Kodagu District Court Recruitment 2026 – 39 Typist, Driver, Process Server, Peon Posts

Kodagu District Court Recruitment 2026 — Quick Facts

Last Date03 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Total Vacancies39 (8 Typist + 2 Driver + 6 Process Server + 23 Peon/Attender)
Post NamesTypist, Driver, Process Server, Peon/Attender
Age Limit18-40 years (General), with 5-year relaxation per GO
Qualification2nd PUC (Typist) / SSLC (Driver/Process Server/Peon)
Fee₹300 (General) / ₹150 (Cat 2A/2B/3A/3B) / Nil (SC/ST/Cat-1/PWD)
Pay Scale₹27,000-67,600 (post-wise)
SelectionQualifying marks + Skill Test/Driving Test + Interview
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Websitekodagu.dcourts.gov.in

Last verified against official notification: 02 September 2026

Kodagu District Court 39 Vacancies — Typist, Driver, Peon & More

The Principal District and Sessions Court, Kodagu-Madikeri, Karnataka, has released four recruitment notifications dated 28 August 2026, inviting online applications for 39 posts — 8 Typist, 2 Driver, 6 Process Server, and 23 Peon/Attender — across the Kodagu district judiciary. Applications are online through kodagu.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/, open from 03 September 2026 and closing on 03 October 2026 (11:59 PM).

The Typist posts carry a pay scale of ₹34,100 to ₹67,600, Driver ₹34,100 to ₹67,600, Process Server ₹31,775 to ₹61,300, and Peon/Attender ₹27,000 to ₹46,675, plus applicable allowances. All selected candidates will be on probation for two years and covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). The recruitment is subject to the final outcome of writ petitions pending before the Karnataka High Court.

Eligible candidates must be 18 years or older, with 2nd PUC pass for Typist and SSLC pass for Driver, Process Server, and Peon posts. Typist candidates additionally require a pass in Senior Grade Typewriting (Kannada and English). Driver candidates must hold a current Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence. Fee payment is online only through SBI e-Pay — no cash, DD, or postal orders accepted.

Key Details at a Glance

ParameterDetails
Recruiting AuthorityPrincipal District and Sessions Court, Kodagu-Madikeri
Notification Date28 August 2026 (four separate notifications)
Total Vacancies39 (8 Typist + 2 Driver + 6 Process Server + 23 Peon/Attender)
Application Start03 September 2026
Last Date to Apply03 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application ModeOnline only at kodagu.dcourts.gov.in
Job LocationKodagu district judiciary, Karnataka
Official Websitekodagu.dcourts.gov.in

Important Dates and Application Fee

Tip: The last date is 03 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Apply well before the deadline — do not wait until the last date. Fee payment is online only through SBI e-Pay.

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Date (all four posts)28 August 2026
Start of Online Application03 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application03 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay Application Fee03 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Skill/Written Test & InterviewTo be announced on court website

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General₹300
Category 2(A), 2(B), 3(A), 3(B)₹150
SC / ST / Category-1 / PWDNil (Exempted)
  • Fees must be paid online only through the SBI e-Pay Payment Portal — via net banking, credit card, debit card, UPI, or QR code.
  • Cash, Demand Draft, Postal Order, Money Order, and Challan are not accepted.
  • Applications with unpaid fees will be rejected, and paid fees are non-refundable.

Vacancy Details and Pay Scale

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

PostVacanciesPay Scale
Typist8 (7 new + 1 backlog)₹34,100 - ₹67,600
Driver2₹34,100 - ₹67,600
Process Server6₹31,775 - ₹61,300
Peon/Attender23₹27,000 - ₹46,675
Total39

Peon/Attender Category-Wise Breakdown (23 Posts)

CategoryPosts
General11
SC (Category-A)2
SC (Category-B)1
SC (Category-C)1
ST1
Category-11
Category-2(A)3
Category-2(B)1
Category-3(A)1
Category-3(B)1
Total23
Note: The PWD post for Typist is reserved for "Blind and low vision" disability. The PWD post for Peon/Attender is reserved for Locomotor disability. The SC Category-C post is reserved for 59 specified Most Backward castes within SC Category-C.

