Chikkamagaluru District Court Application 2026: The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chikkamagaluru, has issued 5 official recruitment notifications (Advt Nos. ADMN-01/2026 to ADMN-05/2026) for direct recruitment to various positions. Vacancies are open for positions such as Peon, Process Server, Stenographer Grade-III, Typist, and Typist-Copyist. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online before the closing date.
Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Organization Name | Chikkamagaluru District Court Unit, Karnataka |
| Notification Numbers | ADMN-01/2026, ADMN-02/2026, ADMN-03/2026, ADMN-04/2026, ADMN-05/2026 |
| Post Names | Peon, Process Server, Stenographer Grade-III, Typist, Typist-Copyist |
| Total Vacancies | 61 Posts |
| Short Education | 10th Pass (SSLC) / 12th Pass (PUC) / 3-Year Diploma |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | https://chikkamagaluru.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/ |
Important Dates for Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment
- Online Application Start Date: 29 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 28 July 2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 July 2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
Chikkamagaluru District Court Application Fee Details
- General Merit (GM) Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- Category-2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B Candidates: Rs. 150/-
- SC / ST / Category-I & PwBD Candidates: Exempted (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Online Payment via SBI State Bank Collect (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI)
- Note: Cash, Challan, Demand Draft, Money Order, or Postal Orders are not accepted. Paid fees are non-refundable.
Chikkamagaluru District Court Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 28 July 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Standard Maximum Age Limits:
- General Merit (GM): 35 Years
- Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 38 Years
- SC / ST / Category-I: 40 Years
- Age Calculator
- One-Time Age Relaxation: As per Government Order dated 29.01.2026, an additional 1-time relaxation of 5 years is granted to candidates of all categories beyond the standard maximum age cap.
- Other Relaxations: Age relaxations apply for widows, ex-servicemen, and current government servants according to standard state civil service norms.
Chikkamagaluru District Court Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Notification Reference | Total Vacancies |
| Peon | ADMN-05/2026 | 47 Posts |
| Process Server | ADMN-04/2026 | 02 Posts |
| Stenographer Grade-III | ADMN-01/2026 | 05 Posts (Backlog) |
| Typist | ADMN-02/2026 | 06 Posts (Includes 1 Backlog) |
| Typist-Copyist | ADMN-03/2026 | 01 Post |
| GRAND TOTAL | 61 Vacancies |
Chikkamagaluru District Court Educational Qualification Criteria
- Peon:
- Must have passed the SSLC (10th Standard) examination or an equivalent qualification.
- Must be able to read and write the Kannada language.
- Process Server:
- Must have passed the SSLC (10th Standard) examination or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates possessing a valid vehicle driving license will be given preference.
- Stenographer Grade-III:
- Must have passed Second PUC (12th Class) or possess a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have passed both Senior Grade Typewriting and Senior Grade Shorthand examinations in both Kannada and English languages conducted by the Department of Public Instruction (or equivalent).
- Typist:
- Must have passed Second PUC (12th Class) or possess a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have passed Senior Grade Typewriting examinations in both Kannada and English languages conducted by the Department of Public Instruction (or equivalent).
- Typist-Copyist:
- Must have passed Second PUC (12th Class) or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have passed Junior Grade Typewriting examinations in both Kannada and English languages conducted by the Department of Public Instruction (or equivalent).
Chikkamagaluru District Court Post-Wise Salary Details
- Stenographer Grade-III: Rs. 44,425 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – 74,200 – 1,900 – 83,700
- Typist & Typist-Copyist: Rs. 34,100 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – 67,600
- Process Server: Rs. 31,775 – 725 – 32,500 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 61,300
- Peon: Rs. 27,000 – 650 – 29,600 – 725 – 32,500 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 46,675
Chikkamagaluru District Court Selection Process Details
- Direct Recruitment: Selection across all profiles is strictly based on merit and performance parameters as per the Karnataka Subordinate Courts Rules.
- Peon: Shortlisting for the oral interview stage will be drawn in a 1:10 ratio based on the total percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying 10th standard exam.
- Process Server: Shortlisting for the interview stage will be drawn in a 1:25 ratio based on the total percentage of marks secured in the qualifying standard exam.
- Stenographer Grade-III, Typist & Typist-Copyist: Shortlisting requires clearing a dedicated practical skill/typing test first. Candidates will be called for the interview stage in a 1:5 ratio based on the combined performance grid.
- Interview Component: The interview stage for all positions carries 10 Marks (except for Stenographer Grade-III, which carries 5 Marks).
- Probationary Period: Selected candidates will remain on probation for an initial duration of 2 years.
Chikkamagaluru District Court Exam Pattern and Skill Test Criteria
- Stenographer Grade-III Skill Assessment Test:
- Profile Details: Shorthand dictation trial of 5 minutes at a regulated speed of 120 words per minute.
- Transcription Assessment: Total 45 minutes is allotted to transcribe the dictation entries accurately on a computer system.
- Maximum & Qualifying Marks: Capped at 100 Marks, requiring a minimum score of 50 Marks to pass.
- Typist Skill Assessment Test:
- Profile Details: A continuous typing text dictation trial of 15 minutes to be typed out directly on a computer.
- Maximum & Qualifying Marks: Capped at 100 Marks, requiring a minimum score of 50 Marks to pass.
- Typist-Copyist Skill Assessment Test:
- Profile Details: A continuous typing text copy accuracy trial of 15 minutes to be performed on a computer.
- Maximum & Qualifying Marks: Capped at 100 Marks, requiring a minimum score of 50 Marks to pass.
How to Apply Online for Chikkamagaluru District Court
- Visit the official online recruitment portal of the Chikkamagaluru District Court.
- Access the registration hyperlinks corresponding to your eligible post advertisement under the recruitment notice section.
- Ensure you keep an active mobile number and personal email ID ready before filling out fields.
- Fill out all requested personal, community reservation tracking parameters, and academic mark statistics precisely.
- Upload a recently taken scanned digital color photograph (Sized exactly 5 cm length x 3.6 cm width, under 50 KB, white background, in .jpg format).
- Upload a distinct digital copy of your signature drawn using a black ballpoint pen on pure white paper (Sized 2.5 cm length x 7.5 cm width, under 25 KB, in .jpg format).
- Remit the mandatory application fee via the integrated State Bank Collect page link using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI facilities.
- Double-check all entered columns, submit your digital form before the deadline, and download the printout statement copy for tracking.
Important Links
| Links Details | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Peon Notification | Click Here |
| Process Server Notification | Click Here |
| Stenographers Grade III Notification | Click Here |
| Typist Notification | Click Here |
| Typist-Copyist Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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| Home Page | Click Here |
Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chikkamagaluru.
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