NEWMANGALOREPORT Recruitment Dossier

Additional District and Sessions Judges

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Additional District and Sessions Judges administered by NEWMANGALOREPORT Authority (Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NEWMANGALOREPORT Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-31 Posting Jurisdiction: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

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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 Inspector NIT	1 Openings	Rs. 19,900 - 21,700 (Level-2)	2020-11-04
Additional Inspector	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-07-14
Anganwadi Worker Assistant Mini Anganwadi Worker	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2023-02-07
Anganwadi Worker Helper	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	20-01-2026

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
GEM Bid for Financial Advisory Services Tax Advisory Vide Bid N Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Financial Audit Services Preparation of Final Annua Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Fully Automatic Biochemistry Analyzer Vide Bid G Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for the Procurement of Instruments Cryobath Immersion	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 2026-03-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NEWMANGALOREPORT Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official New Mangalore Port Authority recruitment portal to initiate registration by entering their primary details, active email address, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by filling in comprehensive personal, educational, and professional legal experience details, ensuring all entries align with matriculation and degree certificates.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of essential documents, including the LLB/LLM degree, Bar Council registration, practice experience certificate, category certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

After successful verification of submitted details, the authority will release the admit cards online, which candidates must download and print to secure entry to the examination center.

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 Screening Examination	150 Marks / 120 Minutes	Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act, Limitation Act, and General Knowledge.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Domain Specialization)	300 Marks / 180 Minutes per Paper (2 Papers)	Paper I: Civil Law, Commercial Courts Act, Port Trust Laws, and Contract Act. Paper II: Criminal Law, IPC, Special Acts, and Judgment Writing.
Stage 3: Viva-Voce and Personal Interview	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Assessment of judicial aptitude, legal acumen, communication skills, knowledge of maritime and port-related laws, and personality traits.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying / Non-Graded	Verification of original academic and practice credentials, character antecedents, and physical fitness standards as prescribed for Class I officers.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The cadre of Additional District and Sessions Judge (equivalent to Joint Director Legal / Chief Legal Officer) at the New Mangalore Port Authority is mapped to the prestigious Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC) / 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 13A/14. The entry basic pay is Rs. 1,44,840. With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% amounting to Rs. 76,765, House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y city (Mangalore) at 20% amounting to Rs. 28,968, and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7,200 plus DA (Rs. 11,016), the Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 2,61,589. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution (10% of Basic + DA, i.e., Rs. 22,160) and Professional Tax/Income Tax, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 2,15,000, representing a highly lucrative administrative-judicial package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Upper age limit 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 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical quota of 10% is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable access and promoting diversity within the high-level legal administration.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Additional District and Sessions Ju

What is the minimum continuous practice experience required for this post?

Candidates must possess a minimum of 7 years of active practice as an Advocate in Civil or Criminal Courts of competent jurisdiction as of the last date of application.

Will there be any normalization of marks across different shifts?

If the preliminary screening exam is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for selected candidates?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the Authority for a minimum period of 3 years.

What is the probation period for the Additional District and Sessions Judge equivalent cadre?

The selected officers will be placed on a probation period of 2 years, which may be extended by the competent authority based on performance evaluation.

Does the syllabus include specific maritime or port-related legislation?

Yes, the Main Written Examination includes questions on the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, and relevant maritime and contract laws.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the New Mangalore Port Authority headquarters in Mangalore, Karnataka, handling judicial and high-level legal disputes.