High Court of Karnataka Group D Recruitment 2026 – For 106 Posts
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High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, has issued recruitment notification for High Court of Karnataka Group D Recruitment 2026 for Indian Nationals. There are total 98 vacancies (including 1 backlog) in Residual Parent Cadre and 8 vacancies in Kalyana Karnataka Region available for the posts of Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peon (House Keeping), Lift Attendant, Assistant Binder, Tailor and Dhobi. This recruitment drive provides an excellent chance for aspirants who wish to grab prestigious Judiciary Jobs in India. Those aspirants who are interested and fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply online till July 31, 2026. The selected candidates will be offered a well-structured salary ranging from Rs. 69,100/-. Also, aspirants need to pay the application fees via the SBI online integrated payment gateway.
About High Court of Karnataka
High Court of Karnataka is the highest judicial body in the state formed for enforcing the rule of law and ensuring justice. Having its Principal Bench in Bangalore along with other Benches in Dharwad and Kalaburagi, it holds great importance in the judiciary of the state. This court often employs people belonging to various cadres so that it can fulfill its duties. By becoming a member of this court, you will get job security and also the honor of working at a respected judicial institution in India.
Important Dates to Remember
- Date of Notification Release: July 02, 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application Form: July 02, 2026
- Last Date of Application: July 31, 2026 (Till 11:59 PM)
- Remarks: Candidates who have already applied as per the notification released on April 22, 2026, need not
Available Positions for High Court of Karnataka Group D Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Peons, Watchman, Sweepers and Peons (House Keeping) | 90 (Includes 01 Backlog post) |
| Lift Attender | 05 |
| Assistant Binder | 01 |
| Tailor | 01 |
| Dhobi | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 98 |
Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) Vacancies
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Peons, Sweepers and Peons (House Keeping) | 08 |
Age Limitations
- General Merit: 40 Years
- Category-II(A), II(B), III(A), III(B) of OBC: 43 Years
- SC / ST / Category-I of OBC: 45 Years
- Minimum Age: 18 Years (for all categories)
Qualification Criteria for High Court of Karnataka Group D Recruitment 2026
| Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification | SSLC/10th Standard Pass or equivalent |
| Lift Attender | 10th Pass + Experience in Lift Mechanism |
| Assistant Binder | 10th Pass + Minimum 2 years binding work experience |
| Tailor | 10th Pass + Minimum 3 years tailoring work experience |
| Dhobi | 10th Pass + Experience in washing work |
| Equivalent Qualification | As per Karnataka Government Circular |
Remuneration Details
- Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peons (House Keeping), Assistant Binder, Dhobi: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Level 2)
- Lift Attender, Tailor: Rs. 21,700 – 69,100/- (Level 3)
- Allowances: Admissible allowances as per Karnataka government norms
Application Fee Details
- General Merit: Rs. 200/-
- OBC (Category-IIA / IIB / IIIA / IIIB): Rs. 200/-
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Category-I OBC: Rs. 100/-
- Persons with Benchmark Disability: Rs. 100/-
- Important: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Job Profile
- Peons: Duties include transporting of files, documents and official papers inside the court; helping the judicial officers and employees with their duties; smooth flow of records
- Watchman: Security related functions like guarding of courts; watching the entrance-exit of the court building; protection of the court property
- Sweepers: Ensuring cleanliness and hygienic conditions in the court offices and corridors
- Peons (House Keeping): Helping in housekeeping functions within the court; maintaining the courts facilities
- Lift Attendant: Managing the lift systems; moving of judges and other people inside the court
- Assistant Binder: Binding the records, judgements and official documents; keeping the record archives
- Tailor: Stitching the uniforms and robes of the court staff; managing the cloth stocks when necessary
- Dhobi: Washing of official clothes and linens of the court staff
Recruitment Procedure for High Court of Karnataka Group D Recruitment 2026
- Step 1: Create the merit list according to the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination (SSLC/10th) in order to obtain highly-desired government jobs in Karnataka.
- Step 2: Call for interview in the ratio of 10 times the number of vacancies (5 times for the Assistant Binder post).
- Step 3: Verification of documents and final selection
- Reservation Policy: As per Karnataka Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes (Reservation of Appointment) Act, 1990 & Rules, 1992
- Horizontal Reservations: Women, Rural, Ex-servicemen, Kannada Medium, Persons with Benchmark Disability, Persons displaced from Projects, Transgender
Department Information
- Establishment: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
- Principal Bench: Bengaluru
- Additional Benches: Dharwad & Kalaburagi
- Appointing Authority: Registrar General, High Court of Karnataka
- Service Conditions: Subject to High Court of Karnataka Service (Conditions of Service and Recruitment) Rules, 1973.
- Probationary period: 2 years from the date of appointment (can be extended as and when required).
- Posting: Candidates selected will have to serve at any one of the above three places as per requirement.
Career Growth
- Entry Level: Posts of Group-D form the basic support staff in the High Court and offer good opportunities to those looking for Latest govt. jobs.
- Avenues for Promotion: Upon completion of probation period and with proper service experience, employees may become eligible for promotion to higher posts of Group-D/Group-C posts through internal promotions process
- Skills Acquired: On job training related to court processes, record management and administrative processes
- Job Security: Job security with pension/retirement benefits as per the norms of Karnataka State government
- Other Facilities: Availability of medical facilities, leave and other services benefits as available to Karnataka State government employees
Preparation Strategy
- Emphasis on SSLC/10th Marks: With academic merit being the primary criteria of selection, those who have scored high in the percentage of 10th class have more chances
- Documents Required: Make sure that you have all the original documents handy, including SSLC marks card, caste certificate, income certificate, rural certificate (if any) and experience certificate
- Preparation of Interview: Be prepared for the interview with basic knowledge of Karnataka judiciary, awareness and personal details
- Character Certificate: Get three character certificates, one from the Head of Institution from which SSLC was obtained and two from respectable non-relatives in society
- Photograph and Signature: Make sure that your scanned photograph (size 5cm x 3.5cm, max 50KB) and signature (size 2.5cm x 7.5cm, max 25KB) are in proper JPG form
Submission Process for High Court of Karnataka Group D Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.judiciary.karnataka.gov.in
- Go to Notification section to find the High Court Recruitment Nos: HCRB 8/2025 (Group – D – RPC) and HCRB 9/2025 (Group – D – KKR).
- Choose your group D notification (either RPC or KKR).
- Enter all personal and academic information carefully.
- Upload scanned copy of photo, signature and other documents in PDF format.
- Make the application fee via the SBI payment gateway online.
- View the application once.
- Take printout of your application form.
Important Notes
- Applications that are not applied through online mode will not be considered under any circumstances.
- Once the applications have been submitted, it cannot be withdrawn and altered.
- Repeated applications will lead to consideration of the last submitted application only.
- Mention your mobile and email id for communication purposes.
FAQs
Applications for the post can be filled online through the online judicial portal up to July 31, 2026. Payment gateways too will be closed on the same day. Therefore, it is advisable that you fill the form early.
Candidates are selected first based on the merit marks in their 10th standard board exam. Shortlisted candidates are then called for an interview at the ratio of 10:1 or 5:1 depending upon the post applied.
The applicants need to be at least matriculates from any recognized state board or have an equivalent qualification. For certain specialized posts such as that of a Lift Attendant, Tailor, Assistant Binder and Dhobi, there may be further requirements of practical training or courses.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
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