The High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, has released a significant recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 05/Admn. Misc./2024) to fill 410 vacancies for the post of Assistant/Clerk in the Civil Courts across the state. This is a prime opportunity for graduates seeking a prestigious and stable career in the judiciary.

This is your complete guide to the Jharkhand High Court Clerk Recruitment 2024, covering all essential details like important dates, vacancy breakdown, eligibility, application process, and the selection procedure.

🗓️ Important Dates

Candidates must regularly check the official Jharkhand High Court website for updates on admit cards and exam dates.

📊 Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 410 vacancies are available for Assistant/Clerk posts. Reservation is applied as per state government norms.

Horizontal Reservation:

• PwD: 13 Posts
• Games & Sports Quota: 1 Post

Note: The number of vacancies is district-wise and is subject to change.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Essential: Graduation or an equivalent degree from a recognized University/Institution.
• Computer Knowledge: Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) of at least 6 months or a higher degree. Knowledge of computer operation and a minimum typing speed of 20 words per minute (w.p.m.) is essential.

2. Age Limit (as on 1st January 2024)

• General/EWS: 21 to 35 years
• BC-I & BC-II: 21 to 37 years
• Female (UR/EWS/BC-I/BC-II): 21 to 38 years
• SC/ST (Male & Female): 21 to 40 years
• PwD: Additional relaxation of 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of up to 5 years.

3. Residential Requirement

• Reservation benefits are applicable only to candidates domiciled in the state of Jharkhand. Candidates from other states in reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved.

📝 Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Written Examination (90 Marks):
   • Duration: 2 hours (Extra time for PwD candidates).
   • Sections:
     • General English (Comprehension, Grammar, Word Power): 20 Marks
     • English Essay Writing: 10 Marks
     • Objective General Knowledge: 30 Marks
     • Numerical Ability & Reasoning (Matric standard): 30 Marks
   • Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS/BC-I/BC-II: 40%; SC/ST: 30%
2. Computer Skill Test (Qualifying):
   • Candidates must type a passage of 100 words @ 20 w.p.m. speed.
3. Interview (15 Marks):
   • Only candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for the interview.

Final Merit will be prepared based on the combined scores of the Written Test and Interview.

💰 Application Fee

Payment can be made online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. The fee is non-refundable.

🚀 How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official Jharkhand High Court website.
2. Navigate to the recruitment section and find the advertisement for “Assistant/Clerk”.
3. Click on “Apply Online” and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Carefully fill out the online application form with all personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload scanned copies of the following documents in the specified format and size:
   • Recent Photograph (10-50 KB, JPG/JPEG)
   • Signature (10-50 KB, JPG/JPEG)
   • Matric Certificate (for DOB)
   • Graduation Degree/Provisional Certificate
   • Computer Course Certificate (DCA or higher)
   • Domicile Certificate
   • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
   • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for BC-I/BC-II)
   • EWS Certificate (if applicable)
   • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and download/print the final application confirmation for your records. Do not send any hard copies to the court.

💼 Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 4 (7th CPC) with a pay scale of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-.

♿ Facilities for PwD Candidates

• Candidates with 40% or more disability can request a scribe.
• Extra time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be allotted.
• Candidates must arrange their own scribe and submit a request in the prescribed format (Appendix-I) along with a disability certificate at least 7 days before the exam at the High Court office.

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Fill the application form in English only.
• Ensure all details (Name, DOB, Father’s Name) exactly match your Matriculation certificate.
• Illegible or blurred photographs/documents will lead to rejection.
• Keep a printout of the submitted application and the payment UTR number for future reference.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• The High Court’s decision on all matters relating to this recruitment will be final and binding.

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