Civil Court Chaibasa Recruitment 2026 offers 17 support-staff vacancies in the West Singhbhum judgeship: 15 Peon/Orderly posts and 2 Driver posts. Advertisement 01/2026 covers vacancies at Chaibasa Civil Court and Chakradharpur's Sub-Divisional Court. Both posts require Matriculation or an equivalent qualification; Driver applicants must also possess an LMV driving licence.
The court published the notice on 30 September 2026, and its recruitment listing gives an application window of 1–31 October 2026. Applications are submitted offline, either personally or through registered post/speed post. The completed packet must be received within the deadline; dispatching it on the last date is not enough.
The official five-page notification includes the application and admit-card formats. Read those pages before preparing your papers because the instructions cover handwriting, photographs, attestation and a stamped return envelope.
Before you prepare the packet: Select one post, check the court/category vacancy row, and use the prescribed forms. The application photograph requires gazetted-officer attestation, while certificate copies require your own attestation.
Recruitment at a glance
| Item | Verified details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Civil Court, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa |
| Advertisement | 01/2026 |
| Posts | Peon/Orderly (Anusevak/Adeshpal) and Driver (Chalak) |
| Vacancies | 17: 15 Peon/Orderly + 2 Driver |
| Courts covered | Chaibasa Civil Court and Chakradharpur Sub-Divisional Court |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Official publication | 30 September 2026 |
| Application window | 1–31 October 2026 |
| Submission | By hand, registered post or speed post |
| Minimum education | Matric or equivalent |
| Additional Driver requirement | LMV driving licence |
| Age reference date | 1 October 2026 |
| Selection | Screening and interview; Driver screening follows the driving rules |
| Pay | Level 1 for Peon/Orderly; Level 2 for Driver |
Which court has the vacancies?
The largest share of the recruitment is at Chakradharpur, where there are 12 Peon/Orderly openings and one Driver opening. Chaibasa has three Peon/Orderly openings and one Driver opening. Read the reservation columns alongside the post you intend to apply for.
| Court | Post | UR | SC | ST | BC | EBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Court, Chaibasa | Peon/Orderly | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Civil Court, Chaibasa | Driver | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sub-Divisional Court, Chakradharpur | Peon/Orderly | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Sub-Divisional Court, Chakradharpur | Driver | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Combined total | — | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
UR means Unreserved, ST means Scheduled Tribe and EWS means Economically Weaker Section. BC and EBC refer to the backward-class categories used in the notice. A zero identifies the absence of a separately earmarked seat in that category; it should not be treated as a complete statement of every candidate's eligibility for unreserved selection.
All three Chaibasa Peon/Orderly seats are earmarked for ST. The EWS seat is in the Chakradharpur Peon/Orderly row. Both advertised Driver seats are unreserved. The advertisement allows the number of vacancies to change, so review any subsequent court notice before submission.
Eligibility: education, licence and general conditions
| Post | Essential requirement |
|---|---|
| Peon/Orderly | Passed Class 10/Matriculation or an equivalent examination |
| Driver | Matriculation or equivalent, together with an LMV driving licence |
The required qualification must be held by the final date for the court to receive applications. A candidate still waiting to acquire the essential qualification should not treat an expected result as satisfying this condition.
For Driver, the licence requirement is additional to schooling. Attach evidence of the licence with your qualification papers and enter the relevant details in the form. The notice does not prescribe a minimum number of years of work experience for these posts.
Applicants must be Indian citizens, mentally and physically healthy, and of good moral character. The notice excludes candidates who are wanted or convicted in a criminal-misconduct case and says a married candidate must not have more than one living spouse. The application declaration also asks candidates to certify their criminal-case and conviction status. Read and sign that declaration truthfully rather than assuming that educational eligibility alone is sufficient.
The form asks about current service in a government institution or corporation. An applicant answering yes must provide the organisation, designation and service details and attach the required No Objection Certificate.
