The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lakhisarai has invited applications for fresh empanelment of 100 Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) under Notification No. 01/2026. The notice is dated 4 November 2026, and applications must reach the DLSA office by 21 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Important: Para Legal Volunteers are not appointed to regular government jobs. The role involves voluntary community legal-service work for a one-year panel, which may be extended. The notice provides an honorarium of ₹750 per work day for work performed; this is not a monthly salary.
DLSA Lakhisarai PLV Empanelment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lakhisarai, Bihar |
| Notification number | 01/2026 |
| Notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Role | Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) |
| Number to be empanelled | 100 |
| Nature of engagement | Voluntary empanelment; not a regular government job |
| Panel tenure | One year; may be extended |
| Honorarium | ₹750 per work day, as per work performed |
| Minimum qualification | Matriculation pass, with good knowledge of writing English and Hindi |
| Age | More than 21 years as on 21 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Offline; registered post only |
| Last date | 21 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official website | lakhisarai.dcourts.gov.in |
DLSA Lakhisarai PLV Vacancy 2026
DLSA Lakhisarai plans to empanel 100 Para Legal Volunteers after an interview. The volunteers may assist people who need information about legal services and access to justice, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of the community. The panel is for one year and may be extended under the applicable scheme.
Who Can Apply for Lakhisarai Para Legal Volunteer Empanelment?
The notification identifies community-based groups and local residents who may apply. These include district-court employees, members of self-help groups, Anganwadi workers, NGO workers, students, teachers, doctors, senior citizens and other interested local residents who are willing to provide voluntary service. Previously selected PLVs may also apply, except advocates, as specified in the notice.
DLSA Lakhisarai PLV Eligibility Criteria
- Residence: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Lakhisarai district.
- Education: Minimum Matriculation pass.
- Language: Good knowledge of writing English and Hindi.
- Age: More than 21 years as on 21 November 2026.
- Willingness to serve: Applicants must be willing to perform voluntary legal-awareness and community-support work without treating the empanelment as a regular salaried post.
Honorarium and Nature of Work
The notification states an honorarium of ₹750 per work day, based on the work performed. It does not provide a monthly salary. PLV service is voluntary and does not create a right to appointment to a government post or automatic absorption into regular service.
Selection Process
Up to 100 Para Legal Volunteers will be selected after an interview. The authority may display application information, the selection process and other details on the DLSA notice board at the Civil Court Campus, Lakhisarai. The interview date and time are to be communicated through the official notice process.
Documents Required
- Completed application in the prescribed format (Prapatra-Ka).
- Recent self-attested photograph.
- Self-attested copies of educational and other qualification certificates.
- Copy of Aadhaar card as date-of-birth proof.
- Any supporting documents relevant to the applicant’s community or work background.
- A self-addressed envelope bearing a ₹55 postage stamp for interview communication, as required by the notice.
The ₹55 postage stamp is for the self-addressed interview envelope; it is not described as an application fee in the notification.
How to Apply for DLSA Lakhisarai PLV Empanelment 2026
- Download the official PLV notification and prescribed application form from the DLSA Lakhisarai recruitment page.
- Complete the application form (Prapatra-Ka) with correct personal, residence and qualification details.
- Attach the self-attested photograph and copies of the required certificates, including Aadhaar as date-of-birth proof.
- Enclose the self-addressed envelope with a ₹55 postage stamp for interview communication.
- Send the completed application by registered post only to the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Civil Court Campus, Lakhisarai, Bihar – 811311.
- Ensure that the application reaches the office by 21 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 |
| Application window opens | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to receive application | 21 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview date | To be notified by DLSA |
Important Official Links
- Download DLSA Lakhisarai PLV Notification No. 01/2026 and application forms (PDF)
- Official Lakhisarai District Court recruitment notices
- Lakhisarai District Court official website
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Para Legal Volunteers will DLSA Lakhisarai empanel?
DLSA Lakhisarai plans to empanel 100 Para Legal Volunteers after the interview process.
Is DLSA Lakhisarai PLV empanelment a government job?
No. The notification expressly states that PLV selection is not appointment to a government post. It is voluntary service under a one-year panel, which may be extended.
What is the honorarium for Lakhisarai PLVs?
The notice specifies an honorarium of ₹750 per work day for work performed. It is not a fixed monthly salary.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach the DLSA office by 21 November 2026 at 5:00 PM through registered post.
Is there an online application link?
No. The notification requires applications in the prescribed offline format through registered post.
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Last verified: 11 November 2026. This article is based on DLSA Lakhisarai Notification No. 01/2026 dated 4 November 2026. The official notification and any subsequent notice issued by DLSA are the final authority.