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TRANSLATOR RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION,

ION, 2022

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Advertisement No.- PHC/04/2022 Dated 19th October, 2022

Dated:

Important Dates
Date for commencement of submission of online application : 21.10.2022
Last date for submission of online application : 11.11.2022
Last date for making online fee payment : 13.11.2022
Date of Examination : 08.01.2023 (Tentative)

1. Online applications
pplications are invited from eligible candidates for appointment to 39 (thirty-
nine) vacant posts of Translator (Group
(Group-B Post) in Level 7 ( 44900/-
44900 to 142400/-) of
pay matrix of 7th PRC plus usual allowances as admissible under the Patna High Court
Officers and Staff (Recruitment, Appointment, Promotion and Other Conditions of Service
and Conduct) Rules, 2021 as amended from time to time in the Establishment of the High
Court of Judicature at Patna (hereinafter referred to as ‘High Court’) initially on
probation for a period of one year under the terms and
nd conditions mentioned below :-
:

Horizontally
Sl. Total number
Category reserved posts
No. of posts
for women
1. Unreserved 16 06
2. Scheduled Caste
Castes (SC) 06 02
3. Scheduled Tribe
Tribes (ST) 01 –
4. Extremely Backward Class
Classes (EBC) 07 02
5. Backward Class
Classes (BC) 05 02
6. Economically Weaker Section
Sections (EWS) 04 01
Total 39 13

Out of total 39 posts, 01 (one) post shall be horizontally reserved for Orthopedically
Handicapped (OH) candidates in their respective category.
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Willing candidates may apply online through the link provided on the official website
i.e. www.patnahighcourt.gov.in only. The Application Form through any other mode shall
not be accepted. The link shall remain active from 21.10.2022 to 11.11.2022 till 23:59 hrs.,
after which the link shall be disabled.

Only one application shall be submitted by each candidate. In case, more than one
Application i.e. multiple Application Forms are submitted by the same candidate, then the
last application form correct in all respect shall only be taken into account for considering
his/ her candidature.

Only such candidates shall be considered for selection who participate in all the
stages of the Examination, and no exemption shall be granted to any candidate including
that of OH Category from appearing in any part/stage of the Examination for reasons
whatsoever.

Number of Vacancies is purely tentative in nature and the High Court reserves the
right to alter the same.

2. Eligibility Criteria :-

(i) Nationality-

A candidate for recruitment to the post of Translator must be-

(a) A citizen of India, or

(b) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1972 with the
intention of permanently settling in India, or
(c) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and
East African countries of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika) and Zambia with the
intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to category (b) or (c) above must be a

person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the State
Government.

Provided also that, if a candidate belongs to category (c) above, no certificate

of eligibility will be issued for a period of more than one year and such a candidate
can be retained in service after a period of one year only if he has acquired Indian
citizenship.

Note - A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary but the same has
neither been issued nor refused, may be admitted to an examination or interview
and he/ she may also be provisionally appointed subject to the necessary certificate
being obtained by him/ her or issued in his/ her favour.
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(ii) Character :- The character of a candidate must be such as to render suitable in all
respect for appointment to the service in the High Court. The decision of the
Appointing Authority in this regard shall be final.

Note - Person terminated/ dismissed by the Government or by a Local Authority or a

Corporation owned or controlled by the Government or convicted of serious
offences (other than those punishable with only fine) by Court of law will be
deemed to be ineligible for the recruitment.

(iii) Marital Status :- A male candidate who has more than one wife alive or a female
candidate who has married a person already having a wife alive shall not be eligible
for the recruitment.

(iv) Physical fitness :- No person shall be recruited unless he/ she is in good mental
and physical health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the
efficient performance on his/ her official duties. Before a candidate recruited directly
is appointed to the establishment, he/ she shall be required to produce a medical
certificate of physical fitness issued under the signature of a Medical Officer (not
below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of a Government Hospital) at the time of
joining the post.

Provided that no person under Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) category

shall be recruited unless he/ she is in good mental health and physically fit except to
the extent of his/ her disability.

(v) Age limit:- A candidate for direct recruitment to the post of Translator must not be
below 18 years of age as on the 1st January, 2022 i.e. a candidate must not be born
later than 01.01.2004.

