Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 78 Process-Server & Peon Posts

Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar (Karnataka), has released Notification No. 1/2026 dated 5 August 2026 inviting online applications from eligible candidates for the posts of Process-Server (Adesh-Jarikara) and Peon (Javan) in the various courts under this district court unit. A total of 78 posts are on offer – 13 Process-Server and 65 Peon. This article provides the complete vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, pay scale, application fee, selection process and how to apply for the Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026.

Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 78 posts are advertised across the two categories of posts, distributed among Unreserved, SC (Categories A/B/C), ST, Category-I, Category-IIA, Category-IIB, Category-IIIA and Category-IIIB as per Karnataka’s reservation policy. The category-wise total vacancy distribution is given below.

Within these category totals, the notification also carries horizontal reservation for Women, Rural candidates, Kannada-medium candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disability (including visible disability, locomotor disability, hearing impairment), Ex-servicemen, Project-displaced persons, and Third Gender candidates, applicable as per Government of Karnataka rules. Under SC (Category-C), preference is given to the 59 most backward castes notified under this category; if unavailable, other Category-C castes will be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Process-Server (Adesh-Jarikara)

Pass in SSLC examination or an equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Heavy/Light Motor Vehicle Driving License (HMV/LMV).

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Peon (Javan)

Pass in SSLC examination or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must be able to read and write Kannada.

Age Limit

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as on the last date for submission of online applications. The maximum age limit is as follows:

Age Relaxation: Candidates who served in a Government/statutory/local authority or corporation post get relaxation equal to their period of service or 10 years, whichever is less. Ex-servicemen get 3 years’ relaxation in addition to their years of service in the armed forces. Persons with disability get 10 years’ relaxation, and widows get 10 years’ relaxation. As per Government Order dated 29 January 2026, an additional one-time 5-year relaxation has been added to the maximum age limit for this recruitment.

Pay Scale

Application Fee

Fee payment must be made online only, through Net Banking, Internet Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card on the State Bank of India collect page linked in the application. Fee paid in any other name will not be considered and such applications will be rejected. Demand Draft, Postal Order, Money Order, Cheque, Cash or any other mode of payment will not be accepted. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, and applications of candidates who fail to pay the requisite fee will be rejected.

Selection Process

Selection for both posts is based on the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Clerical and Other Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1982, as amended in 2007 and 2021.

• Process-Server: Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a ratio of 1:25 (25 candidates per post) based on the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying examination, as per the reservation of the notified posts. The interview carries 10 marks in total, and final selection is based on marks secured in the interview.
• Peon: Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a ratio of 1:10 based on the percentage of marks scored in the SSLC examination. The interview carries 10 marks in total, and final selection is based on marks secured in the interview.

In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, the order of merit will be decided based on age, with the older candidate placed higher in the merit order. Selected candidates will be on probation for an initial period of 2 years, extendable if necessary.

Documents Required at Verification

• SSLC original marks card or equivalent qualification marks card
• Proof of date of birth (SSLC marks card or original birth certificate)
• Valid original reservation certificates for candidates claiming reservation benefits (SC/ST/Category-I/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Rural candidate, Third Gender, Project-displaced)
• Identity proof – original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID or other valid documents
• Character certificate obtained within the last 6 months, signed and sealed by two respectable persons (not relatives) who know the candidate well, along with a certificate from the principal of the institution last attended
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer for candidates already working in Government/Central/Public Sector Undertaking service and claiming reservation under that category

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of the Uttara Kannada District Court at uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in and navigate to the “Recruitments” notice category, or directly visit the online recruitment portal link given in the notification.
2. Read all instructions on the online portal carefully before starting the application; incomplete applications will be rejected without any correspondence.
3. Register with a valid, correctly entered email ID and mobile number – these cannot be corrected once submitted, and all future communication will be sent only to these details.
4. Fill in the online application form between 17 August 2026 and 16 September 2026 (11:59 PM), selecting the post and category applied for.
5. Upload all required documents and certificates as specified on the portal at the time of application.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online via the SBI collect page by 17 September 2026, and upload the fee payment receipt.
7. If a candidate submits more than one online application, only the last (most recently) submitted application will be considered for further processing.

Important Instructions

• Candidates must attend the qualifying examination/interview at the venue notified by the office at their own expense; no travel allowance will be provided.
• Any attempt to seek external support through staff or non-staff sources during the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidature.
• If information provided in the application is found to be false at the time of verification, the candidature will be cancelled and criminal proceedings may be initiated against the candidate for furnishing false information.
• Reservation certificates must be held in the prescribed Government of Karnataka format at the time of applying online and must be produced when directed by the authority.
• Government/Central/PSU employees claiming reservation under that category must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer upon selection.
• The recruiting office will not be responsible if a candidate does not receive email or SMS communication due to an incorrectly entered email address or mobile number.

Why This Recruitment Matters

Process-Server and Peon posts form the backbone of day-to-day court administration at the district and taluk level. A Process-Server is responsible for the physical delivery of court summons, notices and warrants to litigants and witnesses, a function that is central to ensuring due process is followed in every case filed before the subordinate courts of Uttara Kannada district. Peons, meanwhile, support the general administrative functioning of court offices, judges’ chambers and record rooms. Both roles are entry-level Group-D and Group-C government positions that do not require a specialised degree beyond SSLC, making this recruitment an accessible entry point into Karnataka’s judicial administrative service for candidates who meet the basic educational qualification and age criteria.

Because these are permanent, pensionable Karnataka State Government posts governed by the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Clerical and Other Posts) Recruitment Rules, successful candidates gain the long-term job security, defined pay-scale progression and service benefits associated with State Government employment, along with a defined 2-year probation period before confirmation. Candidates from Uttara Kannada district and neighbouring areas of coastal and Malnad Karnataka who meet the SSLC qualification are encouraged to apply well before the 16 September 2026 deadline, keeping in mind that only the last online application submitted will be considered valid if multiple applications are filed by the same candidate.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many total posts are advertised in Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026?

78 posts in total – 13 Process-Server (Adesh-Jarikara) and 65 Peon (Javan).

2. What is the last date to apply online?

16 September 2026, till 11:59 PM. The fee payment deadline is 17 September 2026.

3. What is the minimum educational qualification required?

Pass in SSLC examination or an equivalent qualification for both Process-Server and Peon posts.

4. What is the age limit for General category candidates?

Minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years as on the last date of online application, with an additional one-time 5-year relaxation as per the Government Order dated 29 January 2026.

5. What is the application fee?

Rs.300/- for General category, Rs.150/- for Category-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB, and exempted for SC/ST/Category-I/PwBD candidates.

6. What is the pay scale for Process-Server?

Rs.31,775 – Rs.61,300/-.

7. What is the pay scale for Peon?

Rs.27,000 – Rs.46,675/-.

8. What is the selection process?

Shortlisting for interview based on qualifying exam marks (1:25 ratio for Process-Server, 1:10 ratio for Peon), followed by an interview carrying 10 marks; final selection is based on interview marks.

9. Is Kannada language knowledge required?

Yes, for the Peon post, candidates must be able to read and write Kannada.

10. Can more than one online application be submitted?

Yes, but only the last (most recently) submitted application will be considered; earlier applications will not be taken into account.