Odisha Govt sanctions creation of 136 regular posts and outsourcing of 6 personnel (total 142) for 14 Special Courts for trial of cases involving MPs/MLAs. Order dated 13.10.2026.
ODISHA SPECIAL COURTS 2026: 136 POSTS CREATED FOR MPs/MLAs CASES
Home Department, Government of Odisha – Order No. 3874, Dated 13.10.2026
Order Number
3874 / 3875 / 3876
Issuing Authority
Home Department, Govt. of Odisha
Issued By
Additional Chief Secretary to Government
Date
13th October 2026
Special Courts
14 Courts
3 Sessions + 11 Magisterial
Total Posts Created
136 Posts
48 + 88 posts
Outsourced Personnel
6 Persons
Sweepers + Night Watchmen
Case Type
MP/MLA Cases
Present & former
Special Courts at a Glance
3 Sessions Courts
In the cadre of District Judge – for trial of serious offences involving MPs/MLAs.
11 Magisterial Courts
In the cadre of Civil Judge – for trial of other cases involving MPs/MLAs.
A. Posts for 3 Special Courts (District Judge Cadre) – 48 Posts
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | No. per Court | Total for 3 Courts | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Additional District and Sessions Judge | 1 | 3 | ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 |
| 2 | Bench Clerk-Grade-I | 1 | 3 | ₹44,900 (Level 10) |
| 3 | Stenographer, Gr-I | 1 | 3 | ₹44,900 (Level 10) |
| 4 | Senior Clerk | 1 | 3 | ₹25,500 (Level 7) |
| 5 | Senior Typist | 2 | 6 | ₹25,500 (Level 7) |
| 6 | Junior Clerk (Computer knowing) | 3 | 9 | ₹19,900 (Level 4) |
| 7 | Junior Typist (Computer knowing) | 1 | 3 | ₹19,900 (Level 4) |
| 8 | Process Server | 2 | 6 | ₹18,000 (Level 3) |
| 9 | Peon | 3 | 9 | ₹16,600 (Level 1) |
| 10 | House Orderly | 3 | 9 | ₹15,000/month (consolidated) |
| TOTAL | 48 | — | ||
B. Posts for 11 Special Courts (Civil Judge Cadre) – 88 Posts
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | No. per Court | Total for 11 Courts | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.)-cum-J.M.F.C. | 1 | 11 | ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 |
| 2 | Bench Clerk-Grade-III | 1 | 11 | ₹25,500 (Level 7) |
| 3 | Stenographer, Gr-III | 1 | 11 | ₹25,500 (Level 7) |
| 4 | Junior Clerk (Computer knowing) | 2 | 22 | ₹19,900 (Level 4) |
| 5 | Process Server | 1 | 11 | ₹18,000 (Level 3) |
| 6 | Peon | 1 | 11 | ₹16,600 (Level 1) |
| 7 | House Orderly | 1 | 11 | ₹15,000/month (consolidated) |
| TOTAL | 88 | — | ||
Outsourcing of Services – 6 Personnel
Sweeper
To be engaged through outsourcing / Service Provider Agencies. No regular posts created.
3
Persons
Night Watchman
To be engaged through outsourcing / Service Provider Agencies. No regular posts created.
3
Persons
Total Outsourced Personnel
For 3 Special Courts in the cadre of District Judge
6
Total
Conditions of Posting / Appointment
- Senior Typist (Dying Cadre): Creation of 3 Senior Typist posts is a one-time exception. No further posts to be created; vacancies due to retirement/attrition deemed abolished.
- Sweepers & Night Watchmen: 3 Sweepers and 3 Night Watchmen to be engaged through outsourcing/Service Provider Agencies as per prevailing norms.
- House Orderlies: 20 House Orderlies to be engaged on consolidated remuneration of ₹15,000 per month (not regular scale posts).
- Redeployment: If pendency of MP/MLA cases reduces, Courts and staff shall be appropriately redeployed for other judicial work to ensure optimum utilization of resources.
- Transparent Recruitment: Newly created posts to be filled following relevant recruitment rules and provisions of the ORV Act.
- Budget Head: Charge debitable to "Demand No.01-Home Department MH-2014-Administration of Justice-00-EOME-105-Civil and Session Courts-1270-separation of Judiciary from Executive".
- Finance Concurrence: Concurred by Finance Department in OSWAS file: FIN-GS1-CASE-0053-2019.
Important Points to Note
- Purpose: Creation of posts for 14 designated Special Courts for trial and disposal of cases involving present and former MPs/MLAs of Odisha.
- Total Posts: 48 posts for 3 Sessions Courts + 88 posts for 11 Magisterial Courts = 136 posts.
- Outsourced Personnel: 6 personnel (3 Sweepers + 3 Night Watchmen) for 3 Sessions Courts.
- Effective Date: Posts effective from the date they are actually filled up.
- Reference: Order issued by Home Department with Finance Department concurrence (OSWAS File FIN-GS1-CASE-0053-2019).
- High Court Copy: Forwarded to Registrar (Administration) and Special Officer (Administration), High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.
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What is this Home Department order about?
This order conveys the sanction of the Governor for creation of 136 posts (48 + 88) and approval for outsourcing of 6 personnel for 14 designated Special Courts (3 Sessions Courts + 11 Magisterial Courts) for trial and disposal of cases involving present and former MPs/MLAs of Odisha.
How many total posts have been created?
A total of 136 posts have been created – 48 posts for 3 Special Courts in the cadre of District Judge and 88 posts for 11 Special Courts in the cadre of Civil Judge.
What is the purpose of these Special Courts?
These Special Courts are designated for trial and disposal of cases involving present and former MPs/MLAs of the State of Odisha.
How many Special Courts are being set up?
A total of 14 Special Courts – 3 in the cadre of District Judge (Sessions Courts) and 11 in the cadre of Civil Judge (Magisterial Courts).
What are the key posts being created for Sessions Courts?
Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bench Clerk-Grade-I, Stenographer Gr-I, Senior Clerk, Senior Typist, Junior Clerk (Computer knowing), Junior Typist (Computer knowing), Process Server, Peon, and House Orderly.
What are the key posts being created for Magisterial Courts?
Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.)-cum-J.M.F.C., Bench Clerk-Grade-III, Stenographer Gr-III, Junior Clerk (Computer knowing), Process Server, Peon, and House Orderly.
What is the salary for House Orderly?
House Orderlies shall be engaged on consolidated remuneration of ₹15,000 per month. This is not a regular scale post.
How will Sweepers and Night Watchmen be engaged?
Sweepers (3) and Night Watchmen (3) shall be engaged through outsourcing/Service Provider Agencies as per prevailing norms. No regular posts shall be created for these positions.
What is the significance of the "Senior Typist (dying cadre)" posts?
Creation of 3 Senior Typist posts is a one-time exception. No further posts shall be created in this cadre, and vacancies arising due to retirement/attrition shall be treated as deemed abolished.
How will these posts be filled?
The newly created posts shall be filled up in a transparent manner following relevant recruitment rules and provisions of the ORV Act.
What is the budget head for this expenditure?
The charge is debitable to "Demand No.01-Home Department MH-2014-Administration of Justice-00-EOME-105-Civil and Session Courts-1270-separation of Judiciary from Executive".
Who issued this order and when?
The order was issued by the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home Department, Government of Odisha, on 13.10.2026. It has been concurred by the Finance Department in OSWAS file FIN-GS1-CASE-0053-2019.
Where can I download the official order?
You can download the official order using the Download PDF button provided on this page.
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