NASHIK Recruitment Dossier

Chairpersons in Permanent Lok Adalats

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Chairpersons in Permanent Lok Adalats administered by NASHIK Authority (Jharkhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NASHIK Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Jharkhand

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Active Procurement Tenders by NASHIK

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Clarifications and Amendment 01 Zip Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Clarifications and Amendment 011 Zip Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Query Format2 Xlsx Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of Allen Bolts for the Composite Insulator	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Chairpersons in Permanent Lok Adalats?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NASHIK Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain nashik.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) or Nashik District Court portal to download the prescribed offline/online application format for Chairperson recruitment.

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) or fill out the detailed application form with personal, educational, and comprehensive judicial service history details to ensure eligibility.

Scan and attach certified copies of the official retirement order, pension payment order (PPO), educational certificates, and judicial experience certificates as per the guidelines.

Pay the nominal application fee, if applicable, through the specified demand draft or online payment gateway, and secure the transaction receipt for future verification.

Submit the completed application form to the Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Nashik, and download the acknowledgement or admit card for the interview.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Chairpersons in Permanent Lok Adalats is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Eligibility Screening and Shortlisting	Qualifying, Duration: N/A	Evaluation of judicial service record, integrity, past judgments, and retirement status from District Judge cadre.
Stage 2: Personal Interview and Viva-Voce	100 Marks, Duration: 45 Minutes	Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, Conciliation and Arbitration procedures, Code of Civil Procedure, and public utility services disputes.
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, Duration: 1 Day	Verification of original retirement orders, PPO, character certificates, and medical fitness certificate from a civil surgeon.
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Appointment	Based on Interview, Duration: N/A	Preparation of panel list based on interview performance, subject to approval by the High Court of Bombay.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Chairperson of the Permanent Lok Adalat in Nashik is appointed from retired District Judges, drawing a pay scale equivalent to Level 14 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 1,44,200. Alternatively, they receive their last pay drawn minus pension. For a direct equivalent calculation, the Basic Pay is Rs. 1,44,200. Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounts to Rs. 76,426. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Nashik, classified as a Class Y city, is 20%, amounting to Rs. 28,840. Transport Allowance (TA) is set at Rs. 7,200 plus DA, totaling Rs. 11,016. The Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,60,482. Since these are post-retirement contractual or tenure-based judicial appointments, standard NPS deductions do not apply; instead, a flat TDS is deducted. The estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,35,000, making it a highly prestigious and financially rewarding judicial assignment.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

As per the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Maharashtra State Government rules, reservation policies are strictly implemented. Since this post is for retired judicial officers, age relaxation applies with an upper age limit of 65 years. However, statutory relaxations for reserved categories are maintained where applicable: SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation, OBC candidates receive 3 years, and PwBD candidates receive 10 years. EWS candidates benefit from a 10% vertical reservation. Women candidates are eligible for fee concessions and horizontal reservation as per the prevailing state government resolutions and judicial service rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Chairpersons in Permanent Lok Adala

What is the maximum age limit for applying as a Chairperson in the Permanent Lok Adalat?

The maximum age limit for applying is 65 years, as the applicant must be a retired District Judge or a judicial officer of equivalent rank.

Is there any written examination for this recruitment?

No, there is no written examination. Selection is based on the screening of judicial service records followed by a personal interview.

What is the tenure of the Chairperson in the Permanent Lok Adalat?

The Chairperson is appointed for a term of 5 years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

What are the primary duties of the Chairperson of PLA Nashik?

The Chairperson presides over pre-litigation conciliation and settlement proceedings regarding public utility services like transport, postal, water, and electricity.

Are active judicial officers eligible to apply for this post?

No, only retired District Judges or judicial officers of equivalent or higher rank are eligible to apply for the post of Chairperson.

Where will the selected candidate be posted?

The selected candidate will be posted at the Permanent Lok Adalat located within the District Court Complex in Nashik, Maharashtra.