Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026: 70 Secretary Posts

If you have exceptional shorthand skills and have been waiting for a highly respected government position, the Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026 is the golden opportunity you need. The High Court of Karnataka has officially released its detailed notifications, inviting online applications from eligible candidates to fill up 70 prestigious positions for the role of Assistant Court Secretary under both the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR).

Securing a job in the state judiciary not only brings immense pride but also offers a fantastic Level-7 salary structure and long-term stability. While you gather your typing certificates, feel free to browse our other latest Karnataka government job updates. Interested candidates can submit their applications directly through the official judicial portal at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.

Before applying, please note that the vacancies are divided between two distinct cadres. Here is the post-wise breakdown as per the official notification:

To ensure your application is not rejected, verify that you meet the strict educational and skill requirements set by the High Court:

Educational & Technical Qualification:

• Degree: A Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Arts / Commerce / Business Management / Computer Applications / Business Administration from a recognized university.
• Shorthand & Typing: Must have passed Senior Grade Shorthand and Senior Grade Typewriting examinations in English conducted by the Department of Public Instruction OR possess a Diploma in Commercial Practice / Secretarial Practice.
• Computer Knowledge: Must possess a certificate of computer basics (minimum 3 months course) from a recognized institute.

Age Limit (As on April 15, 2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age for General Merit: 40 Years
• Category 2A/2B/3A/3B: 43 Years
• SC/ST/Category-I: 45 Years

Salary & Pay Scale:

Selected candidates will be offered an excellent remuneration package under Level-7. The basic pay scale ranges from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month, plus admissible government allowances.

Application Fee Details:

Candidates are required to pay the application fee via online modes (SBI e-Pay gateway) before the final deadline.

• General Merit / OBC (Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B): ₹500/-
• SC / ST / Category-I / PwBD Candidates: ₹250/-

The Karnataka High Court will evaluate candidates through a strict skill-based selection process consisting of two main stages:

1. Shorthand Test (100 Marks): Candidates will be given a dictation of a 600-word passage at a speed of 120 words per minute (for 5 minutes). You will then have 45 minutes to transcribe the text on a computer. (Minimum passing score: 60 marks).
2. Personal Interview (20 Marks): Candidates who pass the shorthand test will be called for an interview in a 1:5 ratio based on merit. (Minimum passing score: 10 marks).
3. Document Verification: Final verification of all educational, technical, and category certificates.

Filing the application correctly is crucial. Follow these instructions to submit your online form successfully:

• Step 1: Visit the official Karnataka Judiciary portal at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
• Step 2: Navigate to the “Notifications” or “Recruitment” section and click on the Assistant Court Secretary application link.
• Step 3: Fill out the detailed online application form with your personal, educational, and typing certificate details.
• Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.
• Step 5: Pay the application fee (₹500 or ₹250) online via the SBI payment gateway.
• Step 6: Do a final review of your form, hit submit before April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM), and take a printout of the confirmation page.

Q1. How many total vacancies are announced in the Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026?
The official notification states that there are a total of 70 vacancies available for Assistant Court Secretary (59 under the RPC cadre and 11 under the KKR cadre).

Q2. What is the basic educational qualification required?
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree, a Senior Grade Shorthand & Typewriting certificate in English, and a 3-month Computer Basic Course certificate.

Q3. What is the expected salary for this position?
Selected candidates will receive a highly competitive Level-7 monthly salary ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.

Q4. What is the age limit for applying?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years for General candidates, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates.

Q5. What is the exact selection process for this recruitment?
The selection is based purely on skill! It includes a Shorthand Dictation & Transcription Test (100 marks) followed by a Personal Interview (20 marks).

Q6. How can I apply for these vacancies?
You can apply online by visiting the official website at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in before the deadline of April 15, 2026.