The District Court of Keonjhar has officially released the Para Legal Volunteers Recruitment Notification 2025, inviting applications from eligible local residents of Keonjhar for 45 vacancies. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about social service and want to contribute to the cause of justice at the grassroots level.

Interested candidates can apply offline starting from 17th July 2025. The last date to submit the application is 15th August 2025. Applications can be submitted in person during office hours or sent via Speed Post to the office address mentioned below.

🔔 Overview of District Court Keonjhar PLV Recruitment 2025

📢 Brief Notification

The District Legal Services Authority, Keonjhar has invited applications from local residents for the engagement of 45 Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs). These volunteers will assist in legal awareness and aid the weaker sections of society, especially those who are underprivileged and lack access to justice due to poverty or ignorance.

This initiative is part of the Scheme for Para Legal Volunteers (Revised) and involves no regular salary but an honorarium as fixed by the DLSA from time to time.

✅ Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Criteria

PLVs must have a deep sense of social responsibility and a strong desire to serve marginalized groups such as SC/ST, women, children, senior citizens, and other vulnerable sections without expecting financial benefits.

✍️ Essential Qualifications:

• Literacy: Candidate must be literate, preferably a matriculate (10th pass).

• Age Limit: Not explicitly mentioned in the notice but should be capable of performing duties as per the DLSA’s guidelines.

👥 Eligible Candidate Groups Include:

• School Teachers (including retired)

• Retired Government Employees / Senior Citizens

• MSW Students & Faculty

• Anganwadi Workers

• Doctors and Medical Practitioners

• Students & Law Students (prior to bar enrollment)

• Members of NGOs, Women’s Groups, Self Help Groups

• Educated long-term prisoners with good conduct

• Any individual identified as suitable by the DLSA, Keonjhar

📜 Roles & Responsibilities of a PLV

• Assisting the public in accessing legal aid

• Promoting legal awareness among marginalized groups

• Supporting the DLSA in organizing legal literacy camps

• Working voluntarily, with compassion and empathy

📌 Important Instructions

• Application should be in the prescribed format, available free of cost at the DLSA office or downloadable from the official website.

• Submit the filled-in application along with required documents either:

  • In person (during office hours), or

  • By Speed Post to the address below:

Office of the District Legal Services Authority
A.D.R. Centre Building, Civil Court Premises
Keonjhar – 758001, Odisha

• Applications received after 15th August 2025 will not be entertained under any circumstances.

📄 Selection Process

Selection will be based on the candidate’s:

• Eligibility as per the criteria

• Willingness to serve voluntarily

• Commitment to legal aid and justice delivery for the needy

Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interaction or orientation program as per the DLSA’s schedule.