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OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE, PURI

Dated, Puri the 17th day of May, 2024
Advertisement No. 01 of 2024
Applications in the prescribed format are invited from intending candidates for
filling up of the following posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typists,
Stenographer Grade-III & Salaried Amin in the following scale of pay with usual
allowances as admissible from time to time read with the relevant provisions contained in
the Odisha District & Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and
Conditions of Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023). Applicability of
Odisha Group-C & Group-D posts (Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2013 would be
subject to the result of W.P.(C) No. 1273 of 2014 pending before the Hon’ble High Court
of Orissa.

Scale of Pay as per Pay (The

vacancy
Name of Posts Matrix of ORSP Rules, UR ST SC SEBC Total reserved
2017 for
Junior Clerk- Rs.19,900-63,200/- 1 1 PwDs./Ex-
5 2 9 Service
cum-Copyist (Level-4) (W- 2) (W- 1) Man/
Rs.19,900-63,200/- Sports
Junior Typist
(Level-4)
1 ~ ~ ~ 1 Person is
inclusive
Stenographer, Rs.25,500-81,100/- 2 of vacancy
Grade-III (Level-7)
~
(W- 1)
~ ~ 2 of
respective
category
Salaried Rs. 21,700 -69,100/- 3
Amin (Level-5) (W- 1)
1 1 1 6 to which
they
belong).

The number of vacancies to be filled up on the basis of this recruitment is subject to

change by the authority without notice.
a. In case of non-availability of eligible/suitable women candidate(s) belonging to the
respective category, the unfilled vacancies of that category shall be filled up by
eligible/suitable male candidate of the same category.
b. The reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen/Sportsmen shall be
in accordance with the provisions made under relevant Acts, Rules, Orders or
Instructions issued by the State Government from time to time).
c. The categories of disabled persons suitable for the job (Functional Classification) and
Physical requirement for persons with Disability are given below:

Physical Requirement Categories of disabled persons

suitable for the job (Functional
Classification)
Code-S, H, SE, F, R&W Code- OL, OA, PD
Full Forms: Full Forms:
S- work performed by sitting (on bench or chair) OL- One Leg affected (R and/or L)
H- work performed by hearing/speaking OA- One arm affected (R or L)
SE- work performed by seeing (a) Impaired reach
F- work performed by manipulating (with fingers) (b) Weakness of grip
R&W- work performed by reading and writing (c) Ataxia
PD- Partial deaf (with suitable aid)
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Other conditions of service shall be guided by the relevant provisions of Odisha

District & Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions
of Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023) & Odisha Group-C &
Group-D posts (Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2013 subject to the final result in
W.P.(C) No. 1273 of 2014 pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa.

I. ELIGIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE:

A) For the post of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Jr. Typist & Stenographer,

Grade-III.
(i) The candidate must be a citizen of India
(ii) Must have passed at least +3 examination or such other qualification as are
equivalent to +3 examination of a recognized University;
(iii) Must at least have passed Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a
recognized Institute.
(iv) Must be over 18 years and below 32 years of age as on 20.06.2024, provided that
the upper age limit in respect of reserved categories of candidates shall be relaxed
in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Act, Rules, Orders or
Instructions for the time being in force for the respective reserved categories.
(v) Must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed at least a test in
Odia equivalent to the M.E. standard.
(vi) Be of good character.
(vii)Be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily
infirmity.
(viii) Have not more than one spouse living, if married.
(ix) For the post of Junior Typist the candidates shall possess a minimum speed of 40
words per minute in Typewriting (through computer system).
(x) For the post of Stenographer, Grade-III the candidates shall possess minimum
speed of 80 words in Shorthand and 40 words in Typewriting per minute (through
computer system).
B) For the post of Salaried Amin.
i) Be a citizen of India;
ii) Have passed the matriculation or equivalent examination of a recognized board;
iii) Have passed the Revenue Inspector (RI) Training from a recognized institution.
iv) Must have knowledge in Computer applications.
v) Must be over 18 years and below 32 years of age as on 20.06.2024, provided that
the upper age limit in respect of reserved categories of candidates shall be relaxed
in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Act, Rules, Orders or
Instructions for the time being in force for the respective reserved categories.
vi) Must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have passed at least a test in
Odia equivalent to the M.E. standard.
vii) Be of good character.
viii) Be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily
infirmity.
ix) Have not more than one spouse living, if married.
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II. FEES FOR EXAMINATION:

No examination fee is required to be paid by the candidates.
The candidates are required to submit their duly filled in applications and signed
by their own hand as per the format given below.
The Candidates who are already in Government employment are required to
apply through proper channel.

