Puri District Court Recruitment 2026: Apply for Group “C” Posts

Recruitment under District Judge, Puri 2026

Puri District Court Recruitment 2026: The Office of the District Judge, Puri, has released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for multiple regular Group “C” vacant posts within the Judgeship of Puri. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam patterns, and application instructions.

Vacancy Details and Salary Structure for Puri District Court Recruitment

The recruitment aims to fill regular vacancies across three primary roles under the Odisha District and Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services Rules:

• Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist: Offers a monthly scale of pay ranging from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 (Level-4 of the Pay Matrix). There are a total of 14 vacancies, including allocations for General (UR) and reserved categories (5 positions are for UR, with 2 reserved for women; 7 positions are for ST, with 2 reserved for women; and 2 positions are for SC, with 1 reserved for women).
• Junior Typist: Offers a monthly scale of pay ranging from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 (Level-4 of the Pay Matrix). There is 1 total vacancy allocated to the ST category.
• Salaried Amin: Offers a monthly scale of pay ranging from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 (Level-5 of the Pay Matrix). There is 1 total vacancy allocated to the ST category.

Eligibility Criteria for Puri District Court Recruitment

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must fulfill the following parameters as of the application deadline:

Puri District Court Recruitment- Age & Nationality (All Posts)

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Must be between 18 and 42 years of age as of June 19, 2026. The upper age limit is relaxable for women and reserved categories in accordance with standard rules.

Educational & Technical Qualifications Required for Puri District Court Recruitment

• For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist & Junior Typist: Candidates must have passed at least a +3 examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. They must also hold a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute.
• For Junior Typist Only: Candidates must possess a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute through a computer system.
• For Salaried Amin: Candidates must have passed the Matriculation (10th) examination or equivalent from a recognized Board and must have completed Revenue Inspector Training from a recognized institute.

Language & General Attributes Required for Puri District Court Recruitment

• Must be able to speak, read, and write Oriya, and have passed an Odia test equivalent to the M.E. Standard.
• Must be of good character, sound health, free from organic bodily defects, have no criminal antecedents, and possess no more than one living spouse if married.

Application Fee for Puri District Court Recruitment

• No fee is required from any category of candidates to participate in this recruitment process.

Scheme and Syllabus of Examination for Puri District Court Recruitment

1. Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist

• Written Test (300 Marks Total): Consists of three 100-mark papers: English (2 hours), Arithmetic (1 hour), and General Knowledge (1 hour).
• Practical Test: Computer Science Practical Test (100 marks, 1 hour) for written test qualifiers.
• Interview: Viva-Voce Test (45 marks).

2. Junior Typist

• Written Test: English paper (100 marks, 2 hours), which is qualifying in nature.
• Typewriting Test: 50 marks (10 minutes) conducted via computer system. Candidates must achieve at least 55% (50% for SC/ST) to advance.
• Practical Test: Computer Science Practical Test (100 marks, 1 hour). Qualifying cutoff is 50% for General and 40% for SC/ST.
• Interview: Viva-Voce Test (35 marks).

3. Salaried Amin

• Phase I (Written Examination): Comprises General English (50 marks, 30 min), Computer Written Test (50 marks, 30 min), Language Test in Odia (50 marks, 30 min), Arithmetic (100 marks, 1 hour), and General Knowledge (100 marks, 1 hour).
• Phase II (Practical Test): Computer Science Practical Test (50 marks, 45 min).

Syllabus Topics for Puri District Court Recruitment

• English (Clerk & Typist): Essay writing (30 marks), Letter/Application writing (20 marks), Odia-to-English translation (15 marks), English-to-Odia translation (15 marks), and Summary writing (20 marks).
• Arithmetic (Clerk): Decimals, HCF/LCM, Simple and Compound Interest, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Mixtures, Partnership, Averages, Rates and Taxes, Time & Work, and Time & Distance.
• General Knowledge (Clerk): Current events and everyday scientific observations.
• Computer Practical (All Posts): Paragraph text formatting, table insertion, saving and printing, file transfers, website browsing, downloading emails, and accounting software usage.

Puri District Court Recruitment- Guidelines for Submission

Applications must be submitted offline using the prescribed format provided at the end of the official notification.

• Deadline: Applications must reach the venue by June 19, 2026, by 5:00 PM.
• Mode of Delivery: Can be delivered in person during office hours or sent via post.
• Mailing Address: Office of the District Judge, Puri, Odisha – 752001.
• Envelope Envelope Labeling: Candidates must state the name of the post applied for in BLOCK LETTERS on the top of the application form and the outer envelope.

Required Supporting Documents for Puri District Court Recruitment

1. Four recent passport-size photographs (one pasted on the form, others attached; signed on the lower front side).
2. Certificates and Mark sheets of H.S.C., +2, and +3 examinations (or equivalent) for Clerk/Typist posts.
3. H.S.C. certificate and mark sheets for the Salaried Amin post.
4. CGPA-to-Percentage conversion certificate if grades are used.
5. DCA Certificate.
6. Revenue Inspector Training Certificate / Surveyor Trade qualification papers (for Salaried Amin).
7. Typewriting Certificate explicitly indicating a speed of 40+ wpm (for Junior Typist).
8. Valid Caste Certificate for SEBC, SC, or ST candidates (SEBC certificates must be issued within the last 3 years; OBC certificates are not accepted).
9. Two original character certificates from different Gazetted Officers, Medical Practitioners, or Sarpanches.
10. Two self-addressed envelopes affixed with Rs. 56 postal stamps each.
11. Signed self-declarations confirming no criminal history and no more than one living spouse.
12. Identity/Discharge documents for special reservation categories like PWD, Ex-Servicemen, or Sports Persons.
13. A “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) if currently serving in a Government or Semi-Government organization.

Important Links for Puri District Court Recruitment

Download Notification

For official updates and further announcements regarding examination dates or venues, visit the official district court portal at https://puri.dcourts.gov.in.