Office of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Moradabad Recruitment 2026

A total of 21 Para-Legal Volunteers are to be appointed across District Headquarters and designated Tehsils as detailed below:

1. Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: The applicant must be literate (able to read and write).
• Preference: Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the Matriculation examination (Matriculate / 10th Standard).

2. Residential Criteria

Only local residents of the district/region will be identified and considered for appointment as Para-Legal Volunteers.

3. Eligible Categories / Who Can Apply

Applications for the appointment of Para-Legal Volunteers can be submitted by individuals belonging to the following groups and backgrounds:

1. Teachers (including retired teachers).
2. Retired government employees and senior citizens.
3. Students and faculty members of Master of Social Work (MSW).
4. Anganwadi workers.
5. Medical doctors / physicians.
6. Students and law students (until they are enrolled as advocates).
7. Members of non-political, service-oriented Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and clubs.
8. Members of women neighbourhood groups, Maitri Sangham, and other Self-Help Groups (including marginalized groups and persons with disabilities).
9. Educated prisoners serving long-term prison sentences who exhibit good conduct.
10. Any other persons considered suitable by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) or Tehsil Legal Services Committee.

4. Additional Preferential Categories

Special preference in engagement as Para-Legal Volunteers will also be accorded to candidates belonging to the following categories:

• Outstanding/specially talented sports persons.
• Distinguished and renowned artists.
• Extraordinary and talented individuals who have demonstrated remarkable skills and excellence in any field.

5. Ineligibility / Bar on Advocates

• Minimum Age: The candidate must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Maximum Age: There is no upper age limit; senior citizens and retired personnel are eligible to apply.

• Regulatory Framework: The selection and engagement of volunteers is carried out strictly in accordance with the NALSA Scheme for Para-Legal Volunteers (Revised Guidelines).
• Screening & Selection: Applications received by the deadline will be scrutinized by the designated selection authority. Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification and interview/evaluation.
• Compulsory Training: Candidates selected provisionally must successfully undergo and complete the specialized training program conducted by the Authority.
• Effective Tenure: The formal appointment of 01 year will be calculated from the exact date of successfully completing the mandatory training.

1. Honorarium Only: Para-Legal Volunteers are entitled only to the fixed honorarium/allowance sanctioned by the Authority from time to time for assigned duties. No salary, remuneration, or regular government allowances will be paid.
2. Voluntary Nature: The assignment does not create any master-servant relationship, employer-employee status, or right to claim permanent regularization or appointment in civil court services.
3. Preference of Work Place: Applicants must compulsorily express their desired place of work (District Headquarters level or specified Tehsil level) in Column No. 01 of the application form.
4. Discharge / Removal: The District Judge / Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Moradabad reserves full authority to relieve, discharge, or remove any Para-Legal Volunteer from service at any time on grounds of misconduct, lack of interest, or subsequent disqualification.

Candidates must follow the step-by-step procedure given below to submit their application:

1. Download and print the official application format attached to the notification notice.
2. Fill in all personal details, residential address, contact details, educational qualifications, and relevant experience carefully.
3. In Column No. 01 of the application format, mandatorily mention your preferred place of working (District Headquarters or specific Tehsil).
4. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all required supporting documents (educational mark sheets/certificates, category documents, experience, and photo identity proofs).
5. Submit the completed application form along with all enclosures either in person directly or send it via Registered Post to the Office of the District Legal Services Authority, Moradabad.