The category-wise permissible upper age limit is as follows:-

Category
Category Maximum Age
Code
01 Unreserved & EWS 37 years
(Male) (born not earlier than 02.01.1985)
02 Unreserved & EWS 40 years
(Female) (born not earlier than 02.01.1982)
03 BC / EBC 40 years
(Male & Female) (born not earlier than 02.01.1982)
04 SC/ ST 42 years
(Male & Female) (born not earlier than 02.01.1980)
OH (locomotor) 47 years
05 (Unreserved/ EWS/ (born not earlier than 02.01.1975)
EBC/ BC/ SC/ ST)
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Further, upper age limit for those in employment under Central Government
or Government of Bihar shall be relaxable by 5 years.

The age limit shall not apply to a person already serving in the establishment
of the High Court or a person engaged on daily wages or those working in the
Courts subordinate to this Court or placed on deputation.

CANDIDATES CLAIMING AGE RELAXATION IN MORE THAN ONE

CATEGORY WILL BE ENTITLED TO ONLY ONE OF THE RELAXATION
WHICHEVER IS MORE BENEFICIAL TO THEM.

Relaxation in upper age limit by virtue of their category shall be

provided to the residents of Bihar only. Candidates availing such
relaxation shall have to produce Domicile/ Residential Certificate
alongwith their respective category/ Caste Certificate at the time of
document verification.

3. Minimum Qualification :- The applicant must possess following essential qualification/

eligibility conditions for the post of Translator as on 01st August, 2022:

(i) Graduation with English as one of the subject from a recognised University.
(ii) Diploma/ Certificate of at least six month’s course in Computer Application from a
recognized Institution.
(iii) Preference will be given to Post-graduate candidates in English/ Hindi.
(iv) Preference will also be given to the candidates having knowledge of Urdu/ Bangla/
Kaithi.

4. Preferential Qualification:- A candidate –

(i) who has served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period for two years, or
(ii) who has obtained a ‘B’ certificate of the National Cadet Corps
shall, other things being equal, be given preference in the matter of direct
recruitment to the establishment at the time of interview.

5. Reservation :- Vertical Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), Backward Classes (BC) and Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS) of the State of Bihar shall be applicable in following manner :-

Category Percentage of
Category
Code Reservation
01 Scheduled Castes 16%
02 Scheduled Tribes 01%
03 Extremely Backward Classes 18%
04 Backward Classes 12%
05 Economically Weaker Sections 10%
Horizontal Reservation for Women candidates and Orthopedically Handicapped
candidates shall be applicable in the following manner :-
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Women Candidates 35%

Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) 04%
The posts reserved for women candidates under horizontal reservation
category shall be filled up by male candidates of respective category if women
candidates do not obtain the minimum cut-off marks fixed for them by the High
Court or the number of women candidates is insufficient.

The selected OH candidates shall be adjusted against their respective

category.

Benefits of caste based reservation shall be given only to the candidates

who are domicile of Bihar subject to production of Domicile and Category
Certificate issued by Competent Authority as recognized by Law or Relevant
Rules of State of Bihar. The permanent address furnished in the application
form shall be considered as domicile for the purpose of reservation.

If the applicant does not claim reservation or mention his/ her category
in the proper place of application form, he/she will not be given the benefit of
reservation. After final submission of the application form, any request with
regard to change of category shall not be entertained.

The candidate who fails to produce Domicile/ Category Certificate shall

not be entitled to the benefits of reservation. Such candidates shall be treated as
General (Unreserved) category candidates. In case of women candidates, caste
certificate issued from father’s side shall only be treated as valid.

Candidates claiming reservation against SC/ ST category shall be required to

submit Domicile Certificate and their respective Category Certificate issued by the
competent authority as and when asked for.

Candidates seeking reservation under BC/ EBC category shall have to produce
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in addition to the Domicile Certificate issued by the
competent authority as and when asked for.

Income and Asset Certificate issued by the competent authority for the year 2022-
23 has to be produced by the candidates who claim reservation under Economically
Weaker Sections (EWS) Category, failing which they shall be treated as General
(Unreserved) Category candidate.

