Applicants who have passed 10th standard can apply to work as Para Legal Volunteers with the District Legal Services Authority (ജില്ലാ ലീഗൽ സർവ്വീസസ് അതോറിറ്റി), Kannur @ Thalassery. The application, with the applicant's photograph, must reach the DLSA office at the District Court Complex, Thalassery - 670101 before 5 PM on 20 November 2026, and selection is by interview. As of 9 November 2026 the application period is open.
DLSA Kannur Para Legal Volunteer at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Legal Services Authority, Kannur @ Thalassery |
| Post(s) | Para Legal Volunteer |
| Pay | Honorarium for service |
| Qualification | 10th standard pass |
| Job Location | Kannur district (district level or taluk level) |
| Apply By | Application form to the DLSA office, Thalassery |
| Last Date | 20/11/2026, before 5 PM (application must reach the office) |
| Selection | Interview |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit, the application fee or the amount of the honorarium.
About DLSA Kannur
The District Legal Services Authority, Kannur @ Thalassery functions from the District Court Complex, Thalassery - 670101. The notice is issued by its Secretary, who is a Civil Judge (Senior Division). Its office can be contacted on phone 0490 2344666 and by email at [email protected].
Where and How to Send
The application must reach the District Legal Services Authority, Kannur @ Thalassery, District Court Complex, Thalassery - 670101 before 5 PM on 20 November 2026. The notice says the application must be received at "this office" by that time; it does not mention whether it should be sent by post or delivered by hand, and it does not ask for anything to be written on the envelope.
Use the application form (അപേക്ഷാഫോറം) printed on page 2 of the notice. It asks for:
- Name
- Age
- Female/Male
- Name of father/mother/husband
- Address, including house number and PIN code
- Block
- Panchayat
- Phone number and email address
- Educational qualification
- Occupation
- Experience in the field of social service, with details
- Whether interested in legal service activities
- Whether involved in any criminal case, with details
- Area chosen for work, stating whether at district level or taluk level
- Whether currently a Para Legal Volunteer, with details (district, taluk)
The form ends with a declaration (സത്യവാങ്മൂലം), signed with place, date and name.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
- Post: Para Legal Volunteer.
- Educational qualification: Applicants must have passed 10th standard.
- Desirable: Minimum computer knowledge.
- Who can apply: Teachers, retired government employees, Anganwadi workers, doctors, law students, workers of non-political voluntary organisations, Kudumbashree workers, and NCC and NSS volunteers, among others.
- Pay: An honorarium is given for the service, but Para Legal Volunteers should not be people who see the service as a means of income. The amount of the honorarium is not specified in the notice.
- Training: Those selected will be given training.
Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions for the Para Legal Volunteer post.
DLSA Kannur Para Legal Volunteer Job Description
The notice states that the responsibilities of Para Legal Volunteers are to take the following to the people:
- Free legal aid
- Legal awareness
- Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
Enclosures
- The completed application form from page 2 of the notice
- The applicant's photograph (the form has a box for it)
Selection Process
Selection of Para Legal Volunteers will be on the basis of an interview. The interview date and venue are not specified in the notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notice | 07/11/2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 20/11/2026, before 5 PM |
Important Instructions
- Para Legal Volunteers currently working in the district who wish to continue must apply again.
- Such existing volunteers must surrender their current identity card at the office before attending the interview.
- In the declaration, the applicant confirms that the details are true to the best of their knowledge and belief.
- The applicant also declares readiness to carry out the work directed by the District Legal Services Authority or Taluk Legal Services Committee offices without expecting remuneration.
- The applicant agrees to be removed from the Para Legal Volunteer panel if they do not do so.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| DLSA Kannur Para Legal Volunteer Application Form | Application form to be filled and sent with photograph |
| DLSA Kannur Para Legal Volunteer Notification PDF | Official notice dated 07/11/2026 |
| Official Website | District Legal Services Authority, Kannur @ Thalassery |