III. PROCESS OF SELECTION:

A. THE SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:

i. For the posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist:

Subject Marks Duration of
Examination
Part-I English 100 2 hours
(written Arithmetic 100 1 hour
examination) General Knowledge 100 1 hour
Part-II Computer Science Test (Practical) 100 1 hour
Part-III Viva-Voce 45 --

The candidates selected in the written test shall be called for Computer Science
Test (Practical) and the candidate selected in Computer Science Test (Practical) shall be
called for viva-voce test.
ii. For the post of Junior Typist & Stenographer Grade-III:
Subject Marks Duration of
Examination
Part-I English (qualifying in nature) 100 2 hours
(Written
Examination
Part-II (a) Shorthand & Type writing Test 50 Shorthand- 5 minutes.
(Through Computer System) Typewriting- 10 minutes.
(For Stenographer, Grade-III)
(b) Type writing Test 50 10 minutes
(Through Computer System)
(For Junior Typist)
Part-III Computer Science Test (Practical) 100 1 hour
Part-IV Viva-Voce 35 --

For the post of Junior Typist:- The candidates selected in the written test shall
be called for Typewriting Test. The candidates selected in Typewriting test shall be called
for Computer Science Test (Practical) and the candidate selected in the Computer Science
Test (Practical) shall be called for Viva-Voce Test.

For the post of Stenographer, Grade-III:- The candidates selected in the written
test shall be called for Shorthand and Typewriting Test. The candidates selected in the
aforesaid test shall be called for Computer Science Test (Practical) and the candidate
selected in the Computer Science Test (Practical) shall be called for Viva-Voce Test.
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iii) For the posts of Salaried Amin:

Subject Marks Duration of

Examination
Part-I English 100 2 hours
Arithmetic 100 1 hour
Technical knowledge in Survey 50 1 hour
and Settlement (Theory)
Part-II Technical knowledge in Survey 50 1 hour
and Settlement (Practical)
Part-III Computer Science Test (Practical) 50 1 hour
Part-IV Viva-Voce 35 --

The successful candidates in Part-I examination shall be called for the Part-II
examination, successful candidates of the Part-II examination shall be called for Part-III
& successful candidates of the Part-III examination shall be called for Part-IV
examination.

B. SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION:

Subject For the post of For the post of Junior Typist and
Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist Stenographer, Grade-III
i. An essay to be written in 30 marks i. An essay to be written in 30 marks
English English
ii. A letter or application to be 20 marks ii. A letter or application to 20 marks
written in English be written in English
ENGLISH
(Written)

iii. One Odia passage to be 15 marks iii. One Odia passage to be 15 marks
translated into English translated into English
iv. One English passage to be 15 marks iv. One English passage to
translated into Odia be translated into Odia 15 marks
v. Summary of one English 20 marks
passage v. Summary of one English 20 marks
passage
Note: The standard required of Note: The standard required of
candidate shall be equal to that of +3 candidate shall be equal to that of +3
Examination conducted by a recognized Examination conducted by a
University. recognized University.
Vulgar fractions and decimals, H.C.F.
and L.C.M., Simple and Compound
interest, Simple and Compound
ARITHMETIC

Practice, Percentages, Profit and Loss,

(Written)

Mixtures, Partnership, Averages, Rates

and Taxes, Insurance, Square and Cubic Not Applicable
measures, Problems on time and work
and on time and distance
Note: Problems more easily solvable by
algebraically methods need not be
required to solve arithmetically.
KNOWLEDG
E (Written)
GENERAL

Knowledge of current events and such

other matters of every day observation
Not Applicable
and experience as may be expected
from an educated person
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For the post of Junior Typist:

SHORT HAND & TYPEWRITING TEST

(Typewriting Test)
A written passage containing 400
words in English language which he
shall reproduce by typing through
Computer System in 10 minutes.
(PRACTICAL) For the post of Stenographer,
Grade-III:
Not Applicable (Shorthand &Typewriting Test)
The candidate shall be dictated a
passage of 400 words in English
language in 5 minutes, which he shall
take in shorthand on shorthand note-
sheet supplied by the examiner. He
shall reproduce such Shorthand test
of 400 words in Type script in 10
minutes. (Through Computer system)
To test the proficiency of the candidate To test the proficiency of the
relating to matters like “test formatting candidate relating to matters like
SCIENCE TEST
(PRACTICAL)
COMPUTER

of the paragraph, insertion of table, skill “test formatting of the paragraph,

to print and save, file transfer, web-site insertion of table, skill to print and
searching/browsing and downloading save, file transfer, web-site
email, use of pen drive and other searching/browsing and downloading
software etc and programmes of email, use of pen drive and other
accounting”. software etc and programmes of
accounting”.
VOCE
VIVA-

