Yadgir District Court Recruitment 2026 — Typist, Typist Copyist, Process Server & Peon, 23 Posts

The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Yadgir has invited online applications for 23 posts — 5 Typist, 4 Typist Copyist, 9 Process Server, and 5 Peon — in the Kalyana Karnataka local cadre of the Yadgir district courts. Candidates with SSLC (10th) or second PUC (12th)/diploma, depending on the post, aged 18 to 45 years, can apply. The last date to apply online is 30 September 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Typist (5 posts) — second PUC/3-year diploma pass, plus a senior-grade Kannada and English typing certificate.
• Typist Copyist (4 posts) — second PUC/3-year diploma pass, plus a junior-grade Kannada and English typing certificate.
• Process Server (9 posts) — SSLC (10th) pass; a Light Motor Vehicle driving licence is preferred.
• Peon (5 posts) — SSLC (10th) pass, with the ability to read and write Kannada.

All four posts are open only to candidates eligible under the Kalyana Karnataka (Local Cadre) reservation.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 40 years for General category, 43 years for OBC Category-2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1 — all as on the application deadline. On top of this, a one-time 5-year age relaxation applies to all categories for applications invited up to 31 December 2027, per Government Order No. CASuE 262 SENE 2025 dated 29.01.2026. Ex-servicemen get their armed-forces service period plus 3 years added; persons with disability, widows, and bonded labourers get 10 years; government/local-body/statutory-body employees already holding an equivalent post get relaxation equal to their years of service in that post or 10 years, whichever is less.

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Salary & Pay Scale

Pay follows the Karnataka state pay-matrix scale, not a 7th CPC level: Typist and Typist Copyist start at ₹34,100 and rise to ₹67,600; Process Server starts at ₹31,775 and rises to ₹61,300; Peon starts at ₹27,000 and rises to ₹46,675 — each plus other allowances. Selected candidates join at the starting figure of their post's scale, with allowances added as per state government rules.

Important Dates

The exact dates for the typing/proficiency test, written test, or interview have not been announced — eligible-candidate lists and call letters will be published on the district court website and sent by SMS/email.

Application Fee

Fee must be paid online only — net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI. Cheques, demand drafts, postal orders, and money orders are not accepted, and applications with unpaid fee will be rejected.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official recruitment portal: yadgir.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment.
2. Select the notification for the post you want (Typist / Typist Copyist / Process Server / Peon) and fill in the online form completely.
3. Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background, 3.5cm x 5cm, max 50KB, JPG) and a scanned signature on white paper in black ballpoint pen (2.5cm x 7.5cm, max 25KB, JPG).
4. Upload all required certificates as clear, readable PDF scans.
5. Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.
6. Preview the completed form carefully — once submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or edited.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application and note your application number for future reference.

Since exact photo and signature specs are given, it's worth using a tool to resize your photo and signature to the exact spec before uploading, and since a specific age-relaxation cut-off is stated, you can check your exact age as on the cut-off date before applying.

How Are Candidates Selected

Typist & Typist Copyist — A typing proficiency test where candidates type a 15-minute dictated passage in both Kannada and English, scored out of 100 marks in each language (minimum 50 marks each required to qualify), followed by a 10-mark interview. Final selection is based on interview marks among qualified candidates.

Process Server & Peon — Merit rank is based on percentage of marks in the SSLC/equivalent exam. Candidates are shortlisted for interview at a 1:25 ratio for Process Server and 1:10 ratio for Peon, based on highest marks in each reserved category. The interview carries 10 marks, and final selection is based on interview marks.

All four posts go through direct recruitment under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules, 1982, as amended in 2007 and 2021, followed by a 2-year probation period under the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977.

Why This Job Matters

The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Yadgir runs the subordinate judiciary's administrative and support staff for the district, and these posts keep the courts functioning day to day — typing case records, serving court notices and summons, and general office support. These are Kalyana Karnataka local-cadre (Article 371-J) posts, meaning the recruitment is reserved for candidates locally eligible under this special regional quota, so competition is limited to the local cadre rather than the whole state.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: a solid option for Yadgir-area candidates who meet the 371-J local-cadre eligibility and already hold the right typing certificate (Typist/Typist Copyist) or SSLC (Process Server/Peon) — the state pay-matrix scale offers real long-term growth compared to a fixed stipend. Who should think twice: this is a small-vacancy, highly local recruitment (as few as 4–9 posts per category), so competition per seat can be intense, and Process Server/Peon selection is purely SSLC-marks-based with a tough 1:25/1:10 interview cut-off — a mediocre 10th-grade score will likely keep you out of the interview stage entirely regardless of other strengths. Practical tip: if your 10th marks were issued as a grade rather than numeric marks, get them converted to a marks statement from the competent authority and upload it before the deadline — the notification explicitly requires this for Peon and Process Server, and it's an easy step to miss until it's too late to fix.

Documents Required

• SSLC/equivalent certificate (Peon & Process Server) or second PUC/equivalent certificate (Typist & Typist Copyist), as birth-date proof
• Marks card of SSLC/equivalent or second PUC/equivalent, as applicable
• Typing/proficiency examination certificate — senior grade (Typist) or junior grade (Typist Copyist), or diploma in commerce/equivalent
• Caste and income certificate, only if claiming reservation
• 371-J local-cadre eligibility certificate
• Rural-reservation certificate (Form-2) and/or Kannada-medium study certificate (Form-2), only if applicable
• Disability certificate, project-displaced-persons certificate, or ex-servicemen discharge certificate, only if applicable
• Passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed size and format
• NOC from current employer, for candidates already in Government service

What Happens After Selection

Selected candidates undergo a 2-year probation period under the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977, extendable if required. At the interview stage, shortlisted candidates must bring original documents matching every certificate uploaded online, a photo ID, and three character certificates. Beyond this, the notification does not detail further joining formalities or posting location — [VERIFY] with the district court before assuming further steps.

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Common Questions

How many total posts are there?

23 in all — 5 Typist, 4 Typist Copyist, 9 Process Server, and 5 Peon.

What is the last date to apply?

30 September 2026, 11:59 PM, for all four posts; the fee must be paid by 1 October 2026.

Can I apply offline or by post?

No. Only online applications through yadgir.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment are accepted — applications by post, email, or in person will not be considered.

Can a diploma holder apply for Typist or Typist Copyist?

Yes — a 3-year diploma is accepted as an alternative to second PUC for both posts, along with the required typing certificate.

Is the application fee refundable?

The notification does not mention a refund provision; treat the fee as non-refundable once paid, since it explicitly states payment cannot be reversed once made.

Can I make corrections after submitting my application?

No. The category and other details entered are final once submitted online — no correction requests are entertained after that.

Is a driving licence compulsory for Process Server?

No, it's only preferred — candidates holding a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence get preference, but it's not a mandatory eligibility requirement.

What if my 10th marks are shown as a grade instead of numeric marks?

You must get the grade converted to marks by the competent authority and upload the marks statement by the application deadline — this applies specifically to Peon and Process Server, where selection is marks-based.

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