Karnataka Judiciary Job 2026: High Court Opens 20 Second Division Assistant Vacancies for Graduates
If you are a graduate in Karnataka dreaming of a judiciary job, this is your moment. The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru has published two notifications dated 11 August 2026 for Second Division Assistant (SDA) — 18 posts under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 backlog posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region, 20 vacancies in all.
Pay is ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) and you need a degree with 55% marks (General Merit and OBC; 50% for SC/ST) plus knowledge of operation of computers. Applications run 13 August to 11 September 2026 (11:59 PM). The notification prescribes no typing or keyboard test — selection is a written test plus interview. Browse more Karnataka government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Second Division Assistant (SDA) |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (RPC — 18, Kalyana Karnataka Region — 2 backlog) |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) with admissible allowances |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) + computer knowledge |
| Job Location | Liable to be posted at Bengaluru Principal Bench or the Dharwad / Kalaburagi Benches |
| Application Window | 13 August to 11 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
How Many Vacancies are There in Karnataka High Court SDA 2026?
These are two separate notifications with separate vacancy pools, so read both tables. HCRB/SDA-4/2026 (RPC) covers the 18 regular posts.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste (A / B / C) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
| Category – I | 1 |
| Category – II(A) | 3 |
| Category – II(B) | 1 |
| Total | 18 |
Within those 18, only 9 posts are un-reserved; the rest carry horizontal quotas that sit inside the category totals, not on top of them — 4 for women, 4 for rural candidates and 1 for a Person with Benchmark Disability. That single PwBD post falls under General Merit at horizontal reservation point No. 4 and is identified for Blindness and Low Vision only. The notification also prints columns for Kannada Medium Student, Persons displaced from project, Ex-servicemen and Transgender candidates — and shows nil against every one of them. Category-III(A) and III(B) have no vacancy, and inside Scheduled Caste (Category-C) the single post is earmarked Most Backward Class; SC(C)-Others is nil.
HCRB/SDA-5/2026 (KKR) covers 2 backlog posts, and this matters — both are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (Blindness and Low Vision).
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (PwBD) | 1 |
| Category – II(A) (PwBD) | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
These two also need a Kalyana Karnataka Region (Article 371-J) eligibility certificate. If you are not an SC or Category-II(A) candidate with a benchmark disability, apply against the 18 RPC posts instead.
What is the Eligibility for Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The requirement is identical in both notifications.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications or Business Administration from a recognised University |
| Marks — General Merit and OBC | Minimum 55% in the aggregate |
| Marks — SC / ST | Minimum 50% in the aggregate |
| Computer | Knowledge of operation of computers |
That computer line is an eligibility condition only — the notification prescribes no computer practical, typing or keyboard depression test, listing only the three written papers and the interview. It also prescribes no separate Kannada language certificate, although one full paper is Kannada-to-English translation, so working Kannada reading ability is essential in practice. If you are a graduate hunting for government jobs, this fits perfectly.
Age Limit
Minimum age is 18 years. A one-time 5-year relaxation has been granted to all categories.
| Category | Maximum Age (including 5-year relaxation) |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 40 years |
| Category – II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) | 43 years |
| SC / ST / Category – I | 45 years |
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One caution — the notification prints no “as on” reckoning date for age in either language. All certificates must be issued on or before the last date for submission.
What is the Salary for Karnataka High Court SDA 2026?
The pay scale printed in both notifications is ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 (Level-4) with admissible allowances. Rely on that — some older websites still quote a different Karnataka SDA scale, but this notification clearly states ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
Along with basic pay you receive the allowances admissible to Karnataka State Government employees, typically Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance. The notification does not itemise them, so we will not invent figures. Appointment is on probation for two years. Since these posts sit on the High Court’s own establishment, they carry the stability of a judicial service posting with promotion prospects inside the cadre.
What is the Selection Process for Karnataka High Court SDA 2026?
A 90-minute Competitive Test plus an Interview, together carrying 100 marks.
| Particulars | Maximum Marks | Minimum to Pass |
|---|---|---|
| English Essay | 30 | 20 |
| Translation from Kannada to English | 30 | 20 |
| Test of General Knowledge | 20 | 10 |
| Interview | 20 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 100 | 60 |
| Stage | Shortlisting |
|---|---|
| 1. Competitive Test | 1:10 per notified vacancy, in each reserved category |
| 2. Interview | 1:5 per notified vacancy, in each reserved category |
| 3. Document verification | Originals of qualification, SSLC, caste and reservation certificates |
If two candidates score the same percentage in the qualifying exam, the older candidate ranks higher. No negative marking is mentioned anywhere. Since one full paper is Kannada-to-English translation, start practising now — and use the preparation and syllabus guides on GovtJobsAlert.in for General Knowledge.
How to Apply Online for Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?
Applications are online only — any other mode is rejected outright.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the recruitment link on the official website (in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Submit only ONE application, listing every reservation you claim |
| 3 | Enter a valid mobile number and email ID — both compulsory |
| 4 | Upload photo: 5 cm x 3.6 cm, max 50 KB, JPG, white background, no signature on it |
| 5 | Upload signature: 2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, max 25 KB, JPG, black ball-point on white |
| 6 | Pay the fee via the State Bank of India gateway |
| 7 | Save the submitted application and fee receipt |
Your caste and income certificates must be obtained for employment purposes — certificates issued for education or scheme benefits are not accepted, and using one forfeits your reservation claim. Rural-quota candidates need Form-2 along with Form-1 — this applies to the 18 RPC posts only, as the KKR notification carries no rural quota. Ex-servicemen and widow claimants need their own competent-authority certificates.
Read the fine print before submitting. What you enter about caste or reservation is final — no modification request is entertained under any circumstances. Serving Central, State or PSU staff must declare their in-service status and, if selected, produce an NOC under Rule 11 of the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977. You travel to the test and interview at your own cost, and attending confers no right to appointment. Anyone seeking extraneous support from officials or non-officials will not be considered, and false information means candidature cancelled, an appointment terminated and liability to criminal prosecution. Both notifications close with a Kannada-only clause (u): if the Kannada and English versions differ, the English version prevails — but carry your originals to the test and interview anyway, because the Kannada text asks for them at those stages too.
What are the Important Dates for Karnataka High Court SDA 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 13 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Competitive Test | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
Application Fees — Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit | ₹350 |
| Category – II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) | ₹350 |
| SC / ST / Category – I / PwBD | ₹200 |
Pay only through the State Bank of India online payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI. An application without payment is rejected, and the fee once paid is never refunded — so verify every particular before you submit.
Essential Links — Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Karnataka High Court SDA 2026
- Visit Karnataka Judiciary Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Karnataka Government Jobs Telegram Channel
A judiciary job at Level-4 pay, no typing test and a straightforward 100-mark selection — for a Karnataka graduate this is very reachable. You have a month: practise English essay writing and Kannada-to-English translation daily, and revise current affairs. Apply well before 11 September 2026. For more Karnataka government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.