| Board | Family Court Lakhimpur Kheri |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Qualification | Graduate in Sociology or Psychology, Experience in social service, Preference: Master's in Social Work with 2 years in family counseling |
| Salary | Rs. 1000 - 24000 Per Month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 06 Oct 2026 |
The Principal Judge, Family Court, Lakhimpur Kheri has released a recruitment notice for the post of Counselor. Applications are invited from eligible candidates to fill 02 vacant posts.
This recruitment is being done in compliance with the orders from the Hon'ble High Court, Allahabad and the Government Order from the State Government.
Post Name: Counselor
Total Vacancies: 02
Location: Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh
Application Mode: Offline
Last Date to Apply: 06 October 2026
The last date to submit the application form is 06 October 2026.
The Family Court, Lakhimpur Kheri has announced 02 vacancies for the post of Counselor.
Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a Graduate degree in either Sociology or Psychology. They should also have experience in social service.
Preference: Candidates holding a Master's degree in Social Work with two years of experience in family counseling will be given preference.
Age Limit: The age of the applicant must be between 35 to 65 years as of the last date of application.
Local Preference: Efforts will be made to appoint individuals from the same district where the Family Court is located. If no suitable candidate is found from the district, candidates from other districts may be considered.
The appointed Counselor will receive a fixed honorarium as per the Government Order. This will be Rs. 1000/- per working day or Rs. 24,000/- per month, whichever is less.
After receiving the applications, the State Government will scrutinize them. A list of approximately five candidates for each post will be prepared.
The State Government will then send the list of eligible candidates to the Hon'ble High Court. The Hon'ble High Court, in consultation with a qualified expert in family and child development, will recommend names to the State Government.
The Hon'ble High Court will consider the names recommended by the State Government. Based on the High Court's recommendation, the State Government will issue the final notification.
The appointment of a Counselor will not be considered a government service appointment. They will be associated with the court on a contractual basis.
Eligible candidates need to apply offline. The application form can be downloaded from the official website of the District Court, Lakhimpur Kheri, or the official website of the Hon'ble High Court, Allahabad.
Fill the application form completely and attach self-attested photocopies of your educational and experience certificates.
Send the filled application form along with the required documents via registered post or submit it in person to the Administrative Office, Principal Judge, Family Court, Lakhimpur Kheri, Pin-262701.
On the envelope of the application, clearly write "Application for the post of Counselor" as the subject.
Applicants must attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents with their application form:
It is mandatory to mention the selected subject at the Graduate and higher levels.
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Counselor post?
A1: The last date to apply is 06 October 2026.
Q2: What is the educational qualification required for the Counselor post?
A2: A Graduate degree in Sociology or Psychology with experience in social service is required. A Master's in Social Work with 2 years of family counseling experience is preferred.
Q3: What is the age limit for applicants?
A3: Applicants must be between 35 and 65 years of age as of the application deadline.
Q4: What is the salary for the Counselor post?
A4: The salary will be Rs. 1000/- per working day or Rs. 24,000/- per month, whichever is less.
Q5: How can I apply for the Counselor position?
A5: You need to apply offline by sending the filled application form with required documents via registered post or by submitting it in person to the Administrative Office, Principal Judge, Family Court, Lakhimpur Kheri.
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here