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The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar (Uttara Kannada District Court) Process Server and Peon Notification 2026 has been released on 05.08.2026 on the official website https://uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in. A total of 78 vacancies have been announced through the Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Recruitment 2026, including 13 Process Server and 65 Peon posts.
Candidates aged 18 to 40–45 years, depending on the category, with applicable age relaxations who have passed SSLC or an equivalent examination are eligible to apply for these Process Server and Peon vacancies. Peon candidates must also be able to read and write Kannada. The online application process for Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Recruitment 2026 will start on 17.08.2026 and will remain open until 16.09.2026, 11:59 PM.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
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Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Authority | Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | 1/2026, dated 05.08.2026 |
| Post Names | Process Server (Order-Jarikar) and Peon (Jawan) |
| Total Vacancies | 78 (13 Process Server + 65 Peon) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Courts under Uttara Kannada district, Karwar, Karnataka |
| Official Website | uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in |
Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should note the following key dates for the Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Recruitment 2026 before applying online.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05.08.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17.08.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 16.09.2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (SBI) | 17.09.2026 |
Uttara Kannada District Court Peon and Process Server Vacancy 2026
A total of 78 vacancies are notified across two posts. The category-wise vacancy distribution for both posts is given below.
Process Server (Order-Jarikar) – 13 Posts
| S. No. | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 6 |
| 2 | Category-A | 1 |
| 3 | Category-B | 1 |
| 4 | Category-C | 1 |
| 5 | Category-I | 1 |
| 6 | Category-IIA | 3 |
| 7 | Total | 13 |
Peon (Jawan) – 65 Posts
| S. No. | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General | 32 |
| 2 | Category-A | 4 |
| 3 | Category-B | 3 |
| 4 | Category-C | 3 |
| 5 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 |
| 6 | Category-I | 3 |
| 7 | Category-IIA | 10 |
| 8 | Category-IIB | 3 |
| 9 | Category-IIIA | 2 |
| 10 | Category-IIIB | 3 |
| 11 | Total | 65 |
Within these categories, horizontal reservation is also provided for women, rural candidates, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, Kannada medium candidates, project-displaced persons and the third gender category, as specified in the official notification.
Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Eligibility Criteria
Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Process Server | Pass in SSLC examination or equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) or Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license. |
| Peon | Pass in SSLC examination or equivalent qualification. Candidates must be able to read and write Kannada. |
Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as on the last date fixed for submission of the online application. The maximum age limit is as follows:
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General | Not exceeding 40 years |
| Category-II(A), II(B), III(A), III(B) | Not exceeding 43 years |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Category-I | Not exceeding 45 years |
Age relaxation is available as per Rule 6(2) of the KCS (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, for candidates who have worked in government/local authority/statutory corporation service (relaxation equal to the period served or 10 years, whichever is less), ex-servicemen (period of service in the armed forces plus 3 years), persons with physical disability (10 years), and widows (10 years). An additional one-time general relaxation of 5 years to the maximum age limit has also been allowed as per Government Order No. SiAaSuI 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Salary
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
| Process Server | 31775–61300 (as per the prescribed pay scale stages in the notification) |
| Peon | 27000–46675 (as per the prescribed pay scale stages in the notification) |
Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General category candidates | ₹300 |
| Category-IIA, Category-IIB, Category-IIIA, Category-IIIB | ₹150 |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category-I and candidates with visible benchmark disability | Exempted from fee |
The application fee must be paid online through the SBI Collect page using net banking, debit card or credit card. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, and applications without the fee receipt uploaded will be rejected. Payments made in any name other than "Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar" will not be considered, and no offline mode of payment (DD, postal order, money order, cheque, or cash) is accepted.
Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Selection Process
Selection to both posts will be made as per the Karnataka Civil Courts (Clerical and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules, 1982, and its amendment rules of 2007 and 2021.
- Process Server: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying educational examination, in a ratio of 1:25 per post as per the reservation of notified posts. The interview carries a total of 10 marks, and final selection is based on marks obtained in the interview.
- Peon: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on the percentage of marks obtained in the SSLC examination, in a ratio of 1:10 per post. The interview carries a total of 10 marks, and final selection is based on marks obtained in the interview.
If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the order of merit will be decided on the basis of age, with the older candidate placed higher in the merit list. Selected candidates will be on probation for an initial period of two years, extendable if required.
Documents Required for Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026
Candidates called for document verification must produce the following original documents:
- SSLC original marks card or equivalent qualification marks card
- Original birth certificate (or SSLC marks card showing date of birth)
- Valid original reservation/caste certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable (SC/ST, Category-1, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB)
- Persons with Disability certificate from a competent authority, where applicable
- Ex-servicemen discharge/release certificate from the District Sainik Board, where applicable
- Rural candidate certificate along with creamy layer certificate, where applicable
- Transgender certificate from competent authority, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate from the current employer, for government/PSU employees
- Project-displaced person certificate, where applicable
- Identity proof such as original Aadhaar card or voter ID card
- Character certificate from two respectable persons (not relatives) and from the principal of the last institution attended, not older than six months
How to Apply for Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the Uttara Kannada District Court: uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in.
- Go to the "Notice Category – Recruitments" section or the "Online Recruitment" link on the website.
- Read all instructions given on the online portal carefully before proceeding.
- Register with a valid and correct email address and mobile number, as these cannot be corrected later.
- Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents/certificates as applicable.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the SBI Collect page and upload the fee payment receipt.
- Submit the application before 16.09.2026, 11:59 PM, and complete the fee payment before 17.09.2026.
Applications must be submitted only online; incomplete applications will be rejected without any correspondence. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last (most recent) application will be considered.
Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- All communication regarding the recruitment will be sent only to the email address and mobile number entered in the online application.
- The recruiting authority will not be responsible if a candidate does not receive an email or message due to an incorrect email address or mobile number.
- Candidates must appear for the written/qualifying test and interview at their own expense, at the venue notified by the office.
- Seeking any external support from staff or non-staff sources during the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidature.
- If information provided in the application is found to be false at the time of verification, the candidature will be cancelled and criminal proceedings may be initiated against the candidate.
- This recruitment is subject to the final outcome of pending writ petitions No. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 before the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka.