Only such person would be eligible for reservation under Orthopedically

Handicapped (OH) quota who is having not less than 40% (forty percent) of relevant
disability. Applicants claiming benefit of reservation under Orthopedically Handicapped
quota shall be required to submit a Disability Certificate issued by the Competent
Authority as per relevant rules as and when asked for.
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Note: There is no provision for Scribe or extra time in any part/stage of examination for
the Orthopedically Handicapped (O.H.) Candidates.

6. Mode of Selection :-

(i) Written test.

(ii) Computer Proficiency Test
(iii) Interview.

7. Minimum Qualifying Standard :- The minimum qualifying standard shall be :-

(i) 40% marks in Written Test

(ii) 40% marks in Computer Proficiency Test
(iii) 30% marks in Interview.

8. Syllabus and Scheme of Examination :- The Syllabus and Scheme of Examination is

enclosed at Annexure- I.

9. Examination Fee :-Candidates are required to pay the fee in following manner :-

Sl. No. Category Amount

(i) Unreserved/ BC/ EBC/ EWS Candidates 1000.00
(ii) SC/ ST/ OH Candidates 500.00

Note:- (a) Payment of fee shall be accepted through online mode only.
(b) Application without prescribed fee shall not be considered.
(c) Examination Fee once paid shall not be refunded. No request for refund of fee
once remitted by the candidate will be entertained under any circumstances.
(d) Concession of fee shall be provided to the SC/ST/OH candidates of Bihar only.
(e) Any kind of service, processing, transaction charges or any other amount
charged by the bank for online transaction will be borne by the candidates.

10. Centre of Examination:-

(i) A candidate must indicate name of the City in the online Application Form in
which he/ she desires to take the Examination.

(ii) Detail about the Cities in which Examination Centres are to be allocated, is as
follows :-
Sl. No. Name of City
01. PATNA
02. HAJIPUR
03. MUZAFFARPUR

(iii) A candidate has to give option for three cities, in the order of preference. No
request for change in Examination City/ Centre will be considered later under any
circumstances. Hence, the candidates should select the City, carefully and indicate
the same correctly in their applications.
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(iv) The High Court will endeavour to accommodate the candidates in cities opted by
them. However, the High Court reserves the right to cancel any Centre/ City and
ask the candidates of that Centre/ City to appear from any other Centre/ City.
High Court also reserves the right to divert candidates of any Centre/ City to other
Centre/ City in administrative exigency.

11. Procedure for appointment :-

(i) The dates of examination indicated in the advertisement are purely tentative in
nature. Any change in the schedule of examination shall be brought to the notice
of candidates only through the official website of the High Court. No personal
communication shall be made in this regard.

(ii) The High Court reserves the right to bring about changes in the selection
procedure/ scheme of Examination.

(iii) There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking/ scrutiny of the answer
sheet/ score. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

(iv) Selection will be made on the basis of marks secured by the candidate in written
test(s) & interview and a select list/ panel (waiting list) shall be prepared
accordingly. If the number of applicants is on the higher side, the High Court
reserves the right to shortlist the candidates through screening or preliminary
test. If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the candidate securing higher
marks in the written test will be placed above and if the marks obtained in the
written test are also equal, then the candidate born earlier will be placed above.

(v) Such panel (waiting list) shall remain valid for a period of one year from the date
of its approval by the Competent Authority and may be extended for another one
year in case of exigency.

(vi) The appointee shall have to join within the period specified in the appointment
letter. Joining time may be extended upon the satisfaction of the Appointing
Authority.

Provided that the appointee who joins after the period specified in the
appointment letter and beyond the extension period, if any, his/ her seniority shall
be determined on the basis of his/ her date of joining.

12. General Instructions :-

(i) The High Court reserves right to alter the number of vacancies, modify
Examination process and fix the minimum cut off marks without assigning any
reason thereof. All instructions are to be complied with strictly by the
candidates in the Examination.
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(ii) Decision of the High Court shall be final in all matters relating to Eligibility,
Acceptance or Rejection of the applications/ candidature of any applicant,
Penalty for false information, Mode of Examination process, Allotment of
Examination centres, Selection and Appointment to the post etc.

(iii) Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the High Court i.e.
www.patnahighcourt.gov.in regularly for latest updated information and other
references.

