The Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar has issued Advertisement Notification No. 02 (Two) dated 22.08.2026 inviting offline applications for filling up 17 Class-IV posts — Process Server and Orderly/Chowkidar — in the Courts of District Srinagar. Candidates who are domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir and have passed 10th or 10+2 can apply on the prescribed format (Annexure-A) from 24.08.2026, and the last date for submission in the office is 22.09.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
10th Pass / 10+2 Pass
📌 Vacancies
17 Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 14,800 – 63,100
🗓️ Last Date
22.09.2026
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Process Server, Orderly, Chowkidar (Class-IV Posts)
Organization
Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar (District Court Srinagar)
Demand Draft from J&K Bank Ltd. favouring Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar
Note: The notification prescribes a single fee of Rs. 300/- and does not list any separate or reduced fee for reserved categories.
Vacancy Details
S. No
Name of the Post
Pay Level
OM
SC
ST1
ST2
RBA
OBC
EWS
ALC
Total
01
Process Server
19900–63100
01
–
01
–
–
–
–
–
02
02
Orderly, Chowkidar
14800–47100
08
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
15
Total Number of Posts
17
Note: The vacancy position may increase or decrease depending upon the actual availability of vacancies at the time of making final selection. Reservation for various categories will be determined as per S.O. 176 dated 15.03.2024 and S.O. 305 dated 21.05.2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Process Server)
Passed 10+2 examination from any recognised Board
Educational Qualification (Orderly, Chowkidar)
Passed 10th (Matric) examination from any recognised Board
Must be a resident of UT of Jammu & Kashmir holding a domicile certificate issued in terms of S.O. 166 dated 18.05.2020 of the General Administration Department, UT of J&K
Application Restriction
A candidate applying for two or more posts must submit a separate application form for each post
Qualification Cut-off
Qualification acquired after the last date of submission of the application form will not be considered
In-service Candidates
Must route their application forms through proper channel
Age Limit — Category-wise (as on 01.01.2026)
S. No
Category
Maximum Age Limit
Not Born Before
Not Born After
01
OM (Open Merit)
40 Years
01.01.1986
01.01.2008
02
RBA
43 Years
01.01.1983
01.01.2008
03
SC
43 Years
01.01.1983
01.01.2008
04
ST
43 Years
01.01.1983
01.01.2008
05
OBC
43 Years
01.01.1983
01.01.2008
06
EWS
43 Years
01.01.1983
01.01.2008
07
ALC / IB
43 Years
01.01.1983
01.01.2008
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 01.01.2026 cut-off date to see instantly whether you fall inside the 40-year Open Merit band or the 43-year reserved-category band — and whether your birth date sits between 01.01.1983 and 01.01.2008 as this notification requires.
Offline application forms received in the Administrative Section are scrutinised for domicile, educational qualification, age as on 01.01.2026, fee demand draft and self-attested documents. Applications received after the cut-off date, or in any mode other than offline, are not accepted.
Stage 2 — Interview / Viva Voce (Final)
Selection for the said posts is made on the basis of merit obtained in interview / Viva Voce only — there is no written examination. Eligible candidates must appear on the date(s) notified separately. No separate call letters will be issued individually; the venue and date will be publicised through print and electronic media and the official website. No TA/DA is paid for the interview. No claim of being unaware of the schedule will be entertained.
Stage 3 — Final Merit & Selection
Final selection is made from the interview merit, subject to the actual availability of vacancies at that time and to reservation as per S.O. 176 dated 15.03.2024 and S.O. 305 dated 21.05.2024.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Level — Process Server
Rs. 19,900 – 63,100
Pay Level — Orderly, Chowkidar
Rs. 14,800 – 47,100
Allowances and Other Benefits
Not specified in notification — admissible as per UT of J&K government rules for Class-IV court staff
Interview TA/DA
Not payable — the notification expressly states no TA/DA will be paid for the interview/Viva Voce
How to Apply
Obtain the prescribed application form (Annexure-A) from the office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar during office hours between 24.08.2026 and 22.09.2026, or download it from srinagar.dcourts.gov.in.
Fill the form completely — post applied for, personal details, permanent and postal address, reservation category, domicile status and qualification details.
Obtain a Demand Draft of Rs. 300/- from J&K Bank Ltd. favouring the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and enter the draft number, bank/branch, date and amount in the Payment Details section of the form.
Attach self-attested copies of the qualification/marks certificate, matriculation date-of-birth certificate, domicile certificate and category certificate (if any), and sign the declaration.
Submit the completed form to the Administrative Section, Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar during office hours on or before 22.09.2026, or send it by Registered Post so it reaches by 25.09.2026. Apply on a separate form for each post if applying for more than one.
Note: Application forms submitted in any mode other than offline will not be accepted, and no form will be accepted in the office after the cut-off date of 22.09.2026. Candidates who had already applied under Notification No. 04 of 2024 dated 16.05.2024 for the said posts need not apply afresh.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Qualification / Marks Certificate
Self-attested copy — 10+2 for Process Server, 10th (Matric) for Orderly/Chowkidar
Date of Birth