Kandhamal Court Clerk, Typist & Steno Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The District Court, Kandhamal (Phulbani) in Odisha is hiring for 18 posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade-III. If you are a graduate (+3 pass) with a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA), you can apply by post. There is no application fee. The last date for your application to reach the office is 25 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 81,100 per month depending on the post.

Kandhamal District Court Recruitment 2026 - 18 Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Kandhamal, Phulbani has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 to fill 18 regular posts of court staff under the Odisha District & Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services Rules, 2008. The posts include 12 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, 4 Stenographer Grade-III and 2 Junior Typist. This is an offline recruitment — you have to send your filled application by Speed Post. Freshers who know Odia and have computer skills can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise total (all posts):

• Unreserved (UR): 5
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 9
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 3
• SEBC: 1

Some posts are reserved for women within each category. The SC and ST vacancies include carry-forward backlog posts.

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 (DCA) from a recognised institute.
• Language: You must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must have passed an Odia test of at least Middle English (M.E.) standard.

Extra skills needed for specific posts

• Junior Typist: Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Stenographer Grade-III: Shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Other Requirements

• You must be a citizen of India.
• You should be of good character and sound health.
• If married, you must not have more than one spouse living.

Age Limit

• You should be over 18 years and below 42 years as on 25 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed for SC, ST, SEBC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen as per Odisha Government rules.
• The date of birth on your High School Certificate will be treated as final.

Salary

• Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist & Junior Typist: Pay Level-4, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month.
• Stenographer Grade-III: Pay Level-7, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month.
• You will also get DA and other allowances as fixed by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

Application Fee

• All candidates: No fee. You do not have to pay any examination fee.
• You must attach two self-addressed envelopes with a postage stamp worth Rs. 56 each for Speed Post.

Selection Process

The selection stages are different for each post. The main steps are:

1. Written Examination: For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, the written test has English (100 marks), Arithmetic (100 marks) and General Knowledge (100 marks). For Junior Typist and Stenographer, the written test is English of 100 marks (qualifying only).
2. Typing / Shorthand Test: Junior Typist must clear a Typewriting Test (50 marks). Stenographer Grade-III must clear a Shorthand & Typewriting Test (50 marks).
3. Computer Science Test (Practical): 100 marks for all posts.
4. Viva-Voce (Interview): 45 marks for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist and 35 marks for Junior Typist and Stenographer.

You move to the next stage only after clearing the previous one. All written exams are held on the same day, so if you apply for more than one post, you can appear for only one.

How to Apply

1. Fill the application in the prescribed Form-A format in your own handwriting.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates, mark sheets, DCA certificate and other documents.
3. Attach 4 passport-size photographs and two character certificates from Gazetted Officers.
4. Add two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 56 postage stamp each.
5. Write the post name in bold capital letters on top of the application and the envelope.
6. Send everything by Speed Post only to The District Judge, Kandhamal, Phulbani, PIN-762001 so it reaches before 25 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

Applications sent by any other mode or received after the last date will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 25 June 2026
• Last Date to Receive Application: 25 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Written Test Date: To be announced (you will be informed by post and on the court website)

• Handle case files, registers and copying of court records
• Type orders, judgments and official letters using a computer
• Take dictation in shorthand and prepare accurate transcripts (Stenographer)
• Maintain day-to-day records and update court registers
• Assist judicial officers and senior staff with daily office work
• Keep documents organised and ready for court proceedings
• Follow court rules and handle confidential records carefully