Orissa High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of 28 Junior Grade Typist / DEO Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Orissa High Court website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Orissa High Court Junior Grade Typist / DEO Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
High Court of Orissa Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Post Name | Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator |
| No of Posts | 28 |
| Advt No | 01/2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/- (Level 4 of Pay Matrix) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree + Typewriting (40 wpm) + PGDCA |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years (as on 13-01-2026) |
| Start Date for Apply | 15-01-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply | 11-02-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | www.orissahighcourt.nic.in |
High Court of Orissa Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Women (W) |
| UR (Unreserved) | 4 | 1 |
| SEBC | 6 | 2 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 11 | 4 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 28 | 9 |
Note:
- In case of non-availability of eligible/suitable women candidates belonging to respective category, unfilled vacancies shall be filled by eligible male candidates of same category
- Exchange of reservation between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will not be considered
- Number of vacancies subject to change without notice depending upon exigencies of public service at discretion of Hon'ble Chief Justice
- Filling-up of vacancies for PwDs/Ex-Servicemen shall be made as per relevant Acts, Rules, Orders issued by State Government
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification
- Typewriting with minimum speed of 40 words per minute in computer
- Must have passed PGDCA Course in Computer
- Essential Qualifications: All three qualifications mentioned above are mandatory and must be possessed by closing date of application
- Physical Requirements for PwD Candidates:
- Work performed by seeing (SE)
- Work performed by hearing/speaking (H)
- Work performed by reading and writing (RW)
- Work performed by manipulating with fingers (MF)
- Functional Classification (PwD):
- OL - One leg affected (Right and/or Left)
- BL - Both legs affected but not arms
- HI - Partially deaf
- Character Requirements: Must be of good character, sound health and mind, good physique, free from contagious/communicable disease
- Additional Requirements: Must be citizen of India, not have more than one spouse if married, no criminal antecedent, not convicted for moral turpitude, not debarred by any recruitment authority
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/- per month
- Pay Level: Level 4 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
- Additional Benefits: Usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by Government of Odisha from time to time
- The salary structure follows Odisha Revised Service Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017
- All government-approved benefits applicable to Group-C employees will be provided
Age Limit (as on 13-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years (must not be born later than 12-01-2005)
- Maximum Age: 42 years (must not be born earlier than 13-01-1984)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates: 5 years relaxation (upper age limit 47 years)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with 40-50% disability: 10 years relaxation (upper age limit 52 years)
- PwD belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories: Cumulative 15 years relaxation (10 years PwD + 5 years category = upper age limit 57 years)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per State Government norms and relevant Acts/Rules/Orders
- Candidates coming under more than one category eligible for only one age relaxation benefit, whichever is most beneficial
- Age limit prescribed cannot be relaxed except as provided above
- Name and Date of Birth as per High School Certificate/10th Board Examination or equivalent certificate only acceptable
- Any change in name/surname must be supported by Gazette notification
Application Fee
- General/UR/SEBC Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
- SC/ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted from examination fee)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): NIL (Exempted from examination fee)
- Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable
- Payment Mode: Online only through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking system
- No other mode of payment accepted
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Advertisement Release Date | 13-01-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15-01-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 11-02-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced on website |
| Language Test Date | To be announced on website |
| Computer Application Test Date | To be announced on website |
| Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test) | To be announced on website |
Selection Process
- Selection through four-stage examination process
- Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination (Qualifying):
- Total Marks: 150 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- 150 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Subjects: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (Graduation level)
- Negative Marking: 0.5 (half) mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST, 40% for others
- Court has discretion to fix cut-off mark based on vacancies and qualified candidates
- Stage 2 - Language Test (Qualifying):
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Essay in English (300 words): 30 marks
- Precis writing: 20 marks
- Translation from English to Odia: 20 marks
