Jharkhand District Judge Recruitment 2024 – Apply Now!
The High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, has announced its recruitment for 15 District Judges under Advertisement No. 01/2024. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified advocates to join the esteemed judiciary. Here’s a detailed guide on eligibility, application, and selection processes.
Advertisement Overview
The recruitment is for 15 vacancies of District Judges from the Bar in the revised pay scale of ₹144,840–₹194,860 (Level-J-5). Applications must be submitted online via the official website.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Applications: November 15, 2024
- Last Date for Applications: November 30, 2024 (up to 11:59 PM)
Vacancy Distribution Jharkhand District Judge Recruitment 2024
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 4 |
Total Vacancies: 15
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Under the Advocates Act, 1961, applicants must hold a law degree from a recognized university to enroll as Advocates.Age Limit
- Minimum: 35 years
- Maximum: 45 years as of January 31, 2023
- Relaxation: Up to 3 years for SC/ST candidates
Experience
A minimum of 7 years of active practice as an advocate is required.
Application Process
- Visit the official website.
- Upload the required documents:
- Scanned photo (200×250 pixels, <1 MB)
- Scanned signature (200×125 pixels, <1 MB)
- Pay the examination fee online:
- ₹1,000 for General/OBC
- ₹500 for SC/ST
- Note down the payment reference number for future use.
Selection Process
Preliminary Test
- Syllabus:
- General English
- General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)
- Procedural Laws: CPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Marks: 100 (2 hours duration)
- Negative Marking: -1 for each incorrect answer
Main Examination
- Paper I: Language (English) and Procedural Law (100 marks)
- Paper II: Substantive Law (100 marks)
Viva-Voce Test
- Marks: 40
- Candidates must score at least 30% in Viva-Voce to qualify.
Salary of Jharkhand District Judge Recruitment 2024
The selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹144,840–₹194,860 (Level-J-5) and additional benefits per judicial service norms.
How to Apply Jharkhand District Judge Recruitment 2024
- Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.
- Register and complete the online application form on the official website.
- Upload required documents and make the payment.
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FAQ
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates.
What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit.
What is the last date for submission?
The application must be submitted by November 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
Where can I get the admit card?
Admit cards will be available on the official website.
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