If you can take shorthand at 80 words a minute and type at 40, the High Court of Orissa has 33 Junior Stenographer jobs open to you. Online applications run from 13.11.2026 to 07.12.2026 under Advertisement No. 06/2026, and any graduate can apply. Eleven of the 33 posts are kept for women.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Graduate + 80/40 wpm steno
📌 Vacancies
33 Posts (11 for women)
💰 Salary
Rs 25,500 – 81,100 (Level 7)
🗓️ Last Date
07.12.2026 (11:59 PM)
✔ Checked against the official notification on 12.11.2026 · Official notice
Not announced yet — the court will share them on its website and in the e-Admit Card
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General, SEBC and all other candidates
Rs 500 (non-refundable)
SC, ST and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
Nil — exempted at the candidate’s option
Payment Mode
Online by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking
Vacancy Details
Category
Total Posts
Posts for Women
UR (Unreserved)
11
4
SEBC
1
—
ST
12
4
SC
9
3
Total
33
11
SEBC means Socially and Educationally Backward Classes. “Non-creamy layer” means the family income is under the limit, and a certificate proves it. The notification also lists 2 posts for PwBD candidates and 2 for Ex-Servicemen. If no suitable woman is found for a women’s post in a category, a man of the same category gets it, and SC and ST posts cannot be swapped with each other. The court can change the number of posts at any time.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognised university
Skills
At least 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typewriting, plus adequate knowledge of computer applications
Age Limit
Above 21 and not more than 42 years as on 12.11.2026 — born between 12.11.1984 and 11.11.2005 Check your age eligibility →
Citizenship and Character
Citizen of India, of good character, in sound health, not more than one living spouse, no criminal record, and never debarred from any recruitment test
Government Servants
Can apply, but must tell their Head of Office in writing and show a No Objection Certificate when asked
Application Restriction
Online application only. Name and date of birth must match the 10th (High School) certificate
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation in upper age
SC, ST, SEBC (Non-creamy layer) and Women
5 years (up to 47 years)
PwBD with 40% to 50% permanent disability
10 years (up to 52 years)
PwBD who are also SC, ST or SEBC (Non-creamy layer)
15 years in all — 10 for disability plus 5 for category (up to 57 years)
Ex-Servicemen
As per the Odisha Government rules
More than one category
Only one relaxation, whichever helps you most
🧮 CAN I APPLY? THREE QUICK EXAMPLES
A general category man born on 15.03.2000. On 12.11.2026 he is 26 years 7 months old. The limit is above 21 and up to 42. ✅ Eligible.
A general category woman born on 20.06.1982. On 12.11.2026 she is 44 years 4 months old, which is over 42. The 5-year relaxation for women lifts her limit to 47. ✅ Eligible, because of the 5-year relaxation.
A general category man born on 05.11.1984. On 12.11.2026 he is 42 years and 7 days old. The notification says nobody born before 12.11.1984 can apply. ❌ Not eligible, by 7 days.
These are made-up examples that apply the rules in the table above. Ages are counted on 12.11.2026, and the youngest birth date allowed is 11.11.2005. They check age only, so you also need the degree and the 80 and 40 wpm certificates. Use the Age Calculator below to check your own date of birth.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 12.11.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 21 to 42 year band.
This is a regular Group C post in the court’s establishment on Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (a government pay grade), not a contract or apprentice job.
A degree alone is not enough. You must upload a certificate from a recognised institute showing 80 wpm shorthand and 40 wpm typing.
You need to read and write Odia as well as English, because the English test includes translating a passage from Odia to English and back.
Government employees can apply, but they must inform their office in writing first and bring a No Objection Certificate when the court asks for it.
If the name on your degree or other certificates differs from your 10th certificate, you will need a Gazette notification to explain it, or the form can be rejected.
Who should skip this
Candidates with a bodily infirmity of more than 50%, because the notification lists it as a bar.
Anyone with a past criminal record, or a conviction for an offence involving moral turpitude, as the notification states.
Candidates who cannot show a recognised institute certificate for 80 wpm shorthand and 40 wpm typing, since it must be uploaded.