- Translation from Odia to English: 20 marks
- English Grammar: 10 marks
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST, 45% for others
- Marks NOT counted in final merit list
- Stage 3 - Computer Application Test (Qualifying):
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Theory (50 marks, 30 minutes): MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, Internet Operations, File uploading/downloading
- Skill Test (50 marks, 30 minutes): Practical demonstration
- Qualifying Marks: 50% or more
- Marks NOT counted in final merit list
- Stage 4 - Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English):
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Type approximately 400 words from printed matter at 40 words per minute
- 0.25 marks deducted for each mistake (omission, substitution, addition, repetition)
- More than 20 mistakes leads to disqualification
- Final merit list based on marks obtained in this test
- If candidates score equal marks in Main Examination, older candidate placed higher in merit
- Chief Justice may reduce qualifying marks to meet exigency of insufficient candidates
- Admission to any stage is provisional - candidature liable for rejection if eligibility conditions not fulfilled at verification
General Information/Instructions
- Recruitment conducted as per "The High Court of Orissa (Appointment of Staff and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019" as amended
- Position: Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Group-C) in Court's Establishment
- The facility of Scribe will NOT be entertained at any stage of recruitment process
- Examination centre will be conveyed through website and e-Admit Card - request for change NOT entertained
- Government servants eligible to apply if possessing requisite qualification and within age limit - must inform Head of Office and obtain/upload NOC
- SEBC Certificate more than 3 years old by closing date liable for rejection
- Women candidates (SC/ST/SEBC) must submit Caste Certificate by birth showing "Daughter of..." - Certificate by marriage (Wife of...) NOT acceptable
- OBC Certificate in lieu of SEBC Certificate will NOT be accepted
- Character certificates more than 3 months old by closing date liable for rejection
- Community/Caste Status once mentioned cannot be changed under any circumstances
- PwD candidates must have 40-50% permanent disability with valid Medical/Disability Certificate from competent authority
- Ex-Servicemen must submit Discharge Certificate from Commanding Officer and Affidavit of non-appointment in civil post after military service
- Addition, omission, alteration of letters/space in name considered as name change - must be supported by Gazette notification
- If multiple applications submitted, only latest application with higher Acknowledgement Number considered
- Notice regarding examination dates uploaded on website only - no separate correspondence
- Failure to attend any examination stage/document verification leads to candidature rejection
- No Admission Letter sent by post - candidates must download e-Admit Card from website
- No TA/DA paid for appearing in examination
- Candidates guilty of impersonation, fabricated documents, false statements, suppressing information liable for criminal prosecution and disciplinary action
- Candidates must produce self-attested copy of application form and uploaded certificates along with originals at Viva-Voce Test
- Keep at least 2 copies of passport size photograph uploaded in application for future use
How to Apply
- Applications accepted ONLY through ONLINE mode
- Visit official website: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
- Navigate: Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → "Recruitment to the posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advertisement No. 01 of 2026)"
- Application window: 15-01-2026 (10:00 AM) to 11-02-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fill online application form carefully with all correct details
- Pay application fee of Rs. 500/- online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (SC/ST/PwD exempted)
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents in prescribed format
- Candidates may edit application before final submission
- After final submission, take printout of application form for future use
- Incomplete/Incorrect applications or forms submitted through modes other than prescribed online format will be summarily rejected
- Submit application well in advance without waiting for closing date to avoid last minute rush
- Documents to be Uploaded (Scanned Copies):
- High School Certificate/10th Board Certificate (proof of age)
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Typewriting certificate (40 wpm minimum speed in computer)
- PGDCA Course certificate
- Character certificate from last institution attended OR two certificates from persons of repute (one must be Gazetted Officer)
- Recent passport size photograph (clearly visible with proper orientation)
- Full signature of candidate (clearly visible with proper orientation on white background)
- Aadhaar card
- Caste/Tribe/Class certificate from competent authority (if claiming SC/ST/SEBC reservation)
- Discharge Certificate and Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen)
- Medical/Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- No Objection Certificate/Standing Order of NOC (for government servants)
- Gazette notification (if name/surname changed)
- Photo must be clearly visible with proper orientation
- Signature must be clearly visible with proper orientation on white background
- For guidance/information: Contact Recruitment Cell during working days (10:30 AM to 04:30 PM) at Mobile: 9437498780 or Email: [email protected]
Orissa High Court Junior Grade Typist / DEO Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
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