Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026: 33 Junior Stenographer Vacancy, Age, Fee and Exam Pattern
The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has invited online applications for 33 Junior Stenographer (Group-C) posts in the Court’s Establishment. The pay is Rs 25,500 – 81,100 (Level 7, ORSP Rules, 2017) plus the usual allowances sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
Applications open at 10:00 AM on 13 November 2026 and close at 11:59 PM on 7 December 2026. You need any Bachelor’s degree plus 80 wpm shorthand and 40 wpm typewriting. Follow GovtJobsAlert.in for updates, and see more Odisha government jobs too.
Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026 Key Highlights
The notification is Advertisement No. 06/2026, dated 11 November 2026. Only online applications are accepted.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Post | Junior Stenographer (Group-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Pay Scale | Rs 25,500 – 81,100 (Level 7) |
| Application Start | 13 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date | 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Job Location | Court’s Establishment, High Court of Orissa, Cuttack (Odisha) |
How Many Junior Stenographer Vacancies Are There in Orissa High Court 2026?
The Women figure sits inside each category total.
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 11 | 4 |
| SEBC | 1 | 0 |
| ST | 12 | 4 |
| SC | 9 | 3 |
| Total | 33 | 11 |
The notice also reserves 2 seats for PwBD and 2 for Ex-Servicemen. These are printed across all categories with no category-wise split. If women-reserved seats of a category stay unfilled for want of suitable women, eligible men of the same category fill them. Exchange of reservation between SC and ST will not be considered. The Court can change the number of vacancies, and it can cancel the whole process or any part of it at any stage without giving a reason.
What Is the Eligibility for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Shorthand | Minimum 80 words per minute |
| Typewriting | Minimum 40 words per minute |
| Computer | Adequate knowledge of Computer Application |
| Citizenship | Citizen of India |
You must be of good character, of sound health and mind with good physique, free from any contagious or communicable disease, and not have bodily infirmity of more than 50%. If married, you must not have more than one spouse living.
You must also 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 a recruitment test. Government servants can apply if they meet the qualification and age limit, but they must inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate when directed.
What Is the Age Limit for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
The age is counted as on 12 November 2026. You must be above 21 years and not above 42 years, so you must be born between 12 November 1984 and 11 November 2005.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| SEBC (Non-creamy layer) | 5 years |
| Women | 5 years |
| PwBD (40% to 50% disability) | 10 years |
| PwBD of SC / ST / SEBC (NCL) | 15 years in total |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per State Government rules (years not stated) |
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If you fall in more than one category, you get only one relaxation, whichever helps you most. Apart from this, the age limit cannot be relaxed in any case. Your name and date of birth are accepted only as written in the High School / 10th Board (or equivalent) certificate. A changed name needs a gazette notification, uploaded with the application.
What Is the Salary of Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Pay Level | Level 7, ORSP Rules, 2017 |
| Allowances | Usual Dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha |
The starting basic pay is Rs 25,500 a month.
What Is the Application Fee for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Rs 500 |
| SEBC | Rs 500 |
| SC | Exempted (at their option) |
| ST | Exempted (at their option) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | Exempted (at their option) |
The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Pay online by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking. The notice gives no separate rate for women or Ex-Servicemen.
What Is the Selection Process and Exam Pattern for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
The notice describes a qualifying English test, a qualifying computer test and a skill test. The final merit list is made on Skill Test marks. Missing any stage, including document verification, means your candidature is rejected.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| English Subject Test | 100 marks, 1½ hours, qualifying |
| Computer Application Test | 100 marks, qualifying |
| Skill Test (Shorthand and Typewriting) | 100 marks, decides merit |
| Document Verification | Originals plus self-attested copies |
| English Test Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay in English | 20 |
| Translation of passage, Odia to English | 20 |
| Re-translation of passage, English to Odia | 20 |
| Knowledge of English Grammar | 40 |
| Computer Test Part | Marks and Time |
|---|---|
| Theory | 50 marks, 30 minutes |
| Skill Test | 50 marks, 30 minutes |
| Syllabus (both parts) | MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, Internet operation, file uploading and downloading |
Cut-offs that can end your chances: in the English test, a General candidate scoring below 35%, or an SC / ST candidate scoring below 30%, is disqualified from the Computer Application Test. In the computer test, scoring below 50% disqualifies you, and you will not be called for the Skill Test.
