The Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District in Karnataka has invited applications for direct recruitment to Typist, Typist-Copyist, Process Server and Peon posts in the district court unit, with 86 vacancies notified across four separate notifications. The posts are ministerial and support roles in the subordinate judiciary, and selection follows the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026 - Typist, Process Server and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026ADM/133/2026, ADM/134/2026, ADM/135/2026, ADM/136/2026
Total Vacancies
86
Last Date
06 Nov
19 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 06 Nov 2026 · 19 days left
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open07 Oct
About Bengaluru Rural District Court Typist, Process Server and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Court Bengaluru Rural
- Advertisement No.
- ADM/133/2026, ADM/134/2026, ADM/135/2026, ADM/136/2026
- Post Name
- Typist, Typist-Copyist and 2 more
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Typewriting certificate in Kannada and English from the Department of Public Instruction (Senior grade for Typist, Junior grade for Typist-Copyist); Motor Vehicle Driving License (HVM/LVM) preferred for Process Server
Vacancy Breakdown
Typist
8
SC 2ST 0
Typist-Copyist
18
SC 3ST 0
Process Server
24
SC 3ST 0
Peon
36
SC 5ST 1
Total86
| Post Name | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typist | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Typist-Copyist | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Process Server | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Peon | 5 | 1 | 36 |
| Grand Total | 13 | 1 | 86 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Typist8 posts
- Qualification
- Passed II PU (Pre-University) examination, or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice, or equivalent qualification. Passed the typewriting examination in Kannada and English (Senior grade) conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of computer usage is required for office work.
- Note
- 8 posts include 2 backlog vacancies (1 Scheduled Caste and 1 Category-2A) reserved for visually impaired candidates.
- Typewriting Grade
- Senior grade in Kannada and English
Typist-Copyist18 posts
- Qualification
- Passed II PU (Pre-University) examination, or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice, or equivalent qualification. Passed the typewriting examination in Kannada and English (Junior grade) conducted by the Department of Public Instruction, or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of computer usage is required for office work.
- Note
- 1 post is reserved for persons with disabilities (blindness or low vision).
- Typewriting Grade
- Junior grade in Kannada and English
Process Server24 posts
- Qualification
- Passed SSLC examination or equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Motor Vehicle Driving License (HVM/LVM).
- Note
- 2 posts are reserved for persons with disabilities (blindness or low vision).
- Preference
- Motor Vehicle Driving License (HVM/LVM)
Peon36 posts
- Qualification
- Passed SSLC examination or equivalent qualification. Candidates must be able to read and write Kannada.
- Note
- 1 post is reserved for persons with disabilities (locomotor disability).
- Language
- Must be able to read and write Kannada
Age Limit
18 to 35 years for General category, 18 to 38 years for Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 18 to 40 years for SC, ST and Category-1, as on 06-11-2026; a one-time relaxation of 5 years is granted to all categories
Age Relaxation
One-time relaxation of 5 years for all categories as per Government Order dated 29-01-2026; relaxation for government servants, widows, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities as per the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977
Application Fee
General Merit
Rs. 200
Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
Rs. 100
SC, ST, Category-1 and Persons with Disabilities
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee is paid online through State Bank of India State Bank Collect using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI ID or QR Code from the link on the court website. Demand Draft, Postal Order, Money Order and Challan are not accepted.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Typist8 posts
- Stages
- Skill Test — The examiner gives 15 minutes of Kannada and English dictation which candidates type on computers using special software; each language test carries a maximum of 100 marks and candidates must score at least 50 marks in each to qualify.
- Interview — Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:5 per post as per reservation based on the percentage of total marks in the prescribed qualification examinations and the skill tests; the interview carries marks equal to 5% of the maximum marks of the eligibility test.
- Selection List — Prepared in order of merit based on the percentage of marks in the educational qualification, the percentage of marks in the eligibility test and the interview marks.
Typist-Copyist18 posts
- Stages
- Skill Test — The examiner gives 15 minutes of Kannada and English dictation which candidates type on computers using special software; each language test carries a maximum of 100 marks and candidates must score at least 50 marks in each to qualify.
- Interview — Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:5 per post as per reservation based on the percentage of total marks in the prescribed qualification examinations and the skill tests; the interview carries marks equal to 5% of the maximum marks of the eligibility test.
- Selection List — Prepared in order of merit based on the percentage of marks in the educational qualification, the percentage of marks in the eligibility test and the interview marks.
Process Server24 posts
- Stages
- Interview — Interview of 10 marks; candidates are called in the ratio of 1:25 per post as per reservation based on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification examination.
