Family Court Kandhamal Counsellor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Family Court Kandhamal has released notification for 1 Counsellor post at the Court of the Judge, Family Court, Phulbani. Candidates who have a Master's Degree in Social Science (preferably Sociology or Psychology) with 3 years of family counselling experience can apply offline via Speed Post. Last date to apply is 27 April 2026. You will get a retainer fee per month plus an assisting fee per day of actual work as fixed by the Odisha Government.

Family Court Kandhamal Counsellor Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

The Office of the District Judge, Kandhamal, Phulbani has invited applications for 1 vacant post of Counsellor in the Court of the Judge, Family Court, Phulbani. This recruitment is being done under Rule-5 and Rule-6 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990, following direction from the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack (Letter No.XVIII-06/1983(P.F.)-4492(60) dated 16.03.2026). There is no written exam — selection is based on experience and merit. Candidates with a background in social work, family counselling, or welfare activities should apply.

Who Can Apply?

Primary Eligibility (Regular Route):

• Qualification: You must have a Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology.
• Experience: You need at least 3 years of experience in family counselling.

Alternative Eligibility (For Social Workers Above 35 Years):

• If you are above 35 years of age and have been working in the field of social service and welfare activities — especially promoting the welfare of Family and Child Care — you can also apply.
• You need a Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology, for this route.

Other Requirements:

• Citizenship: You must be an Indian citizen.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E. standard.
• Health: Sound health, good physique, and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
• Marital Status: You should not have more than one spouse living, if married.
• Criminal Record: No criminal case should be pending against you.

Salary

• You will receive a retainer fee per month and an assisting fee per day of actual work.
• The rates are fixed by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
• Note: As per similar Family Court Counsellor positions across Odisha districts, the retainer fee is typically around Rs. 6,000 per month and the assisting fee is around Rs. 1,000 per working day.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this post. Selection will be based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Your application and documents will be reviewed for eligibility.
2. Experience and Merit Evaluation: Your qualifications, experience in family counselling and social welfare work will be assessed.
3. Document Verification: All original documents will be verified before final appointment.

The Counsellor will be appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

This is an offline application process. There is no online portal for this recruitment. Follow these steps:

1. Download the application format from the official notification PDF available on kandhamal.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form completely and sign it.
3. Attach self-attested photostat copies of all educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, including your Master's Degree in Social Science.
4. Attach your experience certificate in family counselling, social service, or welfare activities.
5. Attach a self-attested copy of your birth certificate (preferably HSC Examination or equivalent).
6. Attach character certificates from two different Gazetted Officers.
7. Attach two self-signed recent passport-size photographs (one pasted on the application form).
8. Attach two self-addressed envelopes without affixing postage stamp.
9. Write "Application for the post of Counsellor" on the envelope.
10. Send the complete application by Speed Post to: Registrar, Civil Courts, Phulbani, At/Po-Phulbani, District-Kandhamal, PIN-762001.
11. Your application must reach on or before 27 April 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Important: Submit the application by your own hands, duly filled in and signed. Applications received without full signature will be rejected.

Required Documents

• Self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (including Master's Degree)
• Experience certificate in family counselling / social service / welfare work
• Self-attested copy of birth certificate (preferably HSC or equivalent)
• Character certificates from two different Gazetted Officers
• Two self-signed passport-size photographs
• Two self-addressed envelopes (without postage stamp)
• Caste/category certificate (UR/ST/SC/SEBC) if applicable
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 06 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 07 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (Speed Post): 27 April 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Exam Date: Not applicable (no written exam)

• Counsel parties involved in family disputes and matrimonial cases before the Family Court
• Assist the Judge, Family Court in resolving cases through mediation and reconciliation
• Prepare detailed counselling reports and case summaries for the court
• Work with families to promote welfare of children in custody and guardianship matters
• Follow the terms and conditions laid down under Rule-8 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990
• Maintain confidential records of all counselling sessions and family disputes handled
• Assist in promoting settlement and harmony between disputing family members