Overview
Recruiting Body: Gauhati High Court, Guwahati
Post Name: Grade-I of Assam Judicial Service
Total Vacancies: 11
Pay Scale: ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 per month + allowances
Job Location: Assam
Mode of Application: Online
Vacancy Break-up
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 |
| PwBD (Locomotor Disabled) | 01 |
| Total | 11 |
Note: PwBD relaxation is applicable only to Locomotor Disability as per Govt. of Assam norms.
Important Dates
| Start of Online Application | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Sep 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 Sep 2025 (during bank hours) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen (Articles 5 & 6, Constitution of India).
- Education: Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
- Experience: Practicing Advocate in civil & criminal courts with 7 years continuous practice as on last date of application. Upload certificate of continuous practice from competent authority.
- Practice at Appointment: Must be a practicing advocate at the time of appointment (as per Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi, (2020) 7 SCC 401).
Age Limit
| Category | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 35 | 45 |
| SC/ST (P)/(H) | 35 | 48 |
| PWD (Locomotor) – Relaxation | Upper age relaxable by 10 years | |
Application Fee
SC/ST: ₹500 All Others: ₹1000 PwBD: Nil
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (OMR | 100 Marks | 2 Hrs): Minimum 60% required. Shortlisting ratio 1:10.
- Main Written Examination (Descriptive | 4 Papers):
- Paper I (100): GK, English, Aptitude, Legal essay, IT
- Paper II (100): TPA, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Evidence Act/BSA, Limitation
- Paper III (100): Judgment writing, Jurisprudence, Constitution
- Paper IV (50): Assamese language (qualifying; marks not counted in aggregate)
Eligibility for Viva-Voce: ≥ 60% aggregate in Mains with at least 45% in Papers I–III and 35% in Paper IV.
- Interview / Viva-Voce (50 Marks): Ratio 1:3. Minimum 60% required.
- Final Merit: Mains + Viva-Voce marks.
Syllabus Snapshot
Prelims (100): GK, Aptitude, English, Constitution, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, Evidence Act/BSA, TPA, Contract, Specific Relief, Family Law, Labour Law, Motor Vehicles, Land Acquisition, Arbitration & Conciliation, Trust, Registration, Court Fees + Assamese (10).
Mains: As per four papers above; candidates expected to refer to relevant decisions of Supreme Court/High Courts in Papers II & III.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit ghconline.gov.in and open Online Application for direct recruitment to Grade-I of Assam Judicial Service.
- Register with active Email ID & Mobile Number (keep noted the Registration Code).
- Fill application form carefully and upload:
- Age proof (Class X Admit Card / Birth Certificate)
- Law Degree Certificate
- Certificate of 7 years continuous practice
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST, if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (PwBD- Locomotor only)
- Pay application fee within due date and submit the form.
- Keep print/download of submitted form and payment receipt.
Admit Cards, Roll Nos., and updates will be published on the High Court website. No TA/DA for tests/interview.
Important Instructions
- Apply online only; other modes will be rejected.
- True & correct information is mandatory; false claims lead to cancellation and prosecution.
- Vacancies are indicative and may vary; process subject to court/administrative decisions.
- Service conditions governed by Assam Judicial Service Rules, 2003 (as amended).
Important Links
| Apply Online | 27-08-2025 |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |