Jaipur Court Counselor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Jaipur Metropolitan I District Court is filling 2 Counselor posts for Family Court No. 5. If you have a social science background with relevant experience, or strong experience with family law matters, you can apply offline. The application window is open up to 29 June 2026. The exact fee, allowance, and service terms will be as per Family Court (Rajasthan) Rules, 1991.

Jaipur Metropolitan I District Court Counselor Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Family Court No. 5, Jaipur Metropolitan-I has issued a fresh notice after the earlier advertisement did not receive enough applications. The appointment is for Counselors who can support family court matters involving marriage, divorce, maintenance, guardianship, adoption, women, and children. Applications are accepted only in the prescribed format and must reach the court within working hours.

The notice refers to directions from the Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur and appointment under the Family Court (Rajasthan) Rules, 1991. It also says earlier applications already submitted will remain valid, so those applicants do not need to apply again. New applicants should use this extended window and submit the form before the closing date.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Counselor, Family Court No. 5: 2 posts

The notice is specific to Family Court No. 5, Jaipur Metropolitan-I. It also says an applicant can apply for one Family Court only, so you should not submit multiple applications for different family courts under the same process.

Who Can Apply?

Social Science Route

• Qualification: You should have a degree in social sciences such as social welfare, sociology, clinical psychiatry, psychology, or philosophy.
• Law degree: A law degree is preferred but not shown as compulsory in the notice.
• Experience: You need at least 5 years of field work, research, or teaching experience in a government department, college, university, or comparable academic institute.
• Work area: The experience should preferably connect with problems of women and children.

Family Law Experience Route

• Experience: You can also apply if you have 5 years of experience in examination or application of Central or State laws related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, guardianship, adoption, and other family disputes.
• Subject area: This route is useful for candidates who have handled family dispute matters through legal, counselling, or institutional work.
• Relaxation: The High Court may relax the minimum academic qualification in exceptional circumstances.

Preference

• Women candidates: Preference may be given to women who have the required qualification.
• Judicial/counselling background: Preference may also be given to candidates who have been officers of District Judge cadre or who have experience in family counselling.

Fee and Allowance

• The notice states that fee, allowance, and other terms will follow the Family Court (Rajasthan) Rules, 1991.
• The exact monthly salary or allowance amount is not mentioned in the notice.
• You should check the prescribed rules or court instructions for the exact payment terms before submitting the form.

Selection Process

The notice does not announce a written exam. Applications will be handled by the court as per the applicable Family Court (Rajasthan) Rules, 1991 and Rajasthan High Court directions.

1. Application Scrutiny: The court will check whether the application is in the prescribed format and submitted on time.
2. Eligibility and Experience Check: Qualification and 5 years of required experience will be verified from documents.
3. Preference Review: Preference conditions, such as women candidates, District Judge cadre background, or family counselling experience, may be considered as stated in the notice.
4. Appointment Decision: Final appointment will follow the rules and instructions applicable to Family Court counselors.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from the official website at jaipurmetro1.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form carefully and attach proof of qualification and experience.
3. Submit or send the application to the Judge, Family Court No. 5, Jaipur Metropolitan-I.
4. Make sure the application reaches the office by 29 June 2026.
5. Submit it only during working hours, from 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM on a working day.
6. Apply for one Family Court only, as the notice specifically says one applicant can apply for only one Family Court.

Keep copies of your degree certificates, experience certificates, and identity proof ready with the application. If you are applying through the family law experience route, attach documents that clearly show your 5 years of relevant work with marriage, divorce, maintenance, guardianship, adoption, or family dispute matters.

Submit the form only to the court named in the notice: Family Court No. 5, Jaipur Metropolitan-I. The closing date is strict, and the notice gives a narrow daily submission window of 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM, so do not wait until late afternoon to visit the office.

The notice is an extension after an earlier advertisement, so new applicants should treat 29 June 2026 as the final working deadline for this round.

Important Dates

• Notice Date: 15 June 2026
• Application Start: 16 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 29 June 2026
• Submission Hours: 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM on working days

• Counsel parties involved in family disputes before the court
• Help parties understand issues related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, guardianship, and adoption
• Prepare counselling notes and share required updates with the court
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive family matters
• Support women and children-focused counselling work where required
• Coordinate with court staff for scheduled counselling sessions and records