Bengaluru Rural Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026

The Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District is hiring 21 Stenographer Grade-III staff for its Karnataka subordinate court establishments. If you have passed 2nd PUC or an equivalent diploma along with the Higher Grade Shorthand and Typewriting exam in Kannada and English, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 September 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 44,425 per month and goes up to Rs. 83,700 under the Karnataka state pay scale.

Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District Stenographer Grade-III Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts

The Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District has released Notification No. ADM/99/2026 dated 10 August 2026 to fill 21 Stenographer Grade-III posts across its court establishments, under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2021. This recruitment follows a Karnataka High Court directive connected to related writ petitions, and is conducted purely online — no offline, postal, or in-person applications will be accepted.

Of the 21 posts, 4 are backlog vacancies (2 SC, 1 Category-1, 1 Category-2A) and 17 are new vacancies (10 general merit, 4 women, 2 rural quota, 1 person with disability, and the rest reserved for SC, ST, Category-1, 2A, 2B and 3B candidates).

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed the 2nd PUC examination or hold a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice, or an equivalent qualification
• Shorthand & Typewriting: You must have passed the Shorthand and Typewriting Higher Grade examination in both Kannada and English conducted by the Department of Public Instruction (or an equivalent qualification)
• Computer Knowledge: Basic computer knowledge is compulsory for court office work

This is a permanent government position in the Karnataka subordinate judiciary, offering long-term job security, a structured pay scale, and coverage under the National Pension Scheme. As a Stenographer Grade-III, you'll work closely with judicial officers and play an important role in keeping court records accurate and up to date, making this a stable career choice for candidates skilled in shorthand and typing.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old as on the last date fixed for submitting applications.
• General category: maximum age is 40 years (35 years + 5-year one-time relaxation)
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: maximum age is 43 years (38 years + 5-year one-time relaxation)
• SC, ST, and Category-1: maximum age is 45 years (40 years + 5-year one-time relaxation)
• Widows, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities already in government service get further age relaxation as per Karnataka Civil Services rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 44,425 to Rs. 83,700 per month under the Karnataka state pay scale (44425-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-83700).
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Karnataka government rules.
• Selected candidates are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).

Application Fee

• General/unreserved category: Rs. 200
• Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Rs. 100
• SC, ST, Category-1, persons with disabilities, and widows: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only, through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or QR Code via SBI Collect. Demand drafts, postal orders, money orders, and challans are not accepted.

Selection Process

Selection is done in 2 stages:

1. Skill Test: You will be dictated a passage at 120 words per minute for 5 minutes in both Kannada and English shorthand. You then get 45 minutes to transcribe it on a computer or typewriter. You need at least 50 out of 100 marks (50%) in each language test to qualify.
2. Interview: Based on your skill test marks, candidates are shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio (5 candidates per vacancy) as per merit-cum-roster.

This process is designed to test both your shorthand speed and accuracy, and your suitability for working in a formal court environment. The final merit list is prepared using your combined skill test, interview, and document verification marks. Once selected, you will serve a 2-year probation period, during which you must clear the departmental exam, a Kannada language test, and a computer literacy test.

How to Apply

1. Go to bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment.
2. Read the general instructions and "How to Apply Online" guide carefully.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and category details.
4. Upload your photograph (under 50 KB, JPG) and signature (under 25 KB, JPG).
5. Pay the application fee online through SBI Collect.
6. Submit the form and save a copy for future reference.
7. Applications submitted after the deadline, by post, or through any offline method will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 17 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online (with fee payment): 15 September 2026

• Take shorthand dictation from judges and court officers in Kannada and English
• Transcribe dictated notes into accurate typed documents
• Prepare court orders, judgments, and official correspondence
• Maintain confidentiality of court proceedings and sensitive case records
• Handle computer-based data entry and record-keeping for the court office
• Assist judicial officers with day-to-day administrative and clerical work
• Organize and file case documents in an orderly manner
• Support court staff during hearings and case management