Jharsuguda Court Clerk, Typist & Steno Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Office of the District Judge, Jharsuguda is hiring 11 Group-C posts — Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist, and Stenographer Grade-III. If you have passed your +3 (graduation) with a Diploma in Computer Application, you can apply by post. The last date for your application to reach the office is 17 June 2026. The salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 81,100 per month depending on the post. There is no application fee.

District Court Jharsuguda Clerk, Typist & Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Jharsuguda has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for 11 Group-C posts under the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services Rules, 2008. These posts are filled on a regular (permanent) basis. The appointment to Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist and Stenographer Grade-III posts is subject to the result of W.P (C) No. 1273/2014 pending before the Orissa High Court. You must be able to read, write, and speak Odia to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise Breakdown (Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist): UR-3, SEBC-2, SC-1, ST-1

Category-wise Breakdown (Stenographer Grade-III): UR-1, SEBC-1, ST-1

Junior Typist: SC-1

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed at least +3 (graduation) or an equivalent exam from a recognised university.
• Computer: You must have a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institute.
• Odia Language: You must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and have passed a test in Odia at least at the M.E. standard.

Extra Requirement for Junior Typist

• Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in English typewriting.

Extra Requirement for Stenographer Grade-III

• Shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and English typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Age Limit

• You must be over 18 years and below 42 years of age as on 17 June 2026.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-servicemen/PwD) as per Odisha Government rules.

Salary

• Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist & Junior Typist: Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month (Pay Level-4, ORSP Rules 2017)
• Stenographer Grade-III: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month (Pay Level-7, ORSP Rules 2017)
• Plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Odisha Government rules.

Application Fee

• No fee is required to be paid by any candidate.

Selection Process

Selection is done through a written test and skill tests:

1. Written Test: Subject papers like English, Arithmetic, and General Knowledge (varies by post).
2. Skill Test: Typewriting test (for Junior Typist) or Shorthand & Typewriting test (for Stenographer Grade-III).
3. Computer Science Test (Practical): Tests your skills in text formatting, file handling, internet, email, and accounting software.
4. Viva-Voce Test: Assesses your alertness, general outlook, and suitability for the post.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application in the prescribed Format-A by your own hand.
2. Attach self-attested copies of HSC, +2, +3 certificates and mark sheets, Computer Diploma, caste certificate, and other documents.
3. Enclose 4 passport-size photos, 2 character certificates, and 3 self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 60 postage stamp each.
4. Write the name of the post in CAPITAL LETTERS on top of the application and the envelope. Submit a separate application for each post.
5. Send by post so it reaches the Office of the District Judge, Jharsuguda by 17 June 2026 (5:00 PM), or drop it in the Application Drop Box at the Process Establishment Section, Civil Courts, Jharsuguda.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date for Application to Reach Office: 17 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle file processing, copying, and maintain court records
• Type letters, judgments, orders, and official documents in English
• Take shorthand dictation and transcribe it accurately (for Stenographer)
• Enter and manage data in court computer systems
• Assist judicial officers with day-to-day administrative work
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence of the court
• Keep registers and case files updated and organised