Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 61 Peon, Typist and More Posts

This section gives candidates a one-look overview of the recruitment drive before they dive into the detailed eligibility and application process. It is meant to help applicants quickly check whether they qualify and what the key deadlines are.

Candidates often want to know exactly when the application window opens and closes, since late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. The notification clearly fixes both the start and end dates for the online application process. The exact dates for the written/skill test and interview have not yet been announced and will be communicated separately to eligible candidates via SMS and email.

This section answers the most searched question - how many posts are open and for which category. The 61 vacancies are spread across five separate notifications, each carrying its own category-wise reservation. Peon (47 posts): General - 23, Category-1 (Para-A) - 3, Category-1 (Para-B) - 2, Category-1 (Para-C, Women) - 2, Category-2A - 7, SC - 2, ST - 2, Category-3A - 2, Category-3B - 3, Category-2B - 1, Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) - 1, Others - 3. Typist (6 posts): General - 2, ST - 1, Category-1 - 1, Category-2A - 1, Category-2B (PwD) - 1. Stenographer Grade-III (5 posts): SC - 1, ST - 2, Category-2A - 1, Category-3B - 1. Process Server (2 posts): General - 1, Category-2B - 1. Typist-Copyist (1 post): Reserved for SC category.

Eligibility differs by post, and candidates should check both the educational qualification and age limit applicable to the specific position they are applying for. Meeting both criteria is mandatory to be considered for the selection process. Candidates wondering what qualification is needed can note that requirements vary by post. For Peon, candidates must have passed SSLC or its equivalent examination and should be able to read and write Kannada. For Process Server, SSLC or equivalent is required, and possession of a valid driving licence will be given preference. For Typist-Copyist, candidates need a second PUC or equivalent qualification along with a Junior Grade certificate in Kannada and English typewriting from the Department of Public Instruction. For Typist posts, candidates must have passed second PUC or a three-year Diploma in Commercial Practice along with a Senior Grade typ

Candidates from the General category must pay ₹300, while candidates belonging to Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B need to pay ₹150. Candidates from SC, ST, Category-1, and Persons with Disabilities are exempted from the application fee. The fee must be paid online through State Bank Collect using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI; demand drafts, cheques, or postal orders will not be accepted, and the fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection happens through a multi-stage process that combines written tests, skill or typing tests, and interviews depending on the post applied for. Candidates should understand that the qualifying criteria and shortlisting ratios differ slightly by post. Written/Qualifying Test: Conducted for most posts based on the prescribed syllabus. Skill Test: For Typist, Typist-Copyist, and Stenographer posts, a typing/shorthand skill test on computer is conducted (e.g., 15-minute dictation for Typist-Copyist; shorthand dictation of 80 words per minute transcribed in 45 minutes for Stenographer Grade-III). Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the qualifying exam are called for interview in a ratio of 1:5 (one vacancy to five candidates) for most posts, 1:10 for Peon, and 1:25 for Process Server (final list based on 1:5 short-listing). Document Verification: Original certificates are verified at

Pay scales follow the Karnataka government pay matrix and vary by post. The Peon post carries a pay scale of ₹27,000-46,675. The Process Server post carries a pay scale of ₹31,775-61,300. The Typist and Typist-Copyist posts carry a pay scale of ₹34,100-67,600. The Stenographer Grade-III post carries a higher pay scale of ₹44,425-83,700. All posts also include other allowances admissible as per government rules. Selected candidates will be on probation for two years as per the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977, extendable if required. During this period, candidates must pass departmental examinations in their subject as well as the Kannada language examination, and where applicable, the Compulsory Kannada Typewriting Test as per rules.

Applicants claiming reservation under category, rural, ex-serviceman, widow, or PwD quotas must produce valid certificates issued by competent authorities. General category candidates claiming rural reservation must submit an affidavit in Annexure-1 along with the certificate in Annexure-2. All such certificates must be obtained on or before the last date of application (28 July 2026) or any later date specified by competent authorities. Government/PSU employees applying must mention this in the application and produce a No Objection Certificate from their department if selected. Many applicants face rejection or delays due to avoidable errors during the application process. Being aware of these common pitfalls in advance can help candidates submit a clean, error-free application. Incomplete or incorrect mobile/email details: Since all communication regarding shortlisting is sent only vi