District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 for 67 posts

The Office of the District Judge, Ganjam, Berhampur has released Advertisement No. 02/Rect./2026 dated 18 June 2026, inviting applications for 67 posts across four categories: Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist, and Salaried Amin. The last date to apply is 18 July 2026 (5:00 PM

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE, GANJAM, BERHAMPUR

Organization	Office of the District Judge, Ganjam, Berhampur
Advertisement No.	02/Rect./2026
Total Vacancies	67
Posts	Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade-III, Junior Typist, Salaried Amin
Last Date to Apply	18 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
Application Fee	None
Mode of Application	Offline (in person or by Speed Post/Registered Post)
Official Website	https://ganjam.dcourts.gov.in

 

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy  Details

 

Post	UR	ST	SC	SEBC	Total
Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist	17	23	09	05	54
Stenographer Grade-III	01	05	01	01	08
Junior Typist	01	03	–	–	04
Salaried Amin	01	–	–	–	01
Total					67

ELIGIBILITY OFTHE CANDIDATE :

• The candidates for the posts of Junior CLerk-cum-Copyist, Stenographer Grade III and
  Junior Typist :
• A-Shall be a citizen of India
• Shall have passed at least +3 examination or such other qualification as are equivalent
  to +3 examination of a recognized University.
• Shall have passed at least DipLoma in Computer AppLication from a recognized Institute.
• C-Shall be over 18 years and beLow 42 years of age as on 18.07.2026 i.e. the last date fixed
  for receipt of applications. Provided that, the upper age limit shall be relaxed by 5 (five)
  years in case of SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates & in respect of PWD candidates and
  Ex-serviceman candidates shaLL be relaxed in accordance with the provisions made
  under relevant Acts, Rules, Orders or Instructions, for the time being in force, issued in
  that behalf by the Government.
• (Date of birth entered in the High School Certificate or equivaLent certificate by the concerned
  Board / Council will only be accepted by the District Recruitment Committee).
• Shall be able to speak. read and write Odia and have passed a test in Odia equivalent
• to the M.E. standard.
• Shall be of good character.
• Shall be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
• Shall not have more than one spouse living, if married.
• Shall have possessed minimum speed of 80 (Eighty) words in shorthand and 40 (Forty) words in type writing per minute through Computer System. (For the post of Stenographer Gr.III
• Shall have possessed a minimum speed of 40 (Forty) words per minute in English
  Type Writing through Computer System (For the post of Junior Typist).
  Government Servants, whether Temporary or Permanent. are eligible to apply,
  provided that they possess the requisite Qualification and are within the prescribed
  age-limit as provided under Para 2
• of the Advertisement. They must inform their respective Heads of Office in writing regarding submission of their appLications for
  this recruitment and obtain “No objection Certificate” and same shall be submitted along with the application.

III onLy District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale

 

Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist	₹19,900 – ₹63,200	Level-4
Stenographer Grade-III	₹25,500 – ₹81,100	Level-7
Junior Typist	₹19,900 – ₹63,200	Level-4
Salaried Amin	₹21,700 – ₹69,100	Level-5

 

 

ELigibiLity Criteria for the post of SaLaried Amin :

i. The candidates must satisfy the criteria No.(a), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h). (k). of para-2.1. as stated above.
ii.The candidates shall have passed matriculation examination or equivalent examination from a recognized Board.
iii. The candidates shall have passed Revenue Inspector Training.

 

FEES FOR EXAMINATION:

• All Candidate No examination Fees is required to be paid by the candidates

 

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

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.

Stage 1 – Career Merit List

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.

For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist

• 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.

For Stenographer Grade-III

• 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.

For Junior Typist

• 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.

For Salaried Amin

• 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).

Note: The Written Examination for all posts under this advertisement will be held on the same day. If a candidate applies for more than one post, they may appear in the examination for only one post of their choice.

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Exam Syllabus Highlights

English (Common for Clerk, Stenographer, Typist)

• 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)

Arithmetic (Common)

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.

General Knowledge (Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist only)

Knowledge of current events and matters of everyday observation expected from an educated person.

Computer Science Practical (All except Salaried Amin)

Text formatting, table insertion, printing and saving files, file transfer, web browsing and downloading, e-mail, pen drive usage, and basic accounting software.

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

Applications must be submitted offline only – either in person during office hours or by Speed Post/Registered Post.

1. Download the prescribed application format Form-A from the official notification or the District Court website: https://ganjam.dcourts.gov.in
2. Fill in the form completely in your own handwriting and sign it.
3. Mention the post name clearly in underlined CAPITAL LETTERS on the top of the envelope.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (see the list below).
5. Affix one passport-size photograph in the designated box on the application form.
6. Send or deliver the application to: Office of the District Judge, Ganjam, Berhampur, Odisha – PIN 760004, so it reaches by 5:00 PM on 18 July 2026.
7. If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application form for each post. On the bottom of each form, mention the other post(s) you have applied for separately.

Applications received after the deadline or in a different format will be summarily rejected.

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required

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.

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Common Mistakes to Avoid

Candidates applying for District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 often lose their candidature due to avoidable errors. Here are the most frequent pitfalls:

1. Wrong application format: Only Form-A as prescribed in the advertisement is accepted. Applications in any other format are automatically rejected.
2. Unsigned applications: Every application must carry the candidate’s full signature.
3. Missing self-attestation: Each document copy must be marked “Submitted by me” with a full signature and date. Applications without self-attestation are rejected.
4. Incorrect marks in the form: Candidates must enter marks excluding Extra Optional paper marks in HSC/+2/+3.
5. Outdated SEBC certificate: An SEBC certificate older than 3 years as of the closing date is liable for rejection.
6. Envelope not labelled: The name of the post must be written in underlined CAPITAL LETTERS on the envelope top.
7. Applying for multiple posts with one form: Each post requires a separate application form and a separate envelope.
8. Missing stamped envelopes: Two self-addressed envelopes stamped for ₹60 each must be included.
9. Late submission: Applications received even minutes after 5:00 PM on 18 July 2026 will be rejected.
10. Category indication missing: If you don’t specify your reservation category on the form, you will be treated as an Unreserved (UR) candidate – this cannot be corrected later.

District Court Ganjam Recruitment 2026 – Important Links