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

The Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar has released Notification No. 1/2026, inviting online applications for 78 posts — 13 Process Server and 65 Peon — across its subordinate courts. Both posts need only an SSLC (10th) pass, with Peon candidates also needing to read and write Kannada. Online applications run from 17 August to 16 September 2026, 11:59 PM, with fee payment allowed until 17 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Process Server (13 posts) — SSLC pass or equivalent; preference goes to candidates holding a Heavy/Light Motor Vehicle (HMV/LMV) driving licence.
• Peon (65 posts) — SSLC pass or equivalent, plus the ability to read and write Kannada.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Both posts need only an SSLC pass or equivalent qualification — no higher degree is required or gives any advantage. Peon specifically requires Kannada reading and writing ability; Process Server gives preference (not a hard requirement) to candidates with an HMV/LMV driving licence.

Minimum age: 18 years, as on the last date for submitting the online application. Maximum age: 40 years for General category, 43 years for Category-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-I — with an additional 5-year relaxation added on top of these figures specifically for this recruitment, per Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸುಇ 262 ಸೇನೆನಿ 2025 dated 29 January 2026. Further relaxation under Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977, Rule 6(2): Government/quasi-government/local authority/corporation employees get relaxation equal to their period of service or 10 years, whichever is less; Ex-servicemen get their armed-forces service period plus 3 years; candidates with physical disability get 10 years; widowed candidates get 10 years.

Check your exact age as on the cut-off date, since eligibility is judged as on the last date for submitting your application, not today.

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Vacancy Breakdown

Process Server (13 posts): General 6, SC(A) 1, SC(B) 1, SC(C) 1, ST 0, Category-I 1, Category-IIA 3, Category-IIB/IIIA/IIIB 0.

Peon (65 posts): General 32, SC(A) 4, SC(B) 3, SC(C) 3, ST 2, Category-I 3, Category-IIA 10, Category-IIB 3, Category-IIIA 2, Category-IIIB 3.

Under SC (Category-C), preference goes to the 59 identified Most Backward Castes; other castes under Category-C are considered only if suitable candidates aren't available from that list. Each category total also carries horizontal reservation for women, rural candidates, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, Kannada-medium candidates, project-displaced persons, and transgender candidates. [Check] — the exact horizontal-reservation sub-splits within each category weren't reliably extractable from the scanned notification; check the official notification directly for the specific figures applicable to your category.

Salary & Pay Scale

Process Server carries the Karnataka state pay scale ₹31,775–61,300 (with periodic increments built into the scale); Peon carries ₹27,000–46,675. Selected candidates start on probation for 2 years, extendable if required — your actual in-hand pay during this period, and any additional state allowances, aren't detailed in the notification beyond the basic scale shown here.

Important Dates

Application Fee

• General category: ₹300
• Category-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB: ₹150
• SC, ST, Category-I, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted (no fee)

Fee must be paid only online through the State Bank of India Collect page (net banking, internet banking, debit card, or credit card), in the name of "Principal District & Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar" — payment under any other name is rejected. No other mode (demand draft, postal order, money order, cheque, or cash) is accepted. The fee is non-refundable once paid, and applications from candidates who haven't paid the prescribed fee are rejected outright.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website, uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in, under the "Recruitments" notice category or the direct "Online Recruitment" link.
2. Read every instruction on the portal carefully before starting.
3. Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and category details, along with a valid e-mail address and mobile number — these cannot be corrected once submitted.
4. Upload all required documents and certificates as specified on the portal.
5. Pay the applicable fee online via the SBI Collect page and upload the payment receipt, on or before 17 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
6. Submit the application on or before 16 September 2026, 11:59 PM. If you submit more than one application, only the last one is considered.

How Are Candidates Selected

Shortlisting for Interview: Based on your percentage of marks in the SSLC (or equivalent) examination — Process Server candidates are shortlisted at a 1:25 ratio per post (per reservation category), and Peon candidates at a 1:10 ratio per post.

Interview: Worth a total of 10 marks for either post. There is no written examination stage in this recruitment.

Final Selection: Based purely on interview marks. If two or more candidates tie, the older candidate is ranked higher.

