District Judge Koraput-Jeypore Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist Recruitment 2026 – 3 Posts

District Judge Koraput-Jeypore Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist Recruitment 2026

The Office of the District Judge, Koraput-Jeypore, has invited applications for the post of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist against 3 vacancies. This is a promotion-based recruitment carried out under the applicable Odisha Judicial Staff Services rules. This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility, exam pattern and application process for this recruitment.

Important – Who Can Apply

This recruitment is not open to the general public. It is only for existing Group-D employees of the Koraput-Jeypore Judgeship who have completed at least 5 years of continuous regular service. This is a promotional recruitment for departmental Group-D staff, done under Rule-4 of the Odisha District & Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008. Candidates who are not already working as Group-D employees in this Judgeship are not eligible to apply.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

The number of posts in this cadre may increase or decrease. Exchange of reservation between SC and ST will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the post of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, a candidate must:

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• Have passed at least the +3 examination, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised University.
• Have passed at least a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institute.
• Be able to speak, read and write Odia, and have passed at least a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E. Standard.
• Not have more than one spouse living, if married.
• Have completed at least 5 (five) years of continuous regular service in the Group-D cadre of this Judgeship.

Scheme of Examination

Only candidates who pass the Written Test will be called for the Computer Science Test (Practical), and only those who pass that test will be called for the Viva-Voce Test.

English Paper Break-up

The standard of examination will be equal to that of the +3 Examination conducted by a recognised University.

Syllabus for Other Subjects

• Arithmetic: Vulgar fractions and decimals, HCF and LCM, simple and compound interest, simple and compound practice, percentages, profit and loss, mixtures, partnership, average, rates and taxes, insurance, square and cubic measures, and problems on time and work, and on time and distance.
• General Knowledge: Knowledge of current events and other matters of everyday observation and experience, as expected from an educated person.
• Computer Science Test (Practical): Formatting of paragraphs, inserting tables, printing and saving files, file transfer, website searching/browsing, downloading email, using a pen-drive and other software, and basic accounting-related tasks.
• Viva-Voce: To test and assess a candidate’s suitability for the post, with reference to alertness, general outlook and potential qualities.

Documents to Be Submitted with the Application

• Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets of HSC, +2 and +3 examinations, or equivalent, from a recognised Board/University.
• Self-attested copy of the certificate and mark sheet of Diploma in Computer Application.
• Self-attested copy of caste certificate (for reserved category candidates).
• Self-attested copy of Sports Person/Ex-Serviceman Identity Card, if any.
• Self-attested copy of Medical Certificate/Disability Certificate, in case of Persons with Disability.
• Four self-attested passport-size photographs (one to be affixed on the application).
• Document showing Odia passed as one of the subjects, equivalent to M.E. Standard.
• Self-declaration that the candidate has no more than one spouse living, if married.
• Undertaking that no criminal case is pending and that the candidate has not been convicted in any criminal court.
• Copy of the self-attested “Conversion Certificate” for candidates awarded grade marks instead of a percentage.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the application in the prescribed proforma (Format-A) with your own hand and sign it.
2. Attach all the required documents listed above.
3. Submit the application through your Head of Office. Applications must reach the Office of the District Judge, Koraput-Jeypore, on or before 10 September 2026, by 5:00 PM. No other mode of submission will be accepted.
4. The date of the Written Examination will be intimated individually to eligible applicants later.

Important Terms and Conditions

• Applications that are defective, incomplete, or that do not follow the requirements in the advertisement will be summarily rejected.
• No application will be considered if it is received after the last date, 10 September 2026.
• The District Recruitment Committee can decide the method of processing applications, scrutiny and conducting the test, and its decision is final.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the Recruitment Examination.
• Applicants need not submit original testimonials with their application; these are to be produced only at the time of the Viva-Voce Test, for successful candidates.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the Koraput District Court website from time to time for updates.

About This Promotional Recruitment

This recruitment is a common way district courts in Odisha fill Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist posts. Instead of hiring fresh candidates from outside, the court gives its own long-serving Group-D employees a chance to move up to a higher post, provided they meet the education and service conditions. This system rewards employees who have completed at least 5 years of continuous regular service and encourages them to gain the computer and language skills tested in the exam. For an eligible Group-D employee of the Koraput-Jeypore Judgeship, this is a genuine career growth opportunity within the same court system they already work in.

Why the Exam Covers Language, Math and Computers

A Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist handles day-to-day office work in a court, including preparing copies of documents, drafting simple letters, and using computers for record-keeping and typing. That is why the exam tests English writing and translation skills, basic arithmetic used in office work, general awareness, and hands-on computer tasks like formatting documents and using email. The Viva-Voce Test at the end checks whether the candidate is generally alert and suitable to handle these responsibilities in a court office.

Preparing for the Exam

Since the exam covers English, Arithmetic and General Knowledge at the +3 standard, candidates should revise these subjects at that level rather than a lower school level. The English paper especially rewards practice in essay writing, letter writing, and translation between Odia and English, since these together make up 80 of the 100 marks in that paper. For the Computer Science Practical, candidates should get comfortable with everyday office tasks like formatting a document, creating a table, sending and receiving email, and using a pen-drive, since these are the exact skills listed in the syllabus.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for this Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist recruitment?

Only existing Group-D employees of the Koraput-Jeypore Judgeship, with at least 5 years of continuous regular service. It is not open to the general public.

2. How many posts are advertised?

3 posts – UR-1, SEBC-1, SC-1.

3. What is the last date to apply?

10 September 2026, by 5:00 PM.

4. What is the pay scale for this post?

Pay Matrix Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-, at Level-4, under ORSP Rules, 2017.

5. What is the exam pattern?

A Written Test (English, Arithmetic, General Knowledge – 100 marks each), followed by a Computer Science Practical Test (100 marks) for those who pass, and a Viva-Voce (45 marks) for those who pass the practical test.

6. What educational qualification is needed?

At least +3 pass and a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognised institute, along with Odia passed up to M.E. Standard.

7. Is TA/DA paid for the exam?

No, no TA/DA is paid to candidates for attending the Recruitment Examination.

8. Are original certificates needed with the application?

No, only self-attested copies are needed with the application. Originals are required only at the time of the Viva-Voce Test, for successful candidates.

9. How will candidates know the exam date?

The date of the Written Examination will be intimated individually to eligible applicants.

10. Can exchange of reservation between SC and ST be considered?

No, exchange of reservation between SC and ST will not be considered.

11. What happens to an incomplete or defective application?

It will be summarily rejected, so candidates should check every requirement in the advertisement carefully before submitting.

12. Can the number of posts change?

Yes, the number of posts in this cadre may increase or decrease.

13. Is the decision of the District Recruitment Committee final?

Yes, the decision of the District Recruitment Committee on the result of the examination is final and cannot be challenged.