Overview
Family Court Puri has released an offline recruitment notice for the post of Counsellor for the Court of the Judge, Family Court, Puri. The advertisement is issued by the Office of the District Judge, Puri under Advertisement No. 01 of 2026.
The notice invites applications from eligible candidates with the required educational background and relevant counselling or welfare experience. Only one post has been advertised, and the notice states that the counsellor will be appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.
Vacancy, post and authority
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of post | Counsellor |
| Number of posts | 1 |
| Recruiting office | Office of the District Judge, Puri |
| Court concerned | Court of the Judge, Family Court, Puri |
| Appointment authority | Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Application mode | Offline only |
The notice is specifically for a counsellor position connected to family court work. It is not a regular multi-post district court recruitment notice.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of advertisement | 04 April 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 24 April 2026 |
| Last time for submission | 5:00 PM |
Applications received after 5:00 PM on 24 April 2026 are not to be entertained. Candidates should plan for delivery time in case they are sending the form by Speed Post.
Eligibility and qualifications
To be eligible, a candidate must be a citizen of India and should have the educational and language qualifications stated in the notice.
- Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology.
- Minimum three years of experience in family counselling.
- Ability to speak, read and write Odia, with Odia test qualification equivalent to M.E. standard.
- Good character.
- Sound health, good physique and freedom from organic defect or bodily infirmity.
- If married, the candidate should not have more than one living spouse.
The notice also contains an alternative eligibility clause. It says that where candidates with the usual Master's degree plus three years of family counselling experience are not available, persons above 35 years of age working in social service and welfare activities and engaged in promoting family and child care, with a degree in Social Science, preferably Sociology or Psychology, shall be eligible.
The notice does not give a general age limit table. Applicants should therefore rely on the exact wording of the advertisement rather than assume a standard upper age rule.
Remuneration and nature of work
The official notice states that the fee of the counsellor is Rs. 6,000 per month. In addition, the assisting fee is Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work.
The work of the counsellor is to assist and advise parties regarding settlement of the subject matter of dispute between them and to help them arrive at reconciliation. The notice adds that the functions of the counsellor are to be regulated in accordance with Rule 8 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990.
- Monthly fee: Rs. 6,000
- Assisting fee: Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work
- Role focus: settlement support, counselling and reconciliation in family disputes
Application form and required documents
The notice includes a prescribed application format. Applicants should fill in the form with all required particulars and submit it with the listed supporting documents.
| Particulars to be filled | What the notice asks for |
|---|---|
| Personal details | Name, father's or husband's name, gender, date of birth, age, address, mobile number and e-mail ID |
| Education | Educational qualifications with self-attested certificates and mark sheets |
| Experience | Details of family counselling or social service and welfare work connected to family and child care |
Documents listed in the notice include self-attested copies of educational certificates and marksheets, experience certificate, two recent self-attested passport size photographs besides the one affixed on the form, one self-addressed envelope affixed with Rs. 56 postage stamp, No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in government or similar institutions, two original character certificates from separate Gazetted Officers, Medical Practitioners or Sarpanch, and an undertaking that no criminal case is pending and that the candidate has not been convicted by any criminal court.
How to apply offline
- Download and read the official notification carefully.
- Use the prescribed application format attached to the notice.
- Fill in all required personal, educational and experience details.
- Affix the passport size photograph in the space provided.
- Attach self-attested copies of qualification and experience documents.
- Add the additional items required in the notice, including photographs, character certificates, undertaking and self-addressed envelope with postage stamp.
- Write the correct superscription on the envelope.
- Send the application by Speed Post so it reaches before the deadline, or drop it in the designated drop box within office hours.
Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. Applications received after the last date are not to be considered.
Application address and envelope instructions
The notice says the application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copies of required documents should be sent in an envelope addressed to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Puri.
- Addressing authority: Registrar, Civil Courts, Puri
- Submission mode 1: Speed Post
- Submission mode 2: Drop Box kept in the Civil Courts premises, Puri during office hours on working days
- Last time for both modes: 5:00 PM on 24 April 2026
- Envelope superscription: "Application for the post of Counsellor"
Applicants using postal mode should not wait until the last day, because the requirement is that the application must reach the office by the deadline.
Selection and updates
The official notice clearly says that the counsellor shall be appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. However, the advertisement does not lay out a stage-wise selection process such as shortlisting criteria, interview schedule or merit preparation method.
Because the detailed process is not stated in the notice, candidates should not assume a written test or interview pattern on their own. The notice advises applicants to visit the District Court, Puri website from time to time for recruitment updates and notifications.
What is confirmed and what is not specified in the notice
| Confirmed in official notice | Not clearly specified in official notice |
|---|---|
| One Counsellor post | Detailed selection stages |
| Offline application only | Interview date or shortlist date |
| Last date is 24 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM | General age limit table |
| Master's in Social Science preferred with 3 years family counselling experience | Reservation breakup |
| Alternative eligibility clause for persons above 35 in social service or welfare work | Application fee amount |
| Fee of Rs. 6,000 per month plus Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work | Exact tenure details beyond the notice wording |
This separation matters because many applicants rely on summary pages. For this post, the safest approach is to work only with what the official advertisement actually states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced in Family Court Puri Counsellor Recruitment 2026?
The official notice announces 1 vacancy for the post of Counsellor.
What is the last date to apply for Family Court Puri Counsellor Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receipt of the application is 24 April 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the required qualification for the Counsellor post?
The main qualification is a Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably Sociology or Psychology, with at least 3 years of experience in family counselling.
Is there any alternative eligibility mentioned in the notice?
Yes. If the usual candidates are not available, persons above 35 years working in social service and welfare activities and promoting family and child care, with a degree in Social Science, preferably Sociology or Psychology, may be eligible.
How should the application be submitted?
The application has to be submitted offline, either through Speed Post to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Puri or by dropping it in the designated drop box in the Civil Courts premises, Puri.
What is the remuneration for the Counsellor post?
The notice states a fee of Rs. 6,000 per month and an assisting fee of Rs. 1,000 per day of actual work.
Is any application fee mentioned in the official notice?
No application fee is clearly mentioned in the notice. However, the applicant has to submit one self-addressed envelope affixed with Rs. 56 postage stamp.