Kendrapara District Court Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Office of the District Judge, Kendrapara in Odisha is hiring for 19 posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist and Salaried Amin. If you have passed +3 (graduation) and hold a Diploma in Computer Application, you can apply by post. There is no application fee for any category. The last date for your application to reach the office is 3 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 81,100 per month depending on the post.

Office of the District Judge, Kendrapara Recruitment 2026 - 19 Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Kendrapara has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 to fill 19 vacancies in the Kendrapara judgeship on a regular (permanent) basis. These are Odisha government jobs under the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services Rules. The recruitment covers four different posts, so you can pick the one that matches your qualification and typing or shorthand skills. The select list stays valid for one year from the date of first appointment. Knowing Odia (Oriya) is a must for every post, and the whole process is offline.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise split: Vacancies are reserved across ST, SC, SEBC and UR (Unreserved) categories, with some posts reserved for women. If a suitable woman candidate is not found, that post is filled by a male candidate of the same category.

Who Can Apply?

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

• Qualification: You must have passed the +3 examination (graduation) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Computer: You must hold a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Odia (Oriya) and have passed an Oriya test of Middle English (M.E.) standard.
• For Stenographer Grade-III: minimum 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 wpm in typewriting on a computer.
• For Junior Typist: minimum 40 words per minute in typewriting on a computer.

For Salaried Amin:

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation (HSC) or an equivalent exam from a recognized board.
• Training: You must have completed Revenue Inspector Training.
• Language: You must know Odia (Oriya) at M.E. standard.

Government servants must apply through proper channel and attach a No Objection Certificate.

Age Limit

• You should be over 18 years and below 42 years of age as on 1 May 2026.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen) as per Odisha Government rules.

Salary

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

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for candidates of all categories.

Selection Process

Selection is done in the following stages:

1. Career Merit List: A merit list is prepared from your marks in HSC, +2 and +3 exams. Up to 20 times the vacancies in each category are called for the written test.
2. Written Test: Papers on English, Arithmetic and General Knowledge (for Clerk and Amin). You must score at least 35% in each paper to qualify.
3. Skill Test: Computer Science Practical Test for all posts, plus a Shorthand/Typewriting test for Stenographer Grade-III and Junior Typist. The computer test cut-off is 50% (40% for SC/ST).
4. Viva-Voce (Interview): Final personality and suitability test.

You must bring your original certificates for verification at the time of the Viva-Voce test.

How to Apply

1. Fill the prescribed application form (Form-A) given in the official notification in your own handwriting.
2. Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates and documents.
3. Enclose three self-addressed envelopes with a Rs. 60 postage stamp on each for Speed Post call letters.
4. Write the name of the post in CAPITAL letters on top of the application and the envelope. Apply separately for each post.
5. Send it by Speed Post to reach the Office of the District Judge, Civil Courts, Kendrapara, PIN-754211, or drop it in the Drop Box at the Civil Courts premises.
6. Make sure it reaches by 5:00 PM on 3 August 2026. Late applications are rejected.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 30 June 2026
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 3 August 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle clerical, copying and record-keeping work in the district court office
• Prepare, type and format court documents, orders and case files
• Take dictation in shorthand and transcribe it accurately (Stenographer post)
• Maintain case registers and update records using computer systems
• Carry out survey and land settlement measurement work (Salaried Amin post)
• Assist judicial officers and staff with day-to-day office tasks
• Keep documents safe, organised and ready for court hearings