Karnataka High Court Second Division Assistant Recruitment 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru (KHC)
Job Category	Administrative
Eligibility Qualification	Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree)
Number of Vacancies	20 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹25,500 - ₹81,100 Per Month
Age Limits	18 to 40 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	Not required for this post.
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/- - Fee is non-refundable and must be paid via State Bank of India online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI).

📄 Details & Description

- Recruitment drive by the High Court of Karnataka for 20 Second Division Assistant (SDA) posts.
- Direct recruitment for established cadre positions in the High Court of Karnataka.
- Applications accepted online via the official website judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
- Includes 18 posts under Residual Parent Cadre and 2 backlog posts under Kalyana Karnataka Region.
- Candidates with a degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications, or Business Administration are eligible.
- Selection based on a competitive test followed by an interview.
- Pay scale: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 (Level - 4) with admissible allowances.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Educational Qualification: Degree in Science / Arts / Commerce / Business Management / Computer Applications / Business Administration from a recognized University.
- Minimum Aggregate Marks: 55% for General and OBC categories, 50% for SC/ST categories.
- Knowledge of computer operation is mandatory.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 35 years (General Merit), 38 years (OBC Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B)), 40 years (SC/ST/OBC Category-I).
- One-time 5-year age relaxation applicable as per Government Order.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection is based on a Competitive Test (90 minutes duration) followed by an Interview.
- Competitive Test includes: English Essay (30 marks), Translation from Kannada to English (30 marks), General Knowledge Test (20 marks).
- Minimum passing marks: 20 in English Essay, 20 in Translation, 10 in General Knowledge.
- Candidates who clear the Competitive Test are called for Interview (20 marks).
- Minimum passing marks for Interview: 10 marks.
- Final selection based on combined marks from Competitive Test and Interview.
- Candidates are shortlisted in the ratio of 1:10 for Competitive Test and 1:5 for Interview per notified vacancy within each reserved category.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD (as per reservation policy)

📂 Required Documents

- Scanned copy of recent passport-sized photograph (5 cm x 3.6 cm, JPG format, under 50 KB, white background).
- Scanned copy of signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, JPG format, under 25 KB).
- Valid mobile number and email ID for communication.
- Category certificate (if applicable for reservation).
- Disability certificate (if applicable for PwBD candidates).
- Proof of age (birth certificate, SSLC marks card, or equivalent).
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificate (if any).
- Application fee payment receipt.

💳 Application Fee Details

- 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/-
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid via State Bank of India online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?

It is a recruitment drive by the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, to fill 20 vacancies for the position of Second Division Assistant through direct recruitment.

Q. How many vacancies are available in the Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?

A total of 20 vacancies are available, with 18 under the Residual Parent Cadre and 2 backlog posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is September 11, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Q. What are the educational qualifications required for the Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must hold a degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications, or Business Administration from a recognized university, along with knowledge of computer operation and the prescribed minimum aggregate marks.

Q. What is the age limit for the Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age ranges from 35 to 40 years (plus a one-time 5-year relaxation), depending on the candidate's category.