Keonjhar Court Jr Clerk-cum-Copyist Recruitment 2026

The Office of the District Judge, Keonjhar is hiring 6 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyists on a regular basis. If you have passed +3 (graduation) along with a Diploma in Computer Application, you can apply offline by post or in person. The last date to apply is 7 August 2026. There is no application fee. Salary starts from Rs. 19,900 per month under Pay Level-4.

Office of the District Judge, Keonjhar - Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Keonjhar has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026, dated 7 July 2026, for 6 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist posts on a regular basis, under the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Condition of Service) Rules, 2008. This recruitment does not charge any application fee from candidates of any category, which makes it an attractive option for graduates looking for a stable court job in Odisha. Along with these 6 open posts, 2 more posts of Junior Clerk in the same cadre are reserved for existing Group-D employees, including Process Servers, and will be filled separately through a different process. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease, and the vacancies shown include backlog vacancies. This recruitment is subject to the outcome of a pending writ petition (W.P.(C) No. 1273 of 2014) before the Orissa High Court, as mentioned in the official notification.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed at least a +3 (graduation) examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
• Computer Skill: You must have passed a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institution.
• Language: You should be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed a test in Odia equivalent to M.E. standard.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of India.
• Character and Health: You should be of good character, sound health, good physique, and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
• Marital Status: You should not have more than one spouse living, if married.
• Criminal Record: You should have no criminal antecedents as on the date of application.
• Reservation: Reservation for Women, Physically Handicapped persons, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportspersons is available as per applicable rules.
• Government Employees: Candidates already working under the State or Central Government can also apply, provided they meet the qualification and age criteria and apply through proper channel along with a No Objection Certificate from their employer.

If the number of applications received is very high, the recruitment committee may shortlist candidates using the process described in the Odisha District & Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services Rules, 2008. Make sure you meet all the eligibility conditions before applying, since incomplete or ineligible applications are liable to be rejected.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 42 years old as on 7 August 2026, the last date for receipt of applications.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved category candidates as per applicable government rules.
• Your date of birth as entered in your High School Certificate or equivalent certificate will be used to calculate your age.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 per month under Level-4 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017.
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
• No Travelling Allowance is admissible to candidates appearing for the examination.

Application Fee

• All Categories: No fee is chargeable for this examination.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 3 stages:

1. Written Examination (Part-I): Covers English (100 marks, 2 hours), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hour), and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hour).
2. Computer Science Practical Test (Part-II): 100 marks, 1 hour. Only candidates who qualify Part-I are called for this test.
3. Viva Voce (Part-III): 45 marks. Only candidates who qualify the practical test are called for the viva voce.

This means you need to clear each stage before moving to the next one, so focus on the written exam first. English, Arithmetic, and General Knowledge together carry the highest weight, so a strong preparation in these basics will help you move ahead in the process.

If a large number of applications are received, the authority reserves the right to shortlist candidates for the written exam as per the applicable rules. The date of examination will be intimated to candidates through a letter, the office notice board, and the District Court website, so keep checking for updates. The decision of the District Judge, Keonjhar on the result of the examination is final.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from the notification.
2. Fill in the application form with your details and attach self-attested copies of certificates.
3. Send the completed application to the Registrar, Civil Courts, Keonjhar, At/PO: Keonjhargarh, Dist: Keonjhar, Pin: 758001 by post, or submit it in person during office hours on any working day.
4. Make sure your application reaches the office on or before 7 August 2026. Applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 7 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 7 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Handle clerical and copying work in the court office
• Maintain case records and court registers accurately
• Prepare and type official documents and correspondence
• Assist in case filing, indexing, and record keeping
• Support judicial staff with day-to-day administrative work
• Handle basic computer applications for data entry and documentation
• Follow court rules and maintain confidentiality of records