District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 - 67 Stenographer, Junior Typist and More Posts

A total of 67 posts are advertised across four positions, distributed across Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and SEBC categories. Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservations for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities, and Sports Persons will be applied as per State Government rules.

Each post carries a fixed pay level under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017, with applicable DA and allowances. The Stenographer Grade-III post offers the highest pay scale among all four positions, reflecting the specialized skill set required. All posts come with usual Dearness Allowance and other admissible government allowances.

Understanding the eligibility requirements is essential before applying. The criteria differ slightly between the clerical/typing posts and the Salaried Amin post. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India. Educational Qualification: Must have passed at least +3 (graduation) examination or equivalent from a recognized University. Computer Diploma: Must have passed at least a Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute. Odia Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent to M.E. (Middle English) standard. Character & Health: Must be of good character, sound health, and free from organic defects. Marital Status: Must not have more than one spouse living, if married. Additional requirement for Stenographer Grade-III only: Minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting through Computer System. Additional requirement for Junior Typist only: Minimum speed of 40 words per minute in English typewriting through Computer System. Government Servants (temporary or permanent) may also apply if they meet qualification and age criteria, but must submit a No Objection Certificate from their Head of Office. Must satisfy the common criteria (citizenship, age, Odia language, character, health, marital status, and NOC if a government servant). Educational Qualification: Must have passed matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized Board. Must have passed Revenue Inspector Training.

The selection process is multi-stage and varies by post. Candidates shortlisted based on a career merit list are called for a written test, followed by skill tests and a viva-voce. After applications are received, merit lists are prepared in descending order of total percentage of marks in HSC + 2 + 3 (or equivalent) examinations, separately for General and Reserved categories. Candidates up to twenty times the actual vacancy in each category are called for the written test. Candidates must score minimum 35% in each written paper to qualify for the Computer Practical Test. Cut-off for Computer Practical: 50% for General/other categories; 40% for SC/ST. Candidates who clear Practical are called for Viva-Voce. Minimum 35% in English written test to qualify for Shorthand/Typewriting. Minimum 55% (General) / 50% (SC/ST) in Skill Test to qualify for Computer Practical. Skill Test: A 400-word passage is dictated in 5 minutes; candidates transcribe it via Computer System in 10 minutes. Minimum 35% in English to qualify for Typewriting Test. Minimum 55% (General) / 50% (SC/ST) in Typewriting Test to qualify for Computer Practical. Skill Test: A 400-word passage is given; candidates must reproduce it by typing through Computer System in 10 minutes. Must score 35% in each Part-I paper to qualify for Part-II (Practical). Minimum 50% (General) / 40% (SC/ST) in Part-II to appear in Part-III (Viva-Voce).

For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist

For Stenographer Grade-III

For Junior Typist

For Salaried Amin

Essay in English (30 marks for Clerk; 25 marks for Amin) Letter or application in English (20 marks) Odia passage translated into English (15 marks) English passage translated into Odia (15 marks) Summary of an English passage (20 marks) Topics include vulgar fractions and decimals, HCF & LCM, simple and compound interest, percentages, profit and loss, mixtures, partnership, averages, rates and taxes, insurance, square and cubic measures, problems on time-work and time-distance. Knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation expected from an educated person. Text formatting, table insertion, printing and saving files, file transfer, web browsing and downloading, e-mail, pen drive usage, and basic accounting software.

The following self-attested copies must be submitted along with the application form: Required by all candidates: HSC Board certificate (proof of age and mark sheet) Odia language certificate at M.E. standard Two Character Certificates (from two Gazetted Officers / Medical Practitioners / Sarpanch) - in original Three recent passport-size photographs (self-signed) Two self-addressed envelopes stamped for ₹60 each (for Registered/Speed Post replies) Self-declaration of no criminal antecedents - in original Self-declaration of not having more than one spouse - in original Post-specific documents: +2 and +3 mark sheets (for Jr. Clerk, Stenographer, Jr. Typist) Diploma in Computer Application certificate (for Jr. Clerk, Stenographer, Jr. Typist) Shorthand/Typewriting completion certificate (for Stenographer Grade-III only) English Typewriting course certificate (for Junior Typist only) Revenue Inspector Training certificate (for Salaried Amin only) If applicable: Caste certificate for SC/ST/SEBC (SEBC certificate must be issued within the last 3 years from the closing date) Disability certificate (for PWD candidates) Sports Identity Card from Director of Sports, Odisha Discharge Certificate + Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen) Employment Exchange Registration Card (if any) No Objection Certificate (for Government Servants) Conversion Certificate (if grades are awarded instead of percentage) Important: OBC certificates will not be accepted in lieu of SEBC certificates. Women from SC/ST/SEBC must submit caste certificates by birth ("daughter of...") - certificates by marriage will not be accepted.

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