Principal District and Sessions Court, Hassan
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Hassan District Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 48 Peon / Servant Posts

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Aug. 27, 2026
Peon / Servant (ಜವಾನ / ಸೇವಕ)

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Vacancies
48 Posts (General: 24 | SC: 7 | ST: 2 | Cat-1: 2 | 2A: 7 | 2B: 1 | 3A: 2 | 3B: 3)
Pay Scale
₹27K - ₹46.67K / mo
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, Maximum 35 years (General Category) as on 17-09-2026
Job Location
Karnataka47Hassan2+7 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 18, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 19, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window19 Aug – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications & Language Proficiency:
• Educational Qualification: Must have passed SSLC (Class 10th) examination conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB / KSEAB) or equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Karnataka.
• Language Proficiency: Must know to read and write the Kannada language proficiently.
• Probation: 2 years as per Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977; candidate must pass prescribed departmental Kannada language test during probation.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age calculated as on the closing date (17.09.2026) including 5-year one-time general relaxation under G.O. DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026:
• General Merit (GM): 18 to 40 Years
• Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 18 to 43 Years
• SC / ST / Category-1: 18 to 45 Years.
Further relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen, PwD (up to 10 years), widows, and government employees.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission via e-Courts Portal (by 17.09.2026, 11:59 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Shortlisting of Candidates in 1:10 Ratio based on SSLC (Class 10) Marks Percentage

OfflineQualifying Only

In-Person Viva-Voce Interview & General Knowledge / Proficiency Assessment (10 Marks)

OfflineMerit Scored

Original Document Verification & Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection Process:
1. Online Registration: Candidates must submit online applications through the official portal https://hassan.dcourts.gov.in/Judges/online-recruitment/ by 17 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
2. Shortlisting (1:10 Ratio): Eligible applicants are ranked by their aggregate percentage in the SSLC / 10th standard exam. For each advertised vacancy in each reservation category, top 10 candidates (1:10 ratio) are called for the interview.
3. Interview (10 Marks): The selection committee evaluates candidates' general knowledge, communication ability in Kannada, and personal aptitude (carrying 10 marks).
4. Final Selection: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks obtained in the interview.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Ranking of candidates on the basis of aggregate percentage secured in 10th/SSLC exam to shortlist candidates in 1:10 ratio
Assessment of basic awareness regarding Karnataka state geography, Hassan district, and judicial functioning
Evaluation of spoken Kannada clarity, physical alertness, interpersonal etiquette, and willingness for court hall duties

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2023/2024 Karnataka District Court Peon Merit Cutoffs
SSLC Merit Shortlisting Score for Interview (1:10 Ratio)
91.287.58583.281.6

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Appointees under the Hassan District Judiciary serve across the Principal District and Sessions Court Complex at Hassan, as well as Subordinate/Taluk Courts in Arsikere, Channarayapatna, Holenarasipura, Sakleshpur, Belur, Arkalgud, and Alur. As a Peon / Servant (ಜವಾನ / ಸೇವಕ), duties include maintaining court halls and chambers of Judicial Officers, carrying case bundles, daily causelists, and case files between the record room and the bench, calling out names of litigants and advocates during court proceedings (Court Crier duties), serving judicial summons and notices under the direction of the Sheristedar/Nazir, and dispatching official dak. The working atmosphere is formal, punctual, and highly disciplined, governed by the dignity and solemnity of the judicial system.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular permanent appointment under Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules. Direct recruits serve a mandatory 2-year probation period. Stationed in Hassan district court complexes with standard inter-court transferability within the judicial unit.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Placed in the revised Karnataka 7th Pay Commission Scale of ₹27,000 – ₹46,675/- (entry gross salary approx. ₹30,000 to ₹34,000/- per month including DA and HRA). Promotional avenues progress through Process Server (ಬಟವಾಡೆಗಾರ) -> Bailiff (ಬೇಲಿಫ್) -> Typist / Copyist -> Second Division Assistant (SDA) -> First Division Assistant (FDA) upon qualifying in departmental examinations and acquiring computer/typing certifications.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online Application Deadline (17 September 2026, 11:59 PM): Applications must be submitted online exclusively through https://hassan.dcourts.gov.in/Judges/online-recruitment/ before midnight on 17.09.2026. No physical applications or DDs are accepted.
  • 1:10 Shortlisting Ratio: Call letters for the 10-mark interview will only be issued to candidates shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio based on SSLC (10th) marks in each vertical and horizontal category. High SSLC percentage is critical.
  • Kannada Language Compulsion: Candidates must know how to read and write Kannada fluently; a mandatory Kannada language test must be cleared during probation if not studied in SSLC.
  • One-Time Age Relaxation (5 Years): Age limits incorporate the Government of Karnataka's one-time 5-year relaxation order (DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026), making the upper limit 40 years for GM, 43 years for 2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Cat-1.
  • Offline Challan Payment Date (19.09.2026): If paying via SBI branch challan, payment must be completed during banking hours by 19 September 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

