Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench
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Gauhati HC Kohima Driver Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 14, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
08 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)
Age Limit
21 to 32 Years as on 06.11.2026
Job Location
Nagaland4Kohima1+7 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 13, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 17, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window17 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Must be HSLC (10th Standard) pass from a recognized Board/Council.
• Driving License: Must hold a valid professional driving license to drive Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) / Four-wheel vehicles for not less than the last 5 years as on the last date of receipt of application (06.11.2026).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on the last date of application (06.11.2026). Upper age relaxation: 5 years for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates (up to 37 years); for Government employees, relaxation equal to years of service served subject to a maximum of 5 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Stage-I: Screening Written Test (OMR)

Offline (OMR)Qualifying Only

Stage-II: Practical Driving Test

Offline PracticalQualifying Only

Stage-III: Interview / Viva-Voce & Document Verification

Offline InterviewMerit Scored

The selection process comprises three stages: (1) Stage-I Screening Test: 40-mark OMR written examination (1 hour) covering Road Sign Recognition (20 marks) and General Knowledge (20 marks), qualifying only to shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio; (2) Stage-II Practical Driving Test: 40 marks across starting, driving, parking, and post-driving segments (minimum qualifying cutoff is 50%, i.e., 20/40), shortlisting in a 1:3 ratio; (3) Stage-III Interview/Viva-Voce: 20 marks with minimum qualifying cutoff of 60% (12/20). Final merit is determined strictly on the combined marks of Stage-II Driving Test (40) and Stage-III Interview (20) out of 60 total marks, with Stage-I written marks used as a tie-breaker.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-I: Screening Written Examination (OMR)

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking announced

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Road Sign Recognition & Traffic Regulations2020
General Knowledge & Current Affairs2020
Total4040
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-II: Practical Driving Test

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

Minimum 50% qualifying cutoff (20 out of 40 marks)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Vehicle Starting & Pre-Drive Inspection110
Driving Skills & Road Manoeuvring110
Reversing & Parking Competency110
Post-Driving Checks & Routine Maintenance110
Total440
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-III: Interview / Viva-Voce

Total Duration

15 Minutes

Negative Marking

Minimum 60% qualifying cutoff (12 out of 20 marks)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Personal Interview, Motor Mechanism & Document Verification120

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Staff drivers appointed to the District Courts of Nagaland are assigned to District & Sessions Judges, Chief Judicial Magistrates, and pool duty for judicial transport. Daily duties include chauffeuring judicial officers between residence, court complexes, and outdoor inspections; performing daily vehicle fluid/tire safety checks; maintaining logbooks; and ensuring prompt vehicle upkeep. The role requires high discretion, punctuality, and calm driving across hilly terrains and varied weather conditions typical of Nagaland districts (Kohima, Phek, Zunheboto, Mon, Kiphire). Working hours are aligned with court sittings (typically 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM), with occasional late hours during camp courts, judicial conferences, or emergency hearings.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the assigned District & Sessions Court (Dimapur, Kohima, Phek, Zunheboto, Wokha, Mon, Tuensang, or CJM Kiphire). Transferability is generally limited within the subordinate judiciary of Nagaland under the administrative jurisdiction of Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Appointees enter at Nagaland State Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900). Progression occurs through Senior Driver and Special Grade Driver scales under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) / state service rules after 10, 20, and 30 years of continuous service, alongside regular annual increments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • A mandatory minimum of 5 years of continuous professional driving experience with a valid LMV/Four-wheel driving license as of 06.11.2026 is strictly enforced; applications with amateur or recent licenses will be rejected.
  • Stage-I written exam marks (40 marks) serve only as a qualifying filter to shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio and are NOT added to the final merit score.
  • Candidates must score at least 50% (20/40) in the Practical Driving Test and at least 60% (12/20) in the Interview to remain eligible for final selection.
  • Payment of the ₹300/- fee requires scanning the designated QR code / bank transfer to the official SBI account and uploading the payment transaction screenshot before the online portal closes.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • District & Sessions Judge, Zunheboto1
  • District & Sessions Judge, Phek1
  • Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kiphire1
  • Principal District & Sessions Judge, Dimapur1
  • District & Sessions Judge, Mon1
  • Principal District & Sessions Judge, Tuensang1
  • District & Sessions Judge, Wokha1
  • Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima1
Total Vacancies08 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900/- per month) as admissible in the District Courts of Nagaland.

Nagaland State Judicial Service Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) plus applicable Dearness Allowance, HRA, Medical Allowance, and other allowances under Nagaland Government rules.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official website of the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench at kohimahighcourt.gov.in and click on 'Online Application for the posts of Driver in District Courts of Nagaland under Kohima Bench'.
  2. Complete the Step 1 registration by providing your username, password, valid email ID, date of birth, and mobile number. Note down the Registration Code generated by the system.
  3. Login with your registered email and password to fill in Personal Information, Educational Qualifications (HSLC), and Professional Driving License details (holding valid LMV license for ≥ 5 years).
  4. Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (JPG format, white background, size 5 KB – 150 KB) and clear signature image (JPG, 5 KB – 150 KB).
  5. Compile all academic documents (10th admit card, mark sheet, driving license) into a single PDF file (size 40 KB – 4 MB) and upload. Compile caste/indigenous certificates into a second single PDF file (40 KB – 4 MB) and upload.
  6. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹300/- by scanning the official SBI QR code or transferring to Account No: 40437170445, IFSC: SBIN0008306 (Account Name: REGISTRAR G.H.C.K BENCH RECRUITMENT CELL).
  7. Take a screenshot of the payment receipt, upload it to the portal, enter the Payment Transaction ID, and submit the final application before 06.11.2026 (office hours). Complete fee payment by 13.11.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is ₹300/- for all candidates (including SC/ST). The fee must be paid by scanning the official QR Code or through bank transfer to: Account Name: REGISTRAR G.H.C.K BENCH RECRUITMENT CELL, Account No: 40437170445, IFSC: SBIN0008306 (State Bank of India). Candidates must upload a clear screenshot of the payment receipt and enter the transaction ID in the online form.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must have passed HSLC (Class 10) and must hold a valid professional driving license for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) / Four-wheel vehicles issued at least 5 years prior to 06.11.2026.

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