Balangir District Court Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026

The Office of the District Judge, Balangir is hiring 6 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist in the Balangir Judgeship, Odisha. This recruitment is open only to existing Group-D employees of the Balangir Judgeship who have completed 5 years of continuous regular service and passed at least a +3 (graduate) examination. You can apply offline by post. The last date to apply is 25 July 2026. Salary starts at Rs. 19,900 per month (Pay Matrix Level-4).

Office of the District Judge, Balangir Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Balangir has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 to fill 6 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist posts under the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008. This is a departmental/promotional recruitment — only regular Group-D employees of the Balangir Judgeship with at least 5 years of continuous service can apply, not the general public. A Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist handles day-to-day clerical work, record-keeping, and copying of judicial documents in the district court, making this a step up the ladder for serving Group-D staff. The recruitment process is overseen by the District Recruitment Committee, Balangir, chaired by the District Judge. Selection involves a written test, a computer science practical test, and a viva voce.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• Unreserved: 3 posts
• SEBC: 1 post
• SC: 1 post
• ST: 1 post
• Total: 6 posts

If a woman candidate is not available in a reserved category, the post will be filled by a male candidate of the same category. Reservation for women is applied as per the rules issued by the State Government from time to time.

Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is restricted to serving Group-D staff of the Balangir Judgeship — here is what you need to qualify:

• You must be a regular Group-D employee of the Judgeship of Balangir with at least 5 years of continuous regular service.
• Qualification: Passed at least a +3 examination (or an equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Computer Skill: Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Oriya, with proficiency equal to the M.E. standard.
• You should be of good character, sound health, and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
• You must have not more than one spouse living, if married.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month (Pay Matrix Level-4, ORSP Rules 2017).
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as per Odisha government rules.

This places you in the state government's regular non-gazetted staff cadre, with periodic increments as per Odisha's pay revision rules.

Selection Process

Selection is done in 3 stages:

1. Written Test: English (100 marks, 2 hours), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hour), and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hour). You need at least 35% marks in each subject to qualify.
2. Computer Science Test (Practical): 100 marks, 1 hour — tests skills like paragraph formatting, tables, file handling, browsing, email, and basic accounting software. You need 50% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) to qualify.
3. Viva Voce: 45 marks — tests your alertness, general outlook, and suitability for the post.

Together, these three stages decide your final merit position — there is no separate interview beyond the viva voce.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill Form-A from the official notification.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your +3, +2, and HSC mark sheets and certificates.
3. Attach your Diploma in Computer Application certificate, Odia Pass Certificate (if applicable), and caste certificate (for reserved categories).
4. Include a signed self-declaration on marital status, two self-addressed envelopes with postage stamps, and two passport-size photographs.
5. Get a service certificate from your department confirming your Group-D status and continuous service.
6. Write the name of the post in bold letters at the top of your application and sign fully in the space provided.
7. Get your application forwarded through the proper channel to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Balangir, At-Civil Courts, Balangir (Patnagarh Road), P.O./Dist-Balangir, PIN-767001.
8. Make sure it reaches the office on or before 25 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Notes

• No TA/DA will be given for attending the recruitment examination.
• Applications received after the deadline, or found incomplete, will be summarily rejected — no correspondence will be entertained on this.
• Non-compliance with any requirement in the advertisement, including missing documents, can lead to your application being rejected.
• The District Judge, Balangir reserves the right to modify, cancel, or revoke this recruitment process at any time without prior notice.
• The decision of the District Judge, Balangir is final in all matters related to this recruitment.
• Keep a photocopy of your submitted application and all enclosures for your own records.
• Keep checking the official website balangir.dcourts.gov.in regularly for updates.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 4 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by post): 25 July 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Prepare and maintain court records, case files, and registers
• Type and copy judicial documents and orders accurately
• Assist in day-to-day clerical and administrative work of the court
• Handle correspondence and filing as directed by senior staff
• Use computer applications for data entry and document formatting
• Follow court procedures and maintain confidentiality of case records