Introduction
The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru has released the Second Division Assistant (SDA) Recruitment 2026 for a total of 20 vacancies. Candidates possessing a relevant graduate degree and meeting the age criteria can apply online from 13 August 2026 to 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM. The selection process comprises a competitive written test followed by an interview.
Highlights
| Organisation |
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru |
| Post Name |
Second Division Assistant (SDA) |
| Total Vacancies |
20 |
| Application Mode |
Online only |
| Start Date |
13 August 2026 |
| Last Date |
11 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Official Website |
judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the post of Second Division Assistant (SDA) in the establishment of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru. The vacancies are divided across two notifications: HCRB/SDA-4/2026 (RPC) for the Residual Parent Cadre and HCRB/SDA-5/2026 (KKR) for the Kalyana Karnataka Region (Backlog Posts).
Vacancy Details
| Notification |
Cadre / Region |
Vacancies |
| HCRB/SDA-4/2026 (RPC) |
Residual Parent Cadre |
18 |
| HCRB/SDA-5/2026 (KKR) |
Kalyana Karnataka Region (Backlog Posts) |
2 |
| Total |
20 |
Category‑wise Vacancy – Residual Parent Cadre (18 Posts)
| Category |
Total Posts |
| General Merit |
9 |
| Scheduled Caste (Category A) |
1 |
| Scheduled Caste (Category B) |
1 |
| Most Backward Class (MCB) |
1 |
| Scheduled Tribe |
1 |
| Category‑I |
1 |
| Category‑II(A) |
3 |
| Category‑II(B) |
1 |
| Total |
18 |
Category‑wise Vacancy – Kalyana Karnataka Region (2 Posts)
| Category |
Total Posts |
| Scheduled Caste (PwBD – Blindness and Low Vision) |
1 |
| Category‑II(A) (PwBD – Blindness and Low Vision) |
1 |
| Total |
2 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications or Business Administration from a recognized university, with the following minimum aggregate marks:
| Category |
Minimum Aggregate Marks Required |
| General and Other Backward Categories |
55 % |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe |
50 % |
Age Limit
| Category |
Maximum Age Limit |
| General Merit |
35 + 5 years |
| OBC Category‑II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) |
38 + 5 years |
| SC / ST / OBC Category‑I |
40 + 5 years |
Minimum age for all candidates is 18 years. A one‑time age relaxation of 5 years is applicable to all categories as per Government Order No. DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29 January 2026.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post |
Pay Scale |
| Second Division Assistant |
Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (Level 4) with admissible allowances |
Appointed candidates will undergo a probation period of **two years**, extendable as per the court’s discretion.
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General Merit / OBC Category‑II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) |
Rs. 350/- |
| SC / ST / OBC Category‑I / Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Rs. 200/- |
The fee must be paid through the State Bank of India online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI). The fee is non‑refundable.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date |
11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
13 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
11 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Selection Process
- Competitive Test (90 minutes) consisting of:
- English Essay – 30 marks (minimum 20 marks)
- Translation from Kannada to English – 30 marks (minimum 20 marks)
- Test of General Knowledge – 20 marks (minimum 10 marks)
- Interview – 20 marks (minimum 10 marks)
- Overall, a candidate must secure at least 60 marks out of 100 to qualify.
Candidates will be called for the test in the order of merit based on their qualifying examination percentage, at a ratio of 1 : 10 (10 candidates per vacancy) within each reserved category. Those clearing the test will be called for interview at a ratio of 1 : 5.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in
- Register and fill in all required particulars in the online application form.
- Upload a recent colour photograph (5 cm × 3.6 cm, under 50 KB, JPG, white background, no signature) and a scanned signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, under 25 KB, JPG).
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the KHC online payment gateway (SBI).
- Download and retain a copy of the submitted application and the fee‑payment receipt for future reference.
A valid mobile number and e‑mail ID are mandatory as all communications regarding the test and interview will be sent via SMS/e‑mail and posted on the official website.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date is 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
- What educational qualification is required?
A graduate degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications or Business Administration with the prescribed minimum marks.
- What is the application fee for General category candidates?
The fee is Rs. 350/-.
- What is the pay scale for a Second Division Assistant?
The pay scale is Rs. 25,500 to 81,100 (Level 4) plus admissible allowances.
- How many stages are there in the selection process?
There are two stages: a written Competitive Test followed by an Interview.
- Is there any age relaxation?
Yes, a one‑time relaxation of 5 years** is applicable to all categories as per Government Order No. DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025.