  • General Merit (GM)24 (Women: 8, Kannada Medium: 2, Rural: 6, Ex-Servicemen: 2, PwD: 1, Project Displaced: 1, Transgender: 1, Others: 3)
  • Scheduled Caste (SC)07 (Women: 2, Kannada Medium: 1, Rural: 2, Ex-Servicemen: 1, Others: 1)
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST)02 (Women: 1, Others: 1)
  • Category-102 (Women: 1, Others: 1)
  • Category-2A07 (Women: 3, Kannada Medium: 1, Rural: 2, Ex-Servicemen: 1)
  • Category-2B01 (Others: 1)
  • Category-3A02 (Women: 1, Rural: 1)
  • Category-3B03 (Women: 1, Kannada Medium: 1, Others: 1)
Total Vacancies48 Posts (General: 24 | SC: 7 | ST: 2 | Cat-1: 2 | 2A: 7 | 2B: 1 | 3A: 2 | 3B: 3)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Karnataka Revised Pay Scale: ₹27,000 – ₹650 – ₹29,600 – ₹725 – ₹32,500 – ₹800 – ₹35,700 – ₹900 – ₹39,300 – ₹1000 – ₹43,300 – ₹1125 – ₹46,675/- with Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, and medical benefits under Karnataka Judicial Service Rules (estimated entry gross salary ₹30,000 to ₹34,000/- per month).

Karnataka State Revised Pay Scale for Group 'D' Court Servants

Karnataka Govt Salary Calculator

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  • Applications must be submitted online only through the official website: https://hassan.dcourts.gov.in/Judges/online-recruitment/.
  • The application portal will be active from 2026-08-19 to 2026-09-17 (until 11:59 PM).
  • Before applying, candidates must carefully read all instructions provided in the notification to avoid errors. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
  • Candidates must mandatorily provide their active mobile number and email ID. The authority is not responsible if SMS or email notifications are not received due to incorrect contact details.
  • Candidates need to upload a scanned color photograph (5 cm height x 3.6 cm width, less than 50 KB, .jpg format, white background) and signature (2.5 cm height x 7.5 cm width, less than 25 KB, .jpg format, on a white paper with a black ballpoint pen). The photograph should not contain the signature.
  • After filling all details and paying the fee online, download and keep a copy of the filled application and fee receipt for future reference and for submission during the eligibility test/interview.
  • Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline (2026-09-17) to avoid last-minute issues.
  • The deadline for fee payment through Challan is 2026-09-19 during bank working hours.
  • Applications sent through any other mode apart from online will not be considered.
  • In-service candidates must obtain a "No Objection Certificate" from their competent authority within 30 days of selection.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is ₹200/- for General Merit, Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and Ex-Servicemen candidates. SC, ST, Category-1, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates are completely exempted from payment of application fees. Payable online via SBI Collect / SBI e-Pay or via SBI branch challan.

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Candidates must have passed SSLC (Class 10th) from the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB/KSEAB) or equivalent, and must know how to read and write Kannada.

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