The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Kamrup (Metro), Guwahati, has invited offline applications from eligible candidates to fill various vacant positions in the District Judiciary. The recruitment was first announced in May 2025 for 15 posts, followed by an addendum in July 2025 adding 3 more posts, making the total 18 vacancies.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply offline for the posts of Peon, Driver, and Process Server before the respective deadlines.
📌 Notification Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | District & Sessions Court, Kamrup (Metro), Guwahati |
| Advertisement Date (Main) | 14 May 2025 |
| Application Start (Main) | 16 May 2025 |
| Application End (Main) | 31 May 2025 (until 5:00 PM) |
| Addendum Notice Date | 10 July 2025 |
| Addendum Application Period | 10 July to 24 July 2025 (until 5:00 PM) |
| Total Vacancies | 18 Posts |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Location | Guwahati, Assam |
| Official Website | districts.ecourts.gov.in/kamrup-metro |
📅 Important Dates Summary
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Main Notification Release | 14 May 2025 |
| Application Start (Main Phase) | 16 May 2025 |
| Application Deadline (Main Phase) | 31 May 2025 (till 5 PM) |
| Addendum Notice Release | 10 July 2025 |
| Addendum Application Window | 10 July – 24 July 2025 |
🧾 Vacancy Details (Total: 18 Posts)
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Category-wise Breakup (as per original & addendum) |
|---|---|---|
| Peon | 13 | OBC – 6, SC – 3, ST(P) – 1, ST(H) – 1, UR – 2 (addendum) |
| Driver | 2 | UR – 1, ST(H) – 1 |
| Process Server | 3 | OBC – 1, SC – 1, UR – 1 (addendum) |
📌 The 3 additional posts (Peon and Process Server) were announced in the July 2025 addendum.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
➤ Educational Qualifications:
- Peon: Class VIII passed. Candidates with HSSLC or higher qualification are not eligible.
- Driver: Class X passed + valid LMV driving license.
- Process Server: Graduate in any stream. Must be familiar with Assamese.
➤ Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation (as per Assam Govt. norms):
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
💰 Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Band | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Peon | ₹12,000 – ₹52,000 | ₹3,900 |
| Driver | ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 | ₹5,200 |
| Process Server | ₹14,000 – ₹70,000 | ₹5,200 |
🧪 Selection Process
- Written Test (Objective type for all applicable posts)
- Skill Test (Only for Driver post – driving test)
- Interview/Viva-voce
- Document Verification
📬 How to Apply
✅ Application Mode: Offline
✅ Application Format: Standard Form (Part IX of Assam Gazette)
📦 Required Documents:
- Duly filled application form
- 4 recent passport-size photographs
- Self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates
- Age proof (Birth Certificate or HSLC Admit Card)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Employment Exchange Registration Card (must)
- Valid driving license (for Driver post)
- Signature and mobile number of the applicant must be mentioned
📮 Submit to:
The Office of the District & Sessions Judge,
Kamrup (Metro), Guwahati,
Panbazar, Near Dighali Pukhuri,
Cotton College Road,
Guwahati – 781001, Assam
🟨 Envelope should be superscribed with:
“Application for the post of ____________”
❗ Important Instructions
- Applications must be complete and submitted within the prescribed dates.
- Incomplete, unsigned, or late applications will be rejected.
- No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the exam/interview.
- The authority reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process.
Kamrup Metro Judiciary – The Judicial Backbone of Guwahati
The Kamrup Metro Judiciary is one of Assam’s most important judicial establishments, serving as the legal nerve centre for Guwahati, the capital city region of Assam. Functioning under the Gauhati High Court, this district judiciary plays a vital role in ensuring fair, fast, and accessible justice for the people of the metropolitan area.
📜 Establishment and Background
The District & Sessions Court, Kamrup (Metropolitan) was established in 1920, making it one of the oldest and most significant judicial institutions in Northeast India. Earlier, the Kamrup district was a single administrative and judicial unit, but with the rapid urban expansion of Guwahati, it was later divided into Kamrup (Rural) and Kamrup (Metro) for better governance.
The District & Sessions Judge, Kamrup (Metro) oversees all civil, criminal, and special cases within the metropolitan boundary. The court is situated at Panbazar, Guwahati, near Dighalipukhuri and Cotton University Road — a location that remains the legal hub for advocates and citizens across the region.
⚖️ Structure and Key Courts
The Kamrup Metro Judiciary consists of several specialized courts and divisions under the supervision of the District & Sessions Judge. Major courts functioning under this judiciary include:
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District & Sessions Court – Handles major criminal and civil cases.
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Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court – Manages criminal cases at the magistrate level.
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Additional District & Sessions Judges – Deal with appeals, revisions, and serious offences.
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Special Courts – Including courts for POCSO, NDPS, Domestic Violence, and MACT (Motor Accident Claims Tribunal).
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Civil Judge (Senior & Junior Division) – For property, tenancy, and family disputes.
This structured network ensures that different types of cases are handled by specialized judicial officers for quicker and fairer outcomes.
🏛️ Infrastructure and Modern Facilities
The Kamrup Metro Judiciary has made significant progress in modernizing its judicial infrastructure. In 2025, a new Judicial Court Complex was inaugurated at Amingaon, costing around ₹52 crore. The complex houses multiple modern courtrooms, video-conferencing systems, digital filing units, and ICT-enabled record management systems.
These developments reflect Assam’s push towards a paperless and technology-driven judiciary, aligned with the e-Courts Mission Project under the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG).
💼 Recruitment and Employment Opportunities
The Kamrup Metro Judiciary also offers employment to local youth through regular recruitment drives. Positions such as Peon, Process Server, Driver, Stenographer, and Office Assistant are advertised periodically through official notifications.
Eligibility generally ranges from Class VIII pass for Group-D staff to Graduate level for clerical positions. Local language proficiency and familiarity with court procedures are preferred. These opportunities contribute to both local employment and smoother functioning of judicial services.
🧑⚖️ Accessibility and Online Services
Citizens can easily access case status, daily cause lists, and judgments through the eCourts Assam portal and the District Judiciary website:
🔗 https://kamrupmetro.dcourts.gov.in
Additionally, case details can be received via SMS by sending —
ECOURTS <space> [CNR Number] to 9766899899.
This system enhances transparency and allows litigants and advocates to track their cases remotely.
🌐 Role and Importance
Being the judicial center of Assam’s largest urban district, Kamrup Metro Judiciary handles some of the state’s most critical legal matters, including:
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Civil suits and land disputes.
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Criminal trials and appeals.
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Corporate, cyber, and consumer cases.
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Public interest litigations and motor accident claims.
It also supervises numerous subordinate courts within the metropolitan area, ensuring consistency in legal procedures and timely disposal of cases.
📈 Future Goals and Challenges
Despite major advancements, the Kamrup Metro Judiciary faces challenges like high case load, limited staff, and urban congestion around court areas. However, ongoing digitization, e-filing systems, and online hearings are expected to reduce delays and improve accessibility.
The focus for the coming years is to make the judiciary fully digital, strengthen legal aid clinics, and implement AI-driven tools for case management — an initiative supported by the Assam government and the Gauhati High Court.
The Kamrup Metro Judiciary stands as a symbol of Assam’s growing commitment to transparent and efficient justice delivery. From handling complex cases to introducing digital reforms, this district judiciary continues to set an example for judicial excellence and accessibility in the entire Northeast.