Age limits on 1 October 2026
The minimum age is 18 years. The age limits below are those expressly written in the advertisement.
| Category/group | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 18 years | 35 years |
| Women | 18 years | 38 years |
| ST, male or female | 18 years | 40 years |
Calculate age against 1 October 2026, even if you complete or post the application later in the month. Form Ka has a specific space for age in years, months and days on that date. Keep this calculation consistent with the date of birth on your supporting certificate. You can check the calculation with Regal Naukri's Age Calculator, setting the reference date to 1 October 2026.
The notice refers to Jharkhand government rules for age and reservation benefits. It also mentions horizontal reservation for women, persons with disabilities and the sports quota. It does not give a separate numerical age concession for every group mentioned in those general rules. Do not assume an extra number of years without checking the applicable rule and official clarification.
Candidates claiming reservation need the certificate issued by the competent authority. The seat table contains no separately advertised SC, BC or EBC vacancies, while the notice's general reservation clauses still refer to the state's rules.
Pay levels for Peon/Orderly and Driver
| Post | Pay level | Advertised pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| Peon/Orderly | Level 1 | ₹18,000–₹56,900 |
| Driver | Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
These are two different pay scales. They do not establish a common ₹18,000–₹63,200 salary for every successful applicant. The notification does not provide an allowance breakdown or take-home calculation; use the scale for the post you are applying for.
Selection and later communication
| Post | Selection stated in the notice |
|---|---|
| Peon/Orderly | Screening test followed by interview |
| Driver | Screening test in accordance with the driving rules, followed by interview |
The advertisement does not publish the test date, interview date, marks distribution, question count, duration or a detailed syllabus. It also does not spell out a separate sequence of written and practical tests for Driver. Use the court's later instructions for those details.
The admit card will be sent to the candidate by post and will carry the examination/interview venue and date. Your correspondence address and the stamped return envelope therefore matter directly to later communication. The notice provides no travel allowance for attending the examination or interview.
Application fee and the ₹56 postage requirement
| Item | What the notification says |
|---|---|
| Application fee | No application-fee amount or payment procedure is stated |
| Return-envelope postage | Affix a ₹56 postal stamp |
| Return-envelope size | 25 cm × 11 cm |
| Address on return envelope | Candidate's own delivery address |
The ₹56 stamp is for the self-addressed envelope used to send the admit card. It is separate from any expense you incur to post the main application packet. The notice's silence about an application fee should not be converted into an invented payment method or a claimed category-wise fee schedule.
Form Ka and Form Kha: what you fill
The PDF contains two formats. Form Ka is the application, extending over pages 3 and 4; Form Kha is the admit-card format on page 5. The instructions require the forms on separate pages and handwritten in Hindi using Devanagari script. Follow the English block-letter field for the name where Form Ka specifically asks for it.
| Format | Candidate's responsibility | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Form Ka: application | Complete the prescribed particulars and declaration; date and sign it yourself | Paste the photograph attested by a gazetted officer |
| Form Kha: admit card | Complete the candidate details and paste the photograph | Leave the serial number and fields 4 and 5 for the court office |
Form Ka asks for the post name, personal particulars, date of birth, age, permanent and correspondence addresses, contact information, nationality, educational/professional qualifications and other relevant details. It also asks about category, gender, disability and government/corporation service.
Write the correspondence address carefully, including the PIN. An accurate mobile number or email does not replace the postal address needed for delivery of the admit card. Check names, dates and qualification details against the certificates before signing.
Documents and packet checklist
| Enclosure | Check before sealing |
|---|---|
| Handwritten Form Ka | All applicable particulars, date, place and personal signature completed |
| Form Kha | Candidate sections completed; office portions left blank |
| Three recent passport-size photographs | One on each form and one additional photograph enclosed |
| Application photograph | Gazetted-officer attestation as printed in Form Ka |
| Age proof | Self-attested supporting copy |
| Education/qualification proof | Self-attested copies supporting the claimed eligibility |
| LMV licence, for Driver | Copy supporting the mandatory driving credential |
| Reservation certificate, if claimed | Competent-authority certificate with self-attested copy |
| NOC, for relevant employed applicants | Attach as required by the service-status section |
| Self-addressed envelope | 25 cm × 11 cm, with ₹56 postage stamp |
| Outer-envelope details | Advertisement 01/2026, chosen post and category in large, clear writing |
Use the table as a final assembly check, then compare the actual packet with the notification. Missing information or a required certificate can lead to rejection; the court says it will not entertain correspondence over incomplete applications. For help checking names, dates and supporting records, read the Government Job Document Verification Guide.
