TSHC Civil Judge Recruitment 2024, 150 Post Notification, Salary, Eligibility, Apply Now

TSHC Civil Judge Recruitment 2024 via its notification No. 87/2024-RC dated 10.04.2024 has rolled out 150 vacant posts for the position of Civil Judge (Junior Division) by direct recruitment and recruitment by internal transfers for the above-said post. The application process of TSHC Civil Judge Vacancy period is from April 18, 2024, to May 17, 2024. The last “Online Application” must be submitted by May 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM. r the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) online via Telangana High Court  official website  https://tshc.gov.in

TSHC CIVIL JUDGE NOTIFICATION 2024

In the given notification of Telangana State High Court Civil Judge (Jr. Div.) Recruitment 2024 PDF, notification no. 87/2024-RC dated 10.04.2024, detailed information about the total no. of Vacancies, its Pay Scale (INR), Eligibility Criteria and  Selection Process along with a required list of documents and other necessary do’s and don’ts, candidates have to follow to application for the 150 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Telangana State Judicial Services both by direct recruitment and recruitment by internal transfers are given. The TSHC Civil Judge Notification 2024 PDF link  for the same is provided below for the convenience of our readers:

TSHC Civil Judge Notification Download PDF

OVERVIEW OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

The overview of the TSHC Civil Judge Recruitment 2024, detailing essential information such as vacancies, application process, eligibility criteria, selection process, and important dates,ble is given below in the table:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

The Eligibility for the TSHC Civil Judge Recruitment 2024  will be as prescribed under Telangana State Judicial (Services and Cadre) Rules, 2023. The notification has set out detailed Eligibility criteria for both the modes i.e. Direct Recruitment and Recruitment by By Transfer.

DIRECT RECRUITMENT

The guidelines for the TSHC Civil Judge Notification 2024 says for the Direct Recuitment candidate shall:

(I) Shall possess a Degree in Law from a recognized University/Institute and enrolled in the Bar Council as an Advocate.

AND

Must have been practicing as an Advocate or Pleader in the High Court for the State of Telangana or Courts working under the control of the High Court for the State of Telangana for not less than 3 years as of the date of Notification for recruitment to the post i.e. 10.04.2024. Candidate shall produce a certificate of practice obtained from the concerned Bar of Association

AND

Should be between the age group 23 years to 35 years (23 years included but 35th year not included) in the case of the Open category and between the age group of 23 years to 40 years (40th years not included) in the case of persons from EWS/SC/ST and Backward Classes as on the date of Notification for recruitment to the post is made i.e. 10.04.2024

OR

(II) (a) Must be a Law Graduate from a recognized University/Institute, who is eligible to be enrolled as an Advocate and who has secured an overall 60% mark acquiring such a Degree in case of open categories and 55% marks in respect of other reserved categories (SC/ST/BCs) and has not enrolled as an Advocate. To fall under this category, the candidate must have obtained a Degree of Law within three years before the date of Notification.

AND

(b) Must have obtained the age of 23 years and must not have completed the age of 26 years as on the date of notification for selection to the post is issued i.e. 10.04.2024. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years in the case of persons belonging to EWS, ST, SC and Backward Classes.

OR

(III) Shall be a person who has enrolled as an Advocate, in the Bar Associations of Telangana State, but does not possess three years of practice at the Bar would be eligible to appear in the recruitment for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the category of fresh law Gradates, provided they satisfy the other eligibility criteria. Candidate shall produce a certificate of practice obtained from the concerned Bar Association as proof.  Also below are eligibility criteria that will be considered:

1) Candidate must have good moral character and is free from any disability which renders him/her unfit for such appointment.

2) No person is eligible for appointment to the category if he/she:

i) is not a citizen of India

ii) is dismissed from services by any High Court, Govt. and Statutory or Local Authority.

iii) is convicted of an offence involving moral turpitudes as defined in Conduct Rules

iv) is or has been permanently debarred or disqualified by the High Court or Union Public Service Commission or any State Public Service Commission or any other Recruiting Authority from appearing for examinations or selections conducted by it.

v) directly or indirectly influences the recruitment authority by any means for his/her candidature.

