Sikkim High Court Recruitment 2025: 3 Civil Judge Grade-III Posts — Apply by 10 Oct, Eligibility & Pay
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Sikkim High Court has invited applications for three posts of Civil Judge‑cum‑Judicial Magistrate (Grade‑III) under the Sikkim Judicial Service Examination, 2025, with applications due to the Registrar General by 10 October 2025. The notification prescribes a law degree, language proficiency in Nepali or any State language, computer knowledge, and a minimum of three years’ advocacy practice (with specific certification norms), along with a pay matrix entry of ₹77,840 at J‑1.
Post snapshot
- Post: Civil Judge‑cum‑Judicial Magistrate (Grade‑III).
- Vacancies: 03.
- Age limit: Not more than 35 years as on the cut‑off date.
- Pay: Pay Matrix J‑1, ₹77,840.
Eligibility
- Education: Degree in Law from a University established by law in India.
- Practice: Minimum three years’ practice as an Advocate; clerkship experience with Judges/Judicial Officers may be counted towards total practice.
- Certification of practice:
- District Courts: Certificate of three years’ practice certified by the Principal Judicial Officer or by an advocate with at least 10 years’ standing, duly endorsed by the Principal Judicial Officer.
- High Courts/Supreme Court: Certificate by an advocate with minimum 10 years’ standing, duly endorsed by the officer designated by the respective High Court/Supreme Court.
- Language and computer: Ability to communicate in Nepali or any State language; adequate computer knowledge to be tested at viva‑voce.
Application process
- Mode: Offline submission to the Office of the Registrar General; applications may be sent by Speed Post, but must reach by the deadline.
- Last date: 10 October 2025; office‑hours submission permitted up to 4:30 PM.
- Fee: Examination fee of ₹600 via A/c Payee Demand Draft in favour of Registrar General, payable at Gangtok; non‑refundable.
- Enclosures: Attested copies of law degree and educational certificates, proof of date of birth, certificate of practice as per format, and three recent passport photos; incomplete applications are liable to be rejected.
Selection and exam scheme
- Scrutiny: Only eligible candidates after preliminary scrutiny will be called for the written examination; accepted‑applications list will be uploaded on the High Court website.
- Competitive examination: Written examination followed by viva‑voce; a preliminary screening may be held if applications are high.
- Mains syllabus (indicative per prevailing scheme):
- Paper‑I: Procedural Law and Local Laws — CPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Limitation Act, and Sikkim‑specific local laws and property/registration notifications.
- Paper‑II: Substantive Law — Hindu Law, Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act, General Clauses Act, Transfer of Property Act, IPC, and Constitutional Law.
- Each paper: 3 hours, 200 marks; viva‑voce: 100 marks; qualifying thresholds and shortlisting ratios apply.
Practical tips for applicants
- Practice certificate: Secure the correct certification and endorsements early to avoid last‑minute deficiencies; ensure signatures and seals of the endorsing authority are clear.
- Local laws: Allocate focused preparation time to Sikkim‑specific notifications and local property/registration laws, which carry weight in Paper‑I.
- Documentation: Follow the checklist precisely; attach fee draft, photos, and attested documents; ensure the envelope reaches the Registrar General by the deadline.
Official Notification: https://hcs.gov.in/hcs/sites/default/files/Notification/EmploymentNotice_0.pdf
Candidates meeting the practice, language, and educational criteria should finalize documentation and dispatch applications to the Registrar General by 10 October 2025, while aligning preparation to the two‑paper Mains structure with emphasis on local laws and core procedural/substantive statutes.