(iv) Candidates must read carefully the Detailed Advertisement with

General Instructions, Syllabus and Scheme of Examination (Annexure-
I) and How to Apply (Annexure- II) given in the advertisement for
filling the Application Form online. Candidates not complying with the
Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

(v) Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ OH
must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation as per eligibility
prescribed in the advertisement. They should also be in possession of the
certificates in the format as prescribed by the State Government, in support of
their claim.

(vi) Candidates are advised to fill up the online application form very carefully and
recheck the data filled prior to its submission. Information such as their Name,
Contact details/ Address, e-mail ID, Category, PH Status, Educational
Qualification details, Date of Birth, etc. provided by the candidates in the
Online Application Form shall be treated as final. The Candidates shall fill their
complete postal address with PIN Code. Any request for change in such
particulars after final submission shall not be considered, in any manner.

(vii) Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn, once it is submitted

successfully.

(viii) Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall be
rejected.

(ix) In case, multiple applications are submitted by a candidate, the last application
correct in all respect shall be accepted and the fee deposited with earlier
applications shall not be adjusted/ refunded under any circumstances.

(x) Candidates are also advised in their own interest to apply online well before the
closing date and not wait for the last date of submission to avoid possibility of
link failure or any other technical issues whatsoever. There shall not be any
responsibility of the High Court if any candidate fails to finally submit the
application form before the last date of submission on account of aforesaid
reasons or for any other reason beyond its control.
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(xi) In case it is found at any time in future that a Candidate has used/ uploaded the
photograph and/ or signature of someone else in his/ her Application Form/
Admit Card or he/ she has tampered his/ her Admit Card/ result, these acts of
the candidate shall be treated as Unfair Means.

(xii) In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or his/ her identity
is proved to be false at any time in the future, he/ she may, in addition to
disqualification, face penal action as per the law applicable.

(xiii) In case, it is found at any stage of the recruitment process that a candidate does
not fulfill the eligibility norms and/ or that he/ she has suppressed/ twisted or
truncated any material facts, his/ her candidature shall stand cancelled without
giving any reason and notice to the candidate concerned. If any of these
shortcomings is detected even after appointment, his/ her service will be liable
to be terminated and he/ she will be liable to punishment through proceedings
as decided by the Competent Authority.

(xiv) The candidates are required to fill the Online Application Form with correct and
complete information carefully. If any incomplete or false information is
furnished, then the candidate will be solely responsible for the same and on the
basis of false and incomplete information, the Application Form shall be rejected
at any stage of the selection process without giving any reason/ notice. On
furnishing any false certificate or indicating wrong category/ sub-category
regarding caste(s) in the application form or in case of any other default, the
High Court may reject the candidature at any stage of the selection.

(xv) Candidates must disclose the details of any criminal proceeding initiated or
First Information Report (FIR) lodged against them or any punishment
awarded to them. Concealment of these fact(s) may disqualify and entail
cancellation of their candidature.

(xvi) Print out of On-line Application Form or hard copies of certificates/mark sheets
are not required to be submitted. Candidates shall have to produce all the
required documents pertaining to eligibility for verification as and when asked
for by the High Court, failing which he/ she shall be disqualified.

(xvii) Candidates must keep print out of On-line Application Form, E-Admit
Card and at least 08 (eight) copies of coloured passport size
photograph identical with the photograph uploaded in Online
Application Form and produce the same alongwith all the required
certificates at the time of interview for verification of the documents.

(xviii) Candidates shall appear in the examination at their own cost at the
allotted Examination Centre on the date/ shift and time indicated in
their respective Admit Cards, which would be issued in due course
through official Website of the High Court only. Admit Cards shall not
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be dispatched to the candidates individually. The High Court shall not

be responsible for any loss/ injury caused to the candidates in course of
appearing in the examination.

(xix) Selection of a candidate in the Examination is provisional, subject to being

found eligible for selection.

(xx) Candidates are required to keep with them at least two passport size
recent colour photograph (as uploaded in the on-line application form),
one identity proof (Photo-Identity Card viz. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID
Card, Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, any other ID Card issued
by the Central/ State Government or/ and 10th Certificate) having name,
father’s name and date of birth of the candidate alongwith the admit
card issued to the candidate and shall produce the same on demand at
the time of examination at the centre. The details mentioned on the ID
Card must match the details appearing on the admit card, else the
candidate may be denied entry into the examination hall.