Why This Job Matters

This recruitment fills essential support staff posts — Process Server and Peon — across the subordinate courts of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, under rules dating back to the Karnataka Civil Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules, 1982. With 78 posts and an unusually low educational bar (SSLC pass) combined with a straightforward, interview-only selection process, this is one of the more accessible entry points into Karnataka's judicial administration for 10th-pass candidates.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: This suits an SSLC-pass candidate based in or near Uttara Kannada district who reads and writes Kannada comfortably (essential for Peon) or who holds an HMV/LMV licence (a real advantage for Process Server), and who wants a stable state government job without a written exam.

Who should think twice: This recruitment is explicitly subject to the outcome of three writ petitions (No. 200448/2025, 17968/2025, and 3145/2023) pending before the Karnataka High Court — worth knowing before you invest time in the application, since ongoing litigation could affect how this recruitment eventually plays out. The shortlisting ratios (1:25 for Process Server, 1:10 for Peon) also mean your SSLC percentage does real work in getting you to interview, even though there's no written test.

Practical tip: Since shortlisting for interview is based purely on your SSLC percentage — not any additional test — a stronger SSLC score meaningfully improves your odds of even reaching the interview stage, especially for Process Server's tighter 1:25 shortlisting ratio; there's no way to make up for a weaker SSLC score once applications are in, so this comes down to your existing academic record and then a single interview.

Documents Required

• SSLC original marks card, or marks card of an equivalent qualification (for both education and date-of-birth proof)
• Original birth certificate, if the SSLC marks card isn't used for date-of-birth proof
• Valid original caste/category certificate, in the prescribed Karnataka Government format, for SC/ST/Category-I/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB candidates claiming reservation
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities certificate from a competent authority, if claiming disability reservation
• Discharge/release certificate from the District Sainik Board or competent authority, for ex-servicemen candidates
• Rural candidate certificate, in the prescribed format, if claiming rural reservation
• Transgender certificate under Section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, if claiming transgender reservation
• No Objection Certificate from your current department, if already employed in State/Central Government or a PSU, at the time of selection
• Project-displaced person certificate, per the Government Order dated 23.11.2000, if claiming this reservation
• Identity proof: original Aadhaar card, voter ID, or similar document
• Two character/conduct certificates from respectable non-relatives who know you well, plus one from the head/principal of your last institution, all obtained within the last six months
• HMV/LMV driving licence, for Process Server applicants seeking preferential consideration
• Fee payment receipt, where a fee was applicable to your category

What Happens After Selection

Selected candidates are placed on probation for 2 years, extendable if required. All communication from the recruiting authority is sent only to the e-mail address and mobile number you provided in your application — the office isn't responsible if you miss it for any reason. Candidates must attend the interview at their own expense; no TA/DA is paid. If any information in your application is found false — at scrutiny, after recruitment, or after appointment — your candidature or appointment is cancelled or terminated, and criminal proceedings are initiated against you for furnishing false information. This entire recruitment is subject to the final outcome of writ petitions No. 200448/2025, 17968/2025, and 3145/2023 pending before the Karnataka High Court.

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026?

Online applications close on 16 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Fee payment is allowed until one day later, 17 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

How many vacancies are there?

78 in total — 13 Process Server and 65 Peon posts.

What qualification do I need?

An SSLC (10th) pass or equivalent for both posts. Peon additionally requires the ability to read and write Kannada; Process Server gives preference to candidates with an HMV/LMV driving licence.

What is the age limit?

Minimum 18 years. Maximum ranges from 40 years (General) to 45 years (SC/ST/Category-I), with a further 5-year relaxation added specifically for this recruitment cycle.

Is there an application fee, and who is exempt?

₹300 for General category, ₹150 for Category-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB, and no fee for SC, ST, Category-I, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Is there a written exam?

No. Shortlisting for interview is based on your SSLC percentage, and final selection is based purely on a 10-mark interview — there is no written examination.

Will I get a refund if I don't clear the interview?

No. The application fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances.

Is this recruitment guaranteed to go through as planned?

It's subject to the outcome of three writ petitions pending before the Karnataka High Court (No. 200448/2025, 17968/2025, and 3145/2023) — worth being aware of before applying, even though the recruitment process is currently proceeding.

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