Chikkamagaluru Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Chikkamagaluru District Court is hiring 5 Stenographers (Grade-III) on a backlog basis for courts across Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. If you have passed Second PUC (or a Diploma in Commercial Practice) along with Senior Grade shorthand and typewriting in Kannada and English, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 28 July 2026. The salary ranges from Rs. 44,425 to Rs. 83,700 per month. Selection is through a skill test and interview.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Stenographer Grade-III Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

The Principal District and Sessions Court, Chikkamagaluru has released notification number ADMN-01/2026 for 5 Stenographer Grade-III backlog posts. All 5 seats are reserved (backlog) posts for SC, ST and OBC categories. This is a permanent Karnataka government job with good pay and a 2-year probation period — a strong option if you have shorthand and typing skills.

Vacancy Breakdown

All 5 posts are backlog (reserved) seats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1 post
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2 posts (1 reserved for women)
• Category-2A: 1 post
• Category-3B: 1 post (women)

In total, 2 posts are reserved for women candidates.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed Second PUC or a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice (or an equivalent exam).
• Shorthand & Typing: You must have passed the Senior Grade Shorthand exam and the Senior Grade Typewriting exam in Kannada and English (conducted by the Department of Public Instruction), or hold a Diploma in Commercial Practice.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years (as on 28 July 2026).
• Maximum age for General: 35 years.
• Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: up to 38 years.
• SC / ST / Category-1: up to 40 years.
• An extra 5 years relaxation is given to all categories as a one-time measure under the government order dated 29 January 2026.
• Government employees, widows, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities get further relaxation as per rules.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 44,425 - Rs. 83,700 per month.
• You will also get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Karnataka government rules.

Application Fee

• General: Rs. 300
• Category 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: Rs. 150
• SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD: No fee
• Pay online through SBI Collect using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI.

Selection Process

Selection has three parts — your qualifying marks, a skill test and an interview:

1. Skill Test (100 marks): A shorthand dictation at 120 words per minute for 5 minutes, which you must type out (transcribe) on a computer within 45 minutes. You need at least 50 marks to pass.
2. Interview (5 marks): Top candidates in a 1:5 ratio per post are called.
3. Document Verification: Your original certificates are checked.

Final merit is based on your qualifying marks, skill test and interview together. During probation you must also pass the Kannada language and computer literacy exams.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Chikkamagaluru District Court website at chikkamagaluru.dcourts.gov.in and open the recruitment link.
2. Fill in the online application form with correct details.
3. Upload your photo and signature in the given size.
4. Pay the fee online through SBI Collect.
5. Submit the form and download a copy for your records.

Only online applications are accepted. Apply before 11.59 PM on 28 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 June 2026
• Application Start: 29 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 July 2026 (11.59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 July 2026
• Skill Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Take dictation in shorthand from judges and senior officers
• Transcribe shorthand notes into neat typed documents on the computer
• Prepare court orders, judgments, letters and official notes
• Maintain a record of dictation and typed work
• Handle confidential court papers with care
• Manage the officer's files, appointments and daily correspondence
• Follow the instructions of the presiding officer and senior staff