(xxi) Mobile Phone, Pager, Bluetooth device, Smart Watch or any other
communication device is not allowed inside the premises where the
examination is to be conducted. Any infringement of these instructions
may entail suitable actions/ restrictions as the High Court may deem fit
and proper including debarment from future examinations.

(xxii) Merely appearing and qualifying in Translator Recruitment Examination, 2022

does not confer any right to the candidate to get appointment.

(xxiii) Canvassing in any form and/ or use of unfair means during the examinations
shall disqualify the candidature of the applicant and the result of the
Candidates shall not be declared (and may be cancelled).

(xxiv) All the candidates who are already employed in Central Government or State
Government or in any Central Government or State Government Public
Undertaking and/ or in any type of other organization established or governed
by the Central Government or State Government, will apply online after
seeking permission from their employer and will have to produce “NO
OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (NOC)” from their respective Cadre Controlling
Authorities, failing which his/ her selection may be cancelled by the High Court.

(xxv) A candidate claiming reservation and/ or relaxation shall have to produce

Certificate issued by Competent Authority in prescribed proforma, in support of
his/ her claim. Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidate shall have to submit
certificate issued by the Competent Authority/Board indicating physical
disability not less than 40%.
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(xxvi) It is to be noted that if a candidate has been allowed to appear in the

examination, it does not imply that the candidate's eligibility has been verified.
It does not vest any right with a candidate to get appointment. The eligibility is
subject to final verification by the Competent Authority. The candidate shall
satisfy his/her eligibility before applying online and shall be personally
responsible, in case, he/she is not found eligible to apply as per the given
eligibility criteria.

(xxvii) Information uploaded on the official website of the High Court shall not be
provided to the candidates or any other person under the Right to Information
Act, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as R.T.I. Act) read with the Patna High Court
(Right to Information) Rules, 2005 as amended from time to time. The
information uploaded on the official website of the High Court shall remain
available for a specific period only. Therefore, the candidates are advised to
download the uploaded information and keep it with them for future reference,
if any. During the course of recruitment, neither any application under the
R.T.I. Act shall be entertained nor any information shall be provided.

(xxviii) Any representation filed by any applicant in respect of direct recruitment shall
not be entertained once the process is initiated.

(xxix) Factual information under the R.T.I. Act shall be provided only after declaration
of final result. Inferential questions or speculative questions shall not be
answered under the R.T.I. Act.

(xxx) The final score alongwith category wise/sub-category wise cut off marks of all
the candidates appearing in the examination will be uploaded on the official
website of the High Court after declaration of the final result in due course of
time, and no application under the R.T.I. Act in this regard shall be entertained.

(xxxi) Selection of the candidates shall be made purely on the basis of merit in a
transparent manner. Hence, the Candidate has to be careful of touts, who
promise to get them selected unlawfully on illegal considerations/means.

(xxxii) The record relating to the Translator Recruitment Examination, 2022 would be
available up to 365 days from the Date of declaration of final result and
thereafter all examination materials shall be weeded out and no communication
in this regard shall be entertained with respect to this recruitment drive.

(xxxiii) All disputes pertaining to the conduct of the Translator Recruitment

Examination, 2022 including Results shall fall within the jurisdiction of the
High Court of Judicature at Patna only.

Dated: 19th October, 2022 Sd/-

Registrar General
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Annexure–I

SYLLABUS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

The Translator Recruitment Examination, 2022 shall be conducted in 03 (three) stages

i.e. Written Test, Computer Proficiency Test and Interview. If the number of applicants is
on the higher side, the High Court reserves the right to shortlist the candidates through
screening or preliminary test. The Scheme of Examination shall be as follows:-

