Tenkasi DLSA PLV Recruitment 2026

Tenkasi District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) is inviting applications for Para Legal Volunteers (PLV) in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. If you have passed 10th standard (SSLC), you can apply offline by sending a filled application form by registered post. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026 by 5:45 PM. This is an honorary volunteer engagement with an honorarium of Rs. 750 per day of actual duty — it is not a permanent job.

Tenkasi District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) PLV Recruitment 2026

The Chairman/Principal District Judge, Tenkasi District Legal Services Authority has released a notification to enroll Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) to assist in delivering legal aid services across the district. A wide range of people can apply — teachers (including retired teachers), retired government employees, senior citizens, social work students, Anganwadi workers, law college students (until they enroll as advocates), doctors, NGO representatives and members of women's self-help groups. This role does not require a written exam, and is suited to socially-minded individuals who want to contribute to legal aid work in their community while earning a daily honorarium.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed 10th standard (SSLC) and should have a good understanding of legal and social matters.
• Preferred: Candidates who can type in English and Tamil on a computer will be given preference.
• Eligible categories: Teachers (including retired teachers), retired government employees and senior citizens, students pursuing higher studies in social work, Anganwadi workers, students and law college students (until they register as advocates), non-political NGO representatives and community leaders, members of women's groups and self-help groups, doctors, and any other person considered suitable by the District/Taluk Legal Services Committee.

Salary

• Selected Para Legal Volunteers will get an honorarium of Rs. 750 per day of actual duty performed.
• No fixed salary, consolidated pay or daily wage is payable — this is purely a volunteer engagement and is not treated as permanent employment.

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Application screening based on your qualification and category
2. Interview — the interview date and further details will be published on the Tenkasi e-court website. No separate interview call letter will be sent by post or in person, so keep checking the website.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from tenkasi.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form completely with accurate details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
4. Send your completed application by registered post (or submit in person) to the Chairman/Principal District Judge, Tenkasi District Legal Services Authority, District Court Complex, Tenkasi - 627811.
5. Make sure your application reaches the office by 31 August 2026, 5:45 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 3 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026 (5:45 PM)

• Assist the District/Taluk Legal Services Authority in spreading legal awareness
• Identify people in the community who need free legal aid
• Guide eligible persons to approach the Legal Services Authority for help
• Support legal literacy camps and awareness programs
• Coordinate with lawyers and legal aid officials on assigned cases
• Maintain basic records of cases and persons assisted
• Report on ground-level legal aid needs in the assigned area