Recruitment under District Judge Nuapada 2026
District Court Nuapada Recruitment 2026: The Office of the District Judge, Nuapada has released an official employment notification (Advertisement No. 01 of 2026) for the recruitment of various Group-C staff positions. This presents an excellent Odisha govt job opportunity for eligible aspirants looking for a latest jobs in Odisha announcement in the judicial sector. Willing candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed format on or before the closing date.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the recruitment details written in a clear, narrative style to help you apply.
Job Profiles and Vacancy Breakdown for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
The recruitment drive is open for three distinct profiles within the Judgeship of Nuapada. The available vacancies are distributed across multiple categories, including specific allocations for women candidates (indicated as ‘W’):
- Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist: A total of 12 vacancies are available for this profile. The reservation distribution includes 3 posts for Unreserved (1 for women), 4 posts for SEBC (1 for women), 1 post for SC, and 4 posts for ST (2 for women).
- Junior Typist: There are 2 vacancies announced, both of which are allocated to the Unreserved category (including 1 vacancy for women).
- Stenographer Grade-III: A total of 4 vacancies are advertised. This includes 1 post for Unreserved, 1 post for SEBC, and 2 posts for the ST category.
Note: The total number of vacancies indicated by the administration is subject to change and may increase or decrease based on institutional requirements. The mentioned numbers also include backlog vacancies for different reserved categories.
Salary Structure & Pay Scale for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
Selected candidates will receive a regular scale of pay along with the usual Dearness Allowance (D.A.) and other allowances as authorized by the State Government of Odisha from time to time. The specific pay matrices are:
- Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist / Junior Typist: Placed under Level-4 of the Pay Matrix, offering a salary scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200/-.
- Stenographer Grade-III: Placed under Level-7 of the Pay Matrix, offering a salary scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100/-.
Eligibility Criteria for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
To apply for these positions, candidates must fulfill the following statutory eligibility requirements as on the final application date:
- Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as of the last date of application receipt (17.06.2026). The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with standard government rules.
- Educational Qualifications: Applicants must have passed at least a +3 examination or possess an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Technical Skill: A mandatory Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute is required for all posts.
- Language Proficiency: Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have cleared an Odia language test equivalent to the M.E. standard.
- Specific Skill Requirements:
- For Junior Typist: A minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute in English Type Writing.
- For Stenographer Grade-III: A minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in English Type Writing.
- Note: All typewriting tests will be conducted on a computer system in English language only.
- General Health & Character: Applicants must have a good character , sound health, a good physique, and be free from bodily infirmities. Candidates must not have more than one living spouse and must have no criminal proceedings pending against them.
Selection Process & Scheme of Examination for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
The recruitment process consists of multiple parts tailored to evaluate the respective skill sets required for each post:
1. Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist
- Part-I (Written Examination): Features three papers including English (100 marks, 2 hours), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hour), and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hour). Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% in each written paper to qualify for the next stage.
- Part-II (Computer Practical Test): A 1-hour practical test carrying 100 marks focusing on text formatting, tables, printing, file transfers, and software usage. The qualifying marks are 50% for General candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
- Part-III (Viva-voce): An interview round carrying 45 marks to assess the general suitability and alertness of the candidate.
2. Junior Typist
- Part-I (English Written Test): A qualifying test of 100 marks lasting 2 hours. Candidates need 35% marks to progress.
- Part-II (Type Test): A 10-minute computer-based typing test of 50 marks, requiring candidates to reproduce a 400-word English passage. Minimum qualifying marks are 55% for General/other categories and 50% for SC/ST.
- Part-III (Computer Practical Test): A 1-hour practical test of 100 marks (Syllabus matches the Clerk profile).
- Part-IV (Viva-voce): A personality check carrying 35 marks.
3. Stenographer Grade-III
- Part-I (English Written Test): A qualifying examination of 100 marks lasting 2 hours, requiring a 35% score to qualify.
- Part-II (Shorthand & Typewriting Test): A skill test of 50 marks involving a 5-minute English shorthand dictation of a 400-word passage, followed by 10 minutes to transcribe it on a computer system. Qualifying parameters mirror the Typist post.
- Part-III (Computer Practical Test): A 1-hour test evaluated out of 100 marks.
- Part-IV (Viva-voce): An interview round valued at 35 marks.
Shortlisting Criteria: If a large volume of applications is received, the selection committee will filter candidates down to a 1:20 ratio per advertised vacancy. This shortlisting is strictly based on academic performance, tracking the cumulative descending order of percentage marks obtained in 10th, +2, and +3 stages combined.
Application Fee for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
There is no examination fee required to be paid by any candidate for this recruitment drive.
How to Apply for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
Desirous and eligible candidates must fill out their application forms manually in the prescribed Form-A format.
- Form Completion: Fill out the form in your own handwriting, ensuring your full signature is affixed at the bottom. Unsigned applications will be rejected instantly.
- Envelope Formatting: The category of the post applied for must be clearly written in “BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS” with an underline on the top of the application form as well as the outer envelope. If applying for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted in separate envelopes.
- Submission Address: Applications along with the necessary self-attested documents must be sent to: To,The District Judge, NuapadaPo/PS- Nuapada, District- NuapadaPIN – 766105
- Modes of Delivery: Applications can be sent via Speed Post. Alternatively, applicants can manually drop their completed application pack inside the physical “Drop Box” set up within the Civil Courts premises at Nuapada during regular working office hours.
Required Checklist of Documents for District Court Nuapada Recruitment:
- Recent passport-size photographs (1 affixed on the application form, 3 additional copies attached with full signatures on the lower front side).
- Certificates and mark sheets of H.S.C., +2, and +3 examinations.
- CGPA to percentage conversion certificate if your board/university grades use a point system.
- Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) certificate.
- M.E. standard Odia pass certificate (if Odia was not part of the high school curriculum).
- Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST) or SEBC Certificate (issued within 3 years from the application date for SEBC). Note that OBC certificates will not be accepted.
- Disability/Medical Certificate for PWD candidates , Sports Identity Card for Sportspersons , or Ex-Serviceman Identity Card where applicable.
- Employment Registration Card (if any).
- Two original character certificates from two different Gazetted Officers, Medical Practitioners, or Sarapanchs.
- Two self-addressed envelopes (Size 23 x 10 cm) each affixed with a Rs. 56/- postage stamp for dispatching exam call letters via Speed Post.
- Technical skill certificates (Typewriting certificate for Typist; Shorthand & Typewriting certificates for Stenographer).
- A marital status self-declaration (for married individuals confirming only one living spouse).
- A formal “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) if currently serving in a government or semi-government organization.
- A signed undertaking stating that no criminal cases are pending or convictions exist against you.
Important Dates for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
- Notification Date: May 15, 2026.
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: June 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
Important Links for District Court Nuapada Recruitment
- Official District Court Website: nuapada.dcourts.gov.in
- Download Notification