To test and assess suitability of a candidate for the post with particular reference
TEST

to the candidates alertness, general outlook and potential qualities

SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION (For the post of Salaried Amin):

Subject For the post of Salaried Amin
30 marks
i) An essay to be written in English
ii) A letter or application to be written in English
20 marks
ENGLISH (Written) iii) One Odia passage to be translated into English
15 marks
iv) One English passage to be translated into Odia
15 marks
v) Summary of one English passage
20 marks
Note: The standard required of candidate shall be equal to that of HSC Examination
conducted by a recognized Board.
Vulgar fractions and decimals, H.C.F. and L.C.M., Simple and
Compound interest, Simple and Compound Practice,
Percentages, Profit and Loss, Mixtures, Partnership, Averages,
ARITHMETIC
Rates and Taxes, Insurance, Square and Cubic measures,
(Written)
Problems on time and work and on time and distance
Note: Problems more easily solvable by algebraically methods
need not be required to solve arithmetically.
Technical
knowledge Theory Theory.
in Survey
and Practical In Field Measurement.
Settlement
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To test the proficiency of the candidate relating to matters like

COMPUTER “test formatting of the paragraph, insertion of table, skill to print
SCIENCE TEST
(PRACTICAL) and save, file transfer, web-site searching/browsing and
downloading email, use of pen drive and other software etc and
programmes of accounting”.
To test and assess suitability of a candidate for the post with
VIVA-VOCE TEST particular reference to the candidates alertness, general outlook
and potential qualities.

The date(s) of written test shall be intimated individually by post and notified
through District Court’s website https://puri.dcourts.gov.in/ or
https://puri.odisha.gov.in .
IV. LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
Applications in prescribed format along with required documents and self attested
copies of Certificates, Mark Sheets and other particulars, as the case may be, must reach
the Office of the undersigned either through Speed Post/Registered Post on or before
20.06.2024 by 5.00 P.M. Applications received in the Office after the due date & time
or in any other mode shall be summarily rejected.

In case of receipt of large number of applications, the authority reserves the right
to short list the candidates in accordance with the Rule-7(2) contained in Odisha District
& Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of
Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023). Over and above, the District
Recruitment Committee is also competent to adopt suitable method in processing the
applications, scrutinizing them and conducting the test. The decision of the Committee in
this regard shall be the final.

V. List of documents to be submitted by the candidates along with their

applications:

a) For the posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Jr. Typist and Stenographer,

Grade-III:
i) The candidates are to affix one self signed recent passport size photograph
in the application form and attach three more self signed recent passport size
photographs along with application form. The candidates are to put their full
signature on the lower portion of the front side of the photograph;
ii) Self attested xerox copies of certificates & mark sheets of H.S.C., +2 and
+3 examination or equivalent thereto of recognized Board, Council or University;
iii) Self attested xerox copy of Certificate of Diploma in Computer
Application (DCA) from a recognized institution;
iv) Self attested xerox copy of Caste Certificate issued by the appropriate
authority in case of SC/ST candidates.
v) Self attested copy of SEBC certificate issued by the appropriate authority
in case of candidates claims under such category provided that, such certificate
must have been issued within 3(three) years as on the date of application;
vi) Self attested xerox copy of Medical Certificate or Disability Certificate
issued by the Competent Authority in case of Persons with Disability (PwD);
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vii) Discharge certificate issued by the Commanding Officer of the Unit last
served and claims reservation under such category. Ex-Servicemen candidates
must submit an Affidavit that he has not been appointed against any civil post
after Military Service, wherever applicable;
viii) Sports certificate, issued from Director of Sports, Odisha if the candidate
claims reservation under such category;
ix) Self attested copy of Employment Registration Card, if any;
x) Two Character Certificates in original issued by two separate Gazetted
Officers/ Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch etc.;
xi) Two self addressed envelopes each affixed with Rs. 30/- postage stamp.
xii) Self attested xerox copy of Typewriting Certificate issued from a
recognized institution (for Junior Typist);
xiii) Self attested xerox copy of Shorthand & Typewriting Certificate(s) issued
from a recognized institution (for Stenographer Grade-III);
xiv) Declaration regarding not more than one spouse living, if married;
xv) Self-attested copy of “No Objection Certificate” in case of candidates
working in Government/Semi Government Organizations /Autonomous
Bodies/Educational Institutions/Public Undertakings.
xvi) Undertaking to the effect that no criminal case is pending against him/her
and he/she has not been convicted in any Criminal Court.

