Applications are open. Apply before 31 Aug 2026 — 16 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
District Courts, Odisha has notified recruitment for 22 posts. The last date to apply is 31 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A +3 degree with a computer application diploma and Odia at Middle English standard, and the age limit is 18 to 42 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 3 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Written test, Computer science practical test and Typewriting test, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 at Level 4; ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 at Level 7 for Stenographer. The place of posting is District and subordinate courts of Sonepur, Odisha.
The form is submitted offline in the manner set out in the notification. 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
- 22 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A +3 degree with a computer application diploma and Odia at Middle English standard
- Age limit: 18 to 42 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 at Level 4; ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 at Level 7 for Stenographer
- Last date to apply: 31 Aug 2026
- Application mode: offline
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- District Courts, Odisha
- Total Vacancies
- 22
- Job Location
- District and subordinate courts of Sonepur, Odisha
- Qualification
- A +3 degree with a computer application diploma and Odia at Middle English standard
- Age Limit
- 18 – 42 years
- Salary
- ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 at Level 4; ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 at Level 7 for Stenographer
- Application Mode
- Offline
- Official Website
- districts.ecourts.gov.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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Last date for the application to reach the court | 31 Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | 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 |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Copyist | 15 |
| Stenographer Grade III | 4 |
| Junior Typist | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk cum Copyist | A +3 examination or equivalent from a recognised university, a diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institute, and a pass in Odia at Middle English standard. |
| Junior Typist | The same qualification, with typewriting at 40 words a minute. |
| Stenographer Grade III | The same qualification, with shorthand at 80 words a minute and typewriting at 40. |
- Odia at Middle English standard and a computer application diploma are required for every post.
- Junior Clerk cum Copyist accounts for 15 of the 22 posts.
- There is no application fee.
- Applications are posted, not filed online, so allow for delivery before 31 August 2026.
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 Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Stenographer Grade III | Level 7 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 under ORSP 2017 |
| Junior Clerk cum Copyist and Junior Typist | Level 4 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 under ORSP 2017 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written test
- 2Computer science practical test
- 3Typewriting test
- 4Shorthand and typing test — for Stenographer Grade III
- 5Viva voce
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.
- 1Download the application form from the Sonepur district court website.
- 2Complete it accurately.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of your photograph, signature, ID proof and educational certificates.
- 4Send it by speed post or registered post to the address in the notification, to arrive by 31 August 2026.
Important Links
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