Principal District and Sessions Court, Kodagu, Madikeri
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Kodagu District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 23 Posts

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Sep. 2, 2026
Peon / Servant (ಜವಾನ / ಸೇವಕ)

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Vacancies
23
Pay Scale
₹27K - ₹46.67K / mo
Age Limit
18-40 years (General), 18-43 years (Categories 2A/2B/3A/3B), 18-45 years (SC/ST/Category-1) as on 2026-10-03
Job Location
Karnataka47Madikeri4+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window3 Sep – 3 Oct 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

Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th Standard) conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB / KSEAB) or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government of Karnataka. Candidates must also possess the ability to read and write in Kannada fluently.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age (incorporating the 5-year one-time government relaxation under G.O. No. DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29.01.2026) is:

  • General Merit (GM): 40 years.
  • Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 years.
  • SC / ST / Category-1: 45 years.

Further relaxations apply for PwD (10 years), Ex-Servicemen, Widows (10 years), and government servants.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Academic Merit Shortlisting on SSLC Percentage (1:10 Ratio)

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Selection Committee (10 Marks)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted under Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial & Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules 1982 and Amendment Rules 2007 & 2021:

  1. 1:10 Merit Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted strictly in the ratio of 1:10 (10 candidates per post) in order of merit based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying SSLC / 10th standard examination.
  2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for an in-person interview carrying a maximum of 10 marks at the District Court Complex, Madikeri. Final selection is based entirely on the marks secured in the interview.

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

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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.

Principal District & Sessions Court, Kodagu at Madikeri manages court establishments across Madikeri, Somwarpet, and Virajpet in the Kodagu hill district. Peons/Servants perform daily court hall orderly duties, carrying case bundles to the judicial bench, dispatching summons and notices, assisting court staff, maintaining registry records, and managing public entry during hearings. Working hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM on weekdays. Clean, disciplined judicial working atmosphere with permanent state government status and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent appointment with a 2-year probationary period under the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977. Stationed within Kodagu judicial unit.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Peon (₹27,000–₹46,675) -> Process Server (₹29,600–₹52,650) -> Typist / Junior Assistant / Bailiff (₹33,450–₹62,600) -> Senior Assistant / Sheristedar through departmental qualifying examinations and seniority.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Online Application Deadline (03-10-2026): Applications must be submitted through the official court portal https://kodagu.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/ by 03rd October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. No offline applications are accepted.
  • Single Application Rule: Candidates must submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest application will be considered and all others rejected.
  • Kannada Literacy Mandatory: Candidates must be able to read and write Kannada fluently; candidates failing Kannada literacy verification will be disqualified.
  • 1:10 Shortlisting Threshold: Meeting minimum SSLC passing marks does not guarantee an interview call; only candidates ranking within the top 1:10 ratio based on SSLC percentage will receive an interview call letter.
  • Online Payment Exclusivity: Fee must be paid online via SBI e-Pay. Cash, demand draft, postal orders, and money orders are strictly rejected.

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 (Others: 1, Women: 4, Rural: 2, PwD-Locomotor: 1, ESM: 1, Project Displaced: 1, Transgender: 1)11
  • Scheduled Caste (Category-A: 2, Category-B: 1, Category-C: 1)4
  • Category 2A (Others: 1, Women: 1, Rural: 1)3
  • Scheduled Tribe (Rural: 1)1
  • Category 1 (Women: 1)1
  • Category 2B (Women: 1)1
  • Category 3A (Women: 1)1
  • Category 3B (Women: 1)1
Total Vacancies23

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Revised Karnataka State Pay Matrix Scale: ₹ 27,000 - ₹ 46,675/- plus admissible government allowances. Permanent appointment subject to a 2-year probation period under Karnataka Civil Services Rules.

Karnataka State Revised Pay Scale: ₹ 27,000 - 650 - 29,600 - 725 - 32,500 - 800 - 35,700 - 900 - 39,300 - 1000 - 43,300 - 1125 - 46,675/- plus DA, HRA, and medical allowances as per Karnataka Judicial Subordinate Service rules.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  • Candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal: https://kodagu.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/.
  • Read all instructions thoroughly before applying to ensure accuracy and avoid rejection due to incorrect or incomplete information.
  • Submit only one application. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest one will be considered, and others will be rejected.
  • No changes or corrections will be allowed in the application details after submission.
  • A valid mobile number and email ID are mandatory for communication. The authority will not be responsible for delivery failures of SMS/email.
  • Scan and upload a recent color photograph (5 cm length x 3.6 cm width, 50 KB, JPG format, white background). No signature should be on the photograph.
  • Scan and upload the candidate's signature (2.5 cm length x 7.5 cm width, 25 KB, JPG format, black ballpoint pen on white paper).
  • Upload a scanned copy of the SSLC marks card or equivalent examination certificate in PDF format. Ensure the uploaded copy is clear. If marks are in grades or CGPA, an equivalent conversion certificate from the competent authority must also be uploaded.
  • Candidates provisionally selected for interview must attend at their own expense.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General Merit (GM): ₹ 300/-

Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: ₹ 150/-

SC / ST / Category-1 / PwD: Nil (Exempted).

Payable strictly online via SBI e-Pay payment portal (Net banking, Credit/Debit card, UPI, or QR code). No DD, postal order, or cash challan is accepted.

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The last date to submit online applications and pay the application fee is 03rd October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM).

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