Minimum
Stage of Maximum
Particulars Qualifying Duration
Examination Marks
Marks
General English (Objective Type) 30 -
General Hindi (Objective Type) 30 - 45
General Awareness (Objective Type) 20 - minutes
Total 80 32
Next 15 minutes shall be utilized for collecting OMR Sheets and
Written Test
distributing question paper and answer sheet of Translation.
Translation (English to Hindi) 60 -
Translation (Hindi to English) 60 - 2 Hours
Total 120 48
Grand Total 200 80 3 Hours
Word processing Test on MS Word 10 -
Computer
Test in Spread Sheets on MS Excel 10 -
Proficiency
Internet Proficiency 5 -
Test
Total 25 10 ½ Hour
Test of proficiency in Urdu/ Bangla/
Kaithi (Only for the candidates having 5 - ½ Hour
Interview proficiency in these languages)
Interview 20 06
Total 25 06

WRITTEN TEST

Syllabus for the Translator Recruitment Examination shall be as follows:-

1. General English:- The questions will be designed to test the candidates’

understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and
idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The
questions will be of degree (graduation) level and will ordinarily cover the following
topics:-

a) Grammar:- Article, Tense, Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech

(Narration), Preposition, Conjunction
b) Comprehension
c) Vocabulary/ Spelling Test
d) Synonyms and Antonyms
e) One word substitution
f) Sentence Completion and Structure
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g) Common Errors
h) Idioms & Phrases.

2. General Hindi (सामा य हं द ):- The questions will be designed to test the candidates’
understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and
idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The
questions will be of degree (graduation) level and will ordinarily cover the following
topics:-

a) याकरण:- श द पांतरण, िलंग, वचन, कारक, काल, वा य, संिध, समास, उपसग, यय

b) अप ठत ग ांश
c) शु वतनी
d) समानाथ एवं वलोम श द
e) अनेक श द के िलए एक श द
f) मुहावरे एवं लोको याँ

3. General Awareness:- Questions in this component will be aimed at testing the

candidates’ general awareness. Questions will be of degree (graduation) level and
designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day
observations and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected from any
educated person. The test will include questions relating to-

a) India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture,

Geography, Polity, Economy, General Policy and Scientific Research.
b) Current Affairs, Books and Authors, Sports, Important Schemes, Important Days,
People in News, current events of national importance, awareness towards
General Science, Environment applicable in day to day life and awareness of
knowledge of social importance.
c) Bihar especially pertaining to its History, Culture, Geography, Economy Polity
and general awareness.

Note:–

i. Except the questions of General English and General Hindi, the questions of General
Awareness shall be both in English and Hindi languages. However, the English version
shall always prevail in case of any discrepancy or inconsistency between English
version and its Hindi Translation.
ii. There shall not be negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective test.
iii. Those candidates who fail to obtain minimum qualifying marks in the objective test,
their answer booklet of descriptive test shall not be evaluated.

4. Descriptive Test:- The descriptive test will target to test candidates’ translation
skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages (English and
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Hindi) correctly, precisely and effectively. The level of the paper will be consistent
with the educational qualification prescribed i.e. graduation level. The test shall
include the following:-

a) Translation (English to Hindi):- This section will include two passages for
translation carrying 30 marks each.
b) Translation (Hindi to English):- This section will also include two passages for
translation carrying 30 marks each.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TEST

The Computer Proficiency Test will comprise of the following:-

a) Word processing Test on MS Word (10 marks):- This test will target to test the
basic typing skill of the candidates as well as their basic knowledge of MS Word.
b) Test in Spread Sheets on MS Excel (10 marks):- This test will target to check
the basic understanding of MS Excel.
c) Internet Proficiency (05 marks):- This test will target to test the basic
understanding of internet usage.

INTERVIEW

Prior to conduct of interview, a test of translation for 5 marks having ½ hour duration for
the candidates having proficiency in Urdu/ Bangla/ Kaithi shall be organized and there will
not be any minimum qualifying standard for this test. The marks obtained by the
candidate in this preferential test will be added in his/her total score.

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Annexure- II

HOW TO APPLY

Instructions for Filling the Online Application Form:-

1. Candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement carefully prior to filling the
online application form. The candidate must ensure that he/she has an active e-mail ID
and Mobile number. The e-mail ID and the Mobile number are required to be preserved
till publication of final result. The candidate must also ensure the availability of all the
relevant documents/ certificates at the time of filling the online application form.

2. For Applying Online, visit the “Recruitments” tab in the column on the left hand menu of
official website of Patna High Court (http://patnahighcourt.gov.in).

