Karnataka High Court Data Entry Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 21 Posts

The Karnataka High Court has released two official notifications - HCRB/DEA-6/2026 (RPC) and HCRB/DEA-7/2026 (KKR) - both dated 29th June 2026, inviting online applications for the post of Data Entry Assistant. A total of 28 vacancies are on offer: 21 posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and 7 posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region. The last date to apply online is 28th July 2026, through the official website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.

Karnataka High Court Data Entry Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

This section gives a fast snapshot of the recruitment for candidates who just want the key facts before diving into details. It covers the post name, recruiting body, total vacancies, and the application mode and deadline.

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Karnataka High Court Data Entry Assistant Recruitment - Important Dates

Candidates need to track only two key dates for this recruitment cycle since the High Court has not yet announced the typing test or interview schedule. The notification was published on 29 June 2026, and applications close on 28 July 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown: Data Entry Assistant Posts by Category

Candidates wondering how the 28 vacancies are split can note that they fall under two separate cadres - the Residual Parent Cadre (21 posts) and the Kalyana Karnataka Region (7 posts) - each with its own category-wise reservation. Both notifications include backlog vacancies reserved for specific categories.

Residual Parent Cadre (21 Posts, including 6 Backlog Posts)

(* indicates backlog vacancies)

Kalyana Karnataka Region (7 Posts, including 5 Backlog Posts)

Within the Residual Parent Cadre quota, horizontal reservation is also provided for Women Candidates (4 posts), Rural Candidates (2 + 2 backlog), and Persons with Benchmark Disability (1 + 4 backlog), covering disabilities such as deaf and hard of hearing, locomotor disability, and blindness/low vision as per Government Order DPAR 149 SRR 2020.

Eligibility Criteria for Data Entry Assistant Post

Anyone asking who can apply for this Karnataka High Court vacancy should know that eligibility is based on educational qualification, typing certification, and age limit, all of which must be fulfilled as on the last date of application. The same eligibility criteria apply to both the Residual Parent Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka Region notifications.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, or Computer Applications from a recognized university. General and Other Backward Category candidates need a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, while Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. In addition, candidates must have passed the Senior Grade Typewriting examination in both English and Kannada, along with a certificate in computer basics from a recognized computer education institute.

Age Limit (as on last date of application)

The minimum age for all categories is 18 years. A one-time age relaxation of 5 years is also applicable as per Government Notification DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026.

Application Fee for Karnataka High Court DEA Recruitment 2026

Candidates often ask how much the application fee is and how to pay it - the fee depends on the candidate's category and must be paid online through the State Bank of India payment gateway integrated into the application portal. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if paid more than once by mistake.

Fee payment and application submission can be completed round the clock until 11:59 PM on 28 July 2026.

Selection Process: How Candidates Will Be Chosen

Candidates curious about the selection procedure should know it involves two stages - a Typing Test followed by an Interview - and merit is calculated based on combined performance in both. The process begins with shortlisting based on qualifying degree marks, not a separate written exam.

1. Shortlisting for Typing Test: Candidates are listed in order of merit based on the percentage of marks scored in their qualifying degree examination. Roughly 10 times the number of notified vacancies in each category are called for the Typing Test.
2. Typing Test (100 Marks, 60 minimum to pass): A passage of 500 words is dictated over 10 minutes, and candidates must transcribe it on a computer within 20 minutes.
3. Interview (20 Marks, 10 minimum to pass): Successful candidates from the Typing Test are called for interview, in order of merit, up to 5 times the number of notified vacancies per category.
4. Final Merit List: Prepared out of a Grand Total of 120 marks (70 minimum required to pass), combining Typing Test and Interview scores.

How to Apply Online for Karnataka High Court Data Entry Assistant Post

Applicants asking how to submit their form should follow the step-by-step process below directly on the official Karnataka High Court website, since applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

1. Visit the official website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Register and fill in the required personal, educational, and category details in the online application form.
3. Upload a scanned passport-size photograph (white background, 5cm x 3.5cm, max 50kb, JPG format) and a scanned signature (black ball pen on white paper, 2.5cm x 7.5cm, max 25kb, JPG format).
4. Upload all required documents in PDF format, including SSLC marks card, degree marks cards, typewriting certificates, and caste/income/reservation certificates where applicable.
5. Pay the applicable application fee through the SBI online payment gateway.
6. Preview the filled application carefully before final submission - once submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or modified.
7. Save and print the application number for future reference and for downloading the Intimation Letter.

Note: If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last submitted application will be considered.

Salary and Pay Scale for Data Entry Assistant

Selected candidates for the Data Entry Assistant post will be placed in the pay scale of ₹25,500 - ₹81,100 (Level-4), along with other admissible allowances as per Karnataka government norms. This pay scale is identical for both the Residual Parent Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka Region postings. Newly appointed candidates will be on probation for two years, extendable if necessary.

Documents and Certificate Requirements

Candidates claiming any reservation must submit specific certificates in the prescribed format, and failure to upload the correct format will lead to rejection of the reservation claim (not the entire application, unless mandatory documents are missing). Key certificate formats include:

• SC/ST candidates: Caste Certificate in Form-D
• Category-I candidates: Caste Certificate in Form-E
• Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) candidates: Caste Certificate in Form-F
• Rural Reservation claimants: Form-2 (countersigned by Block Education Officer) and, for General Merit, Form-1 (non-Creamy Layer certificate from Tahsildar)
• Persons with Benchmark Disability: Certificate as prescribed under Official Memorandum DPAR 115 SRR 2005
• Kalyana Karnataka Region (371-J) claimants: Eligibility Certificate under Article 371(J) issued as per the Karnataka Public Employment (Reservation in Appointment for Hyderabad-Karnataka Region) Rules, 2013

All caste and income certificates must be obtained specifically for employment purposes; certificates issued for education or scheme benefits will not be accepted. Original documents must be produced at the time of Typing Test, Interview, or verification, failing which the reservation claim stands cancelled and the application is considered only under General Merit (if eligible).

Common Mistakes Candidates Should Avoid

Many applicants lose out on selection chances due to avoidable errors rather than lack of qualification, so being aware of these pitfalls can save time and prevent rejection. Below are practical tips based on the application rules outlined in the notification.

• Don't wait until the last day: Since the portal accepts payments and submissions only till 11:59 PM on 28 July 2026, last-minute server load can cause failed submissions - apply at least a few days early.
• Double-check mobile number and email ID: The High Court is not responsible for missed SMS/email alerts due to incorrect contact details, so verify these fields carefully before submitting.
• Upload all documents in one go: Documents not uploaded at the time of application cannot be submitted later, so keep scanned copies of all marks cards and certificates ready beforehand.
• Use only the prescribed certificate formats: Reservation certificates in formats other than Form-D, E, or F will not be considered, even if the content is otherwise valid.
• Avoid multiple applications: If more than one application is submitted, only the last one is considered - don't assume earlier submissions will be merged or corrected.
• Match photo and signature specifications exactly: Images that aren't clear or don't meet the specified size/dimensions can lead to application rejection.

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