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

Recruitment Overview

The District Judge, Sundargarh has invited applications for appointment to the post of Counsellor in the Court of the Judge, Family Court, Rourkela. The official advertisement clearly states that there is 1 vacant post and that the Counsellor shall be appointed by the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.

The recruitment is governed by the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. This is a counselling and reconciliation role connected with family court proceedings and not a standard establishment post in the district judiciary.

Eligibility and Educational Qualification

The notice sets out the minimum qualification and experience for the Counsellor post. Candidates must satisfy all the stated academic, experience and language requirements.

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The candidate must have a Master's Degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology.
• The candidate must have minimum experience of 3 years in family counselling.
• The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed the Odia test equivalent to the M.E. standard.
• The candidate must be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
• The candidate must not have more than one spouse living.
• The candidate must submit a declaration regarding pendency of any criminal case against him or her.

Alternative Eligibility Route

The official advertisement also provides an alternative eligibility clause if candidates with the regular 3 years of family counselling experience are not available.

In such a situation, a person above 35 years of age working in the field of social service and welfare activities and engaged in promoting the welfare of family and child care may be considered, provided the person has a degree in Social Science, preferably in Sociology or Psychology.

This does not remove the need for relevant subject background. It only creates a secondary route for candidates with practical welfare experience connected to family and child care.

Functions of the Counsellor

The notice states that the functions of the Counsellor are regulated under Rule 8 of the Family Courts (Orissa) Rules, 1990. The role is centred on assisting parties in family disputes and helping the court's settlement process.

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

This makes the role directly linked to mediation, counselling and reconciliation support in family court matters.

Fee and Service Terms

The official notice does not mention a fixed monthly salary amount. Instead, it states that the Principal Counsellor and Counsellor shall be paid assisting fee per day of actual work and retainer fee per month at the rate fixed by the State Government from time to time in consultation with the High Court of Orissa.

Applicants should therefore read this as a rule-based appointment with government-fixed fees rather than a standard regular pay scale.

Documents Required

The application has to be submitted with the required self-attested documents. The official notice lists the main enclosures that must accompany the typed application.

• Certificate showing the date of birth, preferably H.S.C. Certificate.
• Self-attested photocopies of all educational qualification certificates including Master's Degree or Degree in Social Science, preferably Sociology or Psychology.
• Certificate of minimum experience of 3 years in family counselling, if any.
• Experience certificate in family counselling or in social service and welfare activities with engagement in promoting the welfare of family and child care.
• Two self-attested recent passport-size photographs besides the one affixed on the application form.
• Two self-addressed envelopes with postage stamp of Rs. 60.

Incomplete or defective applications are liable to be rejected.

How to Apply Offline

The application has to be submitted in the prescribed typed format included in the official notice. Candidates can send the application by post or drop it in the designated drop box within the court premises.

1. Prepare a typed application in the prescribed format and sign it properly.
2. Attach all required self-attested documents, photographs and self-addressed stamped envelopes.
3. Place the application and enclosures in one cover.
4. Address the cover to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Sundargarh, Pin-770001.
5. Ensure that it reaches the Office of the Registrar, Civil Courts, Sundargarh on or before 5:00 PM on 24 April 2026, or drop it in the drop box kept in the Civil Courts premises during office hours on working days.
6. Write Application for the post of Counsellor on the envelope.

Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.

Important Dates and Deadline

The official court notice page and the advertisement both point to the same deadline for receipt of application.

The notice does not announce a written test date, interview date or result date. Candidates should therefore keep checking the official Sundargarh District Court website for further updates.

Application Format and Required Details

The prescribed format in the advertisement asks candidates to furnish personal, academic and experience details in a structured manner.

• Name of the candidate
• Name of father or husband
• Date of birth in words and figure
• Age as on the date of application
• Educational qualification
• Details of experience in family counselling or social service and welfare activities with engagement in promoting the welfare of family and child care
• Permanent and present address with mobile number and email ID

Candidates should fill these details carefully because the notice states that incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected.

Other Important Conditions

The official notice contains a few practical conditions that candidates should note before applying.

• The application must be signed by the applicant.
• Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.
• Applications that are incomplete in any manner are liable to be summarily rejected.
• The details of the advertisement are also available on the District Court website.

Since the notice does not mention written examination or interview schedule, candidates should regularly check the official website for any later communication related to screening or selection.

Official Links

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