Mock Interview Questions - Junior Assistant (High Court)
General Questions
1. Introduce yourself.
Answer: My name is Parveer Singh. I belong to Moungri village, District Udhampur. I completed my schooling
from my native village, did my graduation from GDC Boys Udhampur in 2020, and completed my Master's in
Political Science from Jammu University. I am a dedicated and sincere individual looking forward to serving in
the High Court system.
2. Why do you want to work in the High Court?
Answer: I want to work in the High Court to contribute to the judicial system and public service. It is a
respectable institution that plays a key role in upholding justice. I am eager to be a part of this system and
serve citizens with integrity.
3. What do you know about the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
Answer: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is the common high court for the union territories
of J&K and Ladakh. It has benches in Jammu and Srinagar and was established in 1928.
4. What are the duties of a Junior Assistant in the High Court?
Answer: Duties include record keeping, typing and documentation, assisting court officials, maintaining
confidentiality, and handling correspondence efficiently.
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Answer: My strengths are sincerity, punctuality, and willingness to learn. A weakness I am working on is
public speaking, for which I am improving through daily practice.
Situational / Behavioral Questions
6. Handling urgent work while already occupied?
Answer: I would prioritize tasks based on urgency and inform the senior officer about my current workload
while assuring timely completion.
7. Handling confidential information?
Answer: I would maintain strict confidentiality, not disclosing any sensitive data, and follow court protocols.
8. Assistance demanded by two departments?
Answer: I would calmly assess which task is more urgent or seek guidance from a senior to handle both
efficiently.
9. Dealing with rude citizens?
Answer: I would remain calm, listen patiently, and respond politely while maintaining professionalism.
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10. Mistake in official records?
Answer: I would report it immediately to my senior and correct it as per procedure, ensuring transparency.
Technical / Role-Specific Questions
11. Familiar with office management?
Answer: Yes, I am well-versed in filing, documentation, record keeping, and use of MS Office tools.
12. Knowledge of court procedures?
Answer: I have basic knowledge of case filing, documentation, and court registry processes, and I am eager
to learn more through training.
13. MS Office skills?
Answer: I am proficient in MS Word, Excel, and basic data entry tasks. I can also handle email and scanning
operations.
14. Maintaining confidentiality?
Answer: By not disclosing official matters to outsiders and securing documents properly.
15. Organizing files?
Answer: By following a logical filing system, labeling files clearly, and maintaining proper indexes.
Current Affairs / Law Awareness
16. Current Chief Justice?
Answer: (Update as per latest information. For example: Justice N. Kotiswar Singh as of 2024).
17. Article 370?
Answer: Article 370 gave special status to Jammu & Kashmir. It was abrogated on 5th August 2019, bringing
it under the same constitutional provisions as the rest of India.
18. RTI?
Answer: Right to Information allows citizens to access government records, ensuring transparency and
accountability.
19. Recent legal development?
Answer: Example: Women's Reservation Bill passed in 2023, providing 33% reservation for women in
Parliament and State Assemblies.
20. Judicial Independence?
Answer: It means that the judiciary functions independently without interference from the executive or
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legislature, ensuring fair justice.
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