Family Court Balangir Counsellor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Family Court Balangir has 1 Counsellor vacancy under the Office of the District Judge, Balangir, Odisha. If you have a Master's Degree in Social Science (preferably Sociology or Psychology) with 3 years of experience in family counseling, you can apply by post or drop-box. The last date to apply is 30 April 2026 by 01:00 PM. The retainer fee is Rs. 6,000 per month plus Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work.

Family Court Balangir Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the District Judge, Balangir has issued Advertisement No. 01 of 2026 dated 7 April 2026 for filling the vacant post of Counsellor in the Family Court, Balangir. The appointment is made as desired by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, under the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. The Counsellor will be appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. This role involves assisting parties in family disputes and promoting reconciliation before the Family Court.

Who Can Apply?

Primary Qualification:

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology from a recognised university
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in family counseling

Alternative Eligibility (if primary candidates are not available):

• Persons above the age of 35 years working in social service and welfare activities and engaged in promoting the welfare of Family and Child Care
• Must hold a degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology

Other Requirements:

• Odia Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E. standard
• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India
• Health: Must be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects, bodily infirmity or communicable disease
• Marital status: Should not have more than one spouse, if married
• Character: No criminal case pending or conviction in any criminal case

Age Limit

• No specific age limit mentioned for primary qualification holders
• For alternative eligibility: must be above 35 years of age
• Age is calculated as on 30 April 2026 (as per the application format)

Salary / Retainer Fee

• Monthly Retainer: Rs. 6,000 per month (as per Government of Odisha Law Department Resolution No. IJ-02/2019/6839/L dated 23.04.2025)
• Assisting Fee: Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work in court
• Rates are fixed by the State Government in consultation with the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa and may be revised from time to time

Selection Process

Selection is based on the eligibility criteria under Rules 5 and 6 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. The final appointment is made by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Documents and qualifications are verified against eligibility criteria
2. Selection by High Court: The Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack makes the final appointment decision

How to Apply

1. Download and fill in the prescribed application format attached with the advertisement (available at balangir.dcourts.gov.in)
2. Fill in all required particulars in your own handwriting and sign in full
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents
4. Affix one passport size photograph on the application form
5. Mark the envelope "Application for the post of Counsellor"
6. Send by registered post / speed post OR drop in the box at the Civil Court campus, Balangir, so it reaches before 01:00 PM on 30 April 2026
7. Send to: Registrar, Civil Courts, Balangir, AT-Balangir, PO-Balangir, Dist-Balangir, PIN-767001

Applications received after the deadline or submitted by any other mode will not be considered. Applications without full signature of the candidate will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026 (by 01:00 PM)
• Interview / Selection Date: To be announced

• Assist and advise parties in settling disputes brought before the Family Court, Balangir
• Help parties work towards reconciliation in matrimonial and family-related cases
• Conduct counseling sessions with individuals and families referred by the court
• Prepare and submit written reports on the outcome of counseling sessions to the judge
• Follow the procedures and conditions laid down in the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990 and any amendments thereto
• Maintain confidentiality of all information shared by parties during counseling
• Attend court on assigned dates and assist during hearings as directed by the Family Court judge