Highlights
| Organisation |
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru |
| Post Name |
Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peons (House Keeping), Lift Attender, Assistant Binder, Tailor, Dhobi |
| Total Vacancies |
106 (98 under RPC + 8 under KKR) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Last Date |
31 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Official Website |
judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Organisation: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
- Location: Principal Bench – Bengaluru; Benches – Dharwad & Kalaburagi
- Category: Karnataka Government Jobs
- Notification Numbers: HCRB 8/2025 (RPC) & HCRB 9/2025 (KKR)
- Notification Date: 2 July 2026 (Revised)
Vacancy Details
A) Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) – Notification No. HCRB 8/2025 – 98 Posts
| Post Name |
Institution |
Total Posts |
| Peons, Watchman, Sweepers, Peons (House Keeping) |
High Court of Karnataka |
90 (89 + 1 backlog) |
| Lift Attender |
High Court of Karnataka |
5 |
| Assistant Binder |
High Court of Karnataka |
1 |
| Tailor |
High Court of Karnataka |
1 |
| Dhobi |
High Court of Karnataka |
1 |
| Total |
|
98 |
B) Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) – Notification No. HCRB 9/2025 – 8 Posts
| Post Name |
Institution |
Total Posts |
| Peons, Sweepers, Peons (House Keeping) |
High Court of Karnataka (Kalyana Karnataka Region) |
8 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Peons, Watchman, Sweepers, Peons (House Keeping): SSLC (10th Standard) pass or equivalent.
- Lift Attender: SSLC pass + experience in lift mechanism.
- Assistant Binder: SSLC pass + minimum 2 years binding experience.
- Tailor: SSLC pass + minimum 3 years tailoring experience.
- Dhobi: SSLC pass + work experience as a Dhobi.
Age Limit
| Category |
Maximum Age Limit |
| General Merit |
40 years |
| Category II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) (OBC) |
43 years |
| SC / ST / Category‑I (OBC) |
45 years |
Minimum age is 18 years as on the last date of application. A one‑time relaxation of 5 years is provided as per Government Order No. DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29 Jan 2026.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post Group |
Pay Scale (Level – Karnataka Civil Services Pay Rules) |
| Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peons (House Keeping), Assistant Binder, Dhobi |
Level‑2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
| Lift Attender, Tailor |
Level‑3, ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
Selected candidates will be placed on probation for two years (extendable as required).
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General Merit |
₹200 |
| Category II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) (OBC) |
₹200 |
| SC / ST / Category‑I (OBC) / Persons with Benchmark Disability |
₹100 |
Fee must be paid through the SBI online payment gateway. The fee is non‑refundable.
Important Dates
| Revised Notification Release Date |
2 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application & Pay Fee |
31 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Selection Process
- Merit list for interview will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, applying reservation rules as per law.
- For Peons, Watchman, Sweepers, Peons (House Keeping), Lift Attender, Tailor and Dhobi, candidates called for interview will be 10 times the number of vacancies for each category.
- For Assistant Binder, candidates called for interview will be 5 times the number of vacancies for each category.
- Only candidates who attend the interview and satisfy the suitability criteria will be considered for final selection.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Group D Recruitment (RPC or KKR)” online application link.
- Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and all mandatory documents as per the specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the SBI online payment gateway.
- Preview the application carefully; once submitted, it cannot be modified or withdrawn.
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for your records.
- Note down the application number; it will be required for future correspondence and for generating the interview intimation letter.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date is 31 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
- How many total vacancies are there?
There are a total of 106 Group D posts.
- What educational qualification is required?
A minimum of SSLC (10th Standard) pass or equivalent is required for all posts, with additional experience for Lift Attender, Assistant Binder, Tailor and Dhobi.
- What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?
The fee is ₹100.
- Are there any age relaxations?
Yes. OBC candidates get up to 43 years, SC/ST and Category‑I OBC up to 45 years. A one‑time relaxation of 5 years is also available as per GO DPAR 262 SRR 2025.
- Where can I download the official notification PDF?
The notification PDF is available on the official website under the “Group D Recruitment” section.
