Introduction

The High Court of Bombay, which is the chartered High Court and one of the oldest High Courts in the Country. It has Appellate Jurisdiction over the State of Maharashtra, Goa, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. In addition to the Principal Seat at Bombay, it has benches at Aurangabad, Nagpur, Panaji(Goa).

Bombay High Court has declared its advertisement on december 4, 2023 last year. After the first stage of selection has conducted successfully the District wise result has been out.

The Exam conducted for Stenographer (Grade-3), Junior Clerk and Peon/Hamal post. Now let us discuss the Various criteria and Next stage of the exams.

Examination Scheme

Examination criteria for the post of Stenographer (Grade-3)

1). If the Screening Test for the post of Stenographer (Grade-3) is not conducted then all the eligible candidates will be called for Shorthand Tests mentioned as below.

2).After securing cut-off marks in Screening Test (if conducted at par with the Screening Test for the post of Junior Clerk) the candidates equal to seven times the number of post advertised shall be called for Shorthand Tests, strictly on merit, mentioned as below. If there are more than one candidates who have secured same marks as secured by the last candidate shortlisted for maintaining the ratio 1:7, all such candidates shall be called to appear for Shorthand Tests.

3). After securing cut-off marks in the Shorthand Tests, the candidate shall have to appear for Marathi Typing Test carrying 20 marks comprising of 300 words to be typed by the candidates within 10 minutes (30 w.p.m.) on Computers.

4).Candidates who obtain cut-off marks in Marathi Typing Test only would be held eligible to appear for English Typing Test.

5).The English Typing Test carrying 20 marks comprising of 400 words to be typed by the candidates within 10 minutes (40 w.p.m.) on Computers.

6).Candidates who obtain cut-off marks in English Typing only would be held eligible for interview.

7).After conducting each test, the list of candidates who are eligible for further test shall be displayed on Notice Board of concerned District Courts and on the official website of concerned District Courts and High Court.

8).Candidates equal to 3 times of the number of posts advertised based on total number of marks obtained by him/her in Screening Test (if conducted), English Shorthand Test, Marathi Shorthand Test, Marathi Typing Test and English Typing Test, strictly on merit, shall be called for interview. If there are more than one candidates who have secured same marks as secured by the last candidate shortlisted for maintaining the ratio 1:3, all such candidates shall be called to appear for interview.

Examination criteria for the post of Junior Clerk

1).After securing cut-off marks in the Screening Test, strictly on merit, the candidates equal to seven times the number of post advertised shall be called for Marathi Typing Test carrying 20 marks comprising of 300 words to be typed by the candidates within 10 minutes (30 w.p.m.) on Computers. If there are more than one candidates who have secured same marks as secured by the last candidate shortlisted for maintaining the ratio 1:7, all such candidates shall be called to appear for Marathi Typing Test.

2).Candidates who obtain cut-off marks in Marathi Typing Test only would be held eligible to appear for English Typing Test.

3).The English Typing Test carrying 20 marks comprising of 400 words to be typed by the candidates within 10 minutes (40 w.p.m.) on Computer.

4).Candidates who obtain cut-off marks in English Typing only would be held eligible for interview.

5).After conducting each test, the list of candidates who are eligible for further test shall be displayed on Notice Board of concerned District Courts and on the official website of concerned District Courts and High Court.

6).Candidates equal to 3 times of the number of posts advertised based on total number of marks obtained by him/her in Screening Test, Marathi Typing Test and English Typing Test, strictly on merit, shall be called for interview. If there are more than one candidates who have secured same marks as secured by the last candidate shortlisted for maintaining the ratio 1:3, all such candidates shall be called to appear for interview.

Examination criteria for the post of Peon/Hamal

1).After securing cut-off marks in the Screening Test, strictly on merit, the candidates equal to seven times the number of post advertised shall be called for Cleaning & Activeness Test. If there are more than one candidates who have secured same marks as secured by the last candidate shortlisted for maintaining the ratio 1:7, all such candidates shall be called to appear for Cleaning & Activeness Test.

2).Candidates who obtain cut-off marks in Cleaning & Activeness Test only would be held eligible for interview.

3).TAfter conducting each test, the list of candidates who are eligible for further test shall be displayed on Notice Board of concerned District Courts and on the official website of concerned District Courts and High Court.

4).Candidates equal to 3 times of the number of posts advertised based on total number of marks obtained by him/her in Screening Test and Cleaning & Activeness Test, strictly on merit, shall be called for interview. If there are more than one candidates who have secured same marks as secured by the last candidate shortlisted for maintaining the ratio 1:3, all such candidates shall be called to appear for interview.

Benchmark for passing each test

For Screening Test, Shorthand Test, Typing Test, Cleaning & Activeness Test and Interview according to the post of Stenographer (Grade-3), Junior Clerk and Peon/Hamal shall be 35% marks for the General Category with relaxation of 5% marks for the candidates belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, Other Backward Class or Special Backward Class as specified by the Government.

Qualifications

Stenographer (Grade-3)

A candidate for being eligible

(a) Must possess Degree from any recognized University. (preference will be given to the candidates possessing Degree in Law)

(b) Adequate knowledge of the regional language of the Court in the District

(c) Qualify Government Commercial Certificate Examination or examination conducted by Government Board or Government Certificate in Computer Typing Basic Course (GCCTBC or I.T.I.) for speed of
- 100 w.p.m. or above in English Shorthand and 80 w.p.m. or above in Marathi Shorthand and
- 40 w.p.m. or above in English Typing and 30 w.p.m. or above in Marathi Typing.

(d) Possess Computer Certificate about proficiency in operation of word processor in Windows and Linux in addition to M.S. Office, M.S. Word, Wordstar-7 and Open Office Org. obtained from any of the following Institutes :

Statutory Universities in the State of Maharashtra or Goa, as the case may be.

Maharashtra or Goa State Board of Technical Education, as the case may be.

NIC, DOEACC, APTECH, NIIT, C-DAC, DATAPRO, SSI, BOSTON, CEDIT, MS-CIT,

Certificate regarding Qualification of computer knowledge issued by the Government of Maharashtra or Goa, as the case may be. .

Junior Clerk

A candidate for being eligible

(a) Must possess Degree from any recognized University. (preference will be given to the candidates possessing Degree in Law)

(b) Adequate knowledge of the regional language of the Court in the District

(c) Must have passed Government Commercial Certificate Examination or examination conducted by Government Board or Government Certificate in Computer Typing Basic Course (GCC-TBC or I.T.I.) for speed of
- 40 w.p.m. or above in English Typing and 30 w.p.m. or above in Marathi Typing.

Statutory Universities in the State of Maharashtra or Goa, as the case may be.

Maharashtra or Goa State Board of Technical Education, as the case may be.

NIC, DOEACC, APTECH, NIIT, C-DAC, DATAPRO, SSI, BOSTON, CEDIT, MS-CIT,

Certificate regarding Qualification of computer knowledge issued by the Government of Maharashtra or Goa, as the case may be. .

Peon/Hamal

A candidate must have passed minimum 7th Standard examination and having good physique.

Bombay High Court Exam