Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench) invites online applications for 8 Driver posts in Nagaland. Applicants must be HSLC pass and hold a valid professional driving license with at least 5 years of experience. Pay is Level-3 (Rs. 18,000–56,900). Applications are accepted from 17-10-2026 to 06-11-2026 with an application fee of Rs.300. Selection involves a screening test, a driving test, and an interview with document verification.
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Vacancy Details
- Driver: 8 vacancies
Qualification: HSLC pass and valid professional driving license with at least 5 years driving experience- District & Sessions Judge, Zunheboto: 1
- District & Sessions Judge, Phek: 1
- Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kiphire: 1
- Principal District & Sessions Judge, Dimapur: 1
- District & Sessions Judge, Mon: 1
- Principal District & Sessions Judge, Tuensang: 1
- District & Sessions Judge, Wokha: 1
- Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima: 1
Qualification Requirements
HSLC pass and hold a valid professional driving license to drive LMV/Four wheel vehicle with at least 5 years driving experience.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years
Application Fees
- For SC/ST: ₹300
- For all others: ₹300
Selection Process
- Stage-I Screening test (Written): A one-hour objective multiple-choice test on OMR with 40 marks (Road Sign recognition 20 marks and General Knowledge 20 marks). Marks in this written test are not counted for final merit; candidates are ranked and 5 times the vacancies are called for the driving test.
- Stage-II Driving test: A practical driving test of 40 marks across segments (starting, driving, parking, after driving). Candidates must score at least 50% (20/40) to qualify, and the top 3 times the vacancies from this stage are called for the interview.
- Stage-III Interview / Viva-Voce and Document Verification: Viva-voce and document verification for 20 marks. Candidates must get at least 60% (12/20) to qualify. Final selection is based on the combined marks of the driving test and the interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the Official Website https://kohimahighcourt.gov.in/ and click on Online Application for Driver posts under Kohima Bench.
- Register by providing Username, Password, Email, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number and note the Registration Code.
- Login with registered credentials and fill personal, qualification, and additional information in the application form.
- Upload recent passport photo and signature in .jpg format (5kb–150kb) with white background.
- Upload academic documents (10th Standard admit card and marksheet) and caste/indigenous certificates as single PDFs (40kb–4MB).
- Pay the application fee of Rs.300 by scanning the QR code or transferring to the bank account, enter the Transaction ID and upload the payment receipt.
- Submit the completed application form and retain the confirmation for reference.
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Important Dates
- Submission of online application starts from:
- Last date for submission of online application:
- Last date for payment of fees:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum qualification required to apply?
Applicants must be HSLC pass and hold a valid professional driving license to drive LMV/four wheel vehicles with at least 5 years of driving experience.
How do I apply for the Nagaland District Court Driver post?
Apply online via the Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench website (https://kohimahighcourt.gov.in/). Register, fill the application form, upload photo/signature and documents, pay the Rs.300 fee by QR code or bank transfer, and submit the form.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for submission of online application is 06-11-2026 (till office hours).
What is the selection process for the Driver post?
Selection has three stages: a screening test (written), a driving test, and an interview/viva-voce with document verification. Final selection is based on combined marks of the driving test and the interview.
What is the pay scale for the Driver post and what is the application fee?
The Driver post is paid at Level-3 (Rs. 18,000–56,900). The application fee is Rs.300 for all categories.
