The recruitment drive is for 8 vacancies of Interpreting Officer (Court) on the Original Side of the High Court of Calcutta. The pay scale in respect of these post is Pay Matrix 16 Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,44,300/- plus special allowance and other perks. Openings at present exist for as many languages as number of categories, to wit Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Nepali & Olchiki/Santhali. They must fulfill certain requirements as well as age limits, and must sit and pass an examination for them to be hired. Application deadline is 15th January 2025. However, the details on educational qualifications are fully availed to the applicants.
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Interpreting Officer (Court), Original Side, High Court, Calcutta |
| Number of Vacancies | 8 vacancies in total |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 – 1,44,300 (Pay Matrix 16) + Rs. 300 special allowance per month |
| Category of Vacancies | A, B, C, D (based on language proficiency) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in relevant languages (Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Nepali, Olchiki/Santhali) |
| Age Limit | 18-40 years (Relaxation for SC/ST candidates from West Bengal) |
| Application Deadline | 15th January, 2025 |
| Selection Process | Competitive test (Translation in different languages) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 400 for SC/ST (WB), Rs. 800 for others (via bank challan) |
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Interpreting Officer | 08 |
Category A: Competence to translate Hindi and Bengali to English and vice versa
Vacancies: 04
- Unreserved (Persons with physical disabilities – blindness or low vision): 01
- O.B.C. Category-A (E.C.): 01
- Scheduled Caste: 01
- Unreserved (E.C.): 01
Category B: Capability to translate Hindi and Urdu to English and vice versa
Vacancies: 02
Scheduled Caste (E.C.): 01
O.B.C. Category-B: 01
Category C: Capability to translate Bengali and Nepali to English and vice versa
Vacancy: 01
- Unreserved (E.C.): 01
Category D: Capability to translate Bengali and Olchiki/Santhali to English and vice versa
Vacancy: 01
- Scheduled Caste: 01
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Category A: Graduate in any one of the three languages (Hindi, Bengali, or English) from a recognized university with fluency in the other two languages.
- Category B: Graduate in Hindi from a recognized university with adequate knowledge of Urdu and English.
- Category C: Graduate in Nepalese from a recognized university with fluency in Bengali and English.
- Category D: Graduate in Olchiki or Santhali from a recognized university with fluency in Bengali and English.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years as of January 1, 2025
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates from West Bengal
Selection Process for Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024
Selection will be made on a competitive examination for which sample translation passages in various languages are provided. The exam will check the skills in the translation from the language mentioned above to English and vice versa. The total marks for the exam will be 100. Candidates will be selected in a 1:3: 1 ratio; provided that the number of vacancies within each category will be considered. Only those candidates who obtain at least 20% marks in the test, they will become eligible to get selected.
How to Apply for Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024
Prepare the Application: Write or type your application on a plain paper (legal size: 8.5” x 14”) with the following details:
- Full name (in capital letters)
- Father’s/Husband’s name
- Date of birth
- Actual age as of January 1, 2025
- Present and permanent address with PIN code
- Educational qualifications
- Caste details (if applicable)
- Knowledge of computer operations
- Details of the application fee deposit
Attach the following supporting documents:
- Two recent passport-size photographs, signed by the candidate
- One self-addressed envelope with a postal stamp
- Photocopies of documents supporting date of birth, educational qualifications, caste certificate (if applicable), and identity card issued by the Labour Department of West Bengal (if applicable)
- Original bank challan showing the payment of the examination fee
Send the Application
- Address the envelope to the Registrar, Original Side, High Court, Calcutta, and mention the category and post applied for on the top left corner of the envelope.
- Send your application to the following address:
- Registrar, Original Side, 1st Floor, Main Building, High Court at Calcutta, Kolkata – 700 001
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 4:30 p.m. on or before 15th January 2025.
Application Fee
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates from West Bengal: Rs.400
- Other candidates: Rs. 800/-
- Exempted Category candidates: No fee required (sponsored by the appropriate authorities)
Calcutta High Court Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication of Notification | 24th December 2024 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 15th January 2025 (by 4:30 p.m.) |
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for the position?
- The last date to submit your application is 15th January 2025 by 4:30 p.m.
2. What is the selection process?
- The selection will be based on a competitive examination, which will include translation passages in different languages.
3. What is the minimum qualification for the position?
- A graduate degree in the relevant language (Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Nepali, Olchiki/Santhali) is required.
4. What documents do I need to submit with my application?
- You need to submit two recent passport-size photographs, a self-addressed envelope with a postal stamp, photocopies of your documents supporting date of birth, educational qualifications, caste certificate (if applicable), and an identity card (if applicable). You must also attach the original bank challan showing the payment of the examination fee.
5. Is there an age limit for applicants?
- The age limit is 18-40 years, with relaxations for SC/ST candidates from West Bengal.
6. What is the exam fee?
- The exam fee is Rs. 400 for SC/ST (WB) candidates and Rs. 800 for others. The fee can be paid via bank challan.