RECRUITMENT BY TRANSFER

As per TSHC Civil Judge Notification 2024, a person appointed to the category of Civil Judge (Junior Division) by recruitment by transfer:

1) Must hold a degree in Law from  any recognized university and which is valid enrollment as an advocate as per the Rules of the Bar Council of India and

2) Has not completed forty-eight-(48) years of age as of the date of Notification for selection to the post made i.e. 10.04.2024

3) A person appointed in this category must maintain good character and conduct in the entire service.

4) The recruitment to the transfer category shall be based on written examination and viva voce as prescribed by the High Court.

5) To apply under Recruitment by Transfer, the Eligible categories as mentioned below, must be confirmed members of services or approved probationers in the following categories of the posts:

(i) Section Officers, Court Officers, Scrutiny Officers, Accounts Officers, Court Masters, Personal Secretaries to Hon’ble Judges, Personal Secretaries to Registrars, Translators and Deputy Section Officers, Overseer, Assistant Section Officers, Computer Operators, Assistant Librarians, U.D. Stenos, Assistants, Examiners, Typists and Copyists working in the High Court for the State of Telangana, Hyderabad.

(ii) Chief Administrative Officers, Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, Stenographers Grades I, II  &  III, Senior assistants, Junior Assistants and Typists of the Telangana Judicial Ministerial and Subordinate Service

(iii) Assistant Public prosecutors, Senior Assistant Public prosecutors, Additional Public prosecutors Grade- II of Telangana State Prosecution Services.

(iv) Section Officers in the Law Department of Secretariat of the State of Telangana.

(v) Section Officers in the Legislative Department of the State of Telangana and

(vi) Managers of the Offices of the Advocate General, Govt. Pleader, Public prosecutor, of the State of Telangana

All the candidates applying for the posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division) under Direct Recruitment or Recruitment by Transfer must be able to read, speak and write the Telugu language fluently and shall pass the test as prescribed by the high court. The upper age limit of 35 years is relaxable by 10 years in respect of differently-abled persons and for Ex-Servicemen the period of service in the armed forces will be excluded in computing the upper age limit

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

Below is the summary of the important dates for the Telangana High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2024 as per TSHC Civil Judge Notification 2024:

VACANCIES FOR TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

A  total of  150  vacancies have been floated in the cadre of Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Telangana State Judicial Services. The modes of recruitment and the bifurcation of clear and anticipated vacancies as mentioned in the TSHC Civil Judge Notification 2024 are given below:

The reservation in the recruitment of vacancies for SC/ST, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, Women, Economically Weaker Sections and 4% for Differently abled persons will be as per the Rules of reservation of Govt. of Telangana

SELECTION PROCESS OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

Please find below the Selection Process / Stages of the Telangana High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment, 2024:

1. SCREENING TEST: This will be a computer-based multiple choice objective type question test to shortlist candidates for the written exam.  The subjects from which questions will be asked are Civil and Criminal Laws.

2. WRITTEN EXAMINATION: This test will be consisted of three (3) papers

(i) Civil Laws- Most likely objective type test to test candidates knowledge of Civil Laws

(ii) Criminal Laws- Most likely objective type test to test candidates knowledge of Criminal Laws

(iii) English- Translation Essay Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary

Candidates are advised to also visit the notification and recruitment section of the official website https://tshc.gov.in/getRecruitDetails for more details.

3. VIVA-VOCE (INTERVIEW): Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview to assess their suitability for the Cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division) by judging on various parameters like mental alertness, knowledge of the law, ethics, attitude, intellectual depth, communication skills, reasoning abilities, and the like.

