The Office of the District Judge, Kendrapara has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2026, inviting applications for 19 regular posts — Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist, and Salaried Amin — in the judgeship of Kendrapara. This is a great opportunity for graduates and those with computer/typing skills looking for a regular government job in the Odisha judiciary. The last date to submit applications is 3rd August 2026, 5:00 PM.
This recruitment follows the Odisha District and Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008 (as amended up to 2026), and is subject to the outcome of a pending case — WP (C) No. 1273 of 2014 before the Orissa High Court. Here’s a complete, simplified breakdown of eligibility, exam pattern, and how to apply.
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Quick Overview: Kendrapara District Court Recruitment 2026
| Basic Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of the District Judge, Kendrapara |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2026 |
| Total Posts | 19 |
| Post Names | Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist, Salaried Amin |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Speed Post or Drop Box) |
| Nature of Post | Regular |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Apply Last Date | 3 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Scale (ORSP 2017) | ST | SC | SEBC | UR | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist | ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level-4) | 04 (W-2) | 02 (W-2) | 01 | 03 (W-3) | 10 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Level-7) | 02 (W-1) | – | – | 01 | 3 |
| Junior Typist | ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level-4) | 01 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 5 |
| Salaried Amin | ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Level-5) | 01 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
(W) denotes seats reserved for Women. If suitable women candidates aren’t available in a category, the seat will be filled by an eligible male candidate of the same category.
Important notes on vacancies:
- The number of vacancies in each category may increase or decrease.
- The recruiting authority reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time, with notice via the official website.
- If a candidate doesn’t specify a category in their application, it will automatically be treated as Unreserved (UR).
- PWD candidates will be adjusted against the category they belong to (SC/ST/SEBC/UR), based on the reservation applicable to them.
- The District Judge can revoke the advertisement, cancel the process, or reject any application at any time, without giving reasons — and this decision cannot be legally challenged.
Eligibility Criteria
For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III & Junior Typist
A candidate must:
- Be a citizen of India
- Have passed at least a +3 (graduation) examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized university
- Have passed a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute
- Be between 18 and 42 years of age as on 01.05.2026 (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules)
- Be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and have passed an Odia test equivalent to the M.E. standard (conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha)
- Be of good character, sound health, and good physique, free from organic defects or bodily infirmity
- Not have more than one living spouse, if married
- Have no pending criminal proceedings
Government employees (State or Central, temporary or permanent) can apply through proper channel, provided they inform their Head of Office in writing and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before applying.
Additional requirements:
- Stenographer Grade-III: Minimum speed of 80 words per minute in Shorthand and 40 words per minute in Typewriting (through computer system)
- Junior Typist: Minimum speed of 40 words per minute in Typewriting (through computer system)
For Salaried Amin
Candidates must meet criteria (a), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (l) listed above, plus:
- Have passed the Matriculation examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board
- Have passed the Revenue Inspector Training
Application Fee
There is no examination/application fee for candidates of any category.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
There is no application fee, but the selection process involves multiple stages of testing depending on the post. Here’s a post-wise breakdown.
Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist
| Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English (Written) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Arithmetic (Written) | 100 | 1 hour |
| General Knowledge (Written) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Computer Science Test (Practical) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Viva-Voce | 45 | – |
- Candidates securing 35% in each written paper move to the Computer Science Practical Test.
- Cut-off for Computer Practical: 50% for General/other categories, 40% for SC/ST.
- Qualifiers in the Computer Practical Test are called for Viva-Voce.
English syllabus: Essay (30 marks), letter/application (20), Odia-to-English translation (15), English-to-Odia translation (15), summary of an English passage (20). Standard equivalent to a +3 examination.
Arithmetic syllabus: Fractions & decimals, HCF/LCM, simple & compound interest, percentages, profit & loss, averages, time-work and time-distance problems, and similar topics.
General Knowledge: Current events and general awareness expected of an educated person.
Computer Practical: Paragraph formatting, table insertion, printing/saving files, file transfer, web browsing/downloading, email use, pen drive usage, and basic accounting software.
Stenographer Grade-III
| Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English (Qualifying) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Shorthand & Typewriting Test | 50 | 15 minutes (incl. 5 min dictation) |
| Computer Science Test (Practical) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Viva-Voce | 35 | – |
- 35% in English qualifies candidates for the Shorthand & Typewriting Test (up to 10 times the vacancy in each category).
- Dictation: A 400-word English passage dictated in 5 minutes; candidates must transcribe it via computer in 10 minutes.
- Minimum qualifying marks for Shorthand & Typewriting: 55% (General/other categories), 50% (SC/ST) — to proceed to Computer Practical.
- Computer Practical cut-off: 50% (General/other), 40% (SC/ST).
- Marking: 0.125 marks per correct word; mistakes include wrong spelling, substitution, repetition, and wrong punctuation.
Junior Typist
| Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English (Qualifying) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Typewriting Test | 50 | 10 minutes |
| Computer Science Test (Practical) | 100 | 1 hour |
| Viva-Voce | 35 | – |
- 35% in English qualifies candidates for the Typewriting Test (up to 10 times the vacancy in each category).
- Typewriting Test: A 400-word English passage typed via computer in 10 minutes.
- Minimum qualifying marks for Typewriting Test: 55% (General/other), 50% (SC/ST) — to proceed to Computer Practical.
- Computer Practical cut-off: 50% (General/other), 40% (SC/ST).