Eligibility Criteria

Post-Wise Qualification

PostMinimum Qualification
Typist2nd PUC or equivalent, plus pass in Senior Grade Typewriting (Kannada & English) or Diploma in Secretarial Practice
DriverSSLC or equivalent, plus current Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence
Process ServerSSLC or equivalent. Preference for HMV/LMV driving licence holders
Peon/AttenderSSLC or equivalent, with ability to read and write Kannada

Age Limit (as on 03-10-2026)

CategoryMax. Age
General40 years
Category 2(A), 2(B), 3(A), 3(B)43 years
SC / ST / Category-145 years
  • A one-time 5-year relaxation in the maximum age limit applies as per Government Order dated 29-01-2026.
  • Further relaxations for govt employees, ex-servicemen, NCC cadet instructors, PwBD (10 years), widows (10 years), and released bonded labourers (10 years).
  • Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination and are awaiting results are not eligible.

Selection Process

Post-Wise Selection

  • Typist: Qualifying exam marks + computer typewriting skill test (15-minute passage, max 100 marks, min 50 to pass) + interview (max 5 marks)
  • Driver: Driving test + interview per Karnataka Subordinate Courts Rules
  • Process Server: Shortlisted in 1:25 ratio based on qualifying exam marks, then interview (max 10 marks)
  • Peon/Attender: Shortlisted in 1:10 ratio based on qualifying exam marks, then interview (max 10 marks)

Important Notes

  • Dates for skill/written test and interview will be announced on the court website and communicated via SMS/email
  • Candidates called for interview/skill test must attend at their own expense
  • Selected candidates on probation for 2 years under Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977
  • Must pass prescribed departmental exams and Kannada language exam during probation
  • Covered under National Pension Scheme (NPS)

How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Process

  • Step 1: Visit kodagu.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/ and select the relevant recruitment link.
  • Step 2: Register with a valid, currently active mobile number and email ID.
  • Step 3: Fill in the online application form completely and accurately.
  • Step 4: Upload scanned colour passport photograph (5 cm x 3.6 cm, under 50 KB, .jpg, white background, unsigned) and scanned signature in black ballpoint pen on white paper (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, under 25 KB, .jpg).
  • Step 5: Upload clear scanned copy in PDF of the qualifying examination marks card.
  • Step 6: Pay the application fee online through SBI e-Pay Payment Portal before the deadline.
  • Step 7: Submit the application, then download and retain a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt.

Important Instructions

  • Only one application per candidate is allowed — if more than one is submitted, only the last one is considered valid.
  • No information can be edited after submission.
  • Applications submitted through any mode other than online will not be considered.
  • Apply well before the last date, without waiting until the deadline.
  • Candidates claiming reservation must hold prescribed certificates (Form-D for SC/ST, Form-E for Category-1, Form-F for Categories 2A/2B/3A/3B) valid as on the last date.
  • If information furnished is found false, candidature will be cancelled and criminal prosecution may follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Kodagu District Court Recruitment 2026?

It is a direct recruitment drive by the Principal District and Sessions Court, Kodagu-Madikeri, for 39 posts of Typist, Driver, Process Server, and Peon/Attender, released across four separate notifications dated 28-08-2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?

39 vacancies: 8 Typist (including 1 backlog), 2 Driver, 6 Process Server, and 23 Peon/Attender posts.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

03 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Apply online only through kodagu.dcourts.gov.in.

Q4. What is the qualification for Typist?

2nd PUC or equivalent, plus pass in Senior Grade Typewriting (Kannada and English) or Diploma in Secretarial Practice.

Q5. What is the qualification for Driver/Process Server/Peon?

SSLC or equivalent. Driver additionally requires a current Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence. Process Server preference for HMV/LMV licence holders.

Q6. What is the age limit?

Minimum 18 years. Maximum: 40 years (General), 43 years (Cat 2A/2B/3A/3B), 45 years (SC/ST/Cat-1), with additional 5-year relaxation per GO dated 29-01-2026.

Q7. What is the application fee?

₹300 for General, ₹150 for Categories 2A/2B/3A/3B, and Nil for SC, ST, Category-1, and PWD candidates. Pay online via SBI e-Pay only.

Q8. What is the selection process?

Typist: qualifying exam marks + typing skill test + interview. Driver: driving test + interview. Process Server: shortlisted in 1:25 ratio + interview. Peon: shortlisted in 1:10 ratio + interview.

Q9. What is the salary?

Typist/Driver: ₹34,100-67,600. Process Server: ₹31,775-61,300. Peon/Attender: ₹27,000-46,675, plus applicable allowances.

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