Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 22 July 2026 on the official website tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in. A total of 24 vacancies have been announced through the Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 for Stenographer Grade-III and Typist posts.
Candidates 18 to 40 years (General category, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per rules) who have passed Second PUC or possess a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice along with the prescribed Kannada and English Shorthand/Typewriting qualifications are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 started on 25 July 2026 and will remain open until 24 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026: Direct Notification PDF & Apply Online Link
The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru has released the Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 Notification (Notification No. ADM-I-144/2026) for 24 vacancies of Stenographer Grade-III and Typist posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official website. Candidates can use the direct links below to download the official notification PDF, check the vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, application fee, and submit their online application.
Click Here to Download Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF
Click Here to Apply Online for Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026
Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Principal District and Sessions Judge, Tumakuru |
| Notification No. | ADM-I-144/2026 |
| Posts | Stenographer Grade-III, Typist |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website | https://tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in/ |
Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
Tumakuru District Court Vacancy 2026 Details
The recruitment covers 24 vacancies across two posts. The category-wise breakup (including backlog posts) is given below.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stenographer Grade-III | 10 (New-7, Backlog-3) |
| 2 | Typist | 14 (New-13, Backlog-1) |
Age Limit for Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026
Age will be reckoned as on the last date for submission of application (24 August 2026). The minimum age is 18 years. Maximum age limits by category, including the one-time 5-year relaxation granted vide Government Order dated 29 January 2026, are given below.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 35 + 5 years (one-time relaxation) = 40 years |
| Category 2A/2B/3A/3B | 38 + 5 years (one-time relaxation) = 43 years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 40 + 5 years (one-time relaxation) = 45 years |
Additional age relaxation is available to government employees, widows, ex-servicemen, and persons with disability as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977.
Educational Qualification and Eligibility
Stenographer Grade-III:
- Passed Second PUC examination, or holds a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification
- Passed the Senior Grade Kannada and English shorthand examinations conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, or an equivalent qualification
Typist:
- Passed Second PUC examination, or holds a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification
- Passed the Senior Grade Kannada and English typewriting examinations conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, or an equivalent qualification
Selection will be made by direct recruitment as per the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
Tumakuru District Court Selection Process 2026
Stenographer Grade-III:
- A dictation of 120 words per minute for 5 minutes each in Kannada and English will be given by an examiner appointed by the recruiting authority; candidates must transcribe it within 45 minutes using a computer with special software
- Kannada and English skill tests each carry a maximum of 100 marks; a minimum of 50 marks in each is required to qualify
- Candidates will be shortlisted for interview at a ratio of 1:5 based on the combined percentage of qualifying examination marks and skill test marks
- The interview carries 5 marks
Typist:
- A dictation of 15 minutes each in Kannada and English will be given; candidates must type it using a computer with special software
- Kannada and English skill tests each carry a maximum of 100 marks; a minimum of 50 marks in each is required to qualify
- Candidates will be shortlisted for interview at a ratio of 1:5 based on the combined percentage of qualifying examination marks and skill test marks
- The interview carries 5 marks
Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of 2 years as per the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977, during which they must pass the departmental examinations, Kannada language examination, and computer literacy examination.
Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | Rs. 200/- |
| SC, ST, Category-1, Persons with Disability | Exempted |
Fee must be paid online only through State Bank Collect (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/QR Code) via the link on the official website. Demand Draft, postal order, money order, or challan payments will not be accepted. E-verification of the payment is mandatory immediately after payment.
Reservation Policy
Category-wise (Vertical) Reservation - Combined Vacancies
| Category | Stenographer Grade-III | Typist |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 | 2 |
| ST | 1 | 0 |
| Category-1 | 0 | 1 |
| Category-2A | 2 | 1 |
| Category-2B | 2 | 3 |
| Category-3A | 0 | 1 |
| General/Unreserved | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 10 | 14 |
Horizontal Reservation - Combined Vacancies
| Category | Stenographer Grade-III | Typist |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 3 | 5 |
| Rural | 2 | 2 |
| Persons with Disability | 1 | 2 |
Candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC category or rural reservation must submit caste, income, and rural reservation certificates in the prescribed formats (Form D/E/F/1/2) from the competent Tahsildar/authority, obtained on or before the last date of application submission.
Documents Required
- Printout of the online application
- Fee payment receipt (where applicable)
- SSLC or equivalent marks card
- Second PUC or equivalent marks card
- Caste and income certificate (for SC/ST/2A/2B/3A/3B candidates)
- Rural reservation certificate, where claimed
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate from the District Medical Board, where applicable
- Widow/destitute certificate from competent authority, where applicable
- Conduct certificate from two gazetted officers (issued within the preceding 6 months)
- School leaving certificate
- One government-issued photo ID (Voter ID/Aadhaar/Driving Licence/PAN Card) at the time of skill test/interview
How to Apply Online for Tumakuru District Court Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: https://tumakuru.dcourts.gov.in/
- Open the online application link for Stenographer Grade-III/Typist recruitment
- Upload a scanned signature on white paper in black ballpoint pen (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, JPG format, up to 25 KB)
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph with white background (5 cm x 3.6 cm, JPG format, up to 50 KB); the photograph must not be signed
- Fill in all required details in the application form accurately
- Pay the applicable fee online via State Bank Collect (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/QR Code) and complete e-verification immediately
- Download and print the filled application form and the fee payment receipt
- Retain the printed application and receipt safely until the recruitment process is complete, and carry them along with a photo ID to the skill test/interview
Other Important Instructions
- Candidates should submit only one application covering all categories/reservations they wish to claim
- Incomplete applications or those with incorrect information will be rejected
- Mobile number and email ID are mandatory in the application
- The list of candidates eligible for the skill test/interview will be published on the official website; no separate individual call letters will be issued by post
- The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment
- Candidates must not contact the office by telephone or letter regarding the recruitment
- Furnishing false information, impersonation, or adopting unfair means at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature besides criminal and disciplinary action
- The number and category-wise distribution of posts are subject to change without prior notice
- This recruitment is subject to the final orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka in the matter referenced in Government Order No. CiAsuE 01 SeVam 2026 dated 27 February 2026
Candidates who have completed their Second PUC or an equivalent diploma can also explore more 12th Pass Government Jobs and Diploma Government Jobs available across India. Applicants interested in judiciary and clerical roles can check the latest Karnataka Government Jobs and Court Jobs in India. Those looking for openings closer to Tumakuru can also browse more Karnataka District Court Recruitment and Stenographer and Typist Jobs matching their qualification.
