The High Court of Calcutta invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens who have knowledge of the vernacular language of the State for preparing a panel to fill 291 vacancies for Lower Division Assistant positions. The appointments will be initially temporary but are likely to become permanent.
High Court of Calcutta Recruitment 2024 Details of Vacancies:
| Category | Original Side | Appellate Side | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 10 | 14 | 70 |
| Unreserved (Exempted Category) | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Unreserved (Ex-serviceman) | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Unreserved (Meritorious Sportspersons) | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Unreserved (PWD) (Hearing Impairment) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Unreserved (PWD) (Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Unreserved (PWD) (Blindness/Low Vision) | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Scheduled Caste | 8 | 8 | 32 |
| Scheduled Caste (Exempted Category) | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| Scheduled Caste (Ex-serviceman) | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribe (Exempted Category) | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| O.B.C (A) | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| O.B.C (A) (Exempted Category) | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| O.B.C (B) | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| O.B.C (B) (Exempted Category) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 46 | 245 | 291 |
High Court of Calcutta Recruitment 2024 Pay Scale:
- Level 6 (Rs. 22,700 – Rs. 58,500) with a minimum pay of Rs. 24,100 plus other allowances as per the relevant rules.
High Court of Calcutta Recruitment 2024 Educational Qualification:
- Passed Higher Secondary Examination (12th standard) from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination from a recognized board/council.
- Knowledge of the vernacular language of the State.
Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 40 years as of January 1, 2024
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC and ST candidates from West Bengal. For Persons with Disabilities, the upper age limit is relaxed up to 45 years.
Reservation Details:
- Meritorious Sportspersons: Must have certificates from respective competent authorities.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Must have a disability certificate issued by a competent authority with a disability of at least 40%.
- Other Categories: Certificates should be issued by competent authorities as prescribed by the Government of West Bengal.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to the High Court of Calcutta’s official website
- Step 2: Navigate to the “Recruitment” section.
- Step 3: Click on the “Apply Now” link for Lower Division Assistant.
- Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete your application.
Mode of Selection:
- Preliminary Screening Test (Phase-I):
- Subjects: Arithmetic, General Knowledge, Computer Proficiency, General Intelligence, English.
- Marks: Total 100 marks (each question carries 1 mark, with negative marking).
- Cut-off: 50% to qualify for Phase-II.
- Competitive Written Test (Phase-II):
- Subjects: Arithmetic, English Essay and Precis Writing, General Knowledge.
- Marks: Total 300 marks.
- Qualifying Marks: 40% in each subject and 50% in aggregate.
- Viva-Voce Test (Phase-III):
- Marks: 100
- Marks from Competitive Written Test and Viva-Voce will be considered for the final merit list.
Appointment & Posting:
- Initially, posts in the Appellate Side will be filled based on merit. After exhausting the Appellate Side posts, the Original Side posts will be filled.
Examination Fees:
- SC/ST (West Bengal): Rs. 400/-
- All other categories: Rs. 800/-
- No fees for Exempted Category and Ex-serviceman candidates whose names are sponsored by the appropriate authority.
Examination Centres:
- South Bengal: Kolkata, Howrah Sadar, Chinsurah, Bardhaman Sadar, Midnapore Sadar.
- North Bengal: Siliguri, Jalpaiguri Town.
Admit Card:
- No admit card will be sent by post. Candidates must download it from the website.
General Instructions/Conditions:
- Apply online only. No offline applications will be accepted.
- Regularly check the website for updates.
- Ensure the accuracy of the application as false information will lead to rejection.
- Produce original certificates for verification.
- Maintain photo-ID proof for examination.
For more details and application submission, visit the official website.