Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026 — 34 Vacancies

The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Bhadrak is hiring 34 candidates for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist and Salaried Amin posts in the Odisha judiciary. If you have passed +3 (graduation) or Matriculation depending on the post, you can apply offline by post or drop box. The last date to apply is 28 August 2026. You must be between 18 and 42 years old, and there is no application fee for any category.

Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Bhadrak Recruitment 2026 - 34 Posts

The Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Bhadrak has released an advertisement dated 28 July 2026 for 34 posts across four categories under the District Recruitment Committee: Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist and Salaried Amin. These are Group-C and Group-D positions filled under the Odisha Group-C & Group-D Posts (Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2013, and the regular pay scale is subject to the outcome of a pending case before the Orissa High Court. No examination fee is charged — a great opportunity for graduates and matriculates from Bhadrak district to start a government career in the judiciary.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Category-wise, Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist has 10 ST, 1 SC and 8 UR seats (with women/PWD/Ex-serviceman/Sports quotas built in), Stenographer Grade-III has 3 ST and 2 SC seats, Junior Typist is split across 3 ST, 1 SEBC and 1 UR, and Salaried Amin has 2 ST, 2 SC and 1 UR seat. The number of vacancies in each category may increase or decrease before the exam.

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III & Junior Typist:

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree (+3) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Additional Requirement: A Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute is compulsory.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and have passed an Odia test equivalent to M.E. Standard.
• Typing Speed: Junior Typist candidates need 40 wpm in English typing; Stenographer Grade-III candidates need 80 wpm shorthand + 40 wpm English typing.
• Employment Exchange: You must be registered with an Employment Exchange.

For Salaried Amin:

• Qualification: You need to have passed Matriculation (10th) or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board.
• Additional Requirement: You must have passed Revenue Inspector Training from a government or recognized institution and have basic computer knowledge.

Government employees (State or Central) can also apply, provided they submit a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 42 years old as on 28 August 2026 for all four posts.
• Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxed for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen/Sports persons as per Odisha Government rules.

Salary

• Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist & Junior Typist: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month (Level-4 of ORSP Pay Matrix, 2017).
• Stenographer Grade-III: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month (Level-7 of ORSP Pay Matrix, 2017).
• Salaried Amin: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month (Level-5 of ORSP Pay Matrix, 2017).
• You will also get usual D.A. and other allowances as per Government of Odisha rules.

Application Fee

• All Categories (General/SC/ST/SEBC): No fee required for any category of candidate.

Selection Process

Each post has its own written test, but the overall process runs through these stages:

1. Written Examination: Covers English, Arithmetic and General Knowledge (subjects vary slightly by post). Papers run for 100 marks each, and you need at least 35% marks in each paper to qualify.
2. Skill/Practical Test: Typing test (Junior Typist), shorthand + typing test (Stenographer Grade-III), or Survey & Settlement practical test (Salaried Amin), plus a Computer Science Practical Test for all posts.
3. Viva-Voce (Interview): Tests your alertness, general outlook and overall suitability for the post.

Candidates are shortlisted for the written exam in a ratio of 1:20 per category. The cut-off for the Computer Science Practical Test is 50% for General/other categories and 40% for SC/ST candidates.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format (Form-A and Annexure-I) from bhadrak.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill the form in your own handwriting with all required details.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), photographs and other listed documents.
4. Fill a separate application for each post you want to apply for, and write the post name in capital letters on top.
5. Send your application by Speed Post to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Bhadrak, At-Nalanga, P.O.-Barikpur Bazar, Dist-Bhadrak, Pin-756112, or drop it in the Application Drop Box at the same office.
6. Make sure it reaches the office by 5:00 PM on 28 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 28 July 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 28 August 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Written Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle case files, court records and correspondence for the district judiciary
• Type and copy court orders, judgments and official documents accurately
• Take dictation and prepare shorthand notes during court proceedings (Stenographer post)
• Maintain land survey and settlement records (Salaried Amin post)
• Assist judicial officers with day-to-day administrative and clerical work
• Keep proper records of case registers, files and correspondence
• Follow court rules, confidentiality norms and office procedures
• Support document verification and data entry tasks using computer systems