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High Court of Karnataka · Official Recruitment 2026
Assistant Court Secretary
70 Vacancies · RPC & KKR Cadres
🔔 Apply Now Open
📍 Karnataka
🏛️ Judiciary Dept.
💼 Govt. Job
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Application Start: 16 March 2026 | Last Date to Apply:
🗓️ 15 April 2026
Total Vacancies
70 Posts
Salary (Level-7)
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Application Mode
Online Only
Notification Date
16 March 2026
📋 Vacancy Distribution
| Region / Cadre | Total Posts | Backlog Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) | 11 | 7 |
| Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) | 59 | 6 |
| Total | 70 | 13 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce / Business Management / Computer Applications / Business Administration from a recognized University.
- Shorthand & Typing: English Senior Grade Shorthand + English Senior Grade Typing (Karnataka School Examination Board) OR Diploma in Commercial / Secretarial Practice (Board of Technical Examinations).
- Computer Knowledge: Certificate of minimum 3-month Computer Basics course from any recognized institute (mandatory possession; upload not required).
🎂 Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General Merit (Minimum 18 yrs for all) | 40 Years |
| Category-II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) — OBC | 43 Years |
| SC / ST / Category-I / Other Backward Classes | 45 Years |
★ Additional one-time 5-year relaxation applicable as per GO DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
🏆 Selection Process
Stage 1
Shorthand Test
Dictation Speed120 wpm
Dictation Duration5 minutes
Passage Length600 words
Transcription Time45 minutes
Total Marks100
Qualifying Marks60
Stage 2
Personal Interview
Called (ratio)1:5 per category
Total Marks20
Qualifying Marks10
Overall Merit
Total: 120 Marks | Minimum to Qualify: 70 Marks
💳 Application Fee
General / OBC (Cat II-A/B, III-A/B)
₹ 500
SC / ST / Cat-I / PwBD
₹ 250
⚠ Fee payment is online only and non-refundable under any circumstances.
📝 How to Apply
1
Visit the official Karnataka High Court website: karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in
2
Go to the Recruitment section and open the Assistant Court Secretary 2026 notification.
3
Choose the correct apply link — RPC or KKR based on your eligible cadre.
4
Complete registration using valid personal details and fill the online application form carefully.
5
Upload all required documents in the prescribed format and size.
6
Pay the application fee online and verify successful payment.
7
Review all details, submit the form, and save a printout for future reference.
ℹ️ Note: Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification PDF before applying. Verify all eligibility conditions, reservation details, and upload requirements. Incorrect or incomplete applications may be rejected without notice.