Advertisement No.-01/2024/Apptt.
HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND, RANCHI
Online Applications are invited as per Eligibility and Conditions printed
underneath from eligible candidates to fill up the 15 (Fifteen) vacancies to the post
of District Judges from the Bar in the revised pay scale of Rs. 144840-194860 [Level-
J-5]. Each candidate should submit his/her application through the official website
of High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi i.e. www.jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in and has to
pay the examination fees online.
The application shall be filled up online (www. jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in)
from 15/11/2024 to 30/11/2024 till 23:59 hours.
(i) Candidates will have to upload their scanned colour photograph (less than
1 MB 200X250 pixel) and signature (less than 1 MB 200X125 pixel). Accordingly, candidates are
advised to scan their photograph and signature in the given format and save in a
documentary file from where the photo, signature can be browsed and uploaded.
(ii) Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility before
applying for the post and only after satisfaction; the candidates have to make
requisite payment of Rs. 1000/-(For General & Others) & Rs. 500/-(For S.C. & S.T.)
through the payment gateway link available on the official website of the Court.
After the successful payment, candidates will be able to fill-up application form.
(iii) The candidates are advised to note down Payment reference number
generated after successful online payment, which shall be used for filling up the
online application form.
FORMAT
1. Name of the applicant:………………………………………
(in capital letters)
2. Address for communication with PIN code
:……………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………
3. Permanent Address……………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………...
4. Telephone / Mobile Nos. ………………………(Res.)
…………………………………..(Office)
5. E-mail Id …………………………………………………………
6. Father’s /Husband’s Name:……………………………………………………………………...
7. Educational Qualifications starting from Matriculation or equivalent examination ……………
Examinations passed Name of the Board/University Year of Passing % of marks Class/Division
8. Nationality:
9. Date of Enrolment as an advocate:
10. Number of Years of active practice:
11. Place or places where the candidate has practiced:
12. Whether any criminal case has instituted /pending against the candidate:
(If yes, enclose the certified copy of FIR /complaint / charge sheet / Judgment / Order
/deposition of witness and up-to date status of the case)
13. Whether any previous employment, if yes give details:
14. Reason for quitting the employment / present status of the employment:
15. Whether belongs to S.C./S.T./Other Category:
16. Date and place of birth:
17. Gender:
18. Whether handicapped, if yes mention the type and percentage (%) of
disability………………………………..
19. Details of Payment of Examination Fees : Bank reference number
a) Rs. 1000/- b) Rs. 500/-
20. Name and Addresses of Two References:
1.…………………………………………………………....
2. ……………………………………………………………
Declaration
Certified that the information furnished by me hereinabove are true to my personal knowledge. I know that if anything stated
hereinabove turns out to be false, then at its sole discretion, the High Court of Jharkhand may cancel my candidature at any stage
of the selection process and also I am aware of the fact that the admission fees once deposited shall not be refunded to me in any
circumstances. Further I know that if I obtain appointment based on any false /incorrect information, my appointment shall be
liable to immediate termination.
Place:-
Date:- Signature of the Candidate
ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS:-
1. Qualification: Graduate in law from a University recognized for the purpose of enrolment as an
Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.
2. Age : Above 35 years but below 45 years as on 31st January, 2023. The upper age limit is relaxable by
three years in case of S.C./S.T. candidates .
3. Experience : More than 7 years at the Bar as a practicing Advocate after having been duly enrolled as
such.
Self attested copies of the following certificates, are required to be uploaded with the application
form:-
(i) Educational qualification from Matriculation/equivalent onwards.
(ii) Enrolment certificate under the Advocates Act, 1961.
(iii) Certificate of Experience at the Bar.
Note: Certificate of Experience at the Bar shall be obtained either from the Registrar General of the High
Court if the applicant is practicing in the High Court or from Principal District Judge or Chief Judicial
Magistrate of the District if the applicant is practicing in Court other than the High Court, or from the
President and the Secretary of the Bar Association, jointly signed by both of them and duly counter-signed
by the Registrar General of the High Court or the Principal District Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate of the
District, as the case may be.
(iv) Certificate of Date of Birth.
(v) Original certificate from a qualified Medical Practitioner that the candidate possesses sound
health and is free from any disease which may be hazardous for his appointment as the
District Judge.
