Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 86 Typist, Peon and Other Posts

Important Instructions

• Applications are accepted online only.
• Applications submitted by post or in person will not be accepted.
• Candidates should submit only one application.
• If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application may be considered as specified in the notification.
• Candidates should carefully enter their date of birth, qualification, marks, reservation and age-relaxation details.
• Details entered in the application cannot be changed later.
• Candidates should retain a printout of the application and fee receipt.
• Eligible candidates will be informed through SMS/e-mail where applicable.
• Skill-test/interview schedules will be published on the official court website.
• Candidates must download their admit cards from the official website; separate admit cards may not be sent by post.
• Candidates have to attend the test/interview at their own cost.

A total of 86 vacancies have been announced for four different posts.

The Typist vacancies include 2 backlog vacancies and 6 new vacancies. Category-wise and horizontal reservations will apply according to the recruitment notifications and applicable Karnataka Government rules.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Horizontal reservations for eligible categories such as women, rural candidates, ex-servicemen, Kannada medium candidates, persons with disabilities and other applicable categories will be implemented as specified in the respective notifications.

Salary

The salary/pay scale differs according to the post.

Selected candidates will also be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) as applicable.

Educational Qualification

The required qualification varies according to the post.

1. Typist

Candidates should have:

• Passed II PUC, or
• Passed a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice, or an equivalent qualification.
• Passed the prescribed Senior Grade Typewriting examination in Kannada and English, or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of computer usage for office work is required.

2. Typist-Copyist

Candidates should have:

• Passed II PUC, or
• Passed a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice, or equivalent qualification.
• Passed the prescribed Junior Grade Typewriting examination in Kannada and English, or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of computer usage for office work is required.

3. Process Server

Candidates should have:

• Passed SSLC / 10th Standard or equivalent examination.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing a valid Motor Vehicle Driving Licence for the relevant category.

4. Peon

Candidates should have:

• Passed SSLC / 10th Standard or equivalent examination.
• Ability to read and write Kannada.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 06 November 2026, which is the last date for submission of applications.

Basic Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• General Merit: 35 Years
• Category-2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: 38 Years
• SC / ST / Category-1: 40 Years

In addition, a one-time relaxation of 5 years has been granted to all categories as a special measure under the applicable Government Order.

Other age relaxations for eligible government servants, widows, ex-servicemen and persons with disabilities will be provided according to the applicable Karnataka recruitment rules.

Age Limit Table

For your site's basic Minimum Age field, enter 18 Years.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee online.

Payment Mode

The application fee can be paid online through State Bank Collect using available payment methods such as:

• Net Banking
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• UPI
• QR Code

Candidates must complete the fee payment and e-verify the payment within the prescribed time. Demand Draft, Postal Order, Money Order and Challan are not accepted.

The selection process differs according to the post.

Typist and Typist-Copyist

The selection process includes a Kannada and English skill test followed by an interview/merit-based selection process.

For the skill test:

• Candidates will receive 15 minutes of dictation in Kannada and English.
• The dictated content must be typed on a computer using the prescribed software.
• Kannada Skill Test: 100 marks
• English Skill Test: 100 marks
• Candidates must secure at least 50 marks in each language to qualify.

Eligible candidates will subsequently be shortlisted for the interview in the prescribed ratio based on their educational qualification and skill-test performance.

Process Server

Selection is based on an interview carrying 10 marks.

Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their educational qualification marks and applicable reservation criteria.

Peon

Selection is also through an interview carrying 10 marks.

Candidates are shortlisted based on their SSLC marks and applicable reservation criteria.

The final selection lists will be prepared according to the prescribed recruitment rules and merit.

Probation Period

Selected candidates will be placed on probation for two years as prescribed under the applicable Karnataka Civil Services rules.

During probation, candidates appointed to Typist and Typist-Copyist posts will be required to pass the prescribed departmental examinations, Kannada language test and computer literacy test, wherever applicable.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the recruitment process:

• SSLC marks card / Date of Birth proof
• II PUC marks card, where applicable
• Diploma certificate, where applicable
• Kannada and English typewriting certificates for Typist/Typist-Copyist posts
• Caste certificate, where applicable
• Income certificate, where applicable
• Rural reservation certificate, if applicable
• Kannada medium certificate, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Project-displaced person certificate, if applicable
• Other applicable reservation certificates
• Valid identity proof
• Application printout
• Fee payment receipt
• Conduct certificates

Candidates should produce the original documents whenever required for verification/interview.

Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official Bengaluru Rural District Court recruitment website.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official Bengaluru Rural District Court website.
2. Go to the Online Recruitment section.
3. Read the notification for the post you wish to apply for.
4. Check the educational qualification, age and reservation requirements.
5. Register/proceed with the online application.
6. Enter your personal and educational details.
7. Enter your marks and qualification details carefully.
8. Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
9. Claim applicable reservation benefits, if eligible.
10. Review the application carefully.
11. Submit the online application.
12. Pay the prescribed application fee through State Bank Collect, if applicable.
13. E-verify the fee payment.
14. Download and save the submitted application form and fee receipt.

Candidates should keep the application form and payment receipt safely for future use.

Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates should upload the required documents in the prescribed format.

Photograph

• Recent colour passport-size photograph
• White background
• JPG format
• Maximum size: 50 KB
• Candidate should not sign on the photograph

Signature

• Signature on white paper
• Black ball-point pen
• JPG format
• Maximum size: 25 KB

Candidates should follow the specifications given in the official notification while uploading documents.