Overview
High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has released a recruitment notification for the post of Junior Stenographer (Group-'C') (33 (including 11 for women) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 07.12.2026 (11:59 P.M.).
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Orissa, Cuttack
- Qualification
- A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. He/She should have a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting along with adequate knowledge in Computer Application. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.
- Vacancies
- 33 (including 11 for women)
- Advertisement No
- 06/2026 (dated 11/11/2026)
- Last date to apply
- 07.12.2026 (11:59 P.M.)
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 07.12.2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Exempted, at their option |
| Date of Advertisement | 11.11.2026 |
| Online application starts | 13.11.2026, 10:00 A.M. |
| Online application closes | 07.12.2026, 11:59 P.M. |
| Examination centre and dates | To be conveyed through the Court's website and e-Admit Card |
| Apply Online for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer | Opens 10:00 A.M., 13.11.2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The High Court of Orissa has advertised 33 Junior Stenographer (Group-'C') posts, of which 11 are reserved for women. The category-wise position is: Category: Total (Women) UR: 11 (W-04) SEBC: 01 ST: 12 (W-04) SC: 09 (W-03) Total: 33 (W-11) Within the total, 2 posts are for PwBDs and 2 posts are for Ex-Servicemen, shown in the notice against all categories together. These posts are filled as per the relevant Acts, Rules, Orders or instructions of the State Government. • If women's vacancies in a category remain unfilled for want of eligible or suitable women candidates of that category, they will be filled by eligible or suitable male candidates of the same category. • Exchange of reservation between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will not be considered. • The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the Court.
Eligibility
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. He/She should have a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting along with adequate knowledge in Computer Application. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.
Age Limit
A candidate must be above 21 years of age and not exceeding 42 years of age as on 12.11.2026, that is, born not earlier than 12.11.1984 and not later than 11.11.2005.
Application Fee
Category: Fee All candidates other than below: Rs.500/- Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted, at their option The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable and is paid online by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking.
Selection Process
The recruitment examination has three stages in this order: Qualifying Test in English Subject, Computer Application Test (Qualifying in nature) and Skill Test. Candidates must also attend document verification.
How to Apply
• Read this advertisement and the "INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES" available on the Court's website. • Visit www.orissahighcourt.nic.in and go to Recruitment Corner, then Examination Portal, then "Recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer (Advertisement No. 06 of 2026)". • Fill in the online application between 10:00 A.M. of 13.11.2026 and 11:59 P.M. of 07.12.2026, using the name as in the High School Certificate (or the changed name, with the gazette notification uploaded). • Upload scanned copies of the original documents listed below. • Pay the fee of Rs.500/- online, unless exempted. • Take a printout of the submitted online application form for future use. Applications through any other mode, and incomplete or incorrect applications, will be summarily rejected. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the latest one with the higher Acknowledgement Number will be considered.
Important Instructions
• Requests for change of examination centre will not be entertained. • No Admission Letter will be sent by post; updates on the date and time of each stage appear on www.orissahighcourt.nic.in. • At document verification, bring a self-attested copy of the application form and self-attested copies of uploaded certificates with the originals; keep at least 2 copies of the uploaded photograph. • Missing any stage, including document verification, leads to rejection; admission to every stage is provisional. • An SEBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate more than 3 years old on the date of application is liable for rejection; an OBC certificate is not accepted in place of an SEBC certificate. • Women of SC/ST/SEBC categories must submit caste certificates by birth ("Daughter of"); one by virtue of marriage ("Wife of") is not acceptable. • Community / caste status once mentioned cannot be changed; any difference in spelling or spacing of the name from the High School Certificate counts as a change of name. • No T.A./D.A. will be paid for appearing in the examination. Impersonation, fabricated or tampered documents or false statements may invite criminal prosecution and disciplinary action. • Help on the online application: Recruitment Cell, Mobile 9437498780, E-mail [email protected], on working days from 10:30 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. during the application period. The Court reserves the right to cancel the process in whole or part.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 33 Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 07.12.2026 (11:59 P.M.); Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted, at their option; Date of Advertisement: 11.11.2026; Online application starts: 13.11.2026, 10:00 A.M.; Online application closes: 07.12.2026, 11:59 P.M.; Examination centre and dates: To be conveyed through the Court's website and e-Admit Card; Apply Online for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer: Opens 10:00 A.M., 13.11.2026
What is the application fee?
Rs.500/-; SC, ST and PwBD candidates exempted at their option
What is the age limit?
Above 21 years and not exceeding 42 years as on 12.11.2026
What is the selection process?
The recruitment examination has three stages in this order: Qualifying Test in English Subject, Computer Application Test (Qualifying in nature) and Skill Test. Candidates must also attend document verification.