Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 33 Posts

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, has released Advertisement No. 06/2026 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Stenographer (Group-‘C’) in the Court’s Establishment. This recruitment drive aims to fill 33 vacancies. Interested candidates possessing a Bachelor’s Degree and the requisite stenography skills can submit their applications online between November 13, 2026, and December 7, 2026.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The 33 Junior Stenographer vacancies are distributed across various categories, featuring horizontal reservations for Women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), and Ex-Servicemen.

(Note: Out of the total vacancies, 2 posts are reserved for PwBDs and 2 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. If vacancies reserved for women remain unfilled, they will be filled by eligible male candidates of the same category).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational & Technical Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

• Candidates must have a minimum speed of 80 words per minute (wpm) in shorthand and 40 wpm in typewriting.

• Candidates should possess adequate knowledge in Computer Application.

Age Limit (as on 12.11.2026):

• Minimum Age: 21 Years

• Maximum Age: 42 Years

Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC (Non-creamy layer), and Women candidates. For PwBD candidates (with 40% to 50% permanent disability), the relaxation is 10 years (cumulative up to 15 years for SC/ST/SEBC PwBDs).

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be appointed in the scale of pay of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100/- in Level 7 of the Pay Matrix under the ORSP Rules, 2017, along with usual Dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.

Application Fee

• General/SEBC Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only). The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.

• Exemptions: Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are fully exempted from paying the examination fee.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment process consists of three distinct stages. Candidates must qualify at each stage to progress to the next.

1. Qualifying Test in English Subject (100 Marks, 1.5 Hours):

• This written test covers an Essay in English (20 Marks), Translation from Odia to English (20 Marks), Re-translation from English to Odia (20 Marks), and Knowledge in English Grammar (40 Marks).

• Qualifying Marks: 35% for General candidates and 30% for SC/ST candidates.

2. Computer Application Test (100 Marks, Qualifying in Nature):

• Only candidates who clear the English test will take this test.

• It comprises Theory (50 Marks, 30 minutes) and a Skill Test (50 Marks, 30 minutes) assessing knowledge of MS Office, MS Access, Internet Operation, and File Uploading/Downloading.

• Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks to proceed to the final stage.

3. Skill Test (Shorthand and Typewriting – 100 Marks):

• Candidates will take a 5-minute English shorthand dictation test of 400 words at a speed of 80 wpm.

• This will be followed by a 10-minute transcription test on a computer at 40 wpm.

• Marking Scheme: 0.25 marks awarded for each correct word. A maximum of 10% mistakes/omissions is permissible; anything beyond 10% will lead to disqualification.

Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Exam Pattern

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website of the High Court of Orissa: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in.

2. Navigate to the Recruitment Corner and click on the Examination Portal.

3. Select the link titled “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer (Advertisement No. 06 of 2026)”.

4. Complete the registration process and fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.

5. Upload scanned copies of required documents, including your Bachelor’s degree certificate, shorthand/typewriting certificate (from a recognized institute), computer knowledge certificate, recent passport-size photograph, full signature, Aadhaar card, and character certificates.

6. Pay the non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.

7. Submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference and document verification.

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