Allahabad High Court Announces Recruitment for Civil Court Staff Positions (2024-25)

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh) is seeking applications for various positions within their court system. This recruitment drive is part of the Uttar Pradesh Civil Court Staff Centralized Recruitment 2024-25 initiative.

Available Positions:

The High Court is offering opportunities in a range of categories, including:

Stenographer Grade-III (583 vacancies): Open to candidates skilled in stenography, with positions available for both Hindi and English (517 Hindi, 66 English). Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old as of July 1, 2024. The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹5200-20200/- with a Grade Pay of ₹2800/-.
Junior Assistant/Paid Apprentices (1054 vacancies): This category includes both Junior Assistant and Paid Apprentice positions (932 Junior Assistant, 122 Paid Apprentice). Similar to the Stenographer role, the age limit for these positions is 18-40 years as of July 1, 2024. The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹5200-20200/- with a Grade Pay of ₹2000/1900/- depending on the specific position.
Driver (Grade-IV) (30 vacancies): This category seeks qualified drivers for court vehicles. Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old as of July 1, 2024. The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹5200-20200/- with a Grade Pay of ₹1900/-.
Group-D Positions (1639 vacancies): This category offers a variety of support staff roles within the court system, including Tube well Operator-cum-Electrician, Process Server, Orderly, Peon, Office Peon, Farrash ( sweeper), Chowkidar (watchman), Waterman, Sweeper, Mali (gardener), Coolie (laborer), Bhisti (water carrier), Liftman, and Sweeper-cum-Farrash. The age limit for these positions is also 18-40 years as of July 1, 2024. The pay scale for most Group-D positions is ₹5200-20200/- with a Grade Pay of ₹1800/-. However, the Sweeper-cum-Farrash positions offer a slightly higher Grade Pay of ₹6000/-.

Selection Process:

The selection process will involve a written exam conducted offline on Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets. This exam will be held at different dates and times across various districts in Uttar Pradesh. Depending on the specific role applied for, candidates may also be required to take additional tests such as Hindi & English Computer Type Test, Hindi/English Stenography Test, and a Technical Driving Test (for Driver positions).

The admit cards containing details about the date, time, and venue of the examinations will be issued to shortlisted candidates electronically at a later stage.

Application Process and Fee:

Interested candidates can apply online through the National Testing Agency (NTA) website. The application window is open from October 4, 2024, to October 24, 2024. The application fee varies depending on the category and reservation status of the applicant. Here’s a breakdown of the fee structure:

Category 1 (Stenographer Grade-III):
- General (UR), OBC, and EWS: ₹950/- (plus bank charges)
- SC/ST (Uttar Pradesh only): ₹800/- (plus bank charges)
Category 2 (Junior Assistant/Paid Apprentice):
- General (UR), OBC, and EWS: ₹850/- (plus bank charges)
- SC/ST (Uttar Pradesh only): ₹650/- (plus bank charges)
Category 3 (Driver & Group-D):
- General (UR), OBC, and EWS: ₹800/- (plus bank charges)
- SC/ST (Uttar Pradesh only): ₹600/- (plus bank charges)

Important Links:

For a detailed notification, application format, and further information regarding the Uttar Pradesh Civil Court Staff Centralized Recruitment 2024-25 by Allahabad High Court, please visit the official website: https://www.allahabadhighcourt.in/calendar/itemWiseList.jsp?group=7