APPLICATION PROCESS OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

The process of Application submission, mode of payment, application fees and other instructions will be made available to the candidates once they register themselves online via the official website of the High Court: https://tshc.gov.in.  A Computer Mock Test will also be available online at the official website for the candidates to practice. However, the Application process for a civil judge (Junior Division) in Telangana State Judicial Services is most likely to be as mentioned below:

a.Visit the Official Website: During the application window (April 18 to May 17, 2024), access the Telangana High Court website’s recruitment section: https://tshc.gov.in/getRecruitDetails 

b.Look for Application Link: Locate the specific link for applying to the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division). Click the said link and follow the instructions.

c.Online Registration: Register on the website’s online application portal by entering your email ID and mobile no. All future correspondence from the Recruiting Agency will be made on the details provided by you here so double-check them while entering.

d.Fill Out Application Form: Log in and fill out the Online Application Form asking for details like your name, educational qualifications, work experience (if applicable), caste category (if applicable), contact information, and upload scanned copies of relevant documents (degree certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.).

e.Pay Application Fee: The applicants who belong to OC/BC categories have to pay Rs. 1000/- (Rupees Thousand Only) as towards Online Application Processing Fees/ Examination Fees, whereas the applicants from reserved categories EWS/SC/ST recognized by the Govt. of Telangana have to pay Rs. 500 (Rupees Five Hundred Only)  for the same.

f.Submit Application: Carefully review your application before final submission. Once satisfied, submit the online application form.

g.Download and Print Confirmation: Download and print an acknowledgement receipt for your application submission.

For any specific query or technical glitch while submitting the form,  candidates can contact the Office of High Court during working days between 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM  by reaching out to the helpdesk Landline Telephone No. 040-23688394 and/or email id: helpdesk-tsh@telangana.gov.in. Candidates are also advised to visit regularly the official website of The Telangana High Court for any recent/latest updates on the Application Process.

IMPORTANT LINKS

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION FOR TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

The candidates are advised to visit the official website of The Telangana High Court for any recent/latest updates on the list of documents to be submitted in the Application Process because as per the Notification dated 10.04.2024, the details of documents and format and size of documents to be uploaded along with Application Process for the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division) will be made available in the website of the High Court in due course. However, based on general requirements for such positions, providing below the most likely list of documents candidates require to be ready for Online Submission and other stages of the Recruitment Process. These are the  Scanned copies  of :

• Photograph (Passport size)
• Signature
• Educational Certificates (LL.B. Degree, Marksheets)
• Age Proof Document (Birth Certificate/Matriculation Certificate/Passport)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Work experience as an Advocate and member of the Bar Council (if applicable)
• Any other documents related to your case as mentioned in the notification (e.g., Disability Certificate, etc)

Candidates should ensure that all scanned documents are clear and legible and meet the specified file size and file format requirements to avoid application rejection.

EXAM PATTERN OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT, 2024:

The Exam Pattern mentioning the Type of Questions asked in all three exams, Subjects, Total Marks, and other details are mentioned below in the table:

* NA- Data Not Available in the Notification dated 10.04.2024

* For Sc/ST/Disabled passing marks in Written Test Paper I and Paper II is 50% to be eligible for viva voce

* The final selection of the candidates is based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Written Exam (only  

    Paper-1 & II) and Viva- Voce

For further details and any alterations, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Recruitment department of the Telangana High Court  https://tshc.gov.in/getRecruitDetails

SALARY SLAB OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT, 2024

The Salary Slab for the post of Civil Judge (Jr. Div.) has been shown in the below table:

ADMIT CARD FOR TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

After the Online Application submission, the candidates will be intimated at a suitable time on their given/registered contact details (i.e. email ID and mobile no.) instructions to download the Admit Card/Hall Ticket online from the official website of The Telangana High Court. The details of the Venue and Time of the respective exam will be mentioned on the Hall Ticket. 

Candidates are advised to re-check the admit card for details like name as mentioned in the submitted ID proof, roll number, exam date, time, venue, and exam instructions. Carry the admit card (a clear printout) along with the same submitted photo ID proof.

RESULT RELEASE DATE OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

There isn’t a specific mention of the timelines or expected date for the release of results for the Telangana State High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2024. Typically, the result dates are announced after the completion of the selection process i.e. online test, interview, and document verification stages.

The result dates will be announced by the recruiting authority. The candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of TSHC http://www.tshc.gov.in/ for updates regarding the result announcements. The candidate may also receive result notifications via email or SMS on their mobile no. which they have filled in the Application forms.

EXPECTED /PREVIOUS YEARS CUT OFF OF TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

Cutoff marks can vary from year to year depending on factors such as the number of vacancies released, the stringent norms of the examination, the passing year’s student’s respective education average marks/grades and the reservation policy.

