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The High Court at Calcutta has released a recruitment notification announcing 291 vacancies of Lower Division Assistants for the Appellate Side and original side establishments of Calcutta High Court. Interested and eligible citizens of India can apply for the recruitment drive. The online application window for Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 will be opened on 5th August 2024 at the official website: Selected candidates will be kept on a probation period of 2 years.
Calcutta High Court Notification 2024 Out
Advertisement No. 6785-RG has been released providing details for the recruitment of Lower Division Assistants at Calcutta High Court. We have shared here the direct link to download the Calcutta High Court Notification 2024 PDF. Downloading the official notification will help candidates know about the category-wise vacancies, selection process, examination scheme, online registration dates, and other important information.
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Notification- Download PDF
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024- Highlights
Every Indian candidate whose application gets shortlisted will have to go through the selection procedure that involves a preliminary screening test followed by a competitive written test and viva voce. Before applying get to know the summary of the recruitment drive from the table below.
| Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
| Organization | Calcutta High Court |
| Posts | Lower Division Assistants |
| Vacancies | 291 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | 5th to 26th August 2024 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Screening Test Competitive Written Test Viva Voce Test |
| Job Location | Calcutta |
| Official Website | |
Calcutta High Court Assistant Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The online registration dates are also announced along with the Calcutta High Court Notification 2024. Further important dates for the recruitment drive are yet to be released, the table below will be updated as soon as the other dates are announced.
| Events | Dates |
| Apply Online Start Date | 5th August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26th August 2024 |
Calcutta High Court Apply Online Link 2024
The link to apply for Lower Division Assistants posts will be activated from 5th August 2024 onwards through the official website of Calcutta High Court. The direct link to apply for Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 will be shared here as soon as the registration begins at the official portal. Make sure to submit the application form before the deadline i.e. 26th August 2024. Keep all the necessary documents handy while filling out the online form.
Calcutta High Court Application Fees 2024
The Calcutta High Court is required to pay the non-refundable application fees. The candidates belonging to scheduled caste/scheduled tribes of West Bengal need to pay the examination fees of Rs. 400/- through the online payment gateway for Calcutta High Court LDA Recruitment 2024.
| Categories | Application Fees/Examination Fees |
| SC/ST of West Bengal | Rs. 400/- |
| Other Categories | Rs. 800/- |
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria is essential to fill the application form for Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024. Interested candidates who fall within the specified age limit and possess the prescribed educational qualifications are eligible for Lower Division Assistant posts.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.24)
The minimum age limit for Lower Division Assistant posts is 18 years as on 1st January 2024 and the upper age limit is 40 years. For those below belonging to reserved categories, some years of age relaxations are provided in the upper age limit which is specified as below.
| Categories | Age Relaxations |
| SC/ST of West Bengal | 5 year |
| PwD | 45 years |
Note:- The Calcutta High Court will only accept the candidate’s age recorded in the Admit Card/Certificate of Madhyamik (10th standard) or Equivalent examination issued by any recognized Board/Council.
Educational Qualifications
To become eligible for Calcutta High Court Assistant Recruitment 2024, certain qualifications are required to be fulfilled by the candidates which are specified below.
- Candidates must have completed and passed Class 12th from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent examination from a recognized board/council.
- Those knowing the vernacular of the Calcutta state are also eligible.
Calcutta High Court LDA Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Calcutta High Court Lower Division Assistant Recruitment 2024 is based on a three-phase selection process: preliminary screening test, competitive written test, and viva voce test.
- Phase I:- The first phase of the selection process for LDA posts is a preliminary screening test which is to be conducted for a total of 100 marks. Candidates are required to score minimum qualifying marks to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.
- Phase II:- Shortlisted candidates will appear for a competitive written test for a total of 300 marks. Category-wise merit list will be prepared for the selection of candidates for the next stage.
- Phase III:- The third and final stage of the selection process for Calcutta High Court LDA Recruitment 2024 is a viva voce test. The candidates shortlisted in Phase II will have to appear for this test for 100 marks.
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 204 Exam Pattern
Understanding the exam pattern is important before appearing for a preliminary screening test, or competitive written test because it helps to strategize preparation accordingly. Also, candidates get to know the marking scheme, exam duration, total marks, etc.
Preliminary Screening Test
Phase 1 test will be held as an OMR-Based examination including questions only in English language from various subjects. Check the exam pattern for the preliminary screening test mentioned here below for better preparation.
- Each question carries 1 mark. So, for every correct answer candidates are rewarded +1.
- The exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks.
- Candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete their preliminary screening test for LDA posts.
- For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
- The minimum qualifying mark for Phase I is 50%.
| Subjects | Marks | Total Duration |
| English | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Arithmetic | ||
| General Intelligence | ||
| General Knowledge & Computer Efficiency |
Competitive Written Test
The competitive written test will be conducted for 3 hours, candidates will need to attempt to test for a total of 300 marks. The subject-wise qualifying marks in Phase II are 40% and in aggregate 50%.
| Subjects | Subject-Wise | Total Marks | Duration |
| Arithmetic | 100 | 300 | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| English Essay & Precis Writing | 100 | ||
| General Knowledge | 100 |
Calcutta High Court LDA Salary 2024
Once the candidate passes all the phases of the Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 process, he/she is appointed as a Lower Division Assistant there. After being the employee, he/she receives a monthly pay scale ranging from Rs. 22,700/- to Rs. 58,500/- and the minimum/initial pay is Rs. 24,100/-. Not just this, LDA employees also receive some additional perks and allowances as a part of their salary structure such as dearness allowance, house rental allowance, etc.
Calcutta High Court Exam Center 2024
The candidates will have to appear for the preliminary screening test for Lower Division Assistant posts as per the exam centers that will be allocated to them. Check out the zone-wise examination centers from the table below.
| Zone-Wise Exam Centers | |
| Zone 1 (South Bengal) | Zone 2 (North Bengal) |
| Kolkata | Kolkata |
| Howrah Sadar | Siliguri |
| Chinsurah | Jalpaiguri Town |
| Bardhaman Sadar | – |
| Midanapore Sadar | – |
