Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment 2024

Apply for Assistant Section Officer Vacancies

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, invites online applications for the Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 147 vacancies for the position of Assistant Section Officer (Group-‘B’). Below are the detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and selection process for aspiring candidates.

Key Details for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

• Advertisement Number: 02/2024
• Position: Assistant Section Officer (Group-‘B’)
• Number of Vacancies: 147 posts
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – 1,12,400/- in Level 9 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
• Application Period: Start Date: 20th May 2024, 10:00 AM | End Date: 18th June 2024, 11:59 PM

Eligibility Criteria for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 32 years as of 14th May 2024
• Candidates must have been born on or before 13th May 2003 and on or after 15th May 1992.

Age Relaxation:

• SC, ST, SEBC, Women: 5 years
• PwDs: 10 years (for permanent disability between 40% and 50%)
• PwDs (SC/ST/SEBC): Cumulative relaxation of 15 years
• Group-“C” and Group-“D” employees of the court: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per relevant Acts/Rules

Educational Qualification:

A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Adequate knowledge in Computer Application is mandatory.

Examination Fee details for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

• General Candidates: ₹500/- (non-refundable and non-adjustable)
• SC, ST, PwDs: Exempted from fee

Selection Process for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

1. Preliminary Examination/Test:

• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 hours
• Subjects: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
• Question Type: Objective Type with Multiple Choice Answers
• Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks:
  • SC/ST: 33%
  • Other Categories: 40%

Candidates securing the qualifying marks will be called for the Main Written Examination. The Court reserves the right to set the cut-off marks based on the number of vacancies and qualified candidates.

2. Main Written Examination:

• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 5 hours
• Subjects and Marks Distribution:
  • English: 100 (Essay, Precis writing, Translation, Retranslation, and Grammar) – 2 hours
  • Mathematics: 100 (Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Statistics & Probability) – 2 hours
  • General Awareness & Test of Reasoning: 100 (Current Affairs, National & International Events, Major Financial/Economic news, Budget & Five-year plans, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Abbreviations, Important Days, Who’s Who, Sports, General Science, International & National Organization, History, Geography, Politics, Civics and Culture) – 1 hour

Qualifying Marks for English Paper:

• SC/ST: 33%
• Other Categories: 45%

Candidates must secure at least the qualifying marks in English paper to have their other papers evaluated.

Aggregate Qualifying Marks:

• SC/ST: 40%
• Other Categories: 45%

3. Computer Application Test:

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour
• Components: Theory (50 marks, 30 minutes), Skill Test (50 marks, 30 minutes)
• Qualifying Marks: 50%

The marks in this test will not be included in the final merit list but are necessary to qualify for the Viva-Voce Test.

4. Viva-Voce Test:

• Total Marks: 40
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%

Marks obtained in the Viva-Voce Test will be added to the Main Written Examination marks to prepare the final merit list. In case of a tie in total marks, preference will be given to the candidate with higher marks in the Main Written Examination. If the tie persists, the older candidate will be placed higher.

Examination Centers:

• Preliminary Examination: All 30 districts of Odisha. Candidates must select three districts of their preference during online application. The Court will try to accommodate preferences but reserves the right to assign any other district if necessary.
• Subsequent Stages: Examination centers will be communicated in due course.

Other Eligibility Conditions for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Character: Must be of good character.
• Health: Must be of sound health, good physique, free from contagious or communicable diseases, and not have bodily infirmity exceeding 50%.
• Marital Status: If married, must not have more than one living spouse.
• Criminal Record: Must not have any criminal antecedents or convictions.
• Debarment: Should not have been debarred from appearing in any recruitment test by any Government, Court, or Public Service Commission.
• Name Change: If applicable, must provide evidence of name/surname change published in a local leading daily newspaper and notification in the Odisha Gazette.

For Government Servants:

• Must meet the required qualifications and age limits.
• Must inform their Heads of Offices about their application and obtain a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) to be uploaded with the application or submit an undertaking for later submission before the Viva-Voce Test.

Required Documents for Upload for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

• High School Certificate (proof of age)
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
• Certificate of Computer Application knowledge
• Character Certificate from the last institution attended or from two reputable persons (one must be a Gazetted Officer)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Full signature of the candidate
• Aadhaar card
• Caste/Tribe/Class certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Discharge Certificate and Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen)
• Medical/Disability Certificate (for PwDs)
• Sports Certificate (for Sportspersons)
• NOC (for government servants) or an undertaking
• Service Certificate (for Group-“C” and Group-“D” court employees)
• Evidence of name change, if applicable

Instructions and Miscellaneous Information for Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment

• Application Submission: Applications must be submitted online via the Orissa High Court website. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
• Updates: Candidates should regularly check the High Court of Orissa website for updates on examination dates, e-Admit Card downloads, etc.
• No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending the examination.
• Contact Information: For guidance or information, candidates can contact:
  • Telephone: 0671-2509788
  • Mobile: 9437498780 (working days, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM)

Penalty for Misconduct:

Candidates found guilty of impersonation, submitting fabricated documents, making false statements, suppressing material information, or seeking undue support will face criminal prosecution and disciplinary action.

Final Note

For complete details, applicants are advised to refer to the official advertisement and instructions available on the High Court of Orissa website before filling out the online application form. Submit applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Apply now for the Odisha High Court ASO Recruitment 2024 to join the esteemed High Court of Orissa as an Assistant Section Officer and contribute to the judicial system of Odisha.