b) For the posts of Salaried Amin:

i) The candidates are to affix one self signed recent passport size photograph
in the application form and attach three more self signed recent passport size
photographs along with application form. The candidates are to put their full
signature on the lower portion of the front side of the photograph.
ii) Self attested copies of certificates of H.S.C. examination and the
candidates not having Oriya as a subject in HSC level, have to submit copy of
certificate of passing Oriya equivalent to the M.E. standard.
iii) Self attested copies of mark Sheets of H.S.C. examination.
iv) Self attested copy of Certificate of Revenue Inspector Training.
v) Self attested xerox copy of Caste Certificate issued by the appropriate
authority in case of SC/ST/SEBC candidates.
vi) Two self addressed envelopes each affixed with Rs. 30/- postage stamp.
vii) Self attested copy of certificate in support of knowledge in computer
application.
viii) Two character certificates issued from the competent Authorities.
ix) Sports certificate, issued from Director of Sports, Odisha if the candidate
claims reservation under such category;
x) Discharge certificate issued by the Commanding Officer of the Unit last
served and claims reservation under such category. Ex-Servicemen candidates
must submit an Affidavit that he has not been appointed against any civil post
after Military Service, wherever applicable.
xi) The candidate, who possesses the certificate of work experience in settlement
or Consolidation Organization granted by Settlement Officer or Deputy Director,
Consolidation and All India Trade Test in Surveyor Trade conducted by the National
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Council for Vocational Training, shall also furnish the documents in support of the
same.
xii) Self declaration to the effect that the candidate does not have more than one
spouse living, if married.
xiii) Self-attested copy of “No Objection Certificate” in case of candidates
working in Government/Semi Government Organizations /Autonomous
Bodies/Educational Institutions/Public Undertakings.
xiv) Undertaking to the effect that no criminal case is pending against him/her
and he/she has not been convicted in any Criminal Court; and

The candidates are required to mention the category of the post applied for in
BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS on the top of their respective applications as well as on the
top of the envelope containing their applications and to submit their applications to the
address noted below in the following manner.

Speed Post / Registered Post

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “___________________________________”

From To
_______________________ The District Judge, Puri
_______________________ PO/PS-Puri
_______________________ District-Puri,
_______________________ PIN-752001.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS:
i. Incomplete/incorrect application shall not be entertained and will be
summarily rejected without assigning any reason;
ii. The application not in prescribed format is liable to be rejected;
iii. No correspondence shall be entertained and no information shall be supplied
during the process of recruitment;
iv. Canvassing in any form shall entail disqualification of the candidature;
v. In case of impersonation and fabrication of documents in support of his
candidature, in addition to the liability for criminal prosecution, the candidate
will be debarred for appearing the further examination;
vi. No T.A. & D.A. will be allowed for appearing in the examination;
vii. The candidates are advised to visit the website of District Court, Puri
https://puri.dcourts.gov.in/ or https://puri.odisha.gov.in regularly for latest
update.
viii. Non-compliance of any of the requirements mentioned in the notice/
advertisement shall entail summary rejection of his/her application.

Sd/-
District Judge, Puri
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(FORM-A)
FORMAT OF APPLICATION
[See Para 2A of Appendix ‘A’]
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______________________________
Affix recent
passport size
1. Name of the Candidate: photograph
2. Father’s /Husband’s Name: duly signed at
the lower
3. Sex (Male/Female) : portion on
4. Marital Status (Married/ Un-married): front side
5. Permanent Address :

6. Present Address :

(Mobile No. & E.mail address, if any):-

7. Date of Birth: _________ ; (Age as on 20.06.2024):____Yrs ___Mths. ____Days.
8. Educational Qualification (Attach attested Copies of Certificates in support of
qualification):
Name of the examination Name of the Year Aggregate Grade/ % of
passed Board/ of marks Division Marks
University passing secured secured
H.S.C.
+2 Arts/ Com./ Sc.
+3 Arts/ Com./ Sc.
Diploma in Comp. Science
Revenue Inspector Training
(For the post of Salaried Amin)
Any other qualification
9. Category: (SC/ST/SEBC/GEN/Sports Person/Ex-Service Man)
(Strike out which is not applicable and attach the
supporting documents issued by the competent authority)
10. Whether Physically/ Orthopedically Handicapped:
(If yes, attach supporting medical certificate issued
by the Competent Medical Authority/ Board)
11. Religion:
12. Nationality:
13. Employment Exchange Registration No.:
14. Attach two Character Certificates issued by
two Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch etc.
(Mention the Name & Designation of the Officers):
15. Experience (if any):
DECLARATION
I do hereby solemnly affirm and state that I am aware about the provisions of Odisha
District & Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of
Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023) and Odisha Group-C & Group-D Posts
(Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2013 and the statements made above are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief and based on record.

Place:

Date: (Full Signature of the Candidate)