Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 64 Posts, Check Eligibility and Last Date

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 and Advertisement No. 07/2026 for the Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026. Through these two advertisements, 64 Group-C posts will be filled — 33 Junior Stenographer posts and 31 Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts. Applications open on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the last date to apply online is 7 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Both posts need a Bachelor’s degree: Stenographer candidates also need shorthand at 80 words per minute and typewriting at 40 words per minute, while Typist / Data Entry Operator candidates need typing at 40 words per minute on a computer plus a PGDCA. The age limit is 21 to 42 years, and the application fee is Rs. 500. All details below are from the official notifications. Candidates tracking other Odisha recruitments can also read our Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 guide.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Last Date and Important Dates

The Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 7 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications open on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. The same window applies to both advertisements, and the fee must also be paid online by the same deadline.

Do not wait for the last day. The advertisements advise candidates to submit the online application well in advance to avoid a last-minute rush, and no admission letter will be sent by post at any stage.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise and Category-Wise Details

The 64 posts are split as 33 Junior Stenographer posts and 31 Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts. The ST category has the most posts in both advertisements — 12 for Stenographer and 11 for Typist / Data Entry Operator.

Junior Stenographer category-wise vacancies. UR 11 (women 4), SEBC 1, ST 12 (women 4), SC 9 (women 3) — a total of 33 posts, including 11 for women. Horizontal reservation also applies for 2 PwBD candidates and 2 Ex-Servicemen.

Horizontal reservation. Of the 31 Typist / Data Entry Operator posts, 10 are reserved for women, and horizontal reservation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates also applies. If women vacancies in a category remain unfilled for want of eligible women candidates of that category, they are filled by eligible male candidates of the same category. Exchange of reservation between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will not be considered. The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the Court.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. Candidates must be above 21 years and not exceeding 42 years as on 12 November 2026 — that is, born not earlier than 12 November 1984 and not later than 11 November 2005. The same age limit applies to both posts. Only the date of birth in the High School Certificate or 10th Board Examination certificate will be accepted, and a change of name must be supported by a notification in the Odisha Gazette.

Age relaxation. SC, ST, SEBC (Non-creamy layer) and women candidates get 5 years of relaxation. PwBD candidates with a permanent disability of 40% to 50% get 10 years, and PwBD candidates belonging to SC, ST or SEBC (Non-creamy layer) get a cumulative relaxation of 15 years. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per the relevant State Government rules. A candidate who falls under more than one category gets only one relaxation — the most beneficial one. Apart from this, the age limit cannot be relaxed in any case.

Post-wise qualification. Both posts need a Bachelor’s degree, but the skill conditions are different — and this is the point that decides which post a candidate should apply for. A Stenographer needs shorthand speed; a Typist / Data Entry Operator needs a PGDCA instead.

Who can apply. The candidate must be a citizen of India, be of good character, be of sound health and mind with good physique, be free from any contagious or communicable disease, and not have a bodily infirmity of more than 50%. A married candidate must not have more than one spouse living. The candidate must have no past criminal antecedent or record, must not have been convicted by a Criminal Court for an offence involving moral turpitude, and must not have been debarred by any Government, Court, Public Service Commission or other Commission from appearing in any recruitment test. Government servants may apply if qualified and within the age limit; they must inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate when directed. Candidates preparing for other stenographer posts can also check our WBPSC English Stenographer Recruitment 2026 guide.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable, and it is paid online only — by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking. The same fee applies to both advertisements. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee at their option.

How to Apply for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official website at orissahighcourt.nic.in and read the advertisement and the “INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES” available on the Court’s website before filling the form.
2. Go to Recruitment Corner, then the Examination Portal, and select “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer (Advertisement No. 06 of 2026)” or “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advertisement No. 07 of 2026)”.
3. Fill in the online application between 10:00 AM on 13 November 2026 and 11:59 PM on 7 December 2026, using the name as it appears in the High School Certificate. If the name has changed, upload the Odisha Gazette notification for the change.
4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (listed below).
5. Pay the fee of Rs. 500 online, unless exempted as an SC, ST or PwBD candidate.
6. Check every entry carefully, submit the form before 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM, and take a printout of the submitted application form for future use.

