Assam Judiciary Notification 2025: Apply for Grade-III Judicial Officer Posts

The Guwahati High Court has officially announced the Assam Judiciary Notification 2025 on 7th February 2025 for the recruitment of Grade-III Judicial Officers in the Assam Judicial Service. This notification provides comprehensive details regarding vacancies, important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, salary structure, and other essential aspects of the recruitment. Candidates aspiring to join the Assam Judiciary must carefully review the eligibility requirements and follow the application guidelines to ensure successful registration.

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Assam Judiciary Notification 2025: Recruitment Process

The Assam Judiciary recruitment process involves multiple stages to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, aptitude, and suitability for the judicial officer role. The selection process includes:

1. Preliminary Examination

The first stage of the selection process is the Preliminary Examination, which acts as a screening test. Only candidates who qualify in this round will proceed to the Main Written Examination.

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Objective-type MCQs
Total Marks	100 marks
Subjects Covered	General Knowledge, English, Indian Constitution, CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act, and Assamese Language Proficiency (qualifying)
Qualifying Marks	Minimum 60% marks
Shortlisting Ratio	1:10 (10 candidates per vacancy)

The Preliminary Exam serves as a crucial filtering mechanism, ensuring that only eligible candidates proceed to the next stage.

2. Main Written Examination

The Main Examination is a detailed assessment designed to evaluate candidates’ legal knowledge and writing abilities. The exam consists of five descriptive papers:

Paper	Subjects Covered	Marks
Paper I	English (Essay Writing, Precis, Grammar)	100
Paper II	General Knowledge & Aptitude	100
Paper III	Law Paper I (Indian Constitution, CrPC, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, etc.)	100
Paper IV	Law Paper II (IPC, Evidence Act, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, etc.)	100
Paper V	Assamese Language (Qualifying)	50
Total Marks	450 marks

Qualifying Criteria:

• General Category: Minimum 60% aggregate marks with at least 45% in each paper (except Assamese Language paper).
• SC/ST Candidates: Minimum 50% aggregate marks with at least 40% in each paper.
• Assamese Language Paper: Candidates must score at least 35% marks (qualifying in nature).

3. Viva Voce (Interview)

The Interview Round assesses a candidate’s personality, judicial aptitude, communication skills, and general awareness.

• Total Marks: 50
• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 60% required for final selection.

A panel of legal experts and judges conducts the interview to evaluate the candidate’s suitability for the judicial role.

Final Selection & Appointment

The final selection is based on the combined scores from the Main Written Examination and Viva Voce. The Preliminary Exam is a qualifying stage and does not contribute to the final merit list.

Selected candidates undergo training and orientation before being officially appointed as Grade-III Judicial Officers in Assam.

Assam Judiciary Notification 2025: Key Details

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Guwahati High Court
Post Name	Grade-III Judicial Officer
Total Vacancies	22
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Start Date	17th February 2025
Last Date to Apply	3rd March 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	5th March 2025
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Salary Scale	₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 per month
Official Website	www.ghconline.gov.in

Assam Judiciary 2025: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	7th February 2025
Online Application Start	17th February 2025
Application Deadline	3rd March 2025 (5:00 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline	5th March 2025
Preliminary Exam Date	To Be Announced
Mains Exam Date	To Be Announced
Interview Date	To Be Announced

Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Vacancies
Unreserved	12
SC	1
ST (P)	2
ST (H)	7
Total	22

Application Process

Candidates must apply through the official website between 17th February and 3rd March 2025. The steps are:

1. Visit www.ghconline.gov.in.
2. Click on “Apply Online” under Assam Judiciary Recruitment 2025.
3. Register with Name, DOB, Email, and Mobile Number.
4. Fill out the application form with personal and academic details.
5. Upload required documents (photo & signature).
6. Complete the payment process.
7. Submit the application and save the confirmation receipt.

Application Fee

Category	Fee (INR)
General/OBC	₹1000
SC/ST	₹500
PwBD (Locomotor Disabled)	Exempted

Fees must be paid via SBI bank challan before 5th March 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Law Degree from a recognized university.
• Age Limit (as of 3rd March 2025):
  • General/OBC: Maximum 38 years
  • SC/ST: Maximum 43 years
  • PwBD: Age relaxation as per government norms.
• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen under Articles 5 & 6 of the Constitution.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive a salary in the range of ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 per month, along with additional benefits like:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Pension Benefits

Conclusion

The Assam Judiciary Notification 2025 offers a prestigious opportunity for law graduates aspiring to join the judiciary. Eligible candidates must carefully follow the application process, meet the eligibility requirements, and prepare diligently for the examinations to secure a position in the Assam Judicial Service.

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