- Selection List — Prepared in order of merit based on interview marks; if two or more candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher.
Peon36 posts
- Stages
- Interview — Interview of 10 marks; candidates are called in the ratio of 1:10 per post as per reservation based on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification examination.
- Selection List — Prepared in order of merit based on interview marks; if two or more candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher.
- 1Interview
Marks equal to 5% of the maximum marks of the eligibility test are allotted for Typist and Typist-Copyist; Process Server and Peon have an interview of 10 marks.
- 2Document Verification
Candidates must produce the online application printout, fee receipt, qualification and reservation certificates, conduct certificates and original ID proof at the time of interview or verification.
Salary Structure
Typist
Pay: Rs. 34,100 - 67,600 (initial pay Rs. 34,100 per month)
Typist-Copyist
Pay: Rs. 34,100 - 67,600 (initial pay Rs. 34,100 per month)
Process Server
Pay: Rs. 31,775 - 61,300 (initial pay Rs. 31,775 per month)
Peon
Pay: Rs. 27,000 - 46,675 (initial pay Rs. 27,000 per month)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Typist | Rs. 34,100 - 67,600 (initial pay Rs. 34,100 per month) |
| Typist-Copyist | Rs. 34,100 - 67,600 (initial pay Rs. 34,100 per month) |
| Process Server | Rs. 31,775 - 61,300 (initial pay Rs. 31,775 per month) |
| Peon | Rs. 27,000 - 46,675 (initial pay Rs. 27,000 per month) |
How to Apply
- 1Obtain all required certificates (caste, income, rural, disability and others) in the prescribed formats from the competent authorities before applying.
- 2Open the online recruitment page on the Bengaluru Rural District Court website.
- 3Read the notification of the post you are applying for and fill in the online application with correct details.
- 4Enter your mobile number and email ID, and enter the maximum marks and marks obtained correctly.
- 5For the Diploma in Commercial Practice, enter the marks of the correct year or semester.
- 6Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (white background, JPG, maximum 50 KB) and your signature on white paper with a black ball point pen (JPG, maximum 25 KB).
- 7Verify all details, claim all eligible reservations in a single application and submit.
- 8Pay the application fee through the State Bank Collect link and e-verify the payment immediately.
- 9Download the application and the fee receipt and keep them safe until the recruitment process ends.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Printout of the online application and fee payment receipt
•Date of birth proof (SSLC marks card or birth certificate)
•Educational qualification certificates (II PUC or Diploma and typewriting certificates for Typist posts
•SSLC marks card for Process Server and Peon)
•Caste and income certificate (Form D for SC/ST
•Form E for Category-1
•Form F for Category-2A
•2B
•3A and 3B)
•Rural reservation Form-2 countersigned by the Block Education Officer with Form-1 for General category candidates
•Disability certificate in the prescribed format
•Age relaxation certificates
•Conduct certificates from two respectable persons and from the last educational institution
•Original ID proof and the downloaded admit card
Important Details
- The recruitment is subject to the final judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka in Writ Petition Nos. 200448/2025 c/w 17968/2025 and 3145/2023.
- Candidates already in service must obtain a No Objection Certificate from the competent authority within 30 days of publication of the selection list and submit it when asked.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed; if more than one is submitted, only the last application is considered.
- Details entered in the application (date of birth, qualification, reservation and age relaxation) cannot be changed later.
- All certificates must be valid on the last date for submission of applications.
- Admit cards will not be sent separately and must be downloaded from the court website.
Reservation Notes
- The 2 Typist backlog vacancies (1 Scheduled Caste and 1 Category-2A) are reserved for visually impaired candidates; if such candidates are not available, other candidates of the same category are considered as per Government Order dated 08-03-2023.
- The Scheduled Caste (Category-C) vacancy is reserved for candidates of the 59 most backward castes in that category; if such candidates are not available, other eligible Category-C candidates are considered as per Government Order dated 13-05-2026.
- Horizontal reservations for women, rural, ex-servicemen, Kannada medium, project-displaced persons, persons with disabilities and transgender candidates apply within the vacancies.
- Posts reserved for persons with disabilities: 1 in Typist-Copyist (blindness or low vision), 2 in Process Server (blindness or low vision) and 1 in Peon (locomotor disability).
Probation and Pension
Selected candidates are on probation for 2 years under the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977 and are covered under the National Pension Scheme. During probation, Typist and Typist-Copyist candidates must pass the departmental examinations prescribed for the post, the Kannada language test and the computer literacy test.
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