Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 — 20 Second Division Assistant Posts, Apply Online

Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates and Application Fee

Online Application from 13 August to 11 September 2026 — Apply Well Before Last Date

The notification was released on 11 August 2026. The online application window opens on 13 August 2026 and closes on 11 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. So you have exactly 30 days to apply. See, the Karnataka High Court portal can get slow near the deadline, so do not wait till the last day. Apply at least a week before. And make sure you have a valid mobile number and email ID — all communication about the test and interview will be sent through SMS and email. Keep checking the official website for updates on exam date and admit card. And one important thing — applications submitted through any mode other than the online system will not be considered. So do not send any hard copy or email application.

Tip: Keep the application fee payment receipt and a printout of the submitted application safely. You will need them during document verification. And note down your application number — it is required for downloading admit card and checking results.

Application Fee

General Merit and OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) candidates need to pay Rs. 350. SC, ST, OBC Category-I, and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates pay Rs. 200. Payment is online only through SBI payment gateway — Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable. And applications without prescribed fee will be rejected. So pay the fee and keep the receipt.

Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility

20 Posts — RPC 18 + KKR Backlog 2 — Graduate with 55% Marks in Any Stream

So there are 20 posts total. 18 under Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and 2 backlog posts under Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR). See, the RPC posts are for general Karnataka candidates, while KKR backlog posts are specifically for PwBD candidates from the Kalyana Karnataka region. The category-wise breakup for RPC is — General Merit 9, SC(A) 1, SC(B) 1, MCB 1, ST 1, Category-I 1, Category-II(A) 3, Category-II(B) 1. So if you are from SC/ST/OBC categories, your chances are actually decent because of reserved posts. And the KKR backlog posts are for SC and Category-II(A) PwBD candidates with blindness or low vision.

Qualification — Degree with Minimum Marks Plus Computer Knowledge

You need a Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications, or Business Administration from a recognized university. The minimum marks required are 55% aggregate for General and OBC candidates, and 50% aggregate for SC and ST candidates. And along with that, you need knowledge of computer operation. See, this is a basic requirement — they will test your computer skills during the selection process. So if you know basic MS Office and internet browsing, you are fine.

Age Limit: Minimum 18 years. Maximum age varies by category — 35 years for General Merit, 38 years for OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B), and 40 years for SC/ST/Category-I. But here is the important part — a one-time age relaxation of 5 years is applicable to all categories as per Government Order No. DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29.01.2026. So the effective maximum age is actually 40, 43, and 45 years respectively. Age is reckoned as on the last date of application.

Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 — Salary and Job Profile

Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 — Level 4 — 2 Years Probation Period

So the salary is Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (Level 4 in the pay matrix) with admissible allowances. See, this is a permanent government post at the High Court of Karnataka. So you get all the benefits — DA, HRA, TA, medical, pension after retirement. The in-hand salary will be around Rs. 30,000-35,000 depending on your posting location and allowances. And the best part — it is a High Court job. The working environment is good, the work pressure is manageable, and there is job security. You will be posted at the High Court premises in Bengaluru. And yes, there is a 2-year probation period. After completing probation, you become permanent.

What You Will Do as Second Division Assistant

• Handle desk work — file management, correspondence, and documentation
• Assist judges and court staff in daily court proceedings
• Prepare case files, orders, and other official documents
• Manage data entry and computerized records
• Handle telephone calls and visitor management
• Assist in organizing court meetings and conferences
• Maintain records and registers as assigned by the court administration
• Perform any other duties assigned by the court from time to time

And one thing — the work is mostly desk-based at the High Court. You will be working in a structured environment with fixed timings. And since it is a High Court, the prestige and reputation of the organization adds value to your career.

Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply

Online Application at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in — Upload Photo and Signature — Pay Fee Online

The application process is entirely online through the Karnataka High Court website at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in. You need to fill the form online, upload your photograph and signature, pay the fee through SBI payment gateway, and submit. No offline or postal applications are accepted. And make sure you have a valid mobile number and email ID — all communication about the test and interview will be sent through SMS and email. So keep your phone active and check your email regularly. The photograph must be a recent colour photograph with white background, under 50 KB, and without signature on it. The signature must be in JPG format, under 25 KB.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in
• Step 2: Read the notification carefully — check eligibility, category-wise vacancy, and important dates
• Step 3: Fill in all required particulars in the online application form
• Step 4: Upload recent colour photograph (5 cm x 3.6 cm, under 50 KB, JPG, white background, no signature) and scanned signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, under 25 KB, JPG)
• Step 5: Pay the prescribed application fee through SBI online payment gateway — Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI
• Step 6: Submit the application and download a copy of the submitted form
• Step 7: Keep the fee payment receipt safely — it is required for document verification

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