Applications are open. Apply before 16 Sept 2026 — 32 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
District Courts, Karnataka has notified recruitment for 78 posts. Applications are accepted online from 17 Aug 2026 to 16 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is A pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification, with the ability to read and write Kannada, and the age limit is 18 to 40 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 2 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Shortlisting on qualifying examination marks, Interview and Tie-break, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹31,775 – ₹61,300 for Process Server; ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 for Peon. The place of posting is District and subordinate courts of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
The application fee is ₹300 for General, and no fee is payable by SC, ST, Category 1 and candidates with a benchmark 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
- 78 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification, with the ability to read and write Kannada
- Age limit: 18 to 40 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹31,775 – ₹61,300 for Process Server; ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 for Peon
- Application fee: ₹300 for General, no fee for SC, ST, Category 1 and candidates with a benchmark disability
- Last date to apply: 16 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- District Courts, Karnataka
- Total Vacancies
- 78
- Job Location
- District and subordinate courts of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
- Qualification
- A pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification, with the ability to read and write Kannada
- Age Limit
- 18 – 40 years
- Salary
- ₹31,775 – ₹61,300 for Process Server; ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 for Peon
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 05 Aug 2026 |
| Online application opens | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 16 September 2026, 11.59 pm |
| Last date to pay the fee | 17 Sept 2026 |
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 | ₹300 | Online through SBI Collect |
| Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | ₹150 | Online through SBI Collect |
| SC, ST, Category 1 and candidates with a benchmark 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 |
|---|---|
| Peon (Jawan) | 65 |
| Process Server (Order-Jarikar) | 13 |
| Total | 78 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Process Server (Order-Jarikar) | A pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification. Candidates holding an HMV or LMV driving licence are preferred. |
| Peon (Jawan) | A pass in SSLC or an equivalent qualification, with the ability to read and write Kannada. |
- There is no written examination. The shortlist comes from your SSLC percentage and the final call is made at a 10-mark interview.
- The email address and mobile number you register with cannot be corrected later, and every communication goes to them.
- If you submit more than once, only the latest application counts.
- The recruitment is subject to writ petitions pending before the Karnataka High Court.
- Candidates attend the selection at their own expense.
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 43 years |
| SC, ST and Category 1 | Upper age 45 years |
| Serving government or local authority employees | Up to 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service plus 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| Widows | 10 years |
The upper limit is 40 years for General, 43 for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 45 for SC, ST and Category 1, with a further five-year relaxation under the applicable government order.
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 |
|---|---|
| Process Server (Order-Jarikar) | ₹31,775 – ₹61,300 |
| Peon (Jawan) | ₹27,000 – ₹46,675 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting on qualifying examination marks — at 1:25 for Process Server and 1:10 for Peon
- 2Interview — 10 marks, which decides the final selection
- 3Tie-break — the older candidate ranks higher
- 4Probation — two years, extensible
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 Uttara Kannada district court website and go to Notice Category — Recruitments, or the Online Recruitment section.
- 2Register with a valid email address and mobile number — neither can be corrected later.
- 3Complete the online application form.
- 4Upload the required documents and certificates.
- 5Pay the fee online through SBI Collect.
- 6Upload the fee receipt and submit by 11.59 pm on 16 September 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Notification (PDF)Download
- District Court, Uttara KannadaVisit
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