Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District
Permanent

Bengaluru Rural Court Typist Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 1, 2026
Typist-Copyist (Nakalu Beralacchugararu)

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Diploma94
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Vacancies
18 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 34,100 - Rs. 67,600/- Per Month
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years (General), Up to 45 Years (Reserved)
Job Location
Karnataka41Bengaluru14+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 30, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification: Must have passed Karnataka 2nd PUC (10+2 / Pre-University Course) or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or equivalent.
Technical Qualification: Must have passed Junior Grade Typewriting examination in BOTH Kannada and English conducted by the Karnataka Department of Public Instruction (or equivalent recognized board).
Computer Proficiency: Working knowledge of computer operations for day-to-day court administration is mandatory.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years as on 06.11.2026. Maximum age limits (including one-time 5-year relaxation under Govt. Order DPAR 262 SENENI 2025 dated 29.01.2026): General Merit: 40 years (35+5); Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 years (38+5); SC, ST, and Category-1: 45 years (40+5). Further relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen, Widows, and PwD candidates as per KCS (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Typing Skill Test (Kannada & English)

Computer-based Typing Test (15 minutes dictation on simulated typewriter keyboard software; 100 marks each, min. 50 marks to qualify)Qualifying Only

Personal Viva-Voce Interview

In-person Interview (1:5 ratio shortlisted on aggregate marks of qualifying examination and skill test; max 5% marks of qualifying test)Merit Scored

Direct recruitment under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021. Candidates undergo a 15-minute dictation and typing test in Kannada and English on computers fitted with simulated typewriter keyboard software. Each skill test carries 100 marks (minimum 50 marks required to pass in each). Eligible candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio based on the total aggregate percentage obtained in the qualifying academic exam (PUC/Diploma) and the Typing Skill Test. Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview carrying maximum 5% marks of the qualifying test. Final merit list is formulated based on combined academic, skill test, and interview marks following roster reservation.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Kannada Typing Skill Test100 Marks (Min. 50 Marks to pass)15 minutes dictation and typing passage in Kannada on computer with simulated typewriter keyboard layout. Tests speed, typing accuracy, formatting, and error deduction.
English Typing Skill Test100 Marks (Min. 50 Marks to pass)15 minutes dictation and typing passage in English on computer. Evaluates words-per-minute speed, correct capitalization, punctuation, and typing precision.
Academic Merit (2nd PUC / Diploma Percentage)Academic Merit Ranking (Combined with Skill Test for 1:5 Interview Call)Aggregate percentage obtained in the qualifying 2nd PUC (10+2) or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice.
Personal Interview5% of Qualifying Test Marks (Approx. 10 Marks)Assessment of personality, general knowledge of court working, computer literacy, and communication skills.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Appointees join the ministerial judicial cadre of the Principal District & Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District, operating from the City Civil Court Complex, Bengaluru - 560 009, as well as outlying taluk courts across Bengaluru Rural District (Devanahalli, Nelamangala, Hosakote, Doddaballapura). Typist-Copyists (Nakalu Beralacchugararu) are primarily entrusted with typing certified copies of judgments, depositions, evidence orders, charge sheets, plaints, and daily cause lists in both Kannada and English. Work requires high typing accuracy, bilingual keyboard fluency (Kaveri/Nudi layout), and familiarity with the CIS (Case Information System) judicial software under the administrative guidance of Sheristedars and Judicial Officers.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular permanent state government appointment governed by Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021. Appointees undergo a 2-year probationary period under the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977. Passing prescribed departmental examinations, Kannada language test, and Computer Literacy Test (CLT) is compulsory for satisfactory completion of probation. Covered under the National Pension System (NPS).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Typist-Copyists have an established ministerial promotional hierarchy: Typist-Copyist -> Senior Typist / Copyist -> Head Copyist / Assistant / Bench Clerk (Second Division Assistant / First Division Assistant equivalents) -> Superintendent / Sheristedar -> Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in District Courts, subject to passing departmental examinations and seniority-cum-merit rules.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Online Portal Application Only: Applications must be submitted exclusively via https://bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/. Physical applications submitted in person, by post, or by courier will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory SBI Collect E-Verification: Paying application fees via SBI Collect alone is insufficient; candidates must perform online e-verification on the recruitment portal to link their payment receipt with the application.
  • Both Kannada and English Junior Typing Compulsory: Candidates must have passed Junior Grade Typewriting examinations in BOTH Kannada and English conducted by the Karnataka Department of Public Instruction. Passing only one language is not acceptable.
  • Single Application Constraint: Candidates must submit only one application claiming all eligible reservation categories. Submitting multiple forms will result in only the last submitted form being considered.
  • One-Time 5-Year Age Concession: Age relaxation of 5 years is granted to all categories as a one-time measure under Karnataka Government Order DPAR 262 SENENI 2025 dated 29.01.2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Scheduled Caste (Category-A)1
  • Scheduled Caste (Category-B)1
  • Scheduled Caste (Category-C - 59 Most Backward Castes)1
  • Category-11
  • Category-2A (Others - 1, Women - 1, Rural - 1)3
  • Category-2B1
  • Category-3A1
  • General Merit (Others - 2, Women - 3, Rural - 3, PwD Blindness/Low Vision - 1)9
Total Vacancies18 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Scale: Rs. 34100-800-35700-900-39300-1000-43300-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-67600 plus admissible DA, HRA, and medical allowances as per Karnataka State Government rules.

Regular permanent state government pay scale under revised Karnataka Civil Services rules. Covered under the National Pension System (NPS). Mandatory 2-year probationary period.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Bengaluru Rural District Court recruitment portal at https://bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/.
  2. Read the official notification (ADM / 134 / 2026) and instructions carefully before registering.
  3. Complete the online application form with accurate personal details, 2nd PUC / Diploma marks, and Kannada & English Junior Grade typing examination details.
  4. Upload scanned recent passport-size colour photograph with white background (.jpg format, max 50 KB) and signature on white paper using black ballpoint pen (.jpg format, max 25 KB).
  5. Pay the prescribed application fee (Rs. 200 for GM; Rs. 100 for 2A/2B/3A/3B; Free for SC/ST/Cat-1/PwD) through the SBI Collect link provided on the portal via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI/QR Code.
  6. Perform mandatory online e-verification of the payment immediately on the court portal after transaction completion.
  7. Submit the application online on or before 06 November 2026 (11:59 PM) and print/download the final application copy and payment receipt for document verification. Physical submissions will not be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General Merit Candidates: Rs. 200/-; Categories 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B: Rs. 100/-; SC, ST, Category-1, and PwD (Differently Abled) candidates are completely exempt from application fees. Fee must be paid online via SBI Collect through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/QR Code. DD, Postal Order, or Challan are not accepted.

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Online applications can be submitted through https://bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/ from 07 October 2026 until 06 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Fees (Rs. 200 for General Merit; Rs. 100 for Categories 2A/2B/3A/3B; Free for SC/ST/Cat-1/PwD) must be paid online via SBI Collect with mandatory e-verification on the recruitment portal.

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