Davanagere District Court – Para Legal Volunteers (PLV) Recruitment 2025

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Davanagere, is recruiting Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) to assist with legal aid and awareness. This role is a valuable opportunity for individuals who want to contribute to social welfare by bridging the gap between the legal system and the public. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have passed the 10th standard or equivalent, and be a citizen of India. The DLSA gives preference to women and individuals from marginalized communities. The position is a voluntary one, focused on community service.

Quick Overview

Item	Details
Authority	District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Davanagere
Engagement	Para Legal Volunteer (PLV) – voluntary service under DLSA/TLSC
Work Area	District / Taluk / Rural areas as allotted
Nature of Work	Legal awareness, outreach, facilitation, basic assistance and reporting
Mode of Apply	Offline via prescribed application form with enclosures

Post Name & Number of Vacancies (Unit-wise)

Post: Para Legal Volunteer (PLV). Total: 150 PLVs

Unit / Office	No. of PLVs
Davanagere District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)	50
Taluk Legal Services Committee (TLSC), Harihar	25
TLSC, Channagiri	25
TLSC, Honnali	25
TLSC, Jagalur	25
Total	150

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Educational Qualification & Eligibility (Publication-Ready)

Requirement	Details
Education	SSLC (10th Pass) or equivalent; applicant should be literate and able to fill forms and write simple reports.
Citizenship	Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Skills & Aptitude	Good communication, community orientation, and interest in legal awareness/social work; willingness to serve as a volunteer and attend orientation/training.
Age	Generally 18 years and above. If the local notice specifies otherwise, follow that rule.
Desirable Profiles	Teachers/retired teachers, retired government servants & senior citizens, students and law students (till enrolment), members of non-political service-oriented NGOs/clubs, SHG/Women Neighbourhood Groups, Anganwadi workers, former Panchayat members, doctors/physicians, ex-servicemen/dependents, and persons from tribal/marginalised communities.
Equal Opportunity	Where stated by the Authority, preference may be given to women and adequate representation ensured for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities.

Age Limit

A specific upper age limit is not prescribed in the PLV framework. Applicants should be adults, physically and mentally fit to undertake community outreach and field facilitation. Preference is given to responsible individuals with strong community standing and availability.

Application Fee

No application fee is indicated for PLV engagement. Candidates may submit the duly filled application form with supporting documents as instructed.

Salary / Honorarium

The PLV role is voluntary. There is no monthly salary. In some assignments, PLVs may receive an honorarium/allowance strictly as per Legal Services Authorities norms and subject to the discretion of the Authority. Applicants should apply with a service mindset.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Download and print the prescribed PLV Application Form.
Fill in personal details, contact information, education, language skills and prior community work clearly. Affix a recent passport-size photo.
Tick the category that best describes you (e.g., Teacher/Student/Anganwadi Worker/NGO member/etc.).
Attach self-attested copies of age proof, ID, address proof, education/experience certificates, and caste certificate if applicable.
Indicate your willingness to work and preferred area (District/Taluk/Rural), but be prepared for any assignment.
Superscribe the envelope: “Application for Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)”.
Submit the application to the Member Secretary, DLSA Davanagere or the concerned TLSC office before the cut-off.

What PLVs Do

Spread legal awareness and citizens’ rights in villages/wards.
Guide people toward Legal Aid Clinics, Lok Adalats, and appropriate forums.
Assist in outreach camps and documentation under supervision.
Report field issues, vulnerable cases, and progress regularly.

Good to Keep Ready

Photo & signature (clear scans), Aadhaar, address proof.
Education/experience proofs and community work references.
Contact numbers of two local references (if available).

Selection Process

Scrutiny of applications for basic eligibility and suitability.
Interaction/Interview to assess communication, community orientation, and availability.
Orientation / Induction training as per PLV module; refresher courses may be scheduled later.
Allotment to DLSA/TLSC projects and field locations; reporting to the designated officer.
Code of Conduct to be followed at all times; misconduct or non-performance may lead to disengagement.