3. Click on the link “Translator Recruitment Examination, 2022”.

4. Click on “Apply online”.

5. Click on the link “New Registration” to register.

6. On the registration page, a candidate is required to fill in his/ her Full Name, Father’s
Name, Mother’s Name, Gender, Reservation Category, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, E-
mail ID etc. Fields marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory. Prior to submission,
the candidate must ensure that all the details filled in are correct in all aspect,
as the data once submitted cannot be changed. After verification of data,
registration number and password will be generated and the same will be communicated
by SMS/E-mail.

7. Thereafter, the candidate will have to Login by using Registration Number and
Password shared via SMS/Email.

8. After login, form for detailed application will open where the data provided at the time of
registration shall be visible in prefilled format and it cannot be altered.

9. At first, a candidate is required to fill in his/ her Personal Details and then click
“submit”.

10. Thereafter, the candidate is required to fill in Education Details and then click “submit”.

11. Thereafter, the candidate is required to upload the following documents :-

a) Scanned copy of recent passport size colour photograph

b) Scanned signature
c) Matriculation (10th) Certificate
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d) Matriculation (10th) Marksheet

e) Graduation (Degree) Certificate
f) Graduation (Degree) Marksheet
g) Diploma/Certificate of at least six month's course in Computer Application from
recognised Institution
h) Valid Identity Proof
i) Domicile Certificate, if applicable
j) Caste/ Non Creamy Layer/ EWS Certificate, if applicable
k) Certificate of Disability, if applicable
l) No Objection Certificate, if applicable
m) Identity Card of Patna High Court or Courts Subordinate to this Court, if applicable
n) Other relevant documents, if any

12. Instructions to upload photograph and Signature:

a) Size of the Photograph should be minimum of 50 KB and maximum 100 KB.

b) Size of the Signature should be minimum of 10 KB and maximum 20 KB.
c) Image should be in JPG/ JPEG/ PNG format.

13. Instructions to upload required Documents/Certificates:

a) Size of the document should be minimum of 50 KB and maximum 100 KB.

b) Document should be only in JPG/ JPEG/ PNG format.

14. Uploaded photograph and signature (in running hand) must be clearly identifiable /
visible, otherwise application of the candidate is liable to be rejected by the High Court
and no representation from the candidate will be entertained by the High Court in this
regard. The candidate should scan his photograph and specimen signature in
JPG/JPEG/PNG format.

15. The photograph of the candidate must contain his full face, both ears, neck in frontal
view with a neutral, non-smiling expression and with open eyes directed at the camera.
Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white,
background. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, the Sun should be behind the
candidate, or the candidate should place himself in the shade, so that the candidate is
not squinting and there are no harsh shadows. If flash is used, it must be ensured that
there is no "red-eye". Caps, hats, sunglasses and dark glasses are not acceptable.
Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover the face. If candidates wear power
glasses, it must be ensured that there are no reflections and the eyes can be clearly seen.
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16. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black pen in running hand. The signature
must be signed only by the candidate and not by any other person. The Signature will be
used for the purpose of verification during the recruitment process. If at any stage of
recruitment process, the Candidate’s signature does not match the signature on the
Admit Card, the candidate will not be permitted to take the examination and his
candidature shall be cancelled.

17. After all details are filled in the Application Form, candidate has to submit the
Application Form. Prior to submission, candidate must preview the application form and
ensure that all the details filled in are correct in all aspect and then proceed to submit
the same. After final submission, no change/ alteration is allowed and any
deviation from the data appearing in the certificates/ documents, noticed at
later stage shall lead to disqualification.

18. Thereafter, candidate will be redirected to Payment Page. After making successful
payment, the Application Form will be processed.

19. The candidates must take printout of the finally submitted online application form and
retain the same along with relevant uploaded documents for production after qualifying
the examination.

20. Candidates are advised to apply much before the closing date and not to wait till the last
date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability/failure to log on the High Court’s
website on account of heavy load on Internet/Website/Server. The High Court shall not
assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications
within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond
the control of the Court.

21. Please note that the above procedure is the only valid procedure for applying. No other
mode of application or incomplete steps would be accepted and such applications would
be summarily rejected.

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