Kalahandi Court Recruitment 2026: Junior Clerk, Typist & Other Posts

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 The Office of the District Judge, Kalahandi, functions under the judiciary of the Government of Odisha and administers civil and criminal courts across Kalahandi district, headquartered at Bhawanipatna. To strengthen its administrative and stenographic staff strength, the District Recruitment Committee has invited applications for recruitment to the posts of Junior Clerk, Junior Typist, Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, and Salaried Amin. This recruitment follows the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008, and remains subject to the outcome of a related writ petition pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. The drive offers a respected entry point into judicial administrative service for candidates from Kalahandi and neighbouring areas of Odisha. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Selected candidates will support the day-to-day functioning of the district judiciary. Junior Clerks and Copyists handle case-record maintenance, correspondence, and clerical documentation within court establishments. Junior Typists and the Stenographer Grade-III provide typing, shorthand, and dictation support to judicial officers. The Salaried Amin post involves survey and settlement-related technical work connected with land and property matters referred by the courts. All posts demand accuracy and familiarity with computer applications, since candidates must clear a Computer Science practical test as part of selection. Given the judiciary's central role in the district's administration, these posts offer stable, disciplined government careers for eligible candidates from Kalahandi. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗸, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲-𝗜𝗜𝗜 : Candidates must have passed the +3 examination (or an equivalent qualification) from a recognised university, along with a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institute. Additional requirements apply to specific posts: shorthand with English typewriting for Stenographer Grade-III, and English typewriting for Junior Typist. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗻 : Candidates must have passed Matriculation (or equivalent) from a recognised Board, along with Revenue Inspector Training and basic computer application knowledge. 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 : Candidates must be above 18 years and below 42 years as on 13th August 2026, the last date for receipt of applications. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per relevant Government of Odisha Acts, Rules, and orders in force. 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Applicants must be Indian citizens, able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed an Odia test equivalent to the Middle English (M.E.) Standard. Candidates must be of good character and sound health, and must not have more than one living spouse if married. Selection Process Selection will be based on a written examination followed by post-specific practical tests and a final Viva-voce, with no interview conducted independently of these stages. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1 – 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : For Junior Clerk and Copyist, the written test covers English, Arithmetic, and General Computer Science. For Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade-III, it covers similar subjects with typing/shorthand sections added. For Salaried Amin, the test covers Arithmetic, Technical Knowledge in Survey and Settlement, English, and Odia handwriting. Step 2 – 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹/𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 : Junior Clerk and Copyist candidates who clear the written test appear for a Computer Science Practical Test. Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade-III candidates appear for a Typewriting Test, with Stenographer Grade-III additionally undergoing Shorthand and Typewriting, followed by the Computer Science Practical Test. Salaried Amin candidates appear for a Survey and Settlement practical test. Step 3 – 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗮-𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗲 : Candidates who qualify the practical/skill test are called for a final Viva-voce to assess suitability for the post. Step 4 – 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻t: The District Recruitment Committee's decision is final, and appointment follows successful completion of all stages. 📄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. Download the prescribed application format (Form-A) from kalahandi.dcourts.gov.in. 2. Fill the form completely by hand and sign it in full; unsigned applications are rejected. 3. Submit a separate application for each post, naming the post in capital letters on the form and envelope. 4. Attach self-attested HSC, +2, and +3 mark sheets/certificates, the Diploma in Computer Application certificate, and post-specific certificates (stenography/typewriting course or Revenue Inspector Training), as applicable. 5. Enclose three passport-size photographs, two original character certificates from Gazetted Officers, and three self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 60 postage stamps each. 6. Attach caste, PwBD, sports person, or ex-servicemen certificates where applicable, plus the Odia test certificate and Employment Exchange registration card. 7. Send the application by Speed Post only to the District Judge, Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, At/Po-Bhawanipatna, Dist-Kalahandi, Pin-766001, to reach on or before 13th August 2026.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Court administrative posts such as Junior Clerk, Typist, Copyist, Stenographer, and Salaried Amin form the operational backbone of the district judiciary, ensuring case records, correspondence, and technical survey matters are handled accurately and on time. For candidates in Kalahandi and nearby areas, this recruitment offers a regular government appointment under judicial administration, with defined pay scales and long-term service benefits, along with exposure to legal administrative procedures that can support further career growth.