About This Job

Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA), Nyaya Sadan, near the A.G. Office, Doranda, Ranchi has invited offline applications for 7 vacancies under Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) — Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts (Notice No. 7854, dated 15 Oct 2026). Candidates with Retired or retiring (not later than 31 Dec 2026) Principal District Judge / District Judge. Serving Principal District Judges and District Judges must apply through proper channel. The sitting Chairman, PLA need not apply for the said posts. Clean service record, and no adverse remark in the service record. Must not have been compulsorily retired under Rule 74 (b) of the Jharkhand Service Code, 2001, or under similar provisions. can apply. The pay scale is No pay scale or pay level in the notice. Entitlement is a monthly fee (last drawn salary less the amount of pension received) plus a conveyance allowance under the Permanent Lok Adalat (Other Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Chairman and Other Persons) Amendment Rules, 2025. Term of office 5 years or till the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. and the application fee is Not in notification (the notice does not mention any application fee). The only cost the notice names is two self-addressed stamped envelopes of Rs 55 each.. Interested candidates can apply offline before 04 Jan 2027 through the official website.

JHALSA is inviting applications from retired or retiring Principal District Judges and District Judges for the vacant post of Chairman in seven Permanent Lok Adalats across Jharkhand (Chatra, Dhanbad, Gumla, Jamshedpur, Palamau, Sahibganj, Seraikella). The monthly fee is the last drawn salary less pension, plus conveyance allowance; term is 5 years or till age 65. Applications by speed post/courier must reach Ranchi by 04 Jan 2027.

Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) — Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts - Overview

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Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Interview only — candidates may have to appear before JHALSA, Doranda, Ranchi; date, time and place will be fixed by JHALSA. The word used in the notice is "may", so not every applicant is certain to be called. The notice names only this interview as a step after applying.

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. (1) Copy or take out the prescribed application format given with the notice, titled "Application for Vacant post of Chairman, PLA". (2) Fill in all ten items: name, father's name, date of birth, address with PIN code, contact number and email, date of entry in judicial service, date of retirement and post held, place of retirement, other experience or training such as mediation, and any adverse remarks or departmental proceedings. (3) Affix one recent passport size photograph on the form. (4) Sign the declaration, add mobile number, date and place. (5) Attach two self-addressed stamped envelopes of Rs 55 each. (6) If serving, send the application through proper channel. (7) Send by Speed Post or Courier to the Member Secretary at the address above, to reach by 04 Jan 2027, 5:00 PM (the date of posting is not the date that counts). The declaration warns that an incorrect or misleading statement may cancel the candidature.

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📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact interview schedule, venue and detailed instructions are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (Retired or retiring (not later than 31 Dec 2026) Principal District Judge / District Judge. Serving Principal District Judges and District Judges must apply through proper channel. The sitting Chairman, PLA need not apply for the said posts. Clean service record, and no adverse remark in the service record. Must not have been compulsorily retired under Rule 74 (b) of the Jharkhand Service Code, 2001, or under similar provisions.) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://jhalsa.org (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) — Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA) Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

Jharkhand State Legal Services Authority (JHALSA), Nyaya Sadan, near the A.G. Office, Doranda, Ranchi publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.