One application only. If a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, only the latest application with the higher Acknowledgement Number will be considered. Incomplete or incorrect applications, and applications sent by any mode other than online, will be summarily rejected. Admission to every stage is provisional — if verification at any stage shows the candidate does not fulfil the eligibility conditions, the candidature will be rejected.

Documents to upload. High School Certificate or 10th Board certificate as proof of age; Bachelor’s Degree certificate; certificate showing adequate knowledge in Computer Application; certificate from a recognised institute showing 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting (Stenographer) or 40 words per minute typing on computer plus PGDCA (Typist / DEO); character certificate from the institution last attended, or two certificates from two persons of repute, one of whom must be a Gazetted Officer; recent passport-size photograph; full signature on a white background; Aadhaar card; caste certificate for SC, ST or SEBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates claiming reservation; discharge certificate and affidavit for Ex-Servicemen; medical or disability certificate for PwBD candidates; and the Odisha Gazette notification for a changed name, if applicable.

Rejection traps to avoid. An SEBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate more than 3 years old on the date of application is liable for rejection, and an OBC certificate will not be accepted in place of an SEBC certificate. Women candidates belonging to SC, ST or SEBC categories must submit caste certificates by birth showing “Daughter of” — a certificate by virtue of marriage showing “Wife of” is not acceptable. Community or caste status once mentioned cannot be changed under any circumstances. Character certificates from two persons of repute must have been issued within 3 months of the application date. Any difference in spelling or spacing of the name compared with the High School Certificate counts as a change of name.

Helpdesk. For guidance on submitting the online application, contact the Recruitment Cell on mobile 9437498780 or by email at [email protected], on working days between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM, during the application period.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern 2026

The Junior Stenographer examination has three stages, in this order: a Qualifying Test in English, a Computer Application Test, and a Skill Test. The final merit list is prepared on the marks of the Skill Test only.

Qualifying marks. A general category candidate scoring less than 35% in the English test, and an SC or ST candidate scoring less than 30%, is disqualified from the Computer Application Test. A candidate scoring less than 50% in the Computer Application Test is disqualified and is not called for the Skill Test. In the Skill Test, 0.25 marks are awarded for each correct word, and the maximum permissible limit of mistakes or omissions is 10% of the total words — beyond that, the candidate is disqualified. A mistake means wrong spelling, substitution or overlapping of words, and wrong punctuation marks.

Orissa High Court Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator Exam Pattern 2026

The Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator recruitment has four stages, in this order: a Preliminary Examination, a Language Test, a Computer Application Test, and a Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English). The final merit list is prepared on the marks of the Typewriting Test only.

Qualifying marks. In the Preliminary Examination, SC and ST candidates need at least 33% and candidates of other categories need at least 40%; the Court may also fix a higher cut-off depending on the vacancies and the number of qualified candidates. In the Language Test, SC and ST candidates need at least 33% and other candidates need at least 45% — and these marks are not counted in the final merit list. In the Computer Application Test, candidates need 50% or more — and these marks are also not counted in the final merit list. In the Typewriting Test, 0.25 mark is deducted for each mistake, and a candidate with more than 20 mistakes is disqualified. Omission, substitution, addition and repetition of words are treated as mistakes.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Written and qualifying tests. For Junior Stenographer, the Qualifying Test in English and then the Computer Application Test; for Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator, the Preliminary Examination, the Language Test and then the Computer Application Test. Each qualifying stage must be cleared to reach the next stage.

Stage 2 – Skill or Typewriting Test. Stenographer candidates take the Shorthand and Typewriting Skill Test (100 marks); Typist / Data Entry Operator candidates take the Main Written Examination, an English Typewriting Test (100 marks). The final merit list is prepared on the marks of this stage alone. If two or more Typist / Data Entry Operator candidates secure equal marks, the older candidate is placed above the other. The Chief Justice may reduce the qualifying marks at his discretion if enough candidates are not available.

