Recruitment for the District Courts of Odisha is decentralized, with each district's District Recruitment Committee inviting applications for various Group-C and Group-D positions. As of early 2026, several districts are in the final stages of the 2025 recruitment cycle, while fresh notifications for 2026 (such as in Balasore) are now being released. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Current Recruitment Status (April 2026)
- Balasore District Court: Currently inviting offline applications for Junior Clerk/Copyist (7 posts) under Advt. No. 01/2026.
- Last Date to Apply: April 10, 2026 (by 1:00 PM) via Speed Post/Registered Post.
- Cuttack District Court: Ongoing recruitment for Counsellor in the Family Court with a deadline of April 18, 2026.
- Recent Results: Districts like Khurda (Bhubaneswar), Cuttack, and Deogarh have recently published merit lists or appointment letters for their 2025 recruitment cycles as of March 2026. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Commonly Recruited Positions
- Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist: Administrative and clerical roles.
- Junior Typist: Requires specific typing speed skills.
- Stenographer Grade-III: Requires shorthand and computer typing proficiency.
- Salaried Amin: Involves field-level survey and practical tests. [1, 2, 3, 4]
General Eligibility & Exam Pattern
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (+3) in any discipline and a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute.
- Language: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently.
- Age Limit: Typically 18 to 32 years (upper limit may extend to 38 or 42 based on specific year's rules/relaxations).
- Selection Process:
Official District Portals
Candidates must check the specific "Recruitment" or "Notices" section of their local district court website for the latest official notifications: [1]
