Orissa High Court Junior Grade Typist / DEO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 28 Posts
The Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026 for posts of 28 Junior Grade Typist / DEO. Candidates with Any Bachelors Degree Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 15-01-2026, and closes on 11-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Orissa High Court website, orissahighcourt.nic.in.
Orissa High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of 28 Junior Grade Typist / DEO Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Orissa High Court website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Orissa High Court Junior Grade Typist/DEO Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
📋 Job Overview
| Organization | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Post Name | Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator |
| Vacancies | 28 |
| Job Type | State govt |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree + Typewriting (40 wpm) + PGDCA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.orissahighcourt.nic.in |
| Notification | Click here |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Advertisement Release Date | 13-01-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15-01-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 11-02-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced on website |
| Language Test Date | To be announced on website |
| Computer Application Test Date | To be announced on website |
| Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test) | To be announced on website |
✅ Vacancy Details & Salary
| Category | Total Posts | Women (W) |
| UR (Unreserved) | 4 | 1 |
| SEBC | 6 | 2 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 11 | 4 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 28 | 9 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification
- Typewriting with minimum speed of 40 words per minute in computer
- Must have passed PGDCA Course in Computer
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years (must not be born later than 12-01-2005)
- Maximum Age: 42 years (must not be born earlier than 13-01-1984)
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
💳 Selection Process
- Selection through four-stage examination process
- Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Qualifying):
- Total Marks: 150 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- 150 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Subjects: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (Graduation level)
- Negative Marking: 0.5 (half) mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST, 40% for others
- Court has discretion to fix cut-off mark based on vacancies and qualified candidates
- Stage 2 – Language Test (Qualifying):
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Essay in English (300 words): 30 marks
- Precis writing: 20 marks
- Translation from English to Odia: 20 marks
- Translation from Odia to English: 20 marks
- English Grammar: 10 marks
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST, 45% for others
- Marks NOT counted in final merit list
- Stage 3 – Computer Application Test (Qualifying):
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Theory (50 marks, 30 minutes): MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, Internet Operations, File uploading/downloading
- Skill Test (50 marks, 30 minutes): Practical demonstration
- Qualifying Marks: 50% or more
- Marks NOT counted in final merit list
- Stage 4 – Main Written Examination (Typewriting Test in English):
- Total Marks: 100 marks
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Type approximately 400 words from printed matter at 40 words per minute
- 0.25 marks deducted for each mistake (omission, substitution, addition, repetition)
- More than 20 mistakes leads to disqualification
- Final merit list based on marks obtained in this test
💳 Application Fee
- General/UR/SEBC Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
- SC/ST Candidates: NIL (Exempted from examination fee)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): NIL (Exempted from examination fee)
📝 How to Apply
- Applications accepted ONLY through ONLINE mode
- Visit official website: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
- Navigate: Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator (Advertisement No. 01 of 2026)”
- Application window: 15-01-2026 (10:00 AM) to 11-02-2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fill online application form carefully with all correct details
- Pay application fee of Rs. 500/- online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (SC/ST/PwD exempted)
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents in prescribed format
- Candidates may edit application before final submission
- After final submission, take printout of application form for future use
- Incomplete/Incorrect applications or forms submitted through modes other than prescribed online format will be summarily rejected
- Submit application well in advance without waiting for closing date to avoid last minute rush
- Documents to be Uploaded (Scanned Copies):
- High School Certificate/10th Board Certificate (proof of age)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Typewriting certificate (40 wpm minimum speed in computer)
- PGDCA Course certificate
- Character certificate from last institution attended OR two certificates from persons of repute (one must be Gazetted Officer)
- Recent passport size photograph (clearly visible with proper orientation)
- Full signature of candidate (clearly visible with proper orientation on white background)
- Aadhaar card
- Caste/Tribe/Class certificate from competent authority (if claiming SC/ST/SEBC reservation)
- Discharge Certificate and Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen)
- Medical/Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- No Objection Certificate/Standing Order of NOC (for government servants)
- Gazette notification (if name/surname changed)
- Photo must be clearly visible with proper orientation
- Signature must be clearly visible with proper orientation on white background
- For guidance/information: Contact Recruitment Cell during working days (10:30 AM to 04:30 PM) at Mobile: 9437498780 or Email: ohcrecruitment1948@gmail.com
🔗 Important Links
- 🔔 Download Notification
- ✅ Apply Online
- ✅ Syllabus
- 📝 Official Website
- ✔️ Telegram
💬 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
11-02-2026
Q2. What is the age limit?
21 to 42 Years
Q3. Where to apply?
http://www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
Q4. Is there a fee for this job application?
yes