High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for DEO Opportunity

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 :- The High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 marks a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a Group-C position within the prestigious judicial establishment. This recruitment drive, conducted by the High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, aims to fill 28 posts of Junior Grade Typist/Data Entry Operator. The process is governed by “The High Court of Orissa (Appointment of Staff and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019” and offers a competitive pay scale with standard government allowances. The following sections provide a comprehensive breakdown of the vacancy details, eligibility, and application procedure for this High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026.

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 Details

Category	Total Vacancies	Vacancies Reserved for Women	Vacancies for Ex-Servicemen*
UR (Unreserved)	4	1	Included within the category
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes)	6	2	Included within the category
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	11	4	Included within the category
SC (Scheduled Caste)	7	2	Included within the category
Total	28	9	As per relevant Govt. rules

Important Notes on Vacancies:

Women Candidates: If suitable women candidates are not available in a category, the reserved posts will be filled by male candidates of the same category.
Reservation Exchange: No exchange of reservation between SC and ST categories is permitted.
Vacancy Variability: The number of posts is subject to change at the discretion of the Hon’ble Chief Justice.
PwD/Ex-Servicemen: Filling of these reserved posts will follow state government rules. Eligible PwD categories are OL, BL, and HI.
Ex-Servicemen: Reservation is horizontal, meaning candidates from Ex-Servicemen category will be adjusted within their respective vertical categories (UR, SEBC, ST, SC).

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Criteria	Age Range	Date of Birth Range
General Age Limit	21 to 42 years	Not before 13.01.1984 & not after 12.01.2005
Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC & Women	5 years	Upper age limit becomes 47 years
Age Relaxation for PwD (40%-50% disability)	10 years	Upper age limit becomes 52 years
Cumulative Relaxation (PwD + SC/ST/SEBC)	15 years	Upper age limit becomes 57 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per State Govt. Rules	–
Crucial Note	Only the most beneficial single relaxation is applicable.

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement No. & Date	01/2026, 13.01.2026
Online Application Start	15.01.2026 at 10:00 AM
Online Application End	11.02.2026 at 11:59 PM
Preliminary Exam Date	To be notified on Court’s website

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Aspect	Details
Essential Qualification	1. Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. 2. Typewriting speed of 40 WPM on computer. 3. Passed PGDCA Course in Computer.

Documents to Upload	Photo, Signature, HSC (Age proof), Degree Certificate, Typing Speed Certificate, PGDCA Certificate, Character Certificate, Caste/Disability/Ex-Servicemen/NOC certificates (as applicable), Aadhaar Card, Gazette notification (for name change).

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable). Exempted for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 Selection Process & Syllabus

Stage	Description	Marks	Duration	Qualifying Marks (Approx.)
I. Preliminary Exam (Objective)	General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude. 0.5 negative marking per wrong answer.	150	2 Hours	SC/ST: 33%; Others: 40% (Cut-off may vary)
II. Language Test (Descriptive)	Essay (Eng), Precis, Translation (Eng-Odia & Odia-Eng), English Grammar.	100	2 Hours	SC/ST: 33%; Others: 45%
III. Computer Application Test	Theory: MS Office, Access, Internet. Skill Test: Practical operation.	100	1 Hour Total	50% for all categories
IV. Main Written Exam (Typing)	Typing from printed matter @ 40 WPM. 0.25 mark deduction per mistake. More than 20 mistakes leads to disqualification.	100	10 Minutes	Merit-Based
Final Merit	Prepared solely on the basis of marks in the Main Written Exam (Typing Test). Tie-breaker: Older candidate gets higher rank.

How to apply ?

1. Visit official website: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
2. Navigate: Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Recruitment to Junior Grade Typist/Data Entry Operator (Advt. No. 01/2026).
3. Register, fill form, upload required documents/scanned copies, and pay fee (if applicable).
4. Submit and keep a printout.

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FAQ

Q1. What is the total number of posts available in this High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026?
A1. There are a total of 28 posts of Junior Grade Typist/Data Entry Operator available under this High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026.

Q2. Are female candidates given any age relaxation?
A2. Yes, female candidates are eligible for a 5-year age relaxation in the upper age limit, irrespective of their category.

Q3. Is the Computer Application Test marks counted for the final merit list?
A3. No. The Computer Application Test and the Language Test are both qualifying in nature. Only the marks secured in the Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English) are considered for preparing the final merit list.

Q4. Can I submit an OBC certificate instead of an SEBC certificate?
A4. No. OBC certificates will not be accepted. You must submit a valid SEBC certificate issued by the competent authority of the Odisha Government, which should not be more than three years old from the application closing date.

Q5. Where can I get updates and download my admit card for the High Court Of Odisha Recruitment 2026 exams?
A5. All updates, exam dates, and e-Admit Cards will be published only on the official website of the High Court of Orissa: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in. No separate correspondence or postal admit cards will be sent.