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Additional District and Sessions Judges

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional District and Sessions Judges administered by NCF Authority (Himachal Pradesh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NCF Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-29 Posting Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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Official Domain: ncf.nic.in | Jurisdiction: Himachal Pradesh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional District Commissioner	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2025-07-12
Additional District Magistrate Dev Darjeeling	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-05-2026
Recruitment of Backlog Posts in the Cadre of Scientist	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-08-2026
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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Publicity Works Under Directorate of Agriculture Assam Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Of Lease Out Pod 1 and Pod 2 of Rsdc P Iv Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Equal Opportunities Cell Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Execution of Work to Mcew Cam to Special Repairs to Valeeswarar Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Additional District and Sessions Judges?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-07-29. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NCF Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ncf.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NCF Authority recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering personal, academic, and bar council registration details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in to upload scanned copies of mandatory documents, including the law degree, continuous practice certificate from the District Judge/Registrar, and age proof, formatted to specified dimensions.

Complete the detailed application form by filling in judicial experience, court appearances, and landmark judgments handled, followed by a thorough preview of all entered data.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Download the e-Admit Card from the portal approximately two weeks before the examination, which contains the designated exam center, roll number, and mandatory instructions.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Additional District and Sessions Judges is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening)	200 Marks, 2 Hours	Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act, Limitation Act, General Knowledge and Current Legal Affairs
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive)	400 Marks (2 Papers of 200 Marks each), 3 Hours per Paper	Paper I: Civil Law, Local Laws, and Contract Act, Paper II: Criminal Law, IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and Judgment Writing
Stage 3: Viva-Voce (Personal Interview)	100 Marks, No fixed duration	Legal Acumen, Personality and Demeanor, Knowledge of Local Customs, Recent Landmark Supreme Court Judgments, Communication Skills
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Stage	Verification of Original Bar Practice Certificates, Character Antecedent Verification, Physical Fitness Standards, Mental Health Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The post of Additional District and Sessions Judge under the NCF Authority is aligned with the highly prestigious District Judge (Entry Level) cadre, governed by the Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC) recommendations, equivalent to Level 14 of the 7th CPC. The starting entry basic pay is Rs. 1,44,840 per month. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 76,765, House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 43,452), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 11,016 (Rs. 7,200 + DA), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,76,073. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 22,160) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 2,45,000, supplemented by judicial perks like official housing, medical reimbursement, and chauffeur-driven vehicle allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the NCF Authority's Higher Judicial Service strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) OM guidelines. It provides a 10% vertical reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with statutory mandates, women candidates are exempted from application fee payments, and horizontal reservation is applied as per state-specific judicial service rules.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional District and Sessions Ju

What is the minimum continuous practice required to apply for the Additional District and Sessions Judge post?

Candidates must possess a minimum of seven years of continuous practice as an Advocate as of the last date of application submission, certified by the competent judicial authority.

Is there a service bond or surety bond required upon selection?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond of Rs. 5,00,000 to serve the authority for a minimum of three years, including the probation period.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly appointed judges?

The newly appointed Additional District and Sessions Judges will be on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by one more year based on performance.

How is the final merit list calculated, and is there normalization?

The final merit list is compiled based on the aggregate marks of the Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce. Normalization is not applied as the descriptive exam is conducted in a single shift.

What are the primary posting locations for this cadre under the NCF Authority?

Selected officers will be posted across the various District Court complexes and specialized tribunals within the jurisdiction of the NCF Authority.

Is there a minimum qualifying mark for the Viva-Voce stage?

Yes, candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the Viva-Voce (35% for reserved categories) to be considered for the final merit list.