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Mayurbhanj District Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 23 Junior Clerk, Steno & Typist Posts

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Aug. 10, 2026
Junior Clerk-Cum-CopyistGrade-III StenographerJunior TypistSalaried Amin
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
23 Posts
Pay Scale
₹19.9K - ₹81.1K / mo
Age Limit
18–42 years as on 07-09-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 7, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 7, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 Aug – 7 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

Educational & Technical Qualifications:
Junior Clerk-Cum-Copyist, Junior Typist & Grade-III Stenographer: Must have passed at least +3 Examination (Graduation in Arts, Science, Commerce or equivalent) from a recognized University, plus Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute.
Skill Standards: Stenographer Grade-III requires minimum 80 w.p.m. in shorthand and 40 w.p.m. in typewriting. Junior Typist requires minimum 40 w.p.m. typing speed in English on computer.
Salaried Amin: Passed Matriculation (10th) from a recognized Board AND successfully completed Revenue Inspector (RI) Training, along with operating knowledge of computers.
Odia Language: Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent to M.E. standard.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be over 18 years and below 42 years of age as on the closing date (07.09.2026).
• Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, and Women candidates.
• Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for PwBD candidates.
• Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as per relevant State Government rules.

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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.

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

Written TestMerit Scored

Part-II: Practical Skill Test (Computer Science Practical / Shorthand / Typing / Survey)

Practical ExamQualifying Only

Part-III: Viva-Voce Oral Interview & Personality Assessment

Oral InterviewMerit Scored

Document Verification of Original Educational, DCA, Caste & Character Certificates

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection process under the Odisha District and Civil Courts Judicial Staff Rules comprises:
1. Part-I (Written Test): Candidates appear in English (100 marks), Arithmetic (100 marks), and General Knowledge (100 marks). Minimum qualifying mark is 35% in each individual paper.
2. Part-II (Practical Test): Candidates qualifying Part-I appear for Computer Science Practical Test (100 marks; qualifying cutoff 50% for UR/SEBC, 40% for SC/ST) and shorthand/typing skill tests.
3. Part-III (Viva-Voce): Viva-Voce test (45 marks for Clerk, 35 marks for Steno/Typist, 30 marks for Amin).
4. Final Merit: Merit list is formulated strictly based on the aggregate marks secured across Part-I, Part-II, and Part-III.

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

No Negative Marking

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 2

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 3

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 4

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

Exam Tier / Mode

Tier 5

Total Duration

15 Minutes

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

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.

Ministerial and clerical administrative roles in the civil and criminal courts of Mayurbhanj Judgeship stationed at Baripada and sub-divisional courts (Rairangpur, Karanjia, Udala). Junior Clerks handle case filing, court docket maintenance, issuing summons/notices, preparing daily cause lists, order sheet drafting, and record room indexing. Stenographers and Typists perform courtroom transcription and judgment typing. Standard judicial court timings (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM). High emphasis on precision, English-to-Odia translation accuracy, and confidentiality of judicial records.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular permanent judicial establishment appointment governed by the Odisha District and Civil Courts' Judicial Staff Services Rules, 2008 (amended up to 2026) with standard 2-year probation. Permanent posting within Mayurbhanj district with inter-court transferability within the judgeship.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist (Level 4) is eligible for promotion to Senior Clerk (Level 7), Head Clerk / Sheristadar of Subordinate Courts (Level 9), and ultimately Chief Ministerial Officer / Sheristadar of the District Court (Level 10) based on seniority-cum-merit and departmental accounts examination.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Offline Drop / Speed Post Deadline: Duly filled Application Form 'A' along with two self-addressed envelopes with ₹60 postal stamps each, two character certificates from gazetted officers/authorities, and self-attested documents must reach the District Judge, Mayurbhanj at Baripada by 07.09.2026 (5:00 PM).
  • Odia Language Test Mandatory: Candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed an Odia examination of ME standard.
  • Sectional 35% Cutoff: Candidates must score at least 35% marks individually in each subject (English, Arithmetic, General Knowledge) in Part-I written test; failure in any subject results in elimination.
  • Computer Practical Benchmark: Qualifying threshold in the Part-II Computer Science Practical Test is 50% for UR/SEBC and 40% for SC/ST.

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

  • Junior Clerk-Cum-Copyist12 (UR-6, SC-3, SEBC-3)
  • Grade-III Stenographer5 (UR-1, ST-3, SC-1)
  • Junior Typist4 (UR-1, ST-2, SC-1)
  • Salaried Amin2 (ST-1, SC-1)
Total Vacancies23 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Scales under Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017:
• Grade-III Stenographer: Level-7, Cell-1 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- per month).
• Salaried Amin: Level-5, Cell-1 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/- per month).
• Junior Clerk-Cum-Copyist & Junior Typist: Level-4, Cell-1 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/- per month).

Pay scales governed under Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (O.R.S.P.) Rules, 2017 plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha for Judicial staff.

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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 submit duly filled application forms in the prescribed "Form A" format.
  • The Post Name and Category must be mentioned in CAPITAL LETTERS on the top of the envelope containing the application.
  • The duly filled application, along with all required self-attested documents, must reach "THE DISTRICT JUDGE, MAYURBHANJ, AT/P.O. BARIPADA, DIST. MAYURBHANJ, ODISHA, PIN-757001" by Speed Post.
  • Alternatively, applications can be dropped in the Application Drop Box located in the Administrative Office of the District & Sessions Judge, Mayurbhanj.
  • The application must be received by 5:00 P.M. on September 7, 2026. Applications received after this date and time will be summarily rejected.
  • Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications along with relevant documents for each post.
  • Required documents include self-attested copies of educational certificates (H.S.C., +2, +3, Computer Diploma), Caste Certificate (if applicable), Medical Certificate (for PwD), Ex-Serviceman/Sports Person Certificates, Revenue Inspector Training Certificate (for Salaried Amin), Employment Exchange Card, No Objection Certificate (for government employees), and Conversion Certificate (if grade marks).
  • Two self-addressed envelopes each with a postal stamp of Rs. 60/- for despatch of call letters by Speed Post.
  • Two Character Certificates issued by two different gazetted officers/medical practitioner/Sarpanch.
  • One recent self-attested passport size photograph affixed to the application form and two additional self-attested passport size photographs to be submitted with the form.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No examination fee is required to be paid by candidates of any category for this recruitment process.

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.

Candidates must have passed at least +3 Examination (Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or equivalent) from a recognized university and possess at least a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute. Candidates must also have passed an Odia examination of ME standard.

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