DLSA Virudhunagar PLV Recruitment 2026

About This Job

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Virudhunagar is selecting Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) to support police station work related to missing children and offences against children. The notice mentions selection of 30 to 40 PLVs, but it does not give one fixed vacancy number. If you have passed Plus Two / 12th class, are aged 25 to 65 years, and belong to Virudhunagar district, you can apply by registered post. The last date for the application to reach the office is 30 May 2026, 5:45 PM.

DLSA Virudhunagar PLV Recruitment 2026

The District Legal Services Authority, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputhur has issued a notice dated 15 May 2026 for selection of Para Legal Volunteers. The selection is linked to work at police stations for cases involving missing children, child labour, trafficking, slavery and other offences against children. This is voluntary service, not a regular government job, and selected PLVs will receive honorarium only for eligible visits or case work.

Vacancy Details

• Post / Role: Para Legal Volunteer (PLV)
• Number Mentioned: 30 to 40 PLVs, as stated in the notice
• Work Area: Police stations and legal services committees in Virudhunagar district
• Taluk Areas Mentioned: Virudhunagar, Aruppukkottai, Sattur, Sivakasi, Rajapalayam, Watrap, Kariapatti and Tiruchuli
• Initial Period: One year, extendable based on performance and recommendation of the DLSA Chairman

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: You must have passed Plus Two / 12th class.
• Preferred Qualification: Degree holders, especially those with a degree in Social Work, Psychology or related fields, will get preference.
• Residence: Only applicants from Virudhunagar district will be considered.
• Political Restriction: Persons connected with political parties cannot apply.
• Service Nature: This is for legal volunteer service only and does not create any claim for permanent appointment.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 25 years
• Maximum age: 65 years

Honorarium

• Honorarium per visit: Rs. 1,000
• Maximum honorarium per case: Rs. 5,000
• No regular salary, basic pay or daily wage is attached to this volunteer engagement.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notice.

Selection Process

DLSA Virudhunagar will shortlist applications and publish further selection information on the Virudhunagar District Court website. The notice states that accepted and rejected applications, interview shortlist details and final interview selection details will be published only on the official website.

1. Application Scrutiny: DLSA will check whether the applicant meets age, education, residence and document requirements.
2. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview as per details published on the website.
3. Empanelment: Selected PLVs will be listed initially for one year, with possible extension based on performance.
4. Document Verification: Self-attested documents submitted with the form may be checked during the process.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Virudhunagar District Court website at virudhunagar.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Download the PLV application form from the recruitment notice.
3. Fill the form carefully with your personal details, age, education, address, contact details and other required information.
4. Attach self-attested copies of age proof, caste certificate, educational certificates, address proof, experience proof if any, and conduct certificate.
5. Send the completed application by registered post to the Chairman / Principal District Judge, District Legal Services Authority, District Court Complex, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputhur - 626135.
6. The application must reach by 30 May 2026, 5:45 PM. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
7. In-person applications will not be accepted, as the notice asks applicants to send the form by post.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date for Application Receipt: 30 May 2026, 5:45 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced on virudhunagar.dcourts.gov.in

• Assist during investigation support for missing children and child offence cases
• Provide humanitarian support and help affected families understand available help
• Coordinate with police station officers, DLSA and Taluk Legal Services Committees
• Support rescued children after recovery and guide families towards rehabilitation help
• Help families access welfare schemes and legal services support
• Maintain proper visit records and submit monthly reports to DLSA
• Follow DLSA instructions and protect confidentiality in child-related cases