DLSA Gadchiroli Para Legal Volunteer 2026 — 450 Posts, Apply by 13 Aug

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Gadchiroli, under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) scheme, has released DLSA Gadchiroli Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) Recruitment 2026 — also referred to locally as the Adhikar Mitra scheme — for 450 posts across DLSA Gadchiroli and various Taluka Legal Services Committees (TLSCs). This is a large-scale legal aid volunteering opportunity in Gadchiroli, one of Maharashtra's most heavily forested and tribal-populated districts, where access to formal legal recourse has historically been limited by distance to courts and lower general literacy in legal procedure. Gadchiroli district in eastern Maharashtra is bordered by Chhattisgarh and Telangana and is home to a substantial tribal population, including Gond and Madia Gond communities living in remote forested areas often several hours' travel from the nearest taluka court. For these communities, the Para Legal Volunteer scheme functions as the most accessible point of contact with the formal justice system, since PLVs operate within their own villages rather than requiring residents to travel to district headquarters. Selected Para Legal Volunteers will act as a bridge between the general public and formal legal service institutions, helping ordinary citizens — particularly those from Scheduled Tribe and other marginalised communities — understand their legal rights, access free legal aid schemes, and navigate the process of filing complaints or seeking legal remedies. PLVs typically work within their own village or taluka, spreading legal awareness through community meetings, assisting with legal aid applications, and referring genuine grievances to DLSA and Taluka Legal Services Committees for further action. This is explicitly a voluntary social service engagement and does not constitute a regular government job or permanent employment; selected candidates receive an honorarium of ₹750 per day for days of actual engagement rather than a fixed monthly salary, and actual monthly earnings therefore depend on how frequently a volunteer is deployed. Selection for DLSA Gadchiroli PLV Recruitment 2026 involves submission and scrutiny of application forms, shortlisting of eligible candidates, and final selection by the authorised selection committee based on eligibility, social service background, communication skills, and suitability for the role. Eligible candidates can apply offline by downloading the prescribed application form from the official DLSA Gadchiroli website or obtaining it from the concerned office. The application process began on 5 August 2026 and the last date to submit the completed application is 13 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Given the scale of this recruitment at 450 posts, this is one of the larger single-district PLV drives seen in Maharashtra in 2026, making it a priority listing for candidates across the district. Candidates must read the complete official notification at gadchiroli.dcourts.gov.in before applying.

Minimum 10th standard pass from a recognised board is the mandatory educational qualification. Preference will be given to candidates with higher qualifications such as graduation or a background in social work, law, or community service. Candidates should have basic communication skills, social awareness, and willingness to engage with vulnerable and underserved communities on legal aid matters.

To be announced — the official notification asks candidates to refer to the complete notification for specific age limit and category-wise relaxation details; exact minimum and maximum age criteria for this Gadchiroli PLV drive were not separately confirmed at the time of this listing.

• Minimum 10th standard pass from a recognised board; preference for candidates with higher qualification
• Age limit and relaxation to be confirmed from the official notification
• Communication, social awareness, and community engagement skills are essential given the nature of the role
• Willingness to serve on a voluntary honorarium basis rather than as a permanent government employee is a core requirement
• Candidates from Scheduled Tribe backgrounds and local residents of Gadchiroli district talukas are particularly encouraged, given the district's demographic profile and legal aid needs
• Retired teachers, retired government servants, senior citizens, social work students, and Anganwadi workers are typically viewed favourably for PLV roles across similar Maharashtra DLSA recruitment drives
• Prior familiarity with local dialects spoken in Gadchiroli district, including Gondi in addition to Marathi, may be an advantage given the district's significant tribal population
• Candidates residing in remote taluka areas such as Etapalli, Bhamragad, and Aheri — among the district's more inaccessible administrative blocks — are particularly encouraged to apply, since these areas have historically had the weakest presence of legal aid volunteers relative to population

No application fee is applicable, since this is a voluntary social service engagement and not a regular recruitment examination.

₹750 per day honorarium, paid only for days of actual engagement (community awareness camps, legal aid clinics, court outreach) — not a fixed monthly stipend. This is a voluntary role and does not confer government employee status.

1. Visit the official DLSA Gadchiroli website at gadchiroli.dcourts.gov.in
2. Read the complete official notification for Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) Recruitment 2026 carefully before applying
3. Download the prescribed application form from the official website, or obtain it from the concerned DLSA or Taluka Legal Services Committee office
4. Fill in all required personal, educational, and professional details in the application form
5. Attach the required documents, including educational certificates, residence proof, identity proof, experience certificate (if applicable), category certificate, and a passport-size photograph
6. Submit the completed application form to the concerned office address as specified in the notification
7. Ensure the application reaches the office before the last date of 13 August 2026, by 5:00 PM
8. Retain proof of submission for future reference
9. Wait for the selection committee to complete scrutiny and shortlisting
10. Attend a personal interview if called, as part of the selection process, before final empanelment as a Para Legal Volunteer