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

The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chikkamagaluru has invited online applications for 61 vacancies across five categories - Peon (47), Typist (6), Stenographer Grade-III (5), Typist-Copyist (1), and Process Server (2). Applications can be submitted online from 29 June 2026 to 28 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM) through the official website chikkamagaluru.dcourts.gov.in.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF For Peon Posts

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF For Process Server Posts

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF For Stenographers Grade III Posts

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF For Typist Posts

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF For Typist­-Copyist Posts

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

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.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

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.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Breakdown (Post-wise and Category-wise)

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.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

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.

Educational Qualification

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 typewriting certificate in Kannada and English. For Stenographer Grade-III, candidates need second PUC along with Senior Grade Shorthand in Kannada plus Senior Grade Typewriting certificates in both Kannada and English.

Age Limit (as on last date of application, i.e., 28 July 2026)

• General category: 18 to 35 years (+5 years relaxation as a one-time measure)
• Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 18 to 38 years (+5 years relaxation)
• SC/ST/Category-1: 18 to 40 years (+5 years relaxation)

Additional age relaxation applies for government employees, widows, ex-servicemen, armed forces personnel, and persons with disabilities as per applicable rules.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

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.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

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.

1. Written/Qualifying Test: Conducted for most posts based on the prescribed syllabus.
2. 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).
3. 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).
4. Document Verification: Original certificates are verified at the time of the skill test/interview.
5. Final Merit List: Prepared based on combined marks from the qualifying test, skill test, and interview, subject to securing minimum qualifying marks.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply Online

Candidates need to follow the steps below carefully since applications can only be submitted online and corrections after fee payment are not allowed.

1. Visit the official website: chikkamagaluru.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Go to the Notice Category > Recruitments section and select the relevant post link.
3. Read all instructions in the notification carefully before filling the form.
4. Register using a valid mobile number and email ID (mandatory, as all communication is sent via SMS/email).
5. Fill in all required details accurately in the online application form.
6. Upload a recent colour photograph (5cm x 3.6cm, max 50kb, JPG format, white background).
7. Upload a signature (2.5cm x 7.5cm, max 25kb, JPG format) made with black or blue ink on white paper.
8. Pay the prescribed application fee online via State Bank Collect.
9. Download and print the submitted application and fee payment receipt for future reference and for producing at the time of the exam.
10. Submit the application before 28 July 2026, 11:59 PM - late or offline applications will not be accepted.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Pay Scale

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.

Probation Period and Other Service Conditions

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.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Document Requirements

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.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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 via SMS and email, an incorrect entry means missing important updates entirely.
• Wrong photo/signature specifications: Uploading images that don't match the exact size (5cm x 3.6cm for photo, 2.5cm x 7.5cm for signature) and file size limits (50kb/25kb) can lead to application errors.
• Applying for multiple categories in one form: Candidates must apply separately if eligible under different reservation categories, but should clearly mention only the category they are claiming in the relevant application.
• Paying fee without final review: Since fees are non-refundable and applications cannot be corrected after submission, candidates should double-check all entered details before making payment.
• Missing certificate cut-off dates: Reservation, rural quota, or PwD certificates obtained after the last date of application may not be considered valid for that quota.
• Submitting applications offline: Only online applications through the official portal are accepted; applications sent by post, email, or any other mode will be rejected.

Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Important Links