High Court of Orissa Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 31 Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator Posts

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack is filling 31 posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Group-C) in its Establishment, in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.19,900 – 63,200/-) under ORSP Rules, 2017. Graduates in any discipline with PGDCA or equivalent and computer typing speed of 40 words per minute, aged above 21 and not exceeding 42 years as on 12.11.2026, can apply online on www.orissahighcourt.nic.in from 10:00 A.M. of 13 November 2026 till 11:59 P.M. of 7 December 2026 under Advertisement No. 07/2026.

Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

About Orissa High Court

The High Court of Orissa is located at Cuttack, Odisha. This recruitment is for posts in the Court's own Establishment and is conducted under "The High Court of Orissa (Appointment of Staff and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019" as amended from time to time. The advertisement is issued by the Registrar, Examination.

Vacancy Details

The 31 posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator are divided by category as below. The figure in brackets (W) is the number of posts reserved for women within that category.

Of the total, 02 posts are for PwBDs and 01 post is for Ex-Servicemen. These posts are filled as per the relevant Acts, Rules, Orders or instructions of the State Government.

• If eligible women candidates of a category are not available, the unfilled vacancies of that category will be filled by eligible male candidates of the same category.
• Exchange of reservation between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will not be considered.
• The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the Court.

Suitability for PwBD Candidates

Who Can Apply

Educational Qualification

A candidate must possess all of the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or such other qualification equivalent thereto;
• Typewriting with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in the Computer; and
• PGDCA or such other qualification equivalent thereto from recognized Universities or AICTE recognized Institutions or any other Institutions recognized by the Government.

Age Limit

A candidate must be above 21 years and not exceeding 42 years of age as on 12.11.2026, that is, born not earlier than 12.11.1984 and not later than 11.11.2005. Name and date of birth are accepted only as entered in the High School Certificate / 10th Board Examination or equivalent certificate.

Age Relaxation

A candidate who falls in more than one category gets only one age relaxation, the one most beneficial to him or her. Save as provided above, the age limit cannot be relaxed in any case.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• The candidate must be a citizen of India, be of good character, and be of sound health and mind, good physique and free from any contagious or communicable disease, without bodily infirmity of more than 50%.
• The candidate must not have more than one spouse living, if married.
• The candidate must not have any past criminal antecedent or record, must not have been convicted by any Criminal Court for an offence involving moral turpitude, and must not have been debarred by any Government, Court or Public Service Commission or any other Commission from appearing in any Recruitment Test.
• A candidate who changed name/surname after passing the High School Certificate Examination must furnish a copy of the notification in the Odisha Gazette; an application with a name discrepancy not supported by it shall be rejected.
• Government servants can apply if they have the qualification and are within the age limit. They must inform their Heads of Offices in writing and produce a "No Objection Certificate" from them as and when directed.

Candidates should check the full eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.

Pay and Tenure

The Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator post carries the scale of pay of Rs.19,900 – 63,200/- in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness and other Allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. The notice does not mention the in-hand salary.

How to Apply for Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted only through ONLINE mode; forms sent by any other mode will be summarily rejected.

1. Read this Advertisement and the "INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES" available on the Court's website.
2. Visit www.orissahighcourt.nic.in and go to Recruitment Corner, then Examination Portal.
3. Open "Recruitment to the posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advertisement No. 07 of 2026)" and fill in the online form, using the name as per the High School Certificate (or as changed by Gazette notification).
4. Upload scanned copies of the original documents listed below.
5. Pay the non-refundable and non-adjustable fee of Rs.500/- online by Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from the fee at their option.
6. Submit the form between 10:00 A.M. of 13.11.2026 and 11:59 P.M. of 07.12.2026, and preserve a printout of the finally submitted application form.

Documents named in the notice (to be uploaded)

• High School Certificate / 10th Board Examination or equivalent certificate as proof of age.
• Certificate of Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent.
• Certificate showing typewriting with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in the computer.
• Certificate of PGDCA or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate of good character from the Institution last attended, or two certificates from two persons of repute (one of whom must be a Gazetted Officer); a sample format is appended to the notice.
• Recent passport size photograph (clearly visible, proper orientation) and full signature (clearly visible, white background).
• Aadhaar card.
• Caste/category certificate for SC, ST or SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates claiming reservation.
• Discharge Certificate and Affidavit (Ex-Servicemen); Medical or Disability Certificate (PwBDs).
• Copy of Gazette notification for change of name/surname, wherever applicable.

Selection and Interview

Selection for the Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator post has four stages: Preliminary Examination, Language Test, Computer Application Test and Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English). Document verification is held before the Main Written Examination. The first three stages are qualifying; the final merit list is based only on the Typewriting Test marks.

Preliminary Examination

There is negative marking of 0.5 (half) mark for each wrong answer. Candidates securing not less than 33% (SC/ST) or 40% (other categories) are called for the Language Test. The Court may fix the cut-off mark considering the number of vacancies and of qualified candidates.

Language Test

Marks: essay in English of 300 words (30), precis writing (20), translation English to Odia (20), translation Odia to English (20) and English Grammar (10). At least 33% (SC/ST) or 45% (other categories) is needed to reach the Computer Application Test.

Computer Application Test

Candidates securing 50% or more are called for the Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English).

Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English)

Candidates type about 400 words from printed matter in 10 minutes. 0.25 mark is deducted for each mistake; omission, substitution, addition and repetition of words count as mistakes. A script with more than 20 mistakes is disqualified. If marks are equal, the older candidate is placed higher. The Chief Justice may reduce the qualifying marks if sufficient candidates are not available.

Important Dates

Notices about the date and time of each examination stage will be uploaded on the website of the High Court of Orissa.

Important Instructions

• If a candidate submits more than one application, only the latest application with the higher Acknowledgement Number will be considered.
• The examination centre for each stage will be given on the Court's website and in the e-Admit Card; requests for change of centre will not be entertained.
• No admission letter will be sent by post; the e-Admit Card and examination updates are on www.orissahighcourt.nic.in.
• At document verification, bring a self-attested copy of the application form and self-attested copies of the uploaded certificates with originals; keep at least 2 copies of the uploaded passport size photograph.
• A candidate who fails to attend any stage of examination or document verification will be rejected. Admission to every stage is provisional.
• An SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate more than 3 years old on the date of applying is liable for rejection; an OBC certificate in lieu of SEBC will not be accepted.
• Women of SC/ST/SEBC categories must submit caste certificates by birth ("Daughter of"); certificates by virtue of marriage are not acceptable. Character certificates from persons of repute must be issued within 3 months of the date of applying.
• No T.A. / D.A. will be paid for appearing in the examination. Impersonation or fabricated documents may lead to criminal prosecution and disciplinary action.
• For help with the online application, contact the Recruitment Cell on Mobile 9437498780 or [email protected] on working days from 10:30 A.M. to 05:00 P.M., during the application period.

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