DISTRICT JUDGE BALASORE RECRUITMENT 2026

Category-wise Vacancy Position

Total: 48 Vacancies. Includes backlog vacancies. Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sports Persons reservation as per rules. PwD candidates shall be adjusted against the category to which they belong. Vacancies may increase or decrease.

Eligibility Criteria

For Junior Clerk & Copyist, Stenographer Gr-III & Junior Typist

• Nationality: Citizen of India.
• Educational Qualification: Passed at least +3 examination (or equivalent) from a recognized University.
• Computer Diploma: Passed at least Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institute.
• Age Limit: Above 18 years and below 42 years as on last date of receipt of applications (07.08.2026). Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
• Odia Language: Must be able to speak, read and write Odia. Must have passed a test in Odia equivalent to M.E. Standard.
• Character: Must be of good character.
• Health: Must be of sound health and free from organic defects.
• Marital Status: Must not have more than one spouse living.
• No Criminal Proceeding: Shall have no criminal proceeding pending.
• Typing Speed (Stenographer): Minimum 80 wpm in Shorthand and 40 wpm in Typewriting through Computer System.
• Typing Speed (Junior Typist): Minimum 40 wpm in Typewriting through Computer System.

Candidates in Government service must apply through proper channel with NOC.

Selection Process & Exam Scheme

For Junior Clerk & Copyist

For Stenographer Gr-III & Junior Typist

Detailed Syllabus

I. English

• Essay Writing
• Letter/Application Writing
• Translation (Odia to English)
• Translation (English to Odia)
• Summary of an English Passage

Standard: +3 level.

II. Arithmetic

• Vulgar fractions and decimals, HCF and LCM
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Percentages, Profit & Loss, Mixtures, Partnership, Average
• Rates and Taxes, Insurance
• Square and Cubic Measures
• Problems on Time & Work and Time & Distance

III. General Knowledge

• Knowledge of current events
• Everyday observations and experience as expected from an educated person

IV. Computer Science Test (Practical)

• Text formatting of paragraphs
• Insertion of tables
• Skill to print and save
• File transfer
• Website searching/browsing and downloading
• E-mail usage
• Use of pen drive and other software
• Programmes of accounting

Shortlisting Criteria

• Career merit lists prepared based on total percentage of marks in HSC, +2 & +3 examinations.
• Candidates up to 20 times of actual vacancy in each category shall be called for written test.
• Based on written test marks, candidates up to 10 times of vacancy in each category shall be called for practical tests.

Documents to be Submitted

• Three Passport size photographs (one affixed, two stapled) – self-signed and attested by Gazetted Officer
• Self-attested HSC, +2 & +3 Certificates & Mark Sheets
• Self-attested Higher Educational Qualification Certificates (if any)
• Self-attested Diploma in Computer Application Certificate
• Self-attested Odia Language Certificate (M.E. Standard)
• Self-attested Stenography Course Certificate (for Stenographer – 80 wpm shorthand & 40 wpm typing)
• Self-attested English Typewriting Certificate (for Typist – 40 wpm)
• Self-attested Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) – by birth only
• Self-attested Disability Certificate (PwD)
• Self-attested Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen) with affidavit
• Self-attested Sports Identity Card (if applicable)
• Two Original Character Certificates from Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch
• Two Self-addressed Envelopes with ₹60 postal stamp each
• Self-attested Employment Exchange Registration Card
• Marital Status Declaration (if married – one spouse living)
• No Objection Certificate (for Government employees – through proper channel)
• CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
• Self Declaration that no criminal proceeding pending
• Self-Declaration for Authentication of Certificate (Annexure-I)
• Valid Mobile Number and Email ID

All documents must be self-attested with full signature. Originals required at Viva-Voce stage. Unsigned applications will be rejected.