Kalahandi District Court Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

The Office of the District Judge, Kalahandi in Odisha is hiring 17 candidates for Junior Clerk, Junior Typist, Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, and Salaried Amin posts. If you have a graduation degree (or Matriculation for Salaried Amin) along with Odia language skills, you can apply offline by post. The last date to send your application is 13 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 81,100 per month depending on the post, and you must be between 18 and 42 years old.

Office of the District Judge, Kalahandi (Kalahandi District Court) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 17 Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 for filling 17 regular vacancies across five posts — Junior Clerk, Junior Typist, Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, and Salaried Amin. This recruitment follows the Odisha District & Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008, and is subject to the outcome of a writ petition pending before the Orissa High Court, Cuttack. No examination fee is charged for any of these posts, making this an affordable opportunity for graduates and matriculates in Odisha. You need to submit a separate application for each post you wish to apply for.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

Out of the total vacancies, reservations apply for ST, SC and SEBC categories, including a share for women candidates, as per Odisha Government rules. The vacancy count includes backlog vacancies and may increase or decrease before the final selection.

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Clerk, Junior Typist, Copyist and Stenographer Grade-III:

• Qualification: You must have passed +3 (graduation) or an equivalent examination from a recognized university.
• Computer Skill: A Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute is compulsory.
• For Stenographer Grade-III: You also need a certificate in Stenography (Shorthand and English Typewriting) from a recognized institute.
• For Junior Typist: You also need a certificate in English Typewriting from a recognized institute.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have passed an Odia test equivalent to the M.E. Standard.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India, of good character, and in sound health.

For Salaried Amin:

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
• Training: You must have completed Revenue Inspector Training.
• Computer Skill: Basic knowledge of computer applications is required.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have passed an Odia test equivalent to the M.E. Standard.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 42 years old as on 13 August 2026 (the last date for receipt of applications).
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed for SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, sportspersons and ex-servicemen candidates as per applicable Odisha Government rules.

Salary

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

Application Fee

• All Categories: No examination fee is required.

Selection Process

Selection is done through a written test followed by a skill test and viva-voce. The exact pattern depends on the post you apply for:

Junior Clerk and Copyist:

1. Written Test (Part-I): English (100 marks, 2 hours), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hour) and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hour).
2. Computer Science Test (Part-II): Practical test for 100 marks in 1 hour.
3. Viva-voce (Part-III): 45 marks.

Stenographer Grade-III and Junior Typist:

1. Written Test (Part-I): English, qualifying in nature, 100 marks in 2 hours.
2. Skill Test (Part-II): Shorthand and typing test for Stenographer Grade-III, or typing test only for Junior Typist — each for 50 marks. Typing is done on a computer, in English only.
3. Computer Science Test (Part-III): Practical test for 100 marks in 1 hour.
4. Viva-voce (Part-IV): 35 marks.

Salaried Amin:

1. Written Test (Part-I): Arithmetic (10th standard level), Technical Knowledge in Survey and Settlement, English and Handwriting in Odia.
2. Practical Test (Part-II): Technical Knowledge in Survey and Settlement, 50 marks in 30 minutes.
3. Viva-voce (Part-III): 30 marks.

Candidates applying for more than one post can appear in the examination for only one post of their choice, since the written exam for all posts is held on the same day. Shortlisting for the written exam is done in a 1:20 ratio based on advertised vacancies.

How to Apply

1. Fill Form-A (the application format given in the notification) by hand, in your own full signature.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates, mark sheets, photographs and other required documents.
3. Write the post name clearly in capital letters, underlined, on top of the application and the envelope.
4. Submit a separate application for each post if you are applying for more than one.
5. Send the application by Speed Post only to: District Judge, Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, At/Po-Bhawanipatna, Dist-Kalahandi, Pin-766001.
6. Make sure your application reaches the office on or before 13 August 2026. Applications sent by any other mode will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 July 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 13 August 2026 (by Speed Post only)

• Maintain and organize case files, registers and court records
• Type and prepare court orders, notices and official correspondence
• Take dictation and prepare shorthand notes during court proceedings (Stenographer post)
• Prepare certified copies of court documents and judgments (Copyist post)
• Handle survey and settlement related documentation and fieldwork (Salaried Amin post)
• Assist judicial officers and senior staff with day-to-day administrative work
• Handle computer-based data entry and record keeping
• Follow court rules, confidentiality norms and office procedures