High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator Recruitment - 2026 (64 Vacancies)

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Junior Stenographer

33

Junior Grade Typist / DEO

31

Post Name

Category

Total Post

Reserved For Women

Junior Stenographer

UR

11

01

SEBC

01

00

ST

12

04

SC

09

03

Junior Grade Typist / DEO

UR

07

02

SEBC

06

02

ST

11

04

SC

07

02

Educational Qualification, General Eligibility Criteria, Experience & Desirable Qualification

1. Educational Qualification

• For Junior Stenographer (Advt. No. 06/2026) :

  • Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

  • Must have a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting.

  • Must have adequate knowledge in Computer Application (supported by a certificate showing adequate knowledge).

• For Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advt. No. 07/2026) :

  • Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.

  • Must have typewriting speed with a minimum of 40 words per minute on the computer.

  • Must have passed PGDCA or equivalent qualification from a recognized University, AICTE-recognized Institution, or an institution recognized by the Government.

2. General Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (Common for both posts as on 12 November, 2026) :

  • Must be above 21 years and not exceeding 42 years (must not have been born earlier than 12.11.1984 and not later than 11.11.2005).

  • Upper Age Relaxations: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) & Women; 10 years for PwBDs (40% to 50% permanent disability); cumulative 15 years for PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories.

• Nationality & Character :

  • Must be a citizen of India.

  • Must be of good character.

  • Must be of sound health, good physique, free from contagious/communicable diseases, and free from bodily infirmity of more than 50%.

• Marital & Legal Status :

  • Must not have more than one spouse living, if married.

  • Must not have any past criminal antecedent/record, nor have been convicted by any Criminal Court for an offense involving moral turpitude.

  • Must not have been debarred by any Government, Court, or Public Service Commission from appearing in any recruitment test.

• Government Servants :

  • Eligible to apply if they possess the requisite qualifications and are within the prescribed age limit, provided they inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) when directed.

3. Experience

• No prior work experience is mandated for either post. Both positions are open to fresh graduates who meet the educational, typing, and shorthand/computer certification requirements.

4. Desirable Qualification

• The notifications do not explicitly list separate "desirable" qualifications; eligibility is strictly determined by meeting the mandatory educational degrees, computer/PGDCA qualifications, and precise speed benchmarks in shorthand and typewriting.

How to Apply?

• Visit Official Website : Go to the official website of the High Court of Orissa at www.orissahighcourt.nic.in.

• Navigate to Portal : Click sequentially on 1. Recruitment Corner, 2. Examination Portal, and select the specific advertisement for Junior Stenographer (Advt. No. 06/2026) or Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advt. No. 07/2026).

• Register Online : Complete the initial online registration process using your basic details to generate login credentials.

• Fill Application Form : Log in and accurately fill out all required personal, educational, and professional details in the online application form.

• Upload Documents : Scan and upload all mandatory original documents, including your 10th certificate, degree certificate, computer/shorthand/typing certificates, character certificate, passport-size photograph, full signature, and Aadhaar card.

• Pay Examination Fee : Pay the non-refundable fee of Rs. 500/- online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI (SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt at their option).

• Submit and Print : Review all entered details carefully, submit the online application form before 11:59 P.M. on 07 December, 2026, and print/preserve a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.

Selection Process

1. Selection Process for Junior Stenographer (Advt. No. 06/2026)

• Step 1 : Qualifying Test in English Subject

  • Format & Marks : A written test carrying 100 marks (1.5 hours duration) comprising an Essay in English (20 marks), Translation from Odia to English (20 marks), Re-translation from English to Odia (20 marks), and English Grammar (40 marks).

  • Qualifying Threshold : General candidates must secure at least 35%, and SC/ST candidates must secure at least 30% to qualify for the next stage.

• Step 2 : Computer Application Test (Qualifying in nature)

  • Format & Marks : Carries 100 marks total, divided into Theory (50 marks in 30 minutes) and a Skill Test in MS Office, MS Access, and Internet Operation/File uploading & downloading (50 marks in 30 minutes).

  • Qualifying Threshold : Candidates must secure 50% or more marks to pass and advance to the final skill test.

• Step 3 : Skill Test (Shorthand and Typewriting Test)

  • Format & Marks : Carries 100 marks. Dictation of an English passage (400 words) at 80 words per minute (wpm) (5 minutes), followed by transcription/typewriting on a computer at 40 wpm (10 minutes).

  • Evaluation & Penalties : 0.25 marks awarded per correct word. Maximum permissible mistakes/omissions is 10% of total words; exceeding 10% leads to disqualification.

• Step 4 : Final Merit List

  • Prepared strictly in descending order based on the total marks secured in the Skill Test.

2. Selection Process for Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advt. No. 07/2026)

• Step 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)

  • Format & Marks : Objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks (2 hours duration) covering General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

  • Penalties & Thresholds : There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates must secure at least 33% (SC/ST) or 40% (other categories), subject to court discretion based on vacancy volume.

• Step 2 : Language Test (Qualifying)

  • Format & Marks : Carries 100 marks (2 hours duration) including an English essay (30 marks), précis writing (20 marks), English-to-Odia translation (20 marks), Odia-to-English translation (20 marks), and English grammar (10 marks).

  • Qualifying Threshold : Candidates must secure at least 33% (SC/ST) or 45% (other categories). (Note: Marks do not count toward the final merit list).

• Step 3 : Computer Application Test (Qualifying)

  • Format & Marks : Carries 100 marks split into Theory (50 marks, 30 mins) and a Skill Test covering MS Office, MS Access, and Internet Operations (50 marks, 30 mins).

  • Qualifying Threshold : Candidates must secure 50% or more marks to qualify. (Note: Marks do not count toward the final merit list).

• Step 4: Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English)

  • Format & Marks : Carries 100 marks (10 minutes duration). Candidates type a printed matter of approximately 400 words.

  • Penalties & Disqualification : 0.25 marks deducted for each mistake (omission, substitution, addition, repetition). Scripts revealing more than 20 mistakes are disqualified.

• Step 5 : Final Merit List

  • Prepared in order of merit based solely on the marks secured in the Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test). Ties are broken by age, with the older candidate placed higher.