We advise candidates to focus on their preparation and aim to perform well in the Online exam and the recruitment process. Apart from that candidates should stay updated with Banking working knowledge.

Additionally, candidates should regularly check the official website of TSHC http://www.tshc.gov.in/ for any updates or notifications related to the recruitment process.

SYLLABUS FOR TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

Here’s the breakdown of the syllabus of  the three (3) Test stages as mentioned in the Selection Process via Notification dated 10.04.2024:

A)SYLLABUS FOR SCREENING TEST:

(I)Under Civil Law:

• Indian Contract Act, 1872 and Sale of Goods Act.
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (along with Civil Rules of Practice 1990)Indian Evidence Act, 1872Hindu Succession Act, 1956Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Specific Relief Act, 1963Indian Easement Act, 1882,Transfer of Property ActHindu Law (Marriage, Succession)Limitation Act, 1963Transfer of Property Act, 1882Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Registration Act, 1908Commercial Court, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015Indian Succession Act, 1925Laws on Hindu Adoption, Guardianship and MaintenanceLegal Services Authority Act, 1987
  • Telangana Land Encroachment Act, 1905Telangana Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act, 1960

(II)Under Criminal Law:

• Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Indian Evidence Act, 1872Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Section 138 to 148-A)Telangana Prohibition Act, 1995Telangana Excise Act, 1968The Juvenile Justice (care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005Forest Laws in Telangana State and Wild Life Protection Act, 1972Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act, 2012Mental Health Care Act, 2017Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956Criminal Rules of Practice, 1990Telangana Gaming Act, 1974
  • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

B)SYLLABUS OF WRITTEN EXAM

The Written Exam will include below mentioned three papers:

(I)Civil Laws- The Syllabus will be notified in due course. Candidates are advised to visit regularly to check the details on it.

(II)Criminal Laws- The Syllabus will be notified in due course. Candidates are advised to visit regularly to check the details on it.

(III)English- The English Test will be in two parts

(i)Paper-1: It will carry 30 marks. Under it, a candidate’s ability to understand his/her proficiency in the Telugu language will be assessed by asking to translate from the English language to Telugu language and vice versa.

(ii) Paper It will carry 30 marks. Under this candidate’s abilities in Essay Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary will be assessed. The essay writing will be on any legal subject only.

C)SYLLABUS OF VIVA VOCE:

The Viva Voce will be conducted in the form of an interview with the panel of assessors to assess the suitability of the candidate for the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division). Questions from a range of topics like educational background, work experience, general awareness, law, giving hypothetical situations, etc will be asked  The purpose of the Viva Voce will be to assess the candidate’s suitability for the role of Civil Judge (Junior Division):

• • Mental Alertness and Balance of JudgementKnowledge of Law, Understanding of judicial procedures and case references clear & Logical exposition and Intellectual depth skills, Attitude, Ethics, Character
  • Power of Assimilation and Communication

FAQ for TSHC CIVIL JUDGE RECRUITMENT 2024:

Question: What is the last date to apply? 

Answer: May 17, 2024

Question: Is there an age relaxation for reserved categories?

Answer: Yes.

Question: What is the minimum experience required for fresh law graduates? 

Answer: No.

Question: What is the application fee? 

Answer: Rs. 1000 for the OC/OB category and Rs. 500 for reserved categories.

Question: How many marks are required to pass the Written Test?

Answer: Minimum qualifying marks for OC category is 60% and 50% for SC/ST/Handicapped categories.

Question: Will there be a separate cut-off for the Viva Voce/interview for reserved categories? 

Answer: Yes, the Minimum qualifying marks for the OC category are 50% and 40% for SC/ST/Handicapped categories.

Question: When will the admit card be available for download? 

Answer: Notification will announce to download the Hall Ticket/Admit Card.

Question: What is the syllabus for the written exam? 

Answer: Civil, Criminal Law and English.

Question: What are the topics likely covered in the interview? 

Answer: In-depth legal knowledge, communication skills, and suitability for the role.

Question: How long after the exam can I expect the results?

Answer: The result release timeframe will be announced, likely several months after the exam.