Salaried Amin
| Part | Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | English | 100 | 2 hours |
| I | Arithmetic | 100 | 1 hour |
| I | Technical Knowledge in Survey & Settlement (Theory) | 50 | 30 minutes |
| II | Technical Knowledge in Survey & Settlement (Practical) | 50 | 30 minutes |
| III | Viva-Voce | 45 | – |
- 35% in each written paper qualifies candidates for the Practical Test.
- Cut-off for the Practical Test: 40% of total marks.
- Qualifiers proceed to Viva-Voce.
English syllabus standard: Equivalent to HSC examination level (essay, letter/application, Odia-English translation both ways, summary). Arithmetic syllabus: Same topics as listed for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist. Technical Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Survey & Settlement.
Manner of Selection (How the Merit List Is Prepared)
- A career merit list is first prepared for General and each reserved category, based on the descending order of combined percentage in HSC, +2, and +3 (or equivalent) examinations.
- From each category’s merit list, candidates up to 20 times the vacancy are called for the Written Test.
- Based on Written Test marks, separate merit lists are prepared for General and each reserved category; candidates up to 10 times the vacancy are called for the Computer Science/Shorthand/Typewriting test (as applicable), and qualifiers proceed to Viva-Voce.
- A combined merit list (based on Written + Practical + Viva-Voce marks) is prepared for all candidates, and then separate category-wise lists are drawn in descending order of total marks.
- Final selection happens category-wise, based on this descending order.
- The select list remains valid for 1 year from the date of first appointment, or till the next recruitment is notified — whichever is earlier.
Important: Merely qualifying the exam does not guarantee appointment. The appointing authority must also be satisfied about the candidate’s overall suitability. If a selected candidate declines an offered post, their name is removed from the list.
Documents Required
For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III & Junior Typist, candidates must submit (self-attested):
- HSC, +2, and +3 (or equivalent) certificates & mark sheets showing date of birth
- Diploma in Computer Application certificate
- Shorthand/Typewriting speed certificate (for Stenographer Grade-III) or Typewriting speed certificate (for Junior Typist)
- Odia (M.E. standard) certificate, if Odia wasn’t part of your study curriculum
- Valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate
- Two Character Certificates from different Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioner/Sarpanch
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- Three self-addressed envelopes with ₹60 postage stamp affixed (for call letters via Speed Post)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates)
- Disability Certificate (for PWD candidates, showing percentage of disability)
- Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen claiming reservation)
- Self-declaration on marital status (not more than one living spouse) and no criminal antecedents
- NOC (if already in government service)
- Grade-to-percentage Conversion Certificate, if applicable
For Salaried Amin, a similar but slightly shorter list applies (HSC certificate, Revenue Inspector Training certificate, Odia certificate if applicable, Employment Exchange certificate, character certificates, photographs, envelopes, caste certificate, discharge certificate for ex-servicemen, declarations, and NOC if applicable). Note: Women candidates from SC/ST/SEBC categories must submit a caste certificate by birth (showing “daughter of”) — a certificate by marriage will not be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Receive Application | 3 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
How to Apply for Kendrapara District Court Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed Form-A application format from the official notification.
- Fill it completely by hand and sign it — applications without full signature will be summarily rejected.
- Attach all required self-attested documents in the sequence shown in the form.
- Submit a separate application for each post, clearly writing the post name in CAPITAL letters on top of both the application and the envelope.
- Send your application via Speed Post only, addressed to: Office of the District Judge, Civil Courts, Kendrapara, PIN – 754211
- Alternatively, you may drop your application in the Drop Box at the Civil Courts premises, Kendrapara, between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on working days, until 5:00 PM on 3rd August 2026.
- Applications reaching after 5:00 PM on 3rd August 2026 will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.
A few application rules worth noting:
- You can apply for more than one post, but you’ll only be allowed to sit for the written exam of one post of your choice.
- No TA/DA is given for attending the exam.
- Don’t send original testimonials with your application (except the Marital Declaration Certificate) — originals are verified at the Viva-Voce stage.
- Government service candidates must apply through proper channel.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify your candidature.
- Misrepresentation or fraudulently obtained documents can lead to cancellation of candidature — or even cancellation of appointment later.
Important Links
- Official Notification & Application Form (Form-A): kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in
- Official Website: kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in
- Notification Pdf – Click Here
Note: Always download the latest application form and check for any corrigendum directly from the official website before applying.
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FAQs: Kendrapara District Court Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for Kendrapara District Court Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the office by 3rd August 2026, 5:00 PM, via Speed Post or Drop Box.
How many total vacancies are there?
A total of 19 posts — 10 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, 3 Stenographer Grade-III, 5 Junior Typist, and 1 Salaried Amin.
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no fee for candidates of any category.
What is the age limit to apply?
Between 18 and 42 years as on 1 May 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Is there a written exam for these posts?
Yes. Each post has a Written Test, followed by a Computer Practical/Shorthand/Typewriting Test (as applicable) and a Viva-Voce.
Can I apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Yes, but you can only appear for the written exam of one post of your choice.
Is knowledge of Odia mandatory?
Yes, candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed an Odia test equivalent to the M.E. standard, unless Odia was already part of their study curriculum
Does passing the exam guarantee a job?
No. Success in the examination confers no automatic right to appointment — the appointing authority must also be satisfied about the candidate’s overall suitability.
This article is based on Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 issued by the Office of the District Judge, Kendrapara, dated 30 June 2026. For the complete application form and any future corrigendum, please refer directly to kendrapara.dcourts.gov.in.
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