Chikkamagaluru Court Typist-Copyist Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chikkamagaluru is hiring 1 Typist-Copyist for its court establishment in Karnataka. If you have passed SSLC (10th) along with a Junior Grade typewriting exam in Kannada and English, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 28 July 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 34,100 per month and goes up to Rs. 67,600 per month under the Karnataka state pay scale.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Typist-Copyist Recruitment 2026

The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chikkamagaluru has released Notification No. ADMN-03/2026 dated 27 June 2026 to fill 1 Typist-Copyist post in the courts functioning under the Chikkamagaluru district and sessions judgeship. This vacancy is filled as per the Karnataka High Court Rules for Recruitment of Class III and IV posts in Subordinate Courts, 2021, along with its subsequent amendments.

Along with this Typist-Copyist post, the same court has separately advertised for Peon, Process Server, Stenographer Grade III, and Typist posts under different notification numbers, so check the court website if you are interested in those roles too.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed SSLC (10th standard) or an equivalent examination.
• Typing Skill: You must hold a Junior Grade typewriting certificate in both Kannada and English (or an equivalent exam) conducted by the Department of Public Instruction or a recognised authority.
• Current Employment: If you already work in any central or state government department or public sector undertaking, you must declare this while applying, and provide a no-objection certificate from your employer if selected.

Since this is a court staff post, you should be comfortable with legal terminology and accurate documentation, as small errors in typed orders or copies can affect case records. Freshers with the right typing certificate are welcome to apply, and prior experience in a government office is an added advantage but not compulsory.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Maximum Age: General category candidates can apply up to 35 years, Category 2A/2B/3A/3B up to 38 years, and SC/ST/Category-1/PwBD candidates up to 40 years.
• Special One-Time Relaxation: As per Government Order dated 29 January 2026, every candidate applying through this recruitment drive gets an extra 5 years added on top of the maximum age limits above (as a one-time measure).
• Additional Relaxation: Government employees, widows, and ex-servicemen (Army/Navy/Air Force) get further age relaxation, and persons with disabilities are exempted from the upper age limit, as per Karnataka government rules.

Salary

• Selected candidates get a salary in the pay scale of Rs. 34,100 to Rs. 67,600 per month under the Karnataka state pay structure.
• You also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Karnataka government rules.

Application Fee

• General category candidates: Rs. 300
• SC / ST / Category-1 / PwBD candidates: Rs. 150
• Payment mode: Pay online through SBI Collect using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. Once paid, the fee will not be refunded, so double-check your details before paying.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in these stages:

1. Typing Skill Test: A qualifying typewriting test in Kannada and English on a computer.
2. Merit List: Prepared using the marks you score in the qualifying typing test along with your SSLC marks.
3. Interview: Candidates are called for interview in a 1:5 ratio to the number of vacancies, based on merit.

If selected, you will serve a probation period of 2 years as per the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977 (extendable if required). During probation, you must pass the prescribed departmental exams, the Kannada language exam, and the accounts test.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Chikkamagaluru District Court recruitment portal at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Read the notification and instructions carefully before filling the online application.
3. Fill in your personal, educational, and category details correctly.
4. Upload your photograph (5cm x 3.6cm, JPG, max 50KB, light background) and signature (2.5cm x 7.5cm, JPG, max 25KB, on white paper).
5. Pay the application fee online and submit your form before the deadline.
6. Download and safely keep a copy of your submitted application and fee receipt until your recruitment process is complete.

Applications submitted through any mode other than online, or received after the deadline, will not be considered. Apply for only one category as per your eligibility, and mention any relaxation you are claiming clearly in your form.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 29 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 July 2026 (11:59 PM)

Recruitment to Class III and IV court staff posts like this one follows the Karnataka General Service (General Recruitment) Rules and Karnataka High Court Rules, so the process is transparent and merit-based. If you clear the typing test and interview and get selected, you will be appointed on direct recruitment basis and confirmed after successfully completing your probation and departmental exams. This is a stable government job with regular pay scale, allowances, and long-term career growth within the Karnataka judiciary.

• Type court orders, judgments, and other legal documents accurately in Kannada and English
• Prepare certified copies of court records and case papers for litigants and advocates
• Maintain proper records of typed and copied documents in the court registry
• Assist court staff with day-to-day clerical and documentation work
• Handle confidential case files and court correspondence carefully
• Support the Bench Clerk and other court staff during hearings when required
• Follow court procedures and maintain discipline as per judiciary service rules