About District Court Balasore Recruitment 2026
The Office of the District Judge, Balasore, has released an official notification for the District Court Balasore Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for various posts within the Judgeship of Balasore. This recruitment drive aims to fill 48 vacancies for Junior Clerk & Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, and Junior Typist positions. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications offline via Speed Post or Registered Post by August 7, 2026.
Vacancy Details
A total of 48 vacancies have been announced across different categories and posts. The distribution of these positions is detailed below:
| Sl. No. | Post Name | SC | SC(W) | ST | ST(W) | SEBC | SEBC(W) | UR | UR(W) | Total |
|---|
| 01 | Junior Clerk & Copyist | 05 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 09 | 05 | 32 |
| 02 | Stenographer Gr.-III | 01 | -- | 02 | 01 | 01 | -- | 01 | 01 | 07 |
| 03 | Junior Typist | 01 | -- | 01 | -- | 01 | -- | 04 | 02 | 09 |
Note: The number of vacancies may be subject to change. Reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, Sports Persons, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) will be applied as per Odisha Government rules.
Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for these posts under the District Court Balasore Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a Citizen of India.
- Education: Candidates must have passed at least the +3 examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
- Computer Proficiency: A Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute is mandatory.
- Oriya Language: Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Oriya and have passed a test in Oriya equivalent to the M.E. Standard.
- Health & Character: Must be of good character, sound health, good physique, and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
- Marital Status: If married, must not have more than one living spouse.
- Legal Status: No criminal proceedings should be pending against the candidate.
- Government Employees: Candidates currently in government service must apply through the proper channel and submit a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC).
Specific Skill Requirements:
- Junior Typist: A minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in typewriting.
- Stenographer Grade III: A minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Applicants must be over 18 years and below 42 years of age as of the last date fixed for receipt of applications (August 7, 2026). The upper age limit for candidates belonging to reserved categories will be relaxed as per the provisions of the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008, and other relevant government orders.
Application Fee
There is no application fee chargeable for candidates applying for any category of posts in this recruitment.
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a competitive salary as per the Odisha Government pay matrix:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Gross Salary |
|---|
| Junior Clerk & Copyist | Level-4 | Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/- |
| Stenographer Gr.-III | Level-7 | Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/- |
| Junior Typist | Level-4 | Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/- |
In addition to the basic pay, candidates will also be eligible for usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances admissible to State Government employees from time to time.
Selection Process Details
The selection process for the District Court Balasore recruitment involves multiple stages, varying slightly by post.
For Junior Clerk & Copyist:
- Written Test:
- English: 100 Marks, 2 hours
- Arithmetic: 100 Marks, 1 hour
- General Knowledge: 100 Marks, 1 hour
Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks in each paper to qualify.
- Computer Science Test (Practical): 100 Marks, 1 hour. Candidates up to ten times the vacancy will be called. The qualifying cut-off is 50% for General candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
- Viva Voce Test: 45 Marks. This stage assesses the candidate's alertness, general outlook, and potential qualities.
For Junior Typist and Stenographer Grade III:
- Written Test (English): 100 Marks, 2 hours. This paper is qualifying in nature.
- Shorthand & Typewriting Test / Typewriting Test:
- Stenographer Grade III: Shorthand test (50 Marks, 5 minutes dictation of 400 words in English at 80 wpm, reproduction in 10 minutes) and Typewriting test (40 wpm, 10 minutes).
- Junior Typist: Typewriting test (50 Marks, 10 minutes for 400 words in English at 40 wpm).
A minimum of 55% marks (General/Other) or 50% marks (SC/ST) in this test is required to qualify. Marks are awarded at 0.125 per correct word, with deductions for mistakes.
- Computer Science Test (Practical): 100 Marks, 1 hour. The qualifying cut-off is 50% for General candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
- Viva Voce Test: 35 Marks.
The final merit list for Stenographer Grade III and Junior Typist will be drawn based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Shorthand and Typewriting test (or Typewriting test for Typist), Computer Science Test (Practical), and Viva-Voce.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the District Court Balasore Recruitment 2026 must submit their applications offline. Follow these steps:
- Obtain Application Form: Download the prescribed application format (Form-A) appended with the official notification.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the application form accurately and legibly in English. Ensure all details are correct.
- Affix Photograph: Affix one self-signed recent colour passport-size photograph in the designated space on the application form.
- Prepare Documents: Gather all required documents (listed below) and ensure they are self-attested photocopies, unless specified otherwise (e.g., original character certificates).
- Character Certificates: Obtain two original character certificates from two different Gazetted Officers, Medical Practitioners, or Sarpanch.
- Self-Addressed Envelopes: Include two self-addressed envelopes, each properly stamped with Rs. 60/- for dispatch of call letters.
- Self-Declarations: Complete the self-declaration for having not more than one spouse (if married) and for having no criminal proceedings pending. Also, fill out the Self-declaration for Authentication of Certificate (Annexure-I).
- Conversion Certificate: If your marks are in CGPA/GPA, obtain a conversion certificate from your Board/Council/University indicating the equivalent percentage.
- Envelope Labelling: Clearly mention the category of post applied for in capital letters on the top of both the application form and the envelope containing your application. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each, clearly mentioning the other applied posts at the bottom of Form-A.
- Dispatch Application: Send the completed application form along with all required documents by Speed Post or Registered Post Only to the following address:
REGISTRAR, CIVIL COURTS, BALASORE, AT/PO/PS/DIST.- BALASORE, PIN CODE-756001
- Deadline: Ensure your application reaches the address by 5:00 P.M. on August 7, 2026. Applications received after this date or through any other mode will be summarily rejected.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of the following documents with their application form:
- Three self-signed recent colour passport-size photographs (one affixed, two extra).
- H.S.C. Board Certificate or equivalent (proof of age) with mark sheet.
- +2 or equivalent examination certificate with mark sheet.
- +3 or equivalent examination certificate with mark sheet.
- Diploma in Computer Application certificate from a recognized institute.
- Certificate of passing Odia equivalent to M.E. standard.
- Shorthand & Typewriting course completion certificate (for Stenographer Gr.-III, showing 80 wpm shorthand & 40 wpm typewriting).
- Typing certificate (for Junior Typist, showing 40 wpm typing speed).
- Birth certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC/PWD/Ex-Serviceman categories).
- Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Serviceman) and an affidavit stating no prior appointment against a Civil Post after Military Service.
- Identity Card of Sports persons (if applicable).
- Two Original character certificates from Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch.
- Two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 60/- stamp each.
- Employment Exchange Registration Certificate (if any).
- Self-declaration for having not more than one spouse.
- Self-declaration for no criminal proceeding pending.
- "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) or "Letter of permission" from the competent authority (for Government employees).
- Conversion certificate for CGPA/GPA to percentage, if applicable.
- Self-declaration for Authentication of Certificate (Annexure-I).
Important Notes for Applicants
- The number of vacancies mentioned may increase or decrease.
- Unsigned, defective, or incomplete application forms will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website http://balasore.dcourts.gov.in for updates regarding the recruitment process and notifications.
- A valid mobile number (preferably WhatsApp) and email ID must be provided in the application form for communication.
- The date of examination will be intimated to eligible candidates via registered post and/or the official website.
- Any fraudulent document submission will lead to prosecution.
- Canvassing in any form will result in the rejection of the application.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the recruitment examination.
