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Koraput District Court Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 3 Posts

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Aug. 28, 2026
Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
03 Posts (UR: 1, SEBC: 1, SC: 1)
Pay Scale
Level-4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month) under ORSP Rules, 2017
Age Limit
In-Service Group-D Cadre (Min 5 Years Regular Service as on 10.09.2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 10 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

Eligibility and qualifications criteria for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist (Advertisement No. 4 of 2026):
Educational Qualification: Must have passed at least +3 Examination (Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or equivalent) from a recognized University.
Computer Qualification: Must have passed at least Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized Institute.
Language Proficiency: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E. Standard.
Service Condition: Must have completed at least 5 (five) years of continuous regular service in Group-D cadre in the Judgeship of Koraput.
Clean Record: Must not have more than one living spouse; no criminal case pending or conviction; must declare pending disciplinary proceedings, if any.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Applicable to in-service Group-D employees of Koraput Judgeship who have completed at least 5 years of continuous regular service as on the closing date (10.09.2026).

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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.

Submission of Application in Form-A through proper channel by 10.09.2026 (05:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Part-I: Written Examination (300 Marks: English 100, Arithmetic 100, General Knowledge 100)

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Part-II: Computer Science Practical Test (100 Marks, 1 Hour) for Written Test Qualifiers

OfflineQualifying Only

Part-III: Viva-Voce Test (45 Marks) & Verification of Original Documents

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Merit Recommendation based on Aggregate Score (445 Marks Total)

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Selection is conducted through a multi-stage examination process:
1. Written Examination (Part-I | 300 Marks): Comprises English (100 marks, 2 hrs), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hr), and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hr). Standard of English and Arithmetic is equivalent to +3 examination.
2. Computer Practical Test (Part-II | 100 Marks): Only successful candidates in the written examination are called for the practical test evaluating text formatting, table insertion, file management, email, and accounting software.
3. Viva-Voce (Part-III | 45 Marks): Candidates qualified in Computer Practical appear for personal interview assessing alertness and suitability for ministerial duties.
4. Final Merit List: Prepared on the total aggregate score out of 445 marks.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 1

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 4

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 5

Total Duration

15 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

YearCategory / Post StreamCutoff / Qualifying Criteria
UR
SEBC
SC

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.

Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist is the foundational clerical and administrative pillar of the Odisha District Judiciary. Operating within the Koraput-Jeypore Judgeship, duties encompass court case register maintenance, cause-list preparation, typing depositions, processing certified copy applications in the Copying Department, and updating case proceedings on the CIS e-Courts system. Standard court working hours (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Promotes from Group-D into the esteemed ministerial cadre.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent cadre post under the Government of Odisha with regular pay, pension benefits (NPS), and medical allowances. Stationed across court complexes in Koraput district (District Court Jeypore, Sub-Divisional Courts at Koraput, Sunabeda, Kotpad).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Level-4 basic entry (₹19,900 – ₹63,200). Structured departmental promotion ladder to Senior Clerk (Level-7, ₹25,500 – ₹81,100), Head Clerk, Assistant Superintendent of Copyists, Nazir, and Sheristadar (Level-9/10).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Submission Through Proper Channel by 10.09.2026 (05:00 PM): Applications must be forwarded through the candidate's respective Head of Office; direct or un-forwarded submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Minimum 5 Years Regular Group-D Service: Only Group-D employees of Koraput Judgeship with at least 5 years continuous regular service are eligible.
  • Mandatory +3 Degree and DCA Certificate: Candidates must have passed +3 examination and possess a valid Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute.
  • Odia Language Proficiency: Passing Odia equivalent to M.E. standard is compulsory.
  • Multi-Stage Elimination: Only candidates clearing the 300-mark written test appear for the 100-mark Computer Practical Test, and only computer qualifiers appear for the 45-mark Viva-Voce.

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

  • Unreserved (UR)1
  • Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (S.E.B.C.)1
  • Scheduled Caste (S.C.)1
Total Vacancies03 Posts (UR: 1, SEBC: 1, SC: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Matrix Level-4 (Scale ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month) under ORSP Rules, 2017. Admissible state government allowances including DA, HRA, and pension under NPS are provided.

Pay Matrix Level-4 (Scale ₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month) under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017 plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowances.

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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

Eligible and interested Group-D employees of the Koraput Judgeship are required to submit their application duly filled in and signed by hand as per Format-A. The application, along with self-attested copies of the following documents, must reach the Office of the District Judge, Koraput-Jeypore:

  • Certificates and mark sheets of H.S.C., +2, and +3 examinations or equivalent.
  • Diploma in Computer Application certificate and mark sheet.
  • Caste certificate (if applicable).
  • Sports Person/Ex-Serviceman Identity Card (if applicable).
  • Medical Certificate/Disability Certificate (if applicable).
  • Four self-attested Passport Size photographs (one affixed to the application).
  • Document proving passing of Odia equivalent to M.E. Standard.
  • Self-declaration of having no more than one living spouse (if married).
  • Undertaking that no criminal case is pending or conviction exists.
  • Self-attested "Conversion Certificate" for grade marks, if applicable.

The application must be submitted through the respective heads of offices and must be received by 10.09.2026 at 05:00 P.M. No other mode of submission will be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required for in-service Group-D departmental selection).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The post is in Pay Matrix Level-4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month) under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017 plus applicable state DA and allowances.

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