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Jharkhand to offer free coaching for judge, APO exams
The Story in Brief
The Jharkhand government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has announced a free coaching scheme for youth aiming to become civil judges, assistant prosecution officers (APOs), or seeking admission to undergraduate law courses (ULLPP). The scheme will select 200 students annually: 50 for civil judge (junior division) preparation, 50 for APO preparation, and 100 for law entrance exam coaching.
Coaching will run for eight months for judicial and APO exams, with up to 14 hours of classes per week, and six months for law entrance exams. Students will get expert teachers, mock tests, mentors, and psychological and soft-skill experts if needed. A separate class will be held for weaker students. Those who pass will receive a cash incentive.
Only Jharkhand residents with a valid domicile and income certificate showing annual family income below Rs 8 lakh are eligible. Applicants must have completed Class 10 and 12 from a school or college in the state. Students who have already benefited from any central, state, or autonomous free coaching scheme are ineligible. Daily biometric attendance is mandatory, with a minimum 70% monthly attendance required.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The scheme directly targets two entry barriers for government law jobs: the high cost of private coaching and the lack of structured preparation for state-specific exams. By reserving 100 of 200 seats for law entrance coaching, the government is also trying to widen the pipeline of law graduates from within the state. The income cap of Rs 8 lakh and the exclusion of past beneficiaries mean the benefit is narrowly aimed at first-generation aspirants from low-income families. The scheme’s effectiveness will depend on the quality of the expert teachers it can attract and whether the eight-month timeline is enough for candidates to clear competitive exams that often have low success rates.
Source: tv9hindi.com
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