The High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi invites online applications to recruit 15 District Judges from eligible advocates. The vacancies will be filled in the revised pay scale of Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660 [Level-J-5] as per Advertisement No. 01/2024/Apptt.
Important Dates
Starting Date for Online Applications: 15th November 2024
Closing Date for Online Applications: 30th November 2024 (till 23:59 hours)
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
Graduate in Law from a recognized university for enrolment under the Advocates Act, 1961.
2. Age Limit:
- Minimum: 35 years
- Maximum: 45 years (as of 31st January 2023).
- Upper age relaxation of 3 years for SC/ST candidates.
3. Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of continuous practice at the Bar as an Advocate.
Application Fee
- General & Others: ₹1,000/-
- SC/ST: ₹500/-
- Payment must be made online through the payment gateway available on the official website.
Application Process
- Apply through the High Court’s official website: www.jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in.
- Upload: (i) Photograph: Less than 1 MB (200×250 pixels). (ii) Signature: Less than 1 MB (200×125 pixels).
- Save the payment reference number after completing the payment process.
- Complete and submit the application form after payment.
Selection Process
1. Preliminary Entrance Test (Objective): 100 Marks (2 Hours)
Subjects include
Negative marking: -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive)
Paper I: Language and Procedural Law (100 Marks)
Paper II: Substantive Law (100 Marks)
Duration: 3 hours for each paper.
3. Viva-Voce Test: 40 Marks
- Minimum 30% marks required to qualify.
Required Documents
Self-attested copies of:
- Educational qualifications.
- Enrolment certificate under Advocates Act.
- Certificate of experience from the Bar (issued by appropriate authority).
- Certificate of date of birth.
- Medical certificate ensuring sound health.
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Testimonials from two references certifying moral character.
Key Conditions
- Admit cards must be downloaded from the website. Hard copies will not be sent.
- Incomplete applications or those not meeting the criteria will be rejected.
- Examination fees are non-refundable.
- The recruitment process will follow the Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service Rules, 2001, as amended.
Ensure you read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying. Best of luck to all aspirants!