Family Court Dhenkanal Counsellor Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 1 Post

Recruitment Overview

The District Judge, Dhenkanal has invited applications for appointment to the post of Counsellor in the Court of Judge, Family Court, Dhenkanal. The official advertisement makes it clear that the post is presently vacant and that the appointment will be made by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.

The recruitment is regulated under Rules 5 and 6 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. This is not a general district court staff recruitment. It is a role linked to counselling and reconciliation work in family court proceedings.

Eligibility and Educational Qualification

The official advertisement gives a clear eligibility framework for the Counsellor post. The basic requirement is a Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology, along with experience in family counselling.

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The candidate must have a Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably Sociology or Psychology.
• The candidate must have minimum 3 years of experience in family counselling.
• The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed Odia up to the M.E. standard.
• The candidate must be of sound health and good physique and should be free from bodily infirmity or communicable disease.
• The candidate should not have more than one spouse living, if married.
• No criminal case should be pending against the applicant.

Alternative Eligibility Route

The notice also provides an alternative route for eligibility if candidates with three years of family counselling experience are not available.

In that situation, persons above 35 years of age who are working in the field of social service and welfare activities and are engaged in promoting the welfare of family and child care can be considered, provided they hold a degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology.

This is an important provision because it broadens the pool of eligible applicants, but it does not remove the requirement that the candidate must have the relevant social science academic background and practical involvement in welfare and family care work.

Role and Functions of the Counsellor

The notice states that the functions of the Counsellor will be regulated in accordance with Rule 8 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. The role is designed to assist family court proceedings by focusing on dispute settlement and reconciliation.

• The Counsellor shall assist and advise the parties regarding settlement of the subject matter of dispute.
• The Counsellor may assist in resolving the whole dispute or any part of it.
• The Counsellor shall help the parties in arriving at reconciliation.

This means the role is not limited to formal court assistance. It directly involves family counselling and facilitating settlement between parties in family disputes.

Fees and Honorarium

The official advertisement specifies both a monthly retainer fee and a daily assisting fee.

The notice links this fee structure to Resolution No. 1J-02/2019-6839/L dated 23 April 2025 of the Government of Orissa, Law Department, Bhubaneswar. The advertisement does not mention any separate regular salary scale or service pay matrix for this post.

Documents Required

The application has to be submitted with self-attested copies of the required documents. Candidates should make sure the set is complete because defective or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.

• Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets, including Master's Degree or Degree in Social Science, preferably Sociology or Psychology.
• Experience certificate in family counselling or in social service and welfare activities connected with the welfare of family and child care.
• Self-attested copy of date of birth certificate, preferably H.S.C. Board or equivalent certificate.
• Two character certificates issued by two different Gazetted Officers.
• Two self-attested recent passport-size photographs, with one affixed to the application form.
• One self-addressed envelope.

How to Apply Offline

The application has to be submitted in the prescribed format given in the official notice. Candidates may either send the application by Speed Post or drop it in the designated drop box within the court premises.

1. Fill the prescribed application form completely and sign it in full by hand.
2. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and documents.
3. Place the application and documents in one envelope.
4. Address the envelope to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Dhenkanal, PIN-759001.
5. Send it by Speed Post so that it reaches the office on or before 5:00 PM on 27 April 2026, or drop it in the drop box kept in Civil Courts, Dhenkanal in front of the Process Establishment Section during office hours on working days.
6. Write Application for the post of Counsellor on the envelope.

The notice clearly states that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Important Dates and Submission Deadline

The official district court notice page and the advertisement both point to the same application deadline.

The notice does not announce a written exam date, interview date, counselling schedule or final result date. Candidates should therefore keep checking the official Dhenkanal District Court website for further updates.

Application Format and Key Fields

The prescribed format included in the official notification asks candidates to provide personal, educational and experience details in a structured form.

• Name of candidate
• Father's or husband's name
• Sex and marital status
• Permanent address
• Present address with mobile number and email ID
• Date of birth as per H.S.C. or equivalent certificate
• Educational qualifications from H.S.C. onwards up to Post Graduation
• Details of experience in family counselling, social service and welfare activities
• Religion and nationality

The declaration at the end of the form also requires the applicant to affirm awareness of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990 and certify that the information furnished is true and correct.

Other Important Conditions

The official notice contains several conditions that candidates should note before applying.

• The District Judge reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate if found unsuitable for any reason.
• Applications without full signature of the applicant will be rejected.
• Applications that are defective, incomplete or non-compliant with the advertisement requirements will be summarily rejected.
• If any qualification certificate is later found to be fraudulent, the appointment will be cancelled and the candidate may be prosecuted according to law.
• Any form of canvassing will result in rejection of the application.

No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement. Candidates should also keep visiting the official Dhenkanal District Court website for later-stage updates regarding this recruitment.

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Dhenkanal District Court Recruitments Page
• Dhenkanal District Court Notification Page
• Dhenkanal District Court Official Website