Job Related Awareness question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Which of the following best describes the core duty of a Junior Assistant in the High Court?
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Preparing and maintaining case files and legal documents
Core Duties of a Junior Assistant
A Junior Assistant performs essential ministerial and clerical duties necessary for the smooth operation of High Court offices and registries.
Key Responsibilities:
File & Record Management: Indexing, preparing, updating, and safely maintaining pending and decided case files.
Document Processing: Verification and scrutiny of filings, petitions, affidavits, and applications submitted to the registry.
Clerical Support: Preparing cause lists, issuing notices/summons, entering data into court management systems, and drafting routine administrative correspondence.
Roles of Other Options:
Prosecuting Criminal Cases (A): Handled by State Prosecutors / Public Prosecutors.
Passing Final Judgments (C): Executed exclusively by High Court Judges / Judicial Officers.
Representing Clients (D): Handled by licensed Advocates / Defense Attorneys.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
