Overview
District Legal Services Authority, Chengalpattu has released a recruitment notification for the post of Members (Permanent Lok Adalat) (01 Post vacancies). Eligible candidates with Minimum degree standard, plus not less than 10 years' experience in Public Utility Service can apply before 27.11.2026, up to 05.30 p.m. (application must reach by this time).
Key Details
- Organization
- District Legal Services Authority, Chengalpattu
- Qualification
- Minimum degree standard, plus not less than 10 years' experience in Public Utility Service
- Vacancies
- 01 Post
- Advertisement No
- Notification No.04/2026, Dated: 11.11.2026
- Posted
- 11.11.2026
- Last date to apply
- 27.11.2026, up to 05.30 p.m. (application must reach by this time)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 27.11.2026, up to 05.30 p.m. (application must reach by this time) |
| Notification date | 11.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt by Registered Post) | 27.11.2026, up to 05.30 p.m. |
| Interview venue, date and time | To be published on the Chengalpattu e-court website |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
The notification is for one post of Member in the Permanent Lok Adalat, Chengalpattu. The eligibility criteria require a person having adequate experience in any of the Public Utility Services defined in the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Applicants should have the following: • Educational qualification: pass in minimum degree standard as on the date of notification. • Language: must have the ability to write and speak the local language fluently. • Experience: experience in Public Utility Service defined under section 22 A (b) of The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 of not less than 10 years. • Age limit: the maximum age for the selection of member is below 62 years as on the date of Notification (11 November 2026). • Preference: Retired Teachers from Govt/Private Schools; Retired Government servants who worked in postal, telephone, electricity, civil supplies, municipal, transport corporation, Housing Board; Insurance personals; Doctors/Physicians; Services Oriented NGO.
Selection Process
The applications will be scrutinised, and only the shortlisted candidates list will be published on the court website for interview. The venue, date and time of the interview will be published on the Chengalpattu e-court website (chengalpattu.dcourts.gov.in); a separate communication letter will not be sent to the applicants. Shortlisted candidates should appear for the interview with their original certificates and attend at their own expenses. The selection criteria will follow the guidelines of the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other terms and conditions of Appointment of Chairman and other Persons) Amendment Rules, 2016.
Important Instructions
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without assigning any reasons. • No application will be entertained after the last date fixed. • The selected applicant shall give an undertaking not to have any other work other than the work in PLA during the tenure as Member. • The selected applicant shall also give an undertaking about not having any financial or other interest likely to affect prejudicially his/her function in the Permanent Lok Adalat. • The selected Member shall be disqualified and removed from the post if he/she is adjudged as an insolvent, has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, or has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as member. • The Member shall also be removed if he/she is an active political enthusiast of a political party, or has so abused his position as to render his continuance in office prejudicial to the public interest. • The applicant should have the mindset to assist in arriving at a compromise or settlement in matters connected with public utility service with compassion, empathy and concern. • The applicant is responsible for the authenticity of the information and documents submitted. The declaration states that false or concealed information makes the applicant liable for legal action, including termination, even after appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DLSA Chengalpattu Members Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date: 27.11.2026, up to 05.30 p.m. (application must reach by this time); Notification date: 11.11.2026; Last Date to Apply (receipt by Registered Post): 27.11.2026, up to 05.30 p.m.; Interview venue, date and time: To be published on the Chengalpattu e-court website
What is the age limit?
Below 62 years as on the date of Notification
What is the selection process?
The applications will be scrutinised, and only the shortlisted candidates list will be published on the court website for interview. The venue, date and time of the interview will be published on the Chengalpattu e-court website (chengalpattu.dcourts.gov.in); a separate communication letter will not be sent to the applicants. Shortlisted candidates should appear for the interview with their original certificates and attend at their own expenses. The selection criteria will follow the guidelines of the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other terms and conditions of Appointment of Chairman and other Persons) Amendment Rules, 2016.