4. In case of the candidate is differently abled, a Certificate issued by the Medical Board to this effect be
uploaded.
Syllabus :
Preliminary Entrance Test
(1) The Preliminary Entrance Test shall consist of :-
i. General English
ii. General Knowledge (including Current Affairs).
iii. C.P.C.
iv. Cr.P.C. and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
v. Evidence Act and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
vi. Law of Contract.
vii. IPC and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
(2) The Preliminary Entrance Test shall be of 100 marks in aggregate.
(3) Duration of Preliminary Entrance Test shall be of two hours.
(4) There shall be negative marking of -1 mark (minus one) for each wrong answer.
Main Examination
(1) The Main Examination shall consist of :-
Paper – I
Part – I Language (English) - 50 Marks
(Essay, Précis, Preposition and Comprehension etc.)
Part – II - 50 Marks
(i) Procedural Law (C.P.C., Cr.P.C. & Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023)
(ii) Law of Evidence (Indian Evidence Act & Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)
(iii) Law of Limitation
Paper – II
Substantive Law - 100 Marks
(i) Constitution of India
(ii) Indian Penal Code and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
(iii) Law of Contract
(iv) Sale of Goods Act
(v) Transfer of Property Act
(vi) Negotiable Instrument Act
(vii) Law relating to Motor Vehicle Accident Claim
(viii) Jurisprudence.
(ix) Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act
(x) Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act
(xi) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (pocso)
(xii) Prevention of Corruption Act
(xiii) SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
(xiv) Electricity Act, 2003
(xv) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act)
(2) Examination shall be held in two sittings of three hours duration for each paper.
Viva-Voce Test
(1) There shall be Viva-Voce Test of 40 marks.
(2) The marks obtained in Viva-Voce Test shall be added to the marks obtained in Main Examination
and the merit list shall be prepared accordingly.
(3) No candidate irrespective of the marks obtained by him in the Main Examination shall be eligible
for selection for appointment, if he/she obtains less than 30% marks in the Viva-Voce Test.
Note:- Every differently abled candidate will be allowed “compensatory time” of 20 minutes for each hour of
written examination
CONDITIONS:
1. Reference testimonials from two persons certifying that they know the candidate personally and that in
their opinion, he/she bears a good moral character, is not involved in any criminal case or an offence
relating to moral turpitude and none of the references should be related to the candidate either directly or
indirectly be uploaded with the application.
2. Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility before applying for the post. The permission
to appear in the Preliminary test/Main Examination/Interview will not waive the right of the High Court
to further verify the candidates' eligibility and other criteria for appointment, and it will be without
prejudice to further scrutinize relevant papers etc. by the High Court at any stage of the selection process
and thereafter.
3. Candidates are required to pay Rs. 1000/-(for General & others) & Rs. 500/- (for S.C. & S.T) as
examination fee online by following the link while filling up the form on website of the Court
(www.jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in);
(a) Applications without prescribed fee would not be considered.
(b) Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
4. The candidates will have to download the Admit Card from the website of the Court by entering their
registration number and date of birth, and hard copy of the same will not be sent to them. The candidates
are advised to keep visiting the website of the Court for details updates regarding examination.
5. Incomplete applications or applications not conforming to the aforesaid or other prescribed requirements
shall be rejected.
6. The written examinations/ entire selection process shall be conducted, undertaken and finalized as per
Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service (Recruitment, Appointment and Conditions of Service), Rules,2001 (
as amended from time to time.) and Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service (Recruitment, Appointment and
Conditions of Service), Regulation, 2024 with above modifications.
7. The decision of the Selection Committee/High Court for recruitment on all the post shall be final and
binding on all concerned and no communication shall be entertained.
S/d
Registrar General
Annexure-B
Annexure-B
HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND
RECRUITMENT OF DISTRICT JUDGES
Online Applications are invited from eligible candidates from Bar for
the post of District Judges, details whereof, are as under:
Number of Posts: 15
Pay Scale: Rs.144840-194660 [Level- J-5]
Fees: Rs. 1000/-(For General & others) and
Rs. 500/-(For S.C & S.T)
Detailed Advertisement and application form will be available from
15/11/2024 onwards, on the High Court website i.e.
www.jharkhandhighcourt.nic.in
Starting Date of Online Application: 15/11/2024
Closing Date of Online Application : 30/11/2024