The Skill Test has a 400-word English passage dictated at 80 wpm (5 minutes), then transcription on computer at 40 wpm (10 minutes). Each correct word gives 0.25 marks. Mistakes and omissions above 10% of total words mean disqualification and you are debarred from consideration for selection. A mistake is a wrong spelling, substitution of words, overlapping of words or wrong punctuation.
After the Skill Test, one merit list of all candidates is made, and then separate lists for General and reserved categories, in descending order of marks. The notice names no exam date. Dates, times and centres will come through the Court’s website and the e-Admit Card. Requests to change the centre will not be entertained, no admit card is sent by post, and no TA/DA is paid.
What Are the Important Dates for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 November 2026 |
| Application Starts | 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Counted As On | 12 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced on the Court’s website |
How to Apply Online for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official High Court of Orissa website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Go to Recruitment Corner, then Examination Portal |
| 3 | Select “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer (Advertisement No. 06 of 2026)” |
| 4 | Read the advertisement and the “Instructions to Candidates” on the website |
| 5 | Fill the online form and upload the scanned documents |
| 6 | Pay Rs 500 online, unless you are SC, ST or PwBD |
| 7 | Submit and print the application form for future use |
Keep these ready: the 10th certificate, degree certificate, computer certificate, a shorthand and typewriting certificate from a recognized institute, a good-character certificate, photo, signature and Aadhaar card. The good-character certificate comes from the institution last attended, or two certificates from two persons of repute, one a Gazetted Officer. Category, discharge and disability certificates are needed only if you claim those benefits.
Apply only online. Forms that are incomplete, incorrect or sent in any other mode will be summarily rejected. If you submit more than one form, only the latest one, with the higher Acknowledgement Number, is considered. Keep two copies of the uploaded photograph, and bring self-attested copies of the form and certificates along with the originals at document verification. Admission to every stage is provisional, and a candidate who does not meet the conditions at any stage can be rejected.
Which Rules Can Get Your Orissa High Court Application Rejected?
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Name mismatch | A name or surname that differs from the 10th certificate, without gazette proof, is rejected |
| Name change proof | Changed name needs the Odisha Gazette notification and a local daily newspaper publication |
| What counts as a name change | Any letter added, omitted, altered or replaced, or a spacing difference, in your name, middle name or surname compared with the 10th certificate |
| SEBC certificate | One more than 3 years old on the date of application is liable for rejection |
| OBC certificate | Will not be accepted in place of an SEBC certificate |
| Women in SC / ST / SEBC | Caste certificate by birth (“Daughter of”) only. One showing “Wife of” is not acceptable and is liable for rejection |
| Character certificates | Two-person certificates must be issued within 3 months of applying |
| Community / caste | Once mentioned, it cannot be changed under any circumstances |
| Disability claim | Certificate must show disability of not less than 40% and not more than 50% |
| Ex-Servicemen | Discharge Certificate, plus an Affidavit that you were not appointed to any civil post after military service, where applicable |
| False information | Impersonation, fake or tampered documents or false statements can bring criminal prosecution and disciplinary action |
| Skipping a stage | Not attending any stage, including document verification, means rejection |
Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF – Advt 06/2026 (Junior Stenographer)
- Visit Orissa High Court Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a degree and can take shorthand at 80 wpm, start your preparation now, because the Skill Test alone decides the merit list. Apply by 7 December 2026 and do not wait for the last evening, as the Court itself advises early submission. Browse more graduate government jobs and court and judicial jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.