District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sheohar, Bihar, has notified 100 Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) posts for voluntary legal aid and awareness service across Sheohar district. Applications in the prescribed Prapatr-1 and Prapatr-2 formats must be sent by registered post or submitted in person to the Secretary, DLSA Sheohar, ADR Bhavan, Sheohar, by 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Selection is by application screening and a personal interview. The post carries an honorarium of Rs. 750 per day, payable only on days when specific work is assigned by the authority.
Important Note
1. This is a voluntary service engagement, not a government job appointment. There are no regular service benefits, no reservation claims and no fixed monthly salary. The Rs. 750 honorarium is payable only on specific working days when assigned tasks by DLSA.
2. Practicing advocates are explicitly excluded from applying.
3. Applications must include a self-addressed envelope with a registered postal stamp. Applications without a contact number, email ID, photographs or required self-attested copies will be rejected.
DLSA Sheohar Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Sheohar, Bihar |
| Post | Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) |
| Total Vacancies | 100 |
| Engagement Type | Voluntary (not a government job) |
| Honorarium | Rs. 750 per day (on specific assigned working days only) |
| Qualification | Matric (Class 10) pass |
| Domicile | Permanent resident of Sheohar district |
| Age Limit | Not specified in the notification |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | Offline (registered post or in person) |
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Selection | Application screening + Personal Interview |
| Job Location | Sheohar, Bihar |
| Official Website | sheohar.dcourts.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | To be notified on sheohar.dcourts.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Honorarium |
|---|---|---|
| Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) | 100 | Rs. 750/day (specific assigned days only) |
PLVs are deployed across villages or groups of villages in Sheohar district.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Matric (Class 10) pass from a recognised board.
Who Can Apply
Any permanent resident of Sheohar district who takes genuine interest in uplifting weaker and marginalized sections of society without financial gain, including:
- Retired teachers or government servants
- Senior citizens
- Anganwadi workers
- Doctors
- Students
- Members of NGOs, clubs, self-help groups or Jeevika
Who Cannot Apply: Practicing advocates are explicitly excluded.
Additional Conditions
- Permanent resident of Sheohar district.
- Physically and mentally healthy.
- Good moral character with no pending criminal cases and no prior court convictions.
- Previously selected Para Legal Volunteers can re-apply and will be given preference.
Application Fee
Nil. No fee for any category.
Honorarium
Rs. 750 per day, payable exclusively on days when the PLV is:
- Assigned specific tasks by DLSA, or
- Bringing a person to the ADR centre for legal aid, or
- Actively participating in organising legal awareness camps.
This is not a monthly salary. There is no fixed payment.
Selection Process
- Application screening and document verification by DLSA Sheohar.
- Personal interview for shortlisted candidates (schedule to be notified on sheohar.dcourts.gov.in).
- Preference given to previously selected Para Legal Volunteers.
How to Apply for DLSA Sheohar Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed application forms (Prapatr-1 and Prapatr-2) from sheohar.dcourts.gov.in, or collect them from the DLSA Sheohar office.
- Fill the forms completely and clearly in your own handwriting.
- Affix a self-attested passport-size photograph on the application.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational and supporting documents.
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope with a registered postal stamp.
- Ensure your contact number and email ID are written on the form.
- Send by registered post, or submit in person during office hours (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM), to:
Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Bhavan, Sheohar, Bihar - Applications must reach by 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
Important Instructions
- This is voluntary service — not a government job. No regular service benefits apply.
- Applications without contact number, email, self-attested photograph or postal stamp on the return envelope will be rejected.
- Watch sheohar.dcourts.gov.in regularly for interview dates and updates.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Application Form (Prapatr-1 & Prapatr-2) | Click Here |
| DLSA Sheohar Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there?
100 Para Legal Volunteer posts.
Is this a government job?
No. It is a voluntary service engagement with an honorarium of Rs. 750 per day on assigned working days.
Can practicing advocates apply?
No. Practicing advocates are explicitly excluded.
What qualification is needed?
Matric (Class 10) pass from a recognised board.
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Is there an application fee?
No.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the DLSA Sheohar Para Legal Volunteer recruitment notification published on sheohar.dcourts.gov.in. The honorarium is payable only on specific assigned days — candidates must not expect a fixed monthly payment. JobShouter is not associated with District Legal Services Authority Sheohar. This article is for informational purposes only.
