Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026, 64 posts, last date 7 December 2026
Graduates have a big opening in the High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. The court has announced 33 Junior Stenographer posts and 31 Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts — 64 posts in all — and the basic qualification for both is just a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. The Stenographer post carries a pay scale of Rs 25,500–81,100.
Online applications open on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 7 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application fee is only Rs 500, with exemption for SC/ST and PwBD candidates. Everything you need — posts, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern and how to apply — is explained below.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Advertisements | 06/2026 (Junior Stenographer) and 07/2026 (Typist/DEO), dated 11 November 2026 |
| Total posts | 64 (Stenographer 33 + Typist/DEO 31) |
| Pay scales | Stenographer Rs 25,500–81,100 (Level 7); Typist/DEO Rs 19,900–63,200 (Level 4) |
| Applications open | 13 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply | 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application fee | Rs 500 (SC/ST/PwBD exempted) |
| Official website | orissahighcourt.nic.in |
What are the important dates?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 11 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 13 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date to apply online | 7 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age cut-off date | 12 November 2026 |
| Exam centres and dates | To be conveyed through the Court’s website and e-Admit Card |
How many vacancies are there? Post-wise list
Junior Stenographer (Group-C) — 33 posts, Advt 06/2026
| Category | Posts (Women) |
|---|---|
| UR | 11 (W-4) |
| SEBC | 1 |
| ST | 12 (W-4) |
| SC | 9 (W-3) |
| Total | 33 (W-11) |
Of these, 2 posts are for PwBDs and 2 for Ex-Servicemen. Pay scale: Rs 25,500–81,100, Level 7.
Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Group-C) — 31 posts, Advt 07/2026
| Category | Posts (Women) |
|---|---|
| UR | 7 (W-2) |
| SEBC | 6 (W-2) |
| ST | 11 (W-4) |
| SC | 7 (W-2) |
| Total | 31 (W-10) |
Of these, 2 posts are for PwBDs and 1 for Ex-Servicemen. Pay scale: Rs 19,900–63,200, Level 4. The 31 posts cover Junior Grade Typist and Data Entry Operator posts.
Who benefits most from this recruitment?
Both recruitments need only a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, so graduates from every stream can apply. Candidates with shorthand at 80 words per minute and typing at 40 words per minute can aim for the 33 Stenographer posts; those with a PGDCA and typing at 40 words per minute on a computer can aim for the 31 Typist/DEO posts. The age limit is generous too — 21 to 42 years, with up to 5 years’ relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the educational qualification?
For Junior Stenographer
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University.
- Minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting.
- Adequate knowledge in Computer Application.
For Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
- Typewriting with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in the Computer.
- PGDCA or equivalent (from recognised Universities, AICTE recognised Institutions, or Institutions recognised by the Government).
What is the age limit?
Age is counted as on 12 November 2026 — a candidate must be above 21 years and not exceeding 42 years (born not earlier than 12.11.1984 and not later than 11.11.2005).
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC (Non-creamy layer) and Women | 5 years |
| PwBDs (40–50% permanent disability) | 10 years |
| PwBDs belonging to SC/ST/SEBC | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government rules |
A candidate falling in more than one category gets only one relaxation — the most beneficial one. Name and date of birth are accepted only as entered in the High School Certificate.
How much is the application fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted (at their option) |
The fee is non-refundable and is paid online (Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking).
What is the selection process?
Junior Stenographer — three stages
- Qualifying Test in English Subject — 100 marks, 1.5 hours: Essay 20, translation Odia to English 20, re-translation English to Odia 20, English Grammar 40. General candidates need 35% and SC/ST candidates 30% to reach the Computer Test.
- Computer Application Test (qualifying) — 100 marks: Theory 50 (30 minutes) + Skill Test 50 (30 minutes); MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, Internet Operation. 50% is needed to reach the Skill Test.
- Skill Test (shorthand and typewriting) — 100 marks: dictation of a 400-word English passage at 80 words per minute (5 minutes), transcribed on a computer at 40 words per minute (10 minutes). 0.25 marks per correct word; mistakes/omissions beyond 10% of total words disqualify. The merit list is prepared on Skill Test marks. Document verification follows.
Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator — four stages
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying) — 150 objective MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (graduation level). Negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer. Other categories need 40% and SC/ST 33% to reach the Language Test.
- Language Test (qualifying) — 100 marks, 2 hours: English essay (300 words) 30, precis writing 20, English to Odia translation 20, Odia to English translation 20, English Grammar 10. Other categories need 45% and SC/ST 33%.
- Computer Application Test (qualifying) — Theory 50 (30 minutes) + Skill Test 50 (30 minutes); 50% is needed to reach the Main Examination.
- Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test) — Typewriting Test in English, 100 marks, 10 minutes: type about 400 words from printed matter at 40 words per minute; 0.25 marks deducted per mistake; more than 20 mistakes disqualifies. On equal marks, the older candidate is placed higher. The final merit list is based only on the Typewriting Test marks. Document verification is held before the Main Written Examination.
Which documents are needed?
- High School / 10th Board Examination certificate (proof of age)
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate
- Shorthand (80 wpm) and typewriting (40 wpm) certificates — for Stenographer
- PGDCA or equivalent certificate — for Typist/DEO
- Certificate showing adequate knowledge in Computer Application
- Good character certificate (from the institution last attended, or two certificates from persons of repute — one a Gazetted Officer)
- Recent passport-size photograph and full signature
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC Non-creamy layer, if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen / PwBD certificates (if applicable)
How to apply online
- Open the official website orissahighcourt.nic.in.
- Go to Recruitment Corner, then Examination Portal.
- Open “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer (Advertisement No. 06 of 2026)” or “Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advertisement No. 07 of 2026)”.
- Fill the online form using the name as in the High School Certificate.
- Upload documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout safe.
Note: if you submit more than one application, only the latest application (with the higher Acknowledgement Number) will be considered. For help with the online application, contact the Recruitment Cell on Mobile 9437498780, on working days from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Important links
- High Court of Orissa official website / apply online: https://www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
- Advertisements (Advt 06/2026 and 07/2026) PDFs: available on the Court’s website under Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal — read the full advertisement before applying.
- Other government recruitments: Nuh District Court Stenographer Recruitment (8 posts) — https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/haryana-nuh-district-court-stenographer-recruitment-2026-8-posts/ ; DSSSB JE and MTS Recruitment 2026 (1,260 posts) — https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/dsssb-je-mts-recruitment-2026-1260-posts/ ; IAF AFCAT 01/2027 Recruitment (379 posts) — https://www.viksitharyana.com/english/afcat-01-2027-recruitment/
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many posts are there in Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026? — There are 64 posts in total: 33 Junior Stenographer and 31 Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts.
- When can I apply? — Online applications open on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 7 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- What is the minimum qualification? — A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Stenographer needs 80 wpm shorthand + 40 wpm typing; Typist/DEO needs PGDCA + 40 wpm typing.
- What is the age limit? — 21 to 42 years as on 12 November 2026. SC/ST/SEBC and women get 5 years’ relaxation; PwBDs get 10 years.
- How much is the application fee? — Rs 500; SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempted at their option.
- When will the exam be held? — Exam centres and dates have not been announced yet; they will be conveyed through the Court’s website and e-Admit Card.
This recruitment is based on the High Court of Orissa’s Advertisements 06/2026 and 07/2026, dated 11 November 2026. This is a NEW recruitment — it is different from the January 2026 DEO notification (28 posts, applications closed 11 February 2026). Verify your advertisement, eligibility and age limit from the official website before applying.
