The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Shivamogga, Karnataka has released a notification inviting online applications for direct recruitment to 56 vacant posts of Peon (ಜವಾನ) in the Shivamogga District Court unit. The recruitment follows directions from the Karnataka High Court and applicable State Government orders governing reservation and recruitment rules.
Eligible candidates who have passed SSLC (10th) or an equivalent examination, and can read and write Kannada, can apply online through the Shivamogga District Court's official website within the prescribed period.
Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
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The notification (No. ADM.DJS.16342/2026, dated 20 July 2026) has been issued by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Shivamogga, for filling 56 vacant Peon posts across various courts under the Shivamogga District and Sessions Court unit through direct recruitment.
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Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Shivamogga, Karnataka |
| Post Name | Peon |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 (till 11:59 pm) |
| Total Vacancy | 56 |
| Posting Location | Various courts under Shivamogga District Court unit, Karnataka |
| Application Fee | ₹200/- (General); ₹100/- (Category 2A/2B/3A/3B); Nil for SC/ST/Category-1/Disabled candidates |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on SSLC/qualifying exam marks (1:10 ratio) followed by interview (10 marks) on Kannada reading/writing ability and general knowledge |
Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 23 July 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment End Date | 24 August 2026 (till 11:59 pm) |
Shivamogga District Court Peon Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 56 vacant posts of Peon have been notified, category-wise, as follows:
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 28 |
| Scheduled Caste (overall) | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste – Category A | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste – Category B | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste – Category C | 0 (see note below) |
| Scheduled Tribe | 2 |
| Category-1 | 3 |
| Category-2A | 8 |
| Category-2B | 2 |
| Category-3A | 2 |
| Category-3B | 3 |
| Total | 56 |
Note: One post under "SC Category-C" is reserved for the 59 notified backward castes; if no suitable candidate is available from these castes, the post will be given to other castes within Category-C. Horizontal reservations for women, rural candidates, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, Kannada-medium candidates, project-displaced persons, and transgender candidates apply within the above vertical categories as per the notification. If suitable candidates are not available under disability, women, project-displaced, transgender, or ex-servicemen reservation, such vacancies will be carried forward to future recruitment or filled by other eligible candidates in the same category.
Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Pass in SSLC (10th) conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or an equivalent examination (CBSE/ICSE Class 10, other State Board Class 10, NIOS Secondary level course, or KSOU Secondary level course, as clarified vide Government Circular dated 27.02.2018) |
| Language | Must be able to read and write Kannada |
Candidates who do not possess the required qualification but participate in the recruitment process will have their applications rejected and will not be considered for recruitment.
Shivamogga District Court Peon Age Limit 2026
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age – General category: 35 + 5* years
- Maximum age – Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 38 + 5* years
- Maximum age – SC, ST, Category-1: 40 + 5* years
- *A one-time additional relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit is granted to candidates of all categories participating in the selection process, as per Government Order dated 29.01.2026
- Further age relaxations apply for government employees/ex-employees of State Government, local authorities, or government corporations (up to years of service or 10 years, whichever is less), ex-servicemen (service years + 3 years), NCC whole-time instructors, Gram Sevaks, persons with disabilities (10 years), Census Department employees (service years or 5 years, whichever is less), widows (10 years), and released bonded labourers (10 years), as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977
Shivamogga District Court Peon Salary Structure 2026
Selected candidates will be paid in the pay scale of ₹27,000-650-29,600-725-32,500-800-35,700-900-39,300-1,000-43,300-1,125-46,675, along with other applicable allowances.
Shivamogga District Court Peon Application Fee 2026
- General category candidates: ₹200/-
- Category 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B candidates: ₹100/-
- SC, ST, Category-1, and disabled candidates: Exempted from application fee
- Fee must be paid only online via State Bank Collect (SBI e-pay / net banking / credit card / debit card / UPI), through the link on the court website; demand drafts, postal orders, money orders, and challans are not accepted
- Applications with unpaid fee will be rejected; fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances
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Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977 and the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Clerical and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules, 1982 (as amended in 2007 and 2021).
- Based on the overall percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (SSLC), candidates will be shortlisted at a ratio of 1:10 (10 candidates per vacancy) with the highest marks, and called for interview.
- The interview will assess the candidate's ability to read and write Kannada, and general knowledge, and carries 10 marks.
- Final selection will be based on marks scored in the interview.
- Candidates selected will undergo a probation period of 2 years as per the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977, extendable if necessary.
- Pension benefits will apply as per applicable Government Orders (No. FD(SPL)/04 P/E/T/2025 dated 31.03.2006 and No. AI 34 PES 2018 dated 23.06.2018, and related orders).
- The recruitment order issued under this notification will be subject to the final orders of the Karnataka High Court in W.P. No. 200448/2025, 17968/2025, and 3145/2023.
Documents Required for Shivamogga District Court Peon Application
- Scanned copy of SSLC (or equivalent) marksheet, uploaded clearly in PDF format
- Recent color passport-size photograph (5 cm x 3.6 cm, max 50 KB, .jpg format, white background; signature must not be made over the photograph)
- Signature in black ballpoint pen on white paper, scanned (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, max 26 KB, .jpg format)
- Caste/category certificate in the prescribed format from a competent authority, for candidates claiming SC/ST/Category-1/2A/2B/3A/3B reservation
- Certificates from competent authorities for candidates claiming reservation under rural, disability, Kannada-medium, project-displaced, ex-servicemen, or transgender categories
- Creamy Layer certificate, for general-merit candidates claiming rural category reservation
- Certificates for age relaxation, where claimed (disability, ex-servicemen, widow status, etc.)
- No Objection Certificate from current employer, for candidates already employed in State/Central Government or PSUs, if selected
How to Apply for Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026?
- Ensure you fulfil the eligibility criteria for age, qualification, and language before applying.
- Visit the Shivamogga District Court website: https://shivamogga.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/ and access the recruitment link.
- Read all instructions carefully before filling the online application.
- Submit only one application, mentioning all claimed reservations within that single application.
- Mandatorily enter your mobile number, and email ID if available.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature as per the specified size and format guidelines.
- Upload a clear scanned copy of your SSLC (or equivalent) marksheet in PDF format.
- Complete all requested details in the online application and proceed to pay the prescribed fee via SBI e-pay (net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI).
- Download and retain the submitted application and fee payment receipt until the recruitment process is complete; produce it at the time of interview.
- Apply well in advance of the last date (24 August 2026, 11:59 pm) to avoid last-minute issues.
Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Applications submitted through any mode other than online will not be considered.
- Incomplete applications or those with incorrect information will be rejected.
- Candidates already employed in any State/Central Government department or public sector undertaking must indicate this in the application, and must produce a No Objection Certificate from their department as per Rule 11 of the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, if selected.
- Candidates claiming reservation benefits must possess the relevant certificates issued by competent authorities on or before the last date of application.
- If SSLC marks are recorded in grades or CGPA, candidates must obtain a certificate converting these to marks from the competent authority before the last date, and enter maximum marks, marks obtained, and overall percentage in the application.
- At the time of document verification/interview, candidates must produce original certificates for educational qualification, date of birth, caste, and any claimed reservation; candidature will be rejected and criminal prosecution may follow if information is found false.
- Candidates found using unfair or improper means during the recruitment process will not be considered for recruitment.
- Eligible candidates will be informed via SMS and email; the list of candidates eligible for interview will be published on the court website, and interview calls will be based on this list.
- The authority will not be responsible if SMS or email communication does not reach a candidate.
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