Authority: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kalimpong
- Advertisement Number: 01/DLSA/KPG
- Post Name: Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) / Adhikar Saathi
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Application Mode: Offline Only (In-Person Drop / Registered or Speed Post)
- Job Nature: Honorary / Voluntary Service (Empanelment under NALSA Scheme)
- Place of Posting: Kalimpong District, West Bengal
- Remuneration / Honorarium: No fixed monthly salary; daily honorarium as fixed by DLSA / SLSA from time to time as per NALSA guidelines.
- Application Fee: Nil (Free for all categories)
Educational Qualification & Social Aptitude
Education: Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) or equivalent examination from a recognized education board.
Citizenship & Residence: Must be an Indian citizen and preferably a permanent resident of Kalimpong District.
Aptitude & Mindset: Must possess a strong mindset to assist marginalized and weaker sections of society with compassion and empathy. Candidates should preferably be individuals who do not look primarily at monetary income but are committed to community service (teachers, social workers, MSW students, retired persons, Anganwadi workers, etc.).
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: Not specified (open to eligible adult volunteers meeting fitness criteria).
Selection Process:
The selection layout eliminates conventional written examinations:
Application Screening & Shortlisting: Preliminary scrutiny of submitted application forms and eligibility documents.
Personal Interview / Interaction: The DLSA Selection Committee will evaluate communication skills, social commitment, and suitability for legal aid.
Empanelment & Training: Selected volunteers will be empanelled and provided standard PLV induction training under the NALSA scheme.
Kalimpong, West Bengal, Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) / Adhikar Saathi Recruitment 2026
How to Apply:
- Visit the official Kalimpong District Court website at districts.ecourts.gov.in/kalimpong.
- Download the official recruitment notification and prescribed application form format.
- Fill out the application form with your personal details, contact number, educational qualifications, and community service background.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of mandatory credentials:
- Age proof certificate / 10th Admit Card
- Matriculation / 10th passing certificate and mark sheet
- Residential / Domicile proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Ration Card)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Enclose the application form and documents inside an envelope superscribed with “Application for the Post of Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) / Adhikar Saathi”.
- Submit the packet by hand in the designated drop box or send it via Registered / Speed Post to:
The Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), District Judge’s Court Complex, Kalimpong, West Bengal – 734301 (Ensure it reaches the DLSA office on or before September 15, 2026, by 04:00 PM).
Important Links
Official Kalimpong District Court Portal: Click Here to Visit
Download Official Notification & Application Form PDF: Click Here to Download
