DISTRICT JUDGE KEONJHAR RECRUITMENT 2026

Vacancy Details

Note: Out of 8 vacancies, 02 posts of Jr. Clerk meant for UR category have been kept reserved for Group-D employees including Process Servers. Includes backlog vacancy. Vacancies may increase or decrease. Reservation for Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sports Persons as per rules.

Eligibility Criteria

For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist

• 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 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.
• Criminal Antecedent: No criminal antecedent on the date of application.

Date of birth entered in High School Certificate or equivalent certificate will only be accepted.

Selection Process & Exam Scheme

For Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist

Manner of Selection

• Career merit lists shall be 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 Computer Science (Practical) Test.
• Candidates qualified in practical test shall be called for Viva-Voce.

Detailed Syllabus

I. English (100 Marks)

• Essay Writing: 30 Marks
• Letter/Application Writing: 20 Marks
• Translation (Odia to English): 15 Marks
• Translation (English to Odia): 15 Marks
• Summary of an English Passage: 20 Marks

Standard required: Equivalent to +3 Examination level.

II. Arithmetic (100 Marks)

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

III. General Knowledge (100 Marks)

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

IV. Computer Science Test (Practical – 100 Marks)

• 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

V. Viva-Voce

• Candidate's alertness, general outlook and potential qualities
• Suitability for the post

Documents to be Submitted

• Self-attested HSC Certificate (Date of Birth)
• Self-attested +2 Certificate
• Self-attested +3 Certificate
• Self-attested Diploma in Computer Application certificate
• Self-attested HSC, +2 & +3 Mark Sheets
• Two Original Character Certificates from Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch
• Four Passport size photographs (one affixed, three stapled)
• Two Self-addressed Envelopes with ₹56 postal stamp each
• Marital Status Declaration (if married – one spouse living)
• Self Declaration that no criminal antecedent
• Self-attested Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) attested by Gazetted Officer
• Self-attested Medical Certificate (PwD candidates)
• Self-attested Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen)
• Self-attested Employment Exchange Registration Card
• Sports Certificate (if claiming reservation under sports category)
• No Objection Certificate (for Government employees – through proper channel)
• Odia Language Certificate (if applicable)

CGPA/GPA candidates must submit Conversion of Percentage Certificate. Originals required at Viva-Voce stage.