About Uttarakhand High Court:
The Uttarakhand State was carved out from the State of Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000 under the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. At the time of the creation of the State, the High Court of Uttarakhand was also established on the same day at Nainital. The sanctioned judge strength at the time of creation in 2000 was 7; this was increased to 9 in 2003.
About the Job Opportunity:
High Court of Uttarakhand has released a notification regarding the hiring of eligible candidates for Junior Assistant and Stenographer positions through direct recruitment basis. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released 54 vacant posts of Junior Assistant and 80 vacant posts of Stenographer/ Personal Assistant in Civil Courts subordinate to the Honorable High Court, Nainital, Uttarakhand, and 03 vacant posts of Junior Assistant and 02 vacant posts of Stenographer/ Personal Assistant in Family Courts.
Number of Vacancies:
| Name of Post | Total Vacancy |
| Junior Assistant | 57 |
| Personal Assistant / Stenographer | 82 |
Eligibility Criteria:
For Junior Assistant:
- Graduation degree from a university established by law in India or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto.
- Have good knowledge of Hindi and English language.
- Have good knowledge of typing in Hindi on a computer with a speed of 25 words per minute. Preference will be given to those candidates who have a typing speed of 30 words per minute in English on a computer.
- Have adequate knowledge of computer operations.
For Stenographer / Personal Assistant:
- Graduation degree from a university established by law in India or a qualification recognized as equivalent thereto.
- Have good knowledge of Hindi and English language.
- Speed of 80 words per minute in Hindi shorthand and typing in Hindi per minute on computer.
- Have adequate knowledge of computer operation.
- Have good knowledge including a speed of 25 words. Preference will be given to those candidates who have a speed of 80 words per minute in English shorthand and a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English.
Age Limit:
Minimum 21 years and Maximum 35 years. Age relaxation as per rules.
Salary:
- For Personal Assistant / Stenographer: ₹ 29,200 – 92,300 (Level – 05) / ₹ 44,900 – 142400/- (level – 07)
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- For Junior Assistant: ₹ 21,700 – 69,100 (Level – 03)
Selection Process:
- Objective Type Written Competitive Examination
- Documents Verification
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates are required to apply online through the High Court of Uttarakhand National Testing Agency (NTA) Online Application Portal. The registration will be made through the following steps:
- Step 1: Apply for Online Registration.
- Step 2: Fill Online Application Form.
- Step 3: Pay Examination Fee.
The Candidates are required to have a valid personal Email ID and Mobile number. The candidates should upload scanned copies of required documents, Photographs, Images, Signatures, etc.
Application Fees:
| General / OBC | ₹ 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / EWS | ₹ 500/- |
| Payment Method | Online Mode using Debit Card or Net Banking etc. |
Important Dates:
- Tentative date of Examination: 17th March 2024
- Start date for submission of online application: 25th January 2024
- Last date for submission of online application: 22nd February 2024
- Last date for paying the Application Fee: 23rd February 2024