Karnataka HC Court Secretary Recruitment 2026 — 70 Vacancies

About This Job

Karnataka HC has released notification for 70 Assistant Court Secretary posts on its establishment in Bengaluru. Candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree along with English Shorthand and Typing qualifications can apply online. Last date to apply is 15 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month under Level-7 of the pay matrix.

High Court of Karnataka (Karnataka HC) Assistant Court Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 70 Posts

High Court of Karnataka (Karnataka HC) has released two separate notifications for filling 70 Assistant Court Secretary positions in its Bengaluru establishment. Out of these, 59 posts fall under the Regular Posts Category (RPC) and 11 posts are under the Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) quota, which includes 7 backlog vacancies. Selection is based on a Shorthand Test and Interview — there is no written exam. Graduates with English shorthand and typing skills should apply before the deadline.

Vacancy Details

• Assistant Court Secretary (RPC): 59 posts
• Assistant Court Secretary (KKR): 11 posts (including 7 backlog)

Category-wise Breakdown (KKR - 11 posts):

• General Merit: 2 + 1 backlog = 3
• Scheduled Caste: 1 + 2 backlog = 3
• Scheduled Tribe: 1 backlog = 1
• Category-I: 1 backlog = 1
• Category-II(A): 1 backlog = 1
• Category-II(B): 1 backlog = 1
• Category-III(A): 1

Who Can Apply?

• Education: You need a Bachelor's degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications, or Business Administration from a recognised university.
• Shorthand & Typing: You must also hold a Senior Grade or Proficiency Grade certificate in English Shorthand AND a Senior Grade Typing certificate in English, conducted by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board or any recognised board.
• Alternative Qualification: Instead of the above shorthand and typing certificates, you can hold a Diploma in Commercial Practice or Secretarial Practice in English from the Board of Technical Examinations.
• Computer Knowledge: You must have knowledge of computer operations — a certificate in a Computer Basics course of at least 3 months from a recognised institute is required.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old as on the last date of application (15 April 2026).
• General Merit: Maximum 40 years
• Category-II(A), II(B), III(A), III(B) (OBC): Maximum 43 years
• SC/ST/Category-I: Maximum 45 years

Salary

• Selected candidates will receive a salary of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month under Level-7 of the pay matrix.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other admissible allowances as per Karnataka government rules.

Application Fee

• General Merit / OBC Categories: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / Category-I / PwBD: Rs. 250
• Payment Mode: Online through SBI payment gateway
• Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no preliminary or written examination. Selection is based on two stages:

1. Shorthand Test (100 marks, minimum 60 to pass): A passage of 600 words will be dictated at 120 words per minute over about 5 minutes. You then need to transcribe the dictated passage on a computer within 45 minutes.
2. Interview (20 marks, minimum 10 to pass): Candidates who clear the Shorthand Test will be called for an interview. Up to 5 times the number of vacancies will be called in each category.

Total: 120 marks. Minimum required: 70 marks overall.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website of High Court of Karnataka at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
2. Find the recruitment section and click on the Assistant Court Secretary application link.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal and educational details.
4. Upload your passport-size photo (5 cm x 3.5 cm, max 50 KB, white background, JPG format) and signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, max 25 KB, black ball point on white paper, JPG format).
5. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in PDF format.
6. Pay the application fee through the SBI online payment gateway.
7. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Note: Applications sent or submitted by any mode other than online will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 March 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 16 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 15 April 2026 (till 11:59 PM)
• Shorthand Test Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Record court proceedings using English shorthand during hearings
• Transcribe dictated court orders, judgments, and legal documents on the computer
• Prepare and maintain official correspondence and legal files
• Assist judges and senior court officers with secretarial and administrative work
• Manage scheduling of cases, meetings, and court calendar entries
• Handle confidential legal documents with care and maintain proper filing systems
• Coordinate with advocates, litigants, and other court staff for smooth court operations