How to submit the offline application
- Download the complete PDF. Keep the instructions and both form formats available while you prepare the application. Use the prescribed layout rather than substituting a general job-application letter.
- Choose the post and check eligibility. One application is permitted for only one post. Confirm the education requirement, Driver licence if relevant, age and supporting reservation certificate.
- Complete the handwritten forms. Enter Principal District and Sessions Judge, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa as the application addressee. Complete the declaration on the second application page and keep the court's fields on Form Kha empty.
- Prepare photographs and certificate copies. Arrange the required gazetted attestation for the application photo and self-attest the supporting copies. Add the third photograph separately.
- Enclose the stamped return envelope. Write your own address on this envelope and affix the specified ₹56 stamp. This is an enclosure inside the main packet.
- Label and deliver the main packet. Write the advertisement number, post and category on its outside. Submit personally or use registered post/speed post to the address below.
- Allow time for receipt. The application must reach the office by 31 October 2026. For postal submission, retain the booking receipt and track delivery. For personal submission, check the office's working-day availability before travelling.
Delivery address
To: Judge-in-charge (Prabhari Nyayadhish) Civil Court (Vyavahar Nyayalaya), West Singhbhum Chaibasa, Jharkhand — 833201
Use the Judge-in-charge delivery address on the outer packet; follow step 3 for the application addressee.
The notified office submission hours are 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on working days. Avoid relying on the final day's availability or on a last-minute postal journey. The court expressly refuses applications received after the closing date.
Dates to keep in your application record
| Event | Date/status |
|---|---|
| Notice published on the official court website | 30 September 2026 |
| Recruitment-listing start | 1 October 2026 |
| Date used for age calculation | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of the application | 31 October 2026 |
| Screening/interview schedule | Not given in this advertisement |
| Admit-card communication | By post; the notification gives no dispatch date |
Publication, opening and the age reference date serve different purposes. Record the closing date as a receipt deadline rather than a deadline merely to hand the packet to a postal counter.
Important official links
| Resource | Use |
|---|---|
| Official notification and application/admit-card formats | Read the instructions and prepare Form Ka and Form Kha |
| Official recruitment listing | Check the recruitment window and later notices |
| Official notice publication page | View the notice's official publication entry |
| Civil Court Chaibasa website | Follow updates from the recruiting court |
There is no online application form for this advertised procedure. Downloading the formats does not submit an application. The court reserves the right to amend or cancel the advertisement, and attempting to influence the recruitment can disqualify a candidate.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are in Civil Court Chaibasa Recruitment 2026?
There are 17 advertised vacancies: 15 Peon/Orderly and 2 Driver. They are distributed between Chaibasa and Chakradharpur; the category totals are 7 UR, 9 ST and 1 EWS.
Can I apply online for these posts?
The procedure is offline. Deliver the prescribed handwritten forms and enclosures personally or by registered post/speed post. The complete packet must arrive by 31 October 2026.
Is Class 10 enough for the Driver post?
Driver requires Matriculation or equivalent plus an LMV driving licence. Class 10 alone meets the schooling condition but does not meet the separate licence condition.
Which date is used to calculate age?
Use 1 October 2026. The minimum is 18, with stated upper limits of 35 for General/EWS, 38 for women and 40 for ST candidates. Check the applicable Jharkhand rules for any further claimed benefit.
Is the ₹56 stamp an application fee?
It is the prescribed postage on the self-addressed return envelope. The advertisement does not specify an application-fee amount or payment mechanism.
Do I need to fill the admit-card form as well?
Yes. Include Form Kha along with Form Ka, paste the required photograph and fill the candidate details. The office fills the serial number and the interview centre/date fields numbered 4 and 5.
Have the screening and interview dates been announced?
The advertisement does not supply those dates. The admit card sent by post will carry the venue and date; check subsequent notices on the court's website as well.