The High Court at Calcutta has published the notification Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 through Notification No. 6785-RG inviting online applications from interested and eligible Indian Citizens for the 291 Lower Division Assistant (LDA) posts. The online application starts on 5th August 2024 through the official website.
Calcutta High Court LDA Notification 2024
The Calcutta High Court has published the notification for the recruitment of 291 Lower Division Assistants. Candidates who are up to the age of 40 years and have passed the Higher Secondary Examination with knowledge of the vernacular of the State can apply online through www.calcuttahighcourt.gov.in before 26th August 2024. Interested candidates can check the official notification for the link given below. We provided detailed information on the eligibility, selection process, application processes etc in this article.
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Name of the Organisation | High Court at Calcutta |
| Name of the Post | Lower Division Assistant (LDA) |
| Notification No. | No. 6785-RG |
| Total Vacancy | 291 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Phase I: Preliminary Screening Test Phase II: Competitive Written Test Phase III: Viva-Voice Test |
| Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Official Website | www.calcuttahighcourt.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of Official Notification No. 6785-RG | 01.08.2024 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 05.08.2024 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 26.08.2024 |
Calcutta High Court LDA Vacancy 2024
| Categories | No. of Vacancies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Side | Total | Appellate Side | Total | |||
| Existing | Expected | Existing | Exected | |||
| UR | 10 | 04 | 14 | 51 | 19 | 70 |
| UR (Exempted Category) | – | 01 | 01 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| UR (Ex-Servicemen) | 03 | – | 03 | 11 | 01 | 12 |
| UR (Meritorious Sportsperson) | 02 | – | 02 | 06 | 01 | 07 |
| UR (PWD) (Hearing Impairment) | 01 | – | 01 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| UR (PWD) (Loco Motor Disability or Cerebral Palsy) | 01 | – | 01 | 03 | – | 03 |
| UR (PWD) (Blindness or Low Vision) | 01 | – | 01 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| SC | 08 | – | 08 | 24 | 08 | 32 |
| SC (Exempted Category) | 03 | 01 | 04 | 12 | 05 | 17 |
| SC (Ex-serviceman) | 01 | – | 01 | 04 | 01 | 05 |
| ST | 01 | – | 01 | 16 | 03 | 19 |
| ST (Exempted Category) | 02 | – | 02 | 12 | 01 | 13 |
| OBC (A) | 02 | 01 | 03 | 11 | 05 | 16 |
| OBC (A) (Exempted Category) | 01 | – | 01 | 05 | 02 | 07 |
| OBC (B) | 01 | – | 01 | 08 | 03 | 11 |
| OBC (B) (Exempted Category) | 02 | – | 02 | 03 | 01 | 04 |
| Total | 39 | 07 | 46 | 183 | 62 | 245 |
Lower Division Assistant (LDA) Salary
The salary will be as per the Pay Matrix of Level – 6 (Rs. 22,700/- – Rs. 58,500/-) with the minimum pay of Rs. 24,100/- plus other allowances as admissible under the relevant rule.
Eligibility Criteria for Calcutta High Court LDA Recruitment 2024
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age as on 01.01.2024: 18 Years
- Maximum Age as on 01.01.2024: 40 Years
Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years (for West Bengal candidates only)
- PWD – relaxable up to 45 years
Education Qualification:
- Candidates applying for the post of Lower Division Assistant at Calcutta High Court must have passed the Higher Secondary/12th Standard Examination from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent from a recognised Board.
- Candidate must know the vernacular of the State.
Application Fee
The application fee (non-refundable) must be paid within the last date of submission of the online application form i.e. 26.08.2024. The details for the application fee are given below:
- SC/ST (Candidates from West Bengal): Rs. 400/-
- All other Candidates: Rs. 800/-
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Selection Process for Calcutta High Court LDA Recruitment 2024
The candidates for the post of LDA will be selected through Three phases i.e. Preliminary Screening Test, Competitive Written Test, and Viva-Voice Test. The details of each test are as follows:
Phase I: Preliminary Screening Test
The Preliminary Screening Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will carry 1 mark. The examination will be held on an OMR sheet. The questions will be in English only and the marks in this test will not carry forward in the further phases.
The subject-wise details are given below:
| Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 100 | 90 minutes |
| General Knowledge and Computer Proficiency | ||
| General Intelligence | ||
| English |
Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Percentage: A minimum of 50% marks is required to score to qualify for Phase II.
Phase II: Competitive Written Test
Based on the marks secured by the candidates in Phase I (Preliminary Screening Test), the candidates will be shortlisted for Phase II (Competitive Written Test). Ten (10) times the number of vacancies will be called for Phase II examination.
The details of Phase II (Competitive Written Test) are given below:
| Subject | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English (Essay & Precis Writing) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Arithmetic | 100 | |
| General Knowledge | 100 | |
| Total | 300 |
The minimum qualifying marks in each subject is 40% and the total aggregated qualifying marks in Phase II – Competitive Written Test is 50%.
Phase III: Viva-Voice Test
Based on the performance in Phase II (Competitive Written Test) a certain number of candidates will be called for Viva-Voice Test.
Marks in Viva Voice Test: 100 marks
Final Merit List: The marks secured by the candidate in the Competitive Written Test and Viva-Voice Test will be considered while preparing the Final Merit List.
How to Apply for Calcutta High Court LDA Recruitment 2024 Online
Interested candidates applying for Lower Division Assistant posts in the High Court of Calcutta are advised to read the official notification (download link given below) before applying online. The step-by-step online application process is given below:
- Visit the official website “www.calcuttahighcourt.gov.in” and navigate to “Notification” → “Recruitment“.
- Now find and click on the “Notification No. 6785-RG Dated 01.08.2024” Read the notification carefully and then click the “Apply Online” button.
- You will be redirected to the Registration page. Fill in all the required details like Name, category, DOB, gender, Mobile Number, email, subcategory etc. carefully in the respective field provided.
- Once done cross-check all the details before clicking on “Submit & Proceed to Applicant Login”.
- Now login using the Registration No (sent via SMS/Email) and DOB to complete the online application.
- Choose the preferred examination zones from the dropdown list and fill in the corresponding and permanent address in the respective fields provided.
- Upload the necessary valid documents as per instructions.
- Preview the details and click “Proceed for Payment” for application fees through the payment gateway.
- Once payment is completed successfully, click “Print Application” and take a printout for your record and future reference.
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Important Links
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Download the Official Notification No. 6785-RG | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |