Overview & Important Highlights
The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Sonitpur, Tezpur has officially released a recruitment notification inviting offline applications from eligible citizens of India for filling up 01 contractual vacancy for the post of Peon (Grade IV). This recruitment drive offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for job seekers in Assam seeking stable engagement in the judicial administration of Sonitpur district.
Selected candidates will be placed under regular Grade IV pay bands with applicable grade pay and extra allowances as sanctioned under government rules. The hiring process strictly follows transparent recruitment norms set by the Assam Judicial Service and Govt. of Assam guidelines.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the Peon post in the Sonitpur District Court must meet specific educational and age parameters prior to submitting their applications:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed a minimum of Class VIII (8th Standard). However, candidates who possess educational qualifications of Class XII (12th Standard) or above are strictly ineligible to apply for this vacancy.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Upper age limit relaxations apply to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC/MOBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen) as per prevailing Assam State Government directives.
- Employment Exchange Registration: A valid registration in an Employment Exchange of Assam is mandatory. The registration number along with its validity date must be clearly quoted in the application form.
- Selection Stage: Candidates who submit valid applications meeting all criteria will be shortlisted and called for an interview/viva-voce test or written screening examination, details of which will be separately uploaded on the official website.
Step-by-Step Application / Download Process
Eligible candidates must apply offline using the Standard Form of Application published in the Assam Gazette (Part-IX). Follow these instructions to ensure your application is valid:
- Obtain or print the standard offline application form (Assam Gazette Part-IX).
- Fill in all the required personal details, address, educational background, and employment registration numbers cleanly using clear handwriting or typing.
- Attach self-attested clear photocopies of necessary supporting documents, including educational certificates/marksheets, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and valid Employment Exchange card.
- Affix three (3) recent passport-sized color photographs, ensuring you sign on the reverse side of each photo.
- Provide an active, reachable mobile contact number in the designated field within the form.
- Place all documents inside a envelope. Clearly write on top of the envelope in capital letters: “APPLICATION FOR THE PEON (GRADE IV)”.
- Submit or post the physical envelope to the official administrative address: Office of The District and Sessions Judge, Sonitpur, Tezpur, Judicial Court Complex, Tezpur, P.O. & P.S. – Tezpur, Pin 784001, District – Sonitpur, Assam.
Important Instructions & Advice
Candidates are strongly advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines mentioned below to prevent rejection of their candidature:
Ensure that your application reaches the designated judicial office within 10 days of notification publishing. Incomplete forms, missing self-attested documents, un-signed photographs, or applications submitted by candidates holding Class 12 or higher qualifications will be summarily rejected without prior correspondence.
Regularly visit the official web portal of Sonitpur District Judiciary for timely updates regarding the call letters, list of accepted applicants, and schedule for the recruitment selection process.