Highlights
| Organisation | High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru |
| Post Name | Data Entry Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 28 (21 Residual Parent Cadre + 7 Kalyana Karnataka Region) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Start Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
Post: Data Entry Assistant
Recruiting Body: High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Notification Numbers: HCRB/DEA-6/2026 (RPC) & HCRB/DEA-7/2026 (KKR)
Notification Date: 29 June 2026
Vacancy Details
| Cadre | Total Posts | General Merit | SC/ST/Other Reserved | Backlog Posts* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residual Parent Cadre | 21 | 8 + 2* | 2* (SC) + 1 (SC Cat‑A) + 1 (SC Cat‑B) + 1 (MBC) + 1* (Category‑I) + 2 + 1* (Category‑II A) + 1 (Category‑II B) + 1 (Category‑III B) | 6* |
| Kalyana Karnataka Region | 7 | 1 | 1 (SC) + 2* (ST) + 1* (Category‑I) + 1* (Category‑II A) | 5* |
* indicates backlog vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management or Computer Applications from a recognized university.
- Minimum aggregate marks:
- General & OBC: 55%
- SC / ST: 50%
- Must have passed the Senior Grade Type‑writing examination in both English and Kannada.
- Must possess a certificate in Computer Basics from a recognized institute.
Age Limit (as on last date of application)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 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 for all categories is 18 years. A one‑time relaxation of 5 years is applicable as per Government Notification DPAR 262 SRR 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
Pay Scale & Salary
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level‑4) along with admissible allowances as per Karnataka Government norms. The same scale applies to both cadres.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit | ₹350 |
| Category‑II (A) / II (B) / III (A) / III (B) (OBC) | ₹350 |
| SC / ST / Category‑I (OBC) / Persons with Benchmark Disability | ₹200 |
Fee must be paid online through the SBI payment gateway integrated with the application portal. The fee is non‑refundable.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Online | 28 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 28 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting for Typing Test based on percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree.
- Typing Test (100 marks, minimum 60 to pass): 500‑word passage dictated in 10 minutes; transcription to be completed on a computer within 20 minutes.
- Interview (20 marks, minimum 10 to pass): Candidates who clear the Typing Test are called for interview in order of merit, up to 5 times the number of vacancies per category.
- Final Merit List prepared on a total of 120 marks (minimum 70 required to qualify).
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
- Register using a valid email ID and create a password.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details in the online application form.
- Upload the following documents (PDF format, size limits as specified):
- Passport‑size photograph (white background, 5 cm × 3.5 cm, max 50 KB, JPG)
- Scanned signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, max 25 KB, JPG)
- SSLC marks card
- Degree marks card
- Senior Grade Type‑writing certificates (English & Kannada)
- Computer basics certificate
- Relevant caste / disability certificates where applicable
- Pay the applicable application fee through the SBI online payment gateway.
- Preview the application carefully; once submitted it cannot be modified or withdrawn.
- Save and print the application number for future reference and for downloading the Intimation Letter.
Important Links
| Official Notification | View Here |
| Official Website | judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date is 28 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM). - How many vacancies are there in total?
There are 28 vacancies (21 under Residual Parent Cadre and 7 under Kalyana Karnataka Region). - What is the minimum educational qualification?
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management or Computer Applications. - Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes. OBC categories get up to 43 years, SC/ST/Category‑I get up to 45 years, plus a one‑time relaxation of 5 years as per Government Notification DPAR 262 SRR 2025. - What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?
The fee is ₹200. - What documents must be uploaded?
Photograph, signature, SSLC & degree marks cards, senior grade type‑writing certificates (English & Kannada), computer basics certificate, and any caste/disability certificates as applicable.