Applications are open. Apply before 24 Aug 2026 — 8 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
District Courts, Karnataka has notified recruitment for 56 posts. Applications are accepted online from 23 Jul 2026 to 24 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A pass in SSLC or an equivalent examination, with the ability to read and write Kannada, and the age limit is 18 to 35 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 8 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Merit shortlisting on SSLC marks, Interview and Final selection on the interview performance, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 plus allowances. The place of posting is District and subordinate courts of Shivamogga, Karnataka.
The application fee is ₹200 for General, and no fee is payable by SC, ST, Category 1 and candidates with a disability. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 56 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A pass in SSLC or an equivalent examination, with the ability to read and write Kannada
- Age limit: 18 to 35 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 plus allowances
- Application fee: ₹200 for General, no fee for SC, ST, Category 1 and candidates with a disability
- Last date to apply: 24 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- District Courts, Karnataka
- Total Vacancies
- 56
- Job Location
- District and subordinate courts of Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Qualification
- A pass in SSLC or an equivalent examination, with the ability to read and write Kannada
- Age Limit
- 18 – 35 years
- Salary
- ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 plus allowances
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 24 August 2026, 11.59 pm |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹200 | Online through SBI e-Pay |
| Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | ₹100 | Online through SBI e-Pay |
| SC, ST, Category 1 and candidates with a disability | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| General | 28 |
| Scheduled Caste | 8 |
| Category 2A | 8 |
| Category 1 | 3 |
| Category 3B | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 |
| Category 2B | 2 |
| Category 3A | 2 |
| Total | 56 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Peon | A pass in SSLC conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or an equivalent examination, with the ability to read and write Kannada. |
- There is no written examination. Your SSLC marks decide whether you reach the interview, and the interview decides the rest.
- File a single application listing every reservation you claim — separate forms are not needed for separate claims.
- Keep the application receipt — you must produce it at the interview.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | Upper age 38 years |
| SC, ST and Category 1 | Upper age 40 years |
| All categories | 5 years in addition to the limits above |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| Widows | 10 years |
| Government employees and Ex-Servicemen | As provided by the Karnataka Civil Services rules |
The upper limit is 35 for General, 38 for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 40 for SC, ST and Category 1 — in each case with a further five-year relaxation.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Peon | ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 plus allowances |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Merit shortlisting on SSLC marks — at a ratio of 1:10 to the vacancies
- 2Interview — 10 marks, on Kannada reading and writing and general knowledge
- 3Final selection on the interview performance
- 4Probation — two years
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the recruitments section of the Shivamogga district court website.
- 2Read the instructions in full.
- 3Submit a single application listing every reservation you claim, with your mobile number and email address.
- 4Upload your photograph and signature to the stated specifications, and your SSLC marksheet as a PDF.
- 5Pay the fee through SBI e-Pay.
- 6Download and save the application receipt for the interview.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Notification (PDF)Download
- District Court, ShivamoggaVisit
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