Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack, has released two recruitment notifications – Advertisement No. 06/2026 for Junior Stenographer and Advertisement No. 07/2026 for Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Group-C) in the Court’s Establishment. A total of 64 vacancies have been announced, including 33 posts of Junior Stenographer (Level-7) and 31 posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Level-4). Online applications will start on 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM), and the last date to apply online is 07 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Graduates with the required typing / shorthand speed and computer knowledge can apply. The age limit is 21-42 years as on 12.11.2026, and the application fee is Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwBD exempted). The recruitment will be conducted as per the High Court of Orissa (Appointment of Staff and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019, and the exam centres for each stage will be informed through the Court’s website and the e-Admit Card.
Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Post Name | Junior Stenographer & Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Group-C) |
| Advt. No. | 06/2026 (Junior Stenographer) & 07/2026 (Junior Grade Typist / DEO) |
| Total Vacancy | 64 |
| Pay Scale | Junior Stenographer: Level-7 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-); Typist / DEO: Level-4 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-) |
| Job Location | Cuttack, Odisha |
| Notification Date | 11.11.2026 |
| Category | Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist / DEO Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | orissahighcourt.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 13.11.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (Exempted) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026 is 21-42 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 12.11.2026 (born between 12.11.1984 and 11.11.2005). (Use Age Calculator). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC (NCL)/Women 5 Years, PwBD 10 Years, and Ex-Servicemen as per Odisha Govt. rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Stenographer | 33 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Shorthand Speed 80 wpm + Typing Speed 40 wpm + Adequate Knowledge of Computer Application |
| Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator | 31 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Typing Speed 40 wpm on Computer + PGDCA or Equivalent |
| Total | 64 | – |
Note: Out of the total posts, 11 Junior Stenographer posts and 10 Typist / DEO posts are reserved for women. Exchange of reservation between SC and ST will not be considered.
Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| Post | Stage | Marks / Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Stenographer | Qualifying English Test (Essay, Odia-English Translation, Grammar) | 100 Marks, 1.5 Hours (Qualifying) |
| Junior Stenographer | Computer Application Test (Theory + Skill) | 100 Marks, 1 Hour (Qualifying – 50%) |
| Junior Stenographer | Skill Test – Shorthand 80 wpm (400 words) + Transcription 40 wpm | 100 Marks (Merit) |
| Typist / DEO | Preliminary Exam – 150 MCQs (English, GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude); 0.5 Negative Marking | 150 Marks, 2 Hours (Qualifying) |
| Typist / DEO | Language Test (English & Odia) | 100 Marks, 2 Hours (Qualifying) |
| Typist / DEO | Computer Application Test (Theory + Skill) | 100 Marks, 1 Hour (Qualifying – 50%) |
| Typist / DEO | Main Exam – Typewriting Test in English (400 words, 10 minutes) | 100 Marks (Merit) |
Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Junior Stenographer: Qualifying Test in English → Computer Application Test → Skill Test (Shorthand & Typewriting)
- Junior Grade Typist / DEO: Preliminary Exam → Language Test → Computer Application Test → Main Exam (Typewriting Test in English)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List on the basis of the Skill Test / Typewriting Test marks
How to Apply for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of the High Court of Orissa at orissahighcourt.nic.in and open the recruitment section.
- Click on the online application link for Advt. No. 06/2026 (Junior Stenographer) or Advt. No. 07/2026 (Junior Grade Typist / DEO) from 13.11.2026.
- Register and fill in the application form with your details as per the 10th certificate.
- Upload the 10th certificate, degree certificate, typing / shorthand / PGDCA certificate, character certificate, Aadhaar, photograph, signature and caste / PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 online (SC/ST/PwBD exempted) and submit the form before 07.12.2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future use.
Important Links
| Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer Notification PDF (Advt. 06/2026) | Steno Notification |
| Orissa High Court Junior Grade Typist / DEO Notification PDF (Advt. 07/2026) | Typist Notification |
| Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and Typist Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 13.11.2026) | Apply Online |
| High Court of Orissa Official Website | Orissa HC |