APSLSA Chairperson, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Retired District Judges allocated to Andhra Pradesh State can apply for 2 posts of Chairperson, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services (PLAPUS), under the Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA). The Chairperson is entitled to a monthly fee of last drawn salary less the amount of pension received, for a term of five years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Applications must be submitted to the Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Amaravati, on or before 5.00 p.m. on 27 November 2026, under Notification No.04/2026 dated 13 November 2026.

APSLSA Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee, the age limit for applying or the selection process.

About APSLSA

The Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Amaravati, has issued this notification through its Member Secretary to fill the posts of Chairperson in the Permanent Lok Adalats for Public Utility Services in the state. The appointment, service conditions and functions of the Chairperson are governed by the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2003.

Who Can Apply

• Retired District Judges who were allocated to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
• Applicants must be willing to be considered for appointment as Chairpersons, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services.
• Selected candidates must be willing to work in any of the districts in the State on posting or on transfer at any time as may be required.

The notice states that the post of Chairperson is proposed to be filled by appointing Retired District Judges. No separate educational qualification or age limit for applying is printed; the application form asks for educational qualifications, details of judicial service and experience in legal services. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Terms

• Pay: As per the Rules, 2003, a Retired District Judge appointed as Chairperson is entitled to a monthly fee of last drawn salary less the amount of pension received.
• Term: The Chairperson holds office for a term of five years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• Posting and transfer: The A.P. State Legal Services Authority has the right to post or transfer selected candidates to the Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services in any District in the State of Andhra Pradesh during their tenure.
• Governing law: Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2003.

The notice does not mention HRA or any other allowance.

How to Apply for APSLSA Recruitment 2026

Applications are made on paper in the format appended to the notification (titled "Application for the Post of Chairman, PLAPUS") and submitted to Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Amaravati, on or before 5.00 p.m. on 27 November 2026. The notice does not specify whether the application is to be sent by post or delivered by hand.

1. Take the application form printed on pages 2 and 3 of the notification.
2. Fill in the 17 items: Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Present Age, Educational Qualifications, Place of Birth, Native District, Language Known, Post applied for, Details of Judicial Service, Experience in Legal Services, Other qualifications, Date of Retirement, Places of choice to work, Address for communication, Mobile Number and E-Mail Address.
3. Affix a self-attested recent photograph in the box on the form.
4. Attach age proof.
5. Sign the declaration "The above information furnished by me is true and correct", with place and date.
6. Submit the application to Andhra Pradesh State Legal Services Authority, Amaravati, so that it is received by 5.00 p.m. on 27 November 2026.

Documents named in the notice

• Photo of the candidate (self-attested recent photograph on the form)
• Age proof
• Undertaking in the proforma on page 4 - to be submitted only if appointed

Important Instructions

• The application must contain all details, including the present age, Date of Birth, Date of Retirement, native District, photo of the candidate and age proof.
• Applications received after 5.00 p.m. on 27 November 2026 will not be considered.
• The A.P. State Legal Services Authority has the right to cancel or modify the notification, or to accept or reject any candidature, without assigning any reasons.
• The decision of the A.P. State Legal Services Authority on all matters shall be final.
• Candidates, if appointed, must submit an undertaking under Rule 4(1) of the Permanent Lok Adalat Rules, 2003, stating that they do not and will not have any financial or other interest likely to affect prejudicially their functions as Chairman of the Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utility Services.

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