Graduate-level jobs open to candidates from any state, checked on 12.11.2026.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Qualifying English Test
100 marks, 1 and a half hours, written. Essay in English 20, Odia to English translation 20, English to Odia re-translation 20, English grammar 40. General candidates need at least 35% and SC/ST candidates at least 30%, or they are not called for the next test.
2. Computer Application Test (qualifying)
100 marks: theory 50 marks (30 minutes) and skill test 50 marks (30 minutes) on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and internet use, including file upload and download. You need at least 50% or you cannot sit the Skill Test.
3. Skill Test — Shorthand and Typewriting
100 marks. A 400-word English passage is dictated at 80 words per minute (5 minutes), and you type it out on a computer at 40 words per minute (10 minutes). Each correct word earns 0.25 marks. More than 10% mistakes or omissions means disqualification.
4. Merit List and Document Verification
A merit list is made from Skill Test marks, then separate lists for general and reserved categories. Shortlisted candidates bring self-attested copies of the form and certificates, along with the originals. Missing any stage, including document verification, ends your candidature.
In short: the English test and the Computer Test are only pass-or-fail. Your final rank depends only on the marks you score in the shorthand and typing Skill Test.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Scale
Rs 25,500 – 81,100 at Level 7 of the Pay Matrix under the ORSP Rules, 2017
Allowances
Usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as the Odisha Government sanctions from time to time
In plain terms, you start at about Rs 25,500 a month before allowances. Dearness Allowance and the other allowances are added on top of that.
How to Apply
Open the High Court of Orissa website, www.orissahighcourt.nic.in.
Click Recruitment Corner, then Examination Portal.
Open “Recruitment to the posts of Junior Stenographer (Advertisement No. 06 of 2026)” and read the advertisement and the Instructions to Candidates.
Fill in the form, upload your documents, photo and signature, and pay the Rs 500 fee online if it applies to you.
Submit the form before 11:59 PM on 07.12.2026 and take a printout of it.
Note: forms sent in any way other than the online form are rejected. For help, the court’s Recruitment Cell takes calls on 9437498780 or email at ohcrecruitment1948@gmail.com on working days between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM while applications are open.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The form needs a clear recent photo and a full signature on a white background. Resize both to the exact pixel and KB size the form accepts.
An SEBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate more than 3 years old on the day you apply can be rejected, and an OBC certificate is not accepted in its place.
SC, ST and SEBC women must give a caste certificate “by birth” (Daughter of), not one issued after marriage (Wife of), or the form can be rejected.
If your name or surname differs from your 10th certificate, even by a letter or a space, it counts as a name change and needs a Gazette notification.
Submit only one application. If you send more than one, only the latest one with the higher Acknowledgement Number is counted, and you cannot change your caste status once entered.
Do not wait for the last day, and keep a printout of the form plus two copies of the photo you uploaded.
Check the court website regularly. No admit letter is sent by post and a request to change the exam centre will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer 2026?
You can apply online from 10:00 AM on 13.11.2026 until 11:59 PM on 07.12.2026.
How many Junior Stenographer posts are there?
There are 33 posts (UR 11, SEBC 1, ST 12, SC 9), and 11 of them are reserved for women.
What qualification do I need?
You need a Bachelor’s degree in any subject, a shorthand speed of 80 words per minute, a typing speed of 40 words per minute and adequate computer knowledge.
What is the age limit?
You must be above 21 and not more than 42 years old on 12.11.2026, with 5 extra years for SC, ST, SEBC (non-creamy layer) and women, and 10 for PwBD candidates.
How much is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 500, paid online, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates can choose not to pay it.
How do I apply?
Apply only online on the Orissa High Court website through Recruitment Corner and then Examination Portal, because any other form is rejected.
Which marks decide the final merit list?
Only the shorthand and typing Skill Test marks count, while the English test and the Computer Application Test are pass-or-fail tests you must clear first.
What is the salary of a Junior Stenographer?
The pay scale is Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 at Level 7 of the Pay Matrix, plus dearness allowance and other allowances set by the Odisha Government.
Update Log
Date
What changed
12.11.2026
Post published
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
