Gauhati High Court Usher Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Selection & Option Guide

The Gauhati High Court at Guwahati (Principal Seat) has officially published an internal establishment notification inviting options to fill 01 (one) clear vacant post of Usher in the High Court Registry. If you are currently serving as Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) under the Gauhati High Court establishment, here is everything you need to know about eligibility, dates, and the physical submission process.

1. Understanding the Recruitment Notice (Notice No: HC.V-94/2023/776/Estt.)

Issued by the Registrar (Establishment) on 03 November 2026 under the authority of the Hon'ble Chief Justice, this notice operates as an Internal Establishment Option. Rather than inviting open applications from outside candidates across the country, the Registry aims to promote or adjust an experienced staff member from its internal pool.

2. Who is Eligible to Apply?

The criteria are strictly defined in the notification:

• Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): Only candidates already in regular or approved employment as Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) in the Gauhati High Court Registry can apply.
• Staff Attached to Residential Units: This includes MTS actively serving in:
  • The Bungalows of Hon'ble Judges
  • The Residences of High Court Registry Officers
  • The Judges' Guest House
• Outside Candidates: General job seekers or external aspirants are not eligible for this vacancy.

3. Mandatory Details Required in the Option Letter

The High Court has not issued a pre-printed application form. Willing candidates must submit a formal written Option / Application addressed to the Registrar (Establishment), Gauhati High Court, Guwahati, explicitly containing the following particulars:

1. Full Name and Employee Code / Designation
2. Current Place of Posting (e.g. Registry section, Judge's residence, or Guest House)
3. Date of Initial Appointment in the Registry
4. Date of Birth and Age proof according to official service book records
5. Educational Qualifications acquired (along with copies of certificates)
6. Category / Service record details
7. Signature of the candidate and formal endorsement by the controlling Court Officer/Administrative Officer

4. How to Submit the Option Form (Important Guidelines)

5. Selection Procedure & Criteria

Under the Gauhati High Court Services (Appointment, Condition of Service and Conduct) Rules, internal options for establishment cadre posts are evaluated based on:

• Service Seniority: Total continuous service rendered in the Registry as Multi Tasking Staff.
• Annual Confidential Reports (ACR) / Performance: Clean disciplinary track record without adverse remarks or inquiries.
• Suitability & Bearing: Demonstrated capability to maintain solemn courtroom protocol and decorum before the Hon'ble Judges.

No written test or interview will be conducted, and therefore no Travelling Allowance (TA) / Dearness Allowance (DA) is applicable.