Odisha District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – 20 Vacancies

About The Office of the District Judge, Dhenkanal, operating under the Government of Odisha, has officially released Recruitment Advertisement No. 02/Rect./2026 dated 15 May 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 20 vacancies across four different clerical and technical posts within the Dhenkanal Judgeship. Appointments will be made under the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008 and all amendments applicable thereto. This is a regular government recruitment offering a stable career in the judiciary service of Odisha. Candidates selected will receive fixed monthly salaries as per the ORSP (Odisha Revised Scale of Pay) Rules, 2017, along with Dearness Allowance and other government allowances as applicable. Descriptions The District Court of Dhenkanal invites applications from eligible Indian citizens residing in Odisha or meeting the prescribed criteria for the posts listed below. All posts are in the regular pay scale and carry full government service benefits. The recruitment is subject to the outcome of W.P.(C) No. 1273/2014 pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. Candidates are required to submit applications in the prescribed Form-A (Annexure-I) format only. Applications must be sent through Speed Post or deposited in the Drop Box at the Civil Court premises, Dhenkanal. No application fee is required from any candidate. APPLY FOR – Post Names 1. Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist 2. Junior Typist 3. Stenographer Grade-III 4. Salaried Amin Vacancies TOTAL - 20 1. Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist- (13) 2. Junior Typist - (3) 3. Stenographer Grade-III -(3) 4. Salaried Amin -(1) 📅 Important Dates 1 · Advertisement Date : 15 May 2026 2 · Application Start Date : 15 May 2026 3 · Last Date to Apply : 27 June 2026 🎓 Eligibility Criteria A · For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist & Stenographer Grade-III ➤ 1 · Citizenship Must be a citizen of India. ➤ 2 · Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed +3 Examination (Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. ➤ 3 · Computer Qualification Must possess at least a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute. ➤ 4 · Odia Language Requirement Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and must have passed Odia as a subject at least up to M.E. Standard. ➤ 5 · Age Limit Must be between 18 years and 42 years as on 01 May 2026. ➤ 6 · Character Candidates must be of good moral character. ➤ 7 · Health Condition Must be physically sound, healthy, and free from any organic defects. ➤ 8 · Marital Status Candidates having more than one living spouse are not eligible. B · Additional Requirement for Junior Typist ➤ Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute on Computer. C · Additional Requirement for Stenographer Grade-III ➤ Minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute. ➤ Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute on Computer. D · Eligibility for Salaried Amin ➤ Educational Qualification Must have passed H.S.C. Examination (Class 10th) or equivalent from a recognized Board. ➤ Training Qualification Must have completed Revenue Inspector Training from a Government or recognized institution. ➤ Computer Knowledge Candidates should possess working knowledge of Computer Application. ➤ Other Conditions Conditions relating to citizenship, language, character, health, and marital status shall remain applicable. ➤ Age Limit Candidates must be between 18 to 42 years as on 01 May 2026. Application Fees · Examination Fee : NIL 📄 Application Process 1. Download the official application form (Form-A / Annexure-I) from the official website: https://dhenkanal.dcourts.gov.in 2. Fill in all required details in the form clearly and accurately. Write the name of the post in CAPITAL LETTERS at the top of the form and on the envelope. 3. Submit separate applications for each post you wish to apply for. However, if shortlisted for more than one post, you may appear in the written examination for only one post of your choice. 4. Attach the following self-attested documents: · HSC certificate and marksheet (proof of age) · +2 and +3 certificates and marksheets (not required for Salaried Amin) · Diploma in Computer Application certificate (not for Salaried Amin) · Typewriting course certificate (Jr. Typist only) · Stenography course certificate (Stenographer Gr-III only) · Revenue Inspector Training certificate (Salaried Amin only) · Odia language certificate (if Odia was not part of study curriculum) · Two character certificates from two different Gazetted Officers or Medical Practitioners or Sarpanch (with name and designation mentioned) · Three recent passport-size photographs (self-signed on the back) · Three self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 60/- stamps each · Caste certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates) · Employment Exchange Registration Card (if available) · Disability certificate (for PwD candidates) · Sports Identity Card (if applicable) · Discharge certificate + Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen) · Marital Declaration (if married) · Conversion Certificate (if awarded grades instead of percentages) · No Objection Certificate from employer (if in government service) 5. Send the complete application packet via Speed Post to: The District Judge, Dhenkanal, P.O./District – Dhenkanal, PIN – 759001, Odisha OR drop in the Drop Box at the Civil Court premises, Dhenkanal, during office working hours. 6. Applications must reach by 5:00 PM on 27 June 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Why this Job is Important Court staff positions in the District Judiciary of Odisha are among the most valued government roles in the state. These posts sit at the foundation of the justice delivery system, directly supporting the functioning of the District Court in Dhenkanal. Employees in these positions manage court records, handle document copies, assist in court procedures, and support judicial administration at the ground level. Being a permanent government appointment, these roles come with lifelong job security, fixed and growing salaries, pension benefits, medical facilities, and other government service protections under Odisha government rules. The work environment is professional, structured, and respected in society.