Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026: 34 Clerk, Stenographer, Typist & Amin Posts

The Office of the District Judge, Bhadrak, Odisha, has released a fresh advertisement for its District Recruitment Committee. The office invites applications for 34 posts across Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist, and Salaried Amin, all offering usual DA and allowances as prescribed by the Government of Odisha.

This is a court establishment recruitment, so it offers strong long-term stability once selected. Since four different posts are covered under this single advertisement, take time to identify which post best fits your qualification and skills before applying.

Note that applicability of the Odisha Group-C and Group-D posts (Contractual appointment) Rules, 2013, and the regular pay scale for each post, remains subject to the outcome of W.P.(C) No. 1273 of 2014, still pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.

Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026 Highlights

All four posts follow the Odisha District and Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008, along with its amendments. The written examination for all posts will be conducted on the same day, so a candidate applying for more than one post can appear in the exam for only one post of their choice.

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Vacancy Breakdown for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist has the highest vacancy count by far, at 19 posts, making it the biggest single opportunity in this recruitment. All pay scales follow Level 4, 5, and 7 of the ORSP (Odisha Revised Scale of Pay) Rules, 2017.

Who Can Apply for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, and Junior Typist, candidates must be Indian citizens, must have passed at least a +3 examination (or an equivalent qualification) from a recognized University, and must hold at least a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute.

Candidates must be over 18 years and below 42 years of age as on 28 August 2026, with upper age relaxation for reserved categories as per applicable rules. They must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E. Standard. Candidates already working under State or Central Government are also eligible, provided they meet the qualification and age criteria and submit a No Objection Certificate through proper channel.

For Salaried Amin, candidates need to have passed matriculation or an equivalent examination, along with Revenue Inspector Training from a Government or recognized institution, and must possess basic computer knowledge, in addition to the general eligibility conditions applicable to the other posts.

Post-specific Skill Requirements

For Junior Typist, candidates must possess a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in English Type Writing. For Stenographer Grade-III, candidates must possess a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand, along with 40 words per minute in English Type Writing.

Candidates must not have more than one living spouse, if married, and must be of good character, sound health, and free from any organic defect or communicable disease. Registration with an Employment Exchange is compulsory, and there should be no pending criminal proceeding against the candidate.

Application Fee for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

No examination fee is required to be paid by candidates of any category. This applies uniformly across all four posts in this recruitment.

Selection Process for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist

The written test covers English (100 marks, 2 hours), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hour), and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hour) in Part I, followed by a Computer Science Test Practical (100 marks, 1 hour) in Part II, and a Viva-Voce Test (45 marks) in Part III. Candidates securing at least 35 percent in each written paper are called for the Computer Science Test, up to 10 times the vacancy in each category. The cut-off for the Computer Science Test is 50 percent for General and other categories, and 40 percent for SC/ST candidates.

Junior Typist

The exam includes a qualifying English paper (100 marks, 2 hours), a Type Writing Test through computer (50 marks, 10 minutes, with a 400-word passage to be typed), a Computer Science Test Practical (100 marks, 1 hour), and a Viva-Voce (35 marks). Candidates need 55 percent in the typing test (50 percent for SC/ST) to qualify for the Computer Science Test, which itself has the same 50/40 percent cut-off as above.

Stenographer Grade-III

The exam structure mirrors the Junior Typist pattern, but the skill test involves a 400-word passage dictated in English over 5 minutes, taken down in shorthand, and reproduced in typescript within 10 minutes via computer. The same 55/50 percent cut-off applies for this combined shorthand and typing test, followed by the same Computer Science Test and cut-off structure.

Salaried Amin

This post has a more technical exam structure: Part I covers English (100 marks), Arithmetic at 10th standard level (100 marks), and Technical Knowledge in Survey and Settlement Theory (50 marks). Part II tests Technical Knowledge in Survey and Settlement Practical (50 marks). Part III is a Computer Practical Test (50 marks), and Part IV is a Viva-Voce (30 marks). Candidates need at least 35 percent in each Part I subject to proceed, and 50 percent (40 percent for SC/ST) to clear both Part II and Part III.

Documents Required for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

• Self-attested copies of HSC, +2, and +3 (or equivalent) certificates and mark sheets
• Self-attested Diploma in Computer Application certificate
• Stenography course certificate, for Stenographer Grade-III applicants
• English Type Writing course certificate, for Junior Typist applicants
• Revenue Inspector Training certificate, for Salaried Amin applicants
• Odia Language Test Pass Certificate (M.E. Standard)
• Two original Character Certificates from two different Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioner/Sarpanch
• Three self-signed recent passport-size photographs
• Three self-addressed envelopes with Rs.60 postage stamp affixed on each, for call letters via Speed Post
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates), Disability Certificate (for PwD), Sports/Ex-Servicemen Certificate, and Employment Exchange Registration Card, as applicable

Applications received without the applicant’s full signature will be summarily rejected, so double-check every page before mailing your form.

Important Dates for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

Applications received after this date and time will be summarily rejected. The date of the written examination will be intimated to eligible candidates later, through Speed Post or the official District Court Bhadrak website.

How to Apply for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

1. Download Form-A and Annexure-I from bhadrak.dcourts.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application completely, in your own handwriting, and sign it in full.
3. Attach all required self-attested documents in the sequence shown in the prescribed form.
4. Write the name of the post clearly in CAPITAL letters, underlined, on both the application form and the envelope. Submit a separate application for each post if applying for more than one.
5. Send your application by Speed Post to: The Registrar, Civil Courts, Bhadrak, At-Nalanga, P.O.-Barikpur Bazar, Dist-Bhadrak, Pin-756112, so it reaches by 5:00 PM on 28 August 2026, or drop it in the Application Drop Box at the Registrar’s office during working hours.

Government service candidates must apply through proper channel. Remember, while you may apply for more than one post, you can appear in the written examination for only one post of your choice, since all exams are held on the same day.

Why You Should Apply for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

Court jobs in Odisha offer real long-term stability, a structured pay scale under ORSP 2017 norms, and a respected working environment within the state judiciary system.

With 34 vacancies spread across four post types, this notice suits a wide range of candidates, from typing and shorthand-skilled applicants to those with a background in Revenue Inspector training for the Amin post.

Preparation Tips for Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

Revise English essay writing, letter writing, and Odia-English/English-Odia translation, since these carry significant marks in the written test across all four posts.

Practice Arithmetic topics like HCF/LCM, simple and compound interest, percentage, profit and loss, and time-work/time-distance problems, since the same syllabus repeats across Junior Clerk, Stenographer, Typist, and Amin exams.

Build your typing and, if applicable, shorthand speed well above the minimum requirement, since accuracy and speed both matter, and mistakes reduce your marks directly.

For Salaried Amin applicants, revise Survey and Settlement concepts thoroughly, both theory and practical, since this is the most technical and post-specific part of that exam.

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FAQs on Bhadrak District Court Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 34 vacancies in total: 19 Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, 5 Stenographer Grade-III, 5 Junior Typist, and 5 Salaried Amin.

Q2. What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date is 28 August 2026, up to 5:00 PM, and the application must reach by Speed Post or be dropped in the office’s Drop Box.

Q3. Is there any application fee?
No, no examination fee is required from candidates of any category.

Q4. What is the age limit for these posts?
Candidates must be over 18 and below 42 years of age as on 28 August 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories.

Q5. What typing speed is required for Junior Typist?
A minimum of 40 words per minute in English Type Writing.

Q6. What speed is required for Stenographer Grade-III?
A minimum of 80 words per minute in shorthand, along with 40 words per minute in English Type Writing.

Q7. What is the qualification for Salaried Amin?
Matriculation or equivalent, plus Revenue Inspector Training from a Government or recognized institution, and basic computer knowledge.

Q8. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but they can appear in the written examination for only one post of their choice, since exams for all posts are held on the same day.

Q9. Is knowledge of Odia language compulsory?
Yes, candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed an Odia test equivalent to the M.E. Standard.

Q10. What is the selection process for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist?
A written test in English, Arithmetic, and General Knowledge, followed by a Computer Science Test Practical and a Viva-Voce Test.

Q11. Can Government employees apply for these posts?
Yes, State or Central Government employees can apply, provided they meet the qualification and age criteria and apply through proper channel with a No Objection Certificate.

Q12. What happens if the application is not fully signed?
Applications received without the applicant’s full signature will be summarily rejected.

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