Jharsuguda District Court Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Clerk, Typist & Stenographer Posts
The Office of the District Judge, Jharsuguda (Odisha) has published a recruitment notification inviting applications from desirous candidates to fill up Group-‘C’ cadre posts. The available positions include Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist, and Stenographer Grade-III.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed offline format on or before the deadline.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 15th May 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Application: 17th June 2026 (by 5:00 P.M.)
Vacancy & Pay Scale Details
Total Vacancies: 11 Posts
| Sl No. | Post Name | Total Vacancies | Category-wise Breakdown | Pay Scale (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| 1 | Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist | 07 | UR: 3, SEBC: 2, SC: 1, ST: 1* | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Level-4) |
| 2 | Junior Typist | 01 | ST: 1 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Level-4) |
| 3 | Stenographer Grade-III | 03 | UR: 1, SEBC: 1*, ST: 1* | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/- (Level-7) |
(Note: ‘‘ indicates rolled over/backlog vacancies. Reservations for Women, PWD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons apply as per Govt. rules).*
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational & Technical Qualifications
- For all posts: Must have passed at least a +3 examination (Bachelor’s Degree) or equivalent from a recognized University.
- Computer Skill: Must possess at least a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute.
- Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E. standard.
- Specific Skills:
- Junior Typist: Minimum typewriting speed of 40 words per minute in English.
- Stenographer Grade-III: Knowledge of shorthand with a speed of 80 words per minute and typing in English with a speed of 40 words per minute.
2. Age Limit (As on 17.06.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- (Upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government rules).
3. Other Requirements
- Must have registered their name in an Employment Exchange.
- Must be of good character and sound health.
- Must have no criminal proceedings pending against them.
Application Fee
- NIL: No fee is required to be paid by any candidate for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection will be made through a competitive examination process:
- Written Test: * Clerk-cum-Copyist: English (100 marks), Arithmetic (100 marks), General Knowledge (100 marks).
- Typist & Stenographer: English (100 marks – qualifying in nature).
- Skill Test: * Typewriting Test (for Typist) / Shorthand & Typewriting Test (for Stenographer).
- Computer Science Test (Practical): 100 marks for all posts.
- Viva-Voce Test: 45 marks (for Clerks) / 35 marks (for Typist & Steno).
How to Apply
- Download Application Form: Candidates must apply in the prescribed Format-A provided in the official notification.
- Fill Details: Fill the application form entirely in your own handwriting and sign it.
- Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of the following:
- Educational certificates & mark sheets (10th, +2, +3).
- DCA Certificate.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Valid Employment Exchange Registration Card.
- Certificate showing successful completion of Shorthand/Typewriting course (for Steno/Typist).
- Two character certificates from two different Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch.
- Four recent passport-size photographs (one pasted, three attached).
- Three self-addressed envelopes affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 60/- on each.
- Submission: The application envelope must be superscribed in CAPITAL LETTERS with the name of the post applied for (e.g., “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF JUNIOR CLERK-CUM-COPYIST”).
- Address: Send the application via Post or drop it in the “Application Drop Box” kept in the Process Establishment Section, Civil Courts, Jharsuguda, to reach:The Office of the District Judge, Jharsuguda, Odisha on or before 17.06.2026 by 5:00 P.M.
(Note: Candidates are advised to visit the official website https://jharsuguda.dcourts.gov.in for the complete advertisement and application format).
