Chikkamagaluru District Court Recruitment 2026: Stenographer Vacancy @chikkamagaluru.dcourts.gov.in (Salary Rs. 44,425 - 83,700)
The District and Sessions Court of Chikkamagaluru has released an official notification for the recruitment of Stenographer Grade-III positions. This recruitment drive aims to fill backlog vacancies within various courts of the Chikkamagaluru district unit. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official online portal before the specified deadline.
Important Points
Organization: District and Sessions Court, Chikkamagaluru
Post Name: Stenographer Grade-III (Backlog)
Total Vacancies: 05
Job Category: Karnataka State Government Jobs
Selection Process: Shorthand Test, Typing Test, and Viva-Voce
Application Mode: Online
Vacancy Details: Vacancy Career
The following table details the distribution of the 05 backlog Stenographer Grade-III positions:
Category | Female Candidate | Others (General) | Total |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | - | 01* | 01 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01* | 01* | 02 |
Category 2A | - | 01* | 01 |
Category 3B | 01* | - | 01 |
Total | 02 | 03 | 05 |
Age Limit: Recruitment 2026 Career
The age limit for this Recruitment 2026 Career as of the last date of application is as follows (including a 5-year one-time relaxation measure):
Minimum Age: 18 Years
General Category: 40 Years
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 43 Years
SC / ST / Category-I: 45 Years
Educational Qualification: Vacancy Jobs
To be eligible for this Vacancy, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Academic: Must have passed the Second Year PUC examination or a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent examination.
Technical: Must have passed the Senior Grade Shorthand and Senior Grade Typewriting examinations in both Kannada and English conducted by the Department of Public Instruction or possess an equivalent Diploma in Commercial Practice.
Application Fee: Career Recruitment 2026
The application fee for this Career Recruitment 2026 must be paid online via the SBI Collect portal:
General Category: Rs. 300
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Rs. 150
SC / ST / Category-I / Physically Handicapped: Exempted from fee payment
Selection Process: Career Jobs
Selection for these Jobs will be based on:
Shorthand Test: Dictation at 120 words per minute for 5 minutes and transcription on a computer within 45 minutes (100 marks, minimum 50% to pass).
Interview: A viva-voce session carrying 5 marks. Candidates are called for the interview in a 1:5 ratio based on their skill test performance.
How to Apply: Vacancy Recruitment 2026
To apply for this Vacancy Recruitment 2026, follow these steps:
Visit the official website at @chikkamagaluru.dcourts.gov.in.
Navigate to the "Recruitments" section.
Click on the online application link for Stenographer Grade-III.
Fill in the required details and upload a passport-size photo (max 50kb) and signature (max 25kb).
Pay the prescribed fee through Net Banking, Credit/Debit card, or UPI.
Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Last Date: Last Date for Career Vacancy
Application Start Date: 29.06.2026
Last Date to Apply: 28.07.2026 (until 11:59 PM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment? The last date to submit online applications is 28.07.2026.
How many vacancies are available for the Stenographer post? There are a total of 05 backlog vacancies available.
What is the salary for a Stenographer Grade-III in Chikkamagaluru Court? The monthly pay scale is Rs. 44,425 to Rs. 83,700 plus other allowances.
What is the minimum educational qualification required? Candidates must have passed II PUC or a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice along with Senior Grade Shorthand and Typing.
What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates? SC, ST, Category-I, and Physically Handicapped candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
Is there an age relaxation for this recruitment? Yes, a 5-year relaxation has been provided for all categories as a one-time measure.
How will the candidates be selected? Candidates will be selected based on a shorthand/typing skill test followed by an interview.