Stage 3 – Document verification. Shortlisted candidates must produce a self-attested copy of the application form and self-attested copies of the uploaded certificates, along with the originals, at document verification. For Typist / Data Entry Operator, document verification is held before the Main Written Examination. Candidates should keep at least 2 copies of the uploaded passport-size photograph for future use. Missing any stage, including document verification, leads to rejection. There is no interview in either recruitment.

Exam centres and admit card. The examination centre for each stage will be conveyed in due course through the Court’s website and in the e-Admit Card. Requests for change of centre will not be entertained, and no admission letter will be sent by post. No TA or DA will be paid for appearing in the examination.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Salary 2026

Selected Junior Stenographer candidates are placed in Pay Level 7, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 in the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017. Selected Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator candidates are placed in Pay Level 4, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 in the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017. Both posts also carry the usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. The advertisements publish only the pay scales — they give no exact in-hand figure, so in-hand amounts shown on unofficial websites are estimates that vary with current DA and HRA rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

There are 64 Group-C posts in total under Advertisement No. 06/2026 and Advertisement No. 07/2026 — 33 Junior Stenographer posts and 31 Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts. The Stenographer split is UR 11, SEBC 1, ST 12 and SC 9, including 11 posts for women.

What is the last date to apply online for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is 7 December 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM on orissahighcourt.nic.in, and the fee must also be paid online by the same deadline.

What is the qualification required for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University, a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting, and adequate knowledge in Computer Application. A speed certificate from a recognised institute must be uploaded with the application.

What qualification is needed for the Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification, typewriting with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute on the Computer, and a PGDCA or an equivalent qualification from a recognised University, an AICTE-recognised institution, or another Government-recognised institution.

What is the age limit for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is above 21 years and not exceeding 42 years as on 12 November 2026, which means candidates must be born not earlier than 12 November 1984 and not later than 11 November 2005. SC, ST, SEBC (Non-creamy layer) and women candidates get 5 years of relaxation, and eligible PwBD candidates get 10 years.

What is the application fee for Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 500 for UR, SEBC and other candidates, paid online by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking. SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from the fee at their option. The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable, and it is the same for both advertisements.

What is the exam pattern for Junior Stenographer in Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026?

The Junior Stenographer exam has three stages: a Qualifying Test in English (100 marks, 1.5 hours — Essay 20, Odia to English Translation 20, English to Odia Re-translation 20, English Grammar 40), a Computer Application Test (100 marks, 1 hour), and a Skill Test (100 marks — dictation of 400 words at 80 words per minute in 5 minutes and transcription at 40 words per minute in 10 minutes). The merit list is based on Skill Test marks only.

What is the selection process for Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator 2026?

The selection process has four stages: a Preliminary Examination (150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours, with 0.5 negative marking per wrong answer), a Language Test (100 marks, 2 hours), a Computer Application Test (100 marks, 1 hour), and a Main Written Examination — an English Typewriting Test (100 marks, 10 minutes, about 400 words). The final merit list is based on the Typewriting Test marks, followed by document verification.

What is the salary of an Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Junior Grade Typist?

A Junior Stenographer is placed in Pay Level 7, Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, and a Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator is placed in Pay Level 4, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200, both in the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, plus DA and other allowances. The notifications publish only the pay scales and give no exact in-hand figure.

What documents do I need to upload with the online application?

Candidates must upload the High School or 10th certificate as proof of age, the Bachelor’s Degree certificate, a Computer Application certificate, a speed certificate from a recognised institute, a character certificate, a recent passport-size photograph, a full signature on a white background, and an Aadhaar card. Caste, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD certificates are needed where applicable, and a changed name needs the Odisha Gazette notification.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. 06/2026 and Advertisement No. 07/2026 on orissahighcourt.nic.in before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

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