Family Court Balasore Counsellor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Family Court, Balasore is hiring 1 Counsellor post under the Office of the District Judge, Balasore, Odisha. If you have a Master's Degree in Social Science (preferably Sociology or Psychology) with at least 3 years of experience in family counseling, you can apply offline. The last date to submit your application is 27 April 2026 by 1:00 PM. The counsellor gets a monthly fee of Rs. 6,000 plus Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work.

Family Court Balasore Counsellor Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the District Judge, Balasore has released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 for recruitment to the post of Counsellor in the Court of the Judge, Family Court, Balasore. The appointment will be made by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack under Rules 5 and 6 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. This is a counseling role where you will help parties in family disputes reach settlement and conciliation. Applications must be submitted offline to the Office of the Registrar, Civil Courts, Balasore.

Who Can Apply?

Primary Eligibility:

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in family counseling
• Language: 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 or bodily infirmity
• Marital: Must not have more than one spouse living

Alternate Eligibility (if primary candidates are not available):

• Persons above 35 years of age working in the field of social service and welfare activities
• Must be engaged in promoting the welfare of Family and Child Care
• Must have a degree in Social Science (preferably Sociology or Psychology)
• As per Rule 6 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990

Age Limit

• Age is calculated as on 27 April 2026 (the application deadline)
• Alternate track: Candidates must be above 35 years for the social service and welfare category
• No specific upper age limit is mentioned in the notification for the primary qualification track

Salary

• Monthly fee: Rs. 6,000 per month
• Assisting fee: Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work (as per Resolution No. IJ-02/2019-6839/L dated 23.04.2025 of the Government of Orissa, Law Department)
• This is a fee-based appointment, not a regular pay scale post

Selection Process

Selection will be based on eligibility and merit as per the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. The Counsellor shall be appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.

1. Application Screening: Applications checked for eligibility as per Rules 5 and 6 of Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990
2. Document Verification: Qualification and experience certificates verified
3. Appointment by High Court: Final appointment made by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack

How to Apply

1. Type out the application form filling in all required details (name, father's/husband's name, date of birth, age, educational qualification, experience details, address, mobile, email).
2. Sign the application form and affix a self-signed recent color passport-size photograph.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational qualification certificates including Master's Degree/Degree in Social Science.
4. Attach an Experience Certificate in Family Counseling/Social Service and welfare activities.
5. Include 2 self-attested recent passport-size photographs and 1 self-addressed envelope.
6. Put everything in an envelope marked "Application for the post of Counsellor".
7. Submit the envelope in person or send by post to the Office of the Registrar, Civil Courts, Balasore before 1:00 PM on 27 April 2026.

For updates on the recruitment process, visit Balasore.dcourts.gov.in.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 7 April 2026
• Advertisement No.: 02 of 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 27 April 2026 by 1:00 PM
• Exam Date: Not applicable (selection based on merit/documents)

• Assist and advise parties regarding settlement of the subject matter of dispute in family cases
• Help parties arrive at conciliation in matters entrusted by the Family Court
• Counsel families involved in matrimonial disputes, child custody issues, and related matters
• Prepare and submit reports to the Family Court Judge as required
• Maintain confidentiality in all counseling sessions and case interactions
• Follow the directives and guidelines of the Family Court and the High Court of Orissa
• Keep proper records of all counseling sessions and outcomes