Karnataka High Court Assistant Court Secretary Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 70 Posts

Overview

The Karnataka High Court has announced 70 Assistant Court Secretary posts for 2026, offering a salary range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 (Level‑7). Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in specified fields, possess English shorthand and typing skills, and have a computer basics certificate. Age limits are 18‑40 years for general candidates, with relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, and Category‑I. Application fees vary by category, and the selection process includes a shorthand test and interview. Applications must be submitted online by 15 April 2026.

Key Details

Organization
Karnataka High Court
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Science / Arts / Commerce / Business Management / Computer Applications / Business Administration or equivalent, English Shorthand + English Typing: Senior Grade / Proficiency OR Diploma in Commercial Practice / Secretarial Practice (English medium), Computer knowledge: Certificate in Computer Basics (minimum 3 months)
Vacancies
70

Important Dates

notification_release16 March 2026
application_deadline15 April 2026

Important Links

Vacancy Details

KKR: 11; RPC: 59

Selection Process

Shorthand Test (qualifying & merit, 100 marks) followed by Interview (20 marks)

How to Apply

Verify eligibility criteria., Download the notification PDF., Click the Apply Online link., Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and contact details., Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates)., Pay the application fee online., Review all details and submit the application., Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for Karnataka High Court Assistant Court Secretary Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 70 Posts?

notification release: 16 March 2026; application deadline: 15 April 2026

What is the application fee?

Preliminary Exam Fee - OBC (II(A), II(B), III(A), III(B)): Rs.500/-; Preliminary Exam Fee - SC/ST/Cat-I/OBC/Benchmark Disability: Rs.250/-; Main Exam Fee - SC/ST/Cat-I/PwBD: Rs.750/-; Main Exam Fee - General/Cat-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB: Rs.1500/-

What is the age limit?

Min: 18 years, Max: 40 years (General Merit), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST/Category-I)

What is the selection process?

Shorthand Test (qualifying & merit, 100 marks) followed by Interview (20 marks)