MSLSA Chairman Permanent Lok Adalat Recruitment 2026

29 Chairman positions at Permanent Lok Adalats across Maharashtra are now open for retired judicial officers. The Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA), Mumbai, has released Advertisement No. 2026/750 inviting applications for one Chairman post in each of 29 districts -- making this a significant opportunity if you have served as a District Judge or in a higher judicial capacity.

Key Highlights

• 29 vacancies spread across districts including Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Beed, Bhandara, Buldana, Chandrapur, Dhule, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur, Nanded, Nandurbar, Nashik, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Yavatmal, and Washim
• Appointment tenure: 5 years or until you turn 65, whichever comes first
• Remuneration: Last drawn pay minus pension, plus conveyance allowance as per Government of India notifications
• No application fee -- simply fill the prescribed proforma and send via Speed Post
• The post is transferable within Maharashtra to other districts having Permanent Lok Adalats, though you cannot claim a transfer as a right

Selection Process

Your application will first be reviewed by a Selection Committee comprising the Hon'ble Executive Chairman of MSLSA (or Hon'ble Judges nominated by the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court), the Patron-in-Chief of MSLSA, and the Member Secretary. If shortlisted, you will be called for an Interview/Viva-Voce carrying 20 marks -- you need a minimum of 7 marks to qualify. The interview can be attended physically at the Bombay High Court premises or virtually from any DLSA office in Maharashtra. The final list of selected candidates requires approval from the Hon'ble Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

Documents You Will Need

• Proof of Identity -- Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Election Card, or any government-approved identity card
• Superannuation document -- copy showing your date of retirement from judicial service
• Medical fitness certificate -- issued by a Civil Surgeon or District Medical Officer
• Undertaking -- declaring no personal, financial, or other interest conflicting with the Permanent Lok Adalat office

How to Apply

Download the application proforma from the official MSLSA website. Fill it in capital letters, attach self-attested copies of all required documents, and send everything via Speed Post with acknowledgement due to the Member Secretary, MSLSA, 3rd Floor, M.T.N.L, Fountain Telecom Building No. 1, Near Bombay High Court, Mumbai - 400 001. Your application must reach the office on or before 04 April 2026 by 5:30 PM. Hand delivery is not accepted.

• Preside over the Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services in the assigned district
• Adjudicate and settle disputes related to public utility services as per the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
• Conduct sittings and ensure timely resolution of cases brought before the Permanent Lok Adalat
• Discharge additional functions as assigned by the Hon'ble Executive Chairman of MSLSA
• Maintain judicial discipline and ensure no personal, financial, or other interest conflicts with the office