The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, has announced an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) through Advertisement No. 02/2024, dated 14/05/2024. This blog post provides all the essential details you need to know about the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, examination structure, and application procedures.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Applications: 20/05/2024, 10:00 A.M.
- End Date for Online Applications: 18/06/2024, 11:59 P.M.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for 147 posts of Assistant Section Officer with the following category-wise distribution:
| Category | Total (Women) | PwDs | Ex-Servicemen | Sportspersons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 70 (23) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEBC | 05 (02) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 31 (10) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ST | 41 (14) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 147 (49) | 8 | 6 | 0 |
Note: Backlog vacancies for PwDs and Ex-Servicemen will be considered during this recruitment.
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years (born on or before 13/05/2003)
- Maximum Age: 32 years (born on or after 15/05/1992)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 years
- PwDs: 10 years
- PwDs (SC/ST/SEBC): 15 years (cumulative)
- Group-C and Group-D employees: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per State Government provisions
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Additional: Adequate knowledge in Computer Application.
Examination Fee
- General: ₹500 (non-refundable)
- SC/ST/PwDs: Exempted
Examination Structure
The recruitment process consists of four stages:
- Preliminary Examination/Test: 150 marks, 2 hours
- Subjects: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
- Negative Marking: 0.5 mark per wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: SC/ST – 33%, Others – 40%
- Main Written Examination: 300 marks, 5 hours
- English: 100 marks, 2 hours (qualifying in nature)
- Mathematics: 100 marks, 2 hours
- General Awareness & Test of Reasoning: 100 marks, 1 hour
- English: SC/ST – 33%, Others – 45%
- Aggregate: SC/ST – 30% per paper, Others – 33% per paper, Overall – 40% SC/ST, 45% Others
- Computer Application Test: 100 marks, 1 hour
- Theory: 50 marks, 30 minutes
- Skill Test: 50 marks, 30 minutes
- Qualifying Marks: 50%
- Viva-Voce Test: 40 marks
- Qualifying Marks: 40%
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the High Court of Orissa’s recruitment portal and following the instructions for the “RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT SECTION OFFICER, 2024”.
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Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents:
- HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of age)
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate
- Computer Application knowledge certificate
- Character certificate
- Recent passport size photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Sports certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- Service Certificate for Group-C and Group-D employees (if applicable)
- Gazette notification for name change (if applicable)
Miscellaneous Information
- Examination centers will be in all 30 districts of Odisha.
- Candidates must select three districts of preference for the preliminary exam.
- Regular updates and admit card download instructions will be available on the High Court of Orissa website.
For further queries, candidates can contact the helpline at 0671-2509788 or 9437498780 during working hours.
Ensure to read the complete official advertisement and instructions before applying.
Good luck to all the aspirants!