Boudh District Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 12 Clerk, Typist & Stenographer Posts

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 The Office of the District Judge, Boudh, has released a fresh recruitment notification inviting applications for 12 vacancies across three Group-C cadre posts in the Judgeship of Boudh. This is a much-awaited opportunity for graduates in Odisha who are looking to build a career in the state judiciary. The recruitment covers positions of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade-III, and the application process is entirely offline, requiring candidates to send their forms through registered or speed post to the designated address within the prescribed dates. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 This recruitment drive is being conducted under the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008, and its subsequent amendments, which govern the appointment of Group-C staff in district judgeships across the state. The pay scale and regular appointment status of these posts remain subject to the outcome of Writ Petition (C) No. 1273 of 2014, which is currently pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, a condition that is common to similar recruitment notices issued by other district courts in Odisha. Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist is the largest category among the three posts and involves clerical, copying and record-keeping duties within the court establishment. Junior Typist candidates are expected to handle typing and documentation work, while the Stenographer Grade-III post requires candidates skilled in shorthand dictation along with typing, supporting judicial officers with transcription work. All selected candidates will be entitled to usual Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances as per Odisha Government norms, in addition to their basic pay. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 Candidates applying for any of the three posts must hold a graduation degree (+3) in any discipline from a recognised university, along with a Diploma in Computer Application or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. In addition, candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently, and must have passed Odia as a language subject at least up to Middle English (M.E.) Standard. For the Junior Typist post, candidates must additionally possess a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in English. For the Stenographer Grade-III post, candidates must have a shorthand speed of at least 80 words per minute along with a typing speed of 40 words per minute in English. The Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist post also involves an assessment of computer application skills during the selection process. Candidates must be Indian citizens, of good character, and their age must fall between 18 and 42 years as on 23 July 2026, with usual relaxation applicable for reserved categories, women, Persons with Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of Odisha norms. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Selection to all three posts will be made through a Written Examination, followed by a Computer Science Test (Practical), a Type Writing/Shorthand Test (as applicable to the post), and a final Viva-Voce (interview) round, followed by Document Verification. The decision of the District Judge regarding the examination results will be treated as final and will not be open to challenge before any court of law. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1: Submission of duly filled offline application along with required documents within the prescribed dates. Step 2: Scrutiny of applications by the District Recruitment Committee, Boudh, for eligibility. Step 3: Written Examination covering English, Arithmetic and General Knowledge (for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist) or English and Type Writing/Shorthand (for Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade-III). Step 4: Computer Science Test (Practical) for candidates who qualify the written/typing stage. Step 5: Viva-Voce Test for candidates who clear the Computer Science Test. Step 6: Preparation of final merit list combining marks from all stages. Step 7: Document Verification and issue of appointment order to selected candidates. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Interested and eligible candidates should visit the official website of the Boudh Judgeship at https://boudh.dcourts.gov.in to download the detailed advertisement and the prescribed application format. The application should be filled in the candidate's own handwriting, mentioning personal, educational and category-related details, and must be accompanied by self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates, including educational qualification and mark sheets, computer application certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), age proof, character certificates from two Gazetted officers or equivalent, and a valid photo identity proof. Candidates should also enclose recent passport-size photographs and two self-addressed envelopes with adequate postage as specified in the notification. The completed application, along with all supporting documents, must be sent by Registered Post or Speed Post so as to reach the office of the 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗵, 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗢/𝗣𝗦/𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁 – 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗵, 𝗣𝗶𝗻 – 762014, on or before the last date and time fixed for receipt of applications.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Positions within the district judiciary carry long-term career stability and are highly valued among government job aspirants in Odisha. Roles such as Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade-III form the administrative backbone of court operations, supporting judicial officers in record-keeping, documentation and case management. For graduates seeking a stable government career with clear promotional pathways within the judicial services cadre, this recruitment represents a meaningful entry point into one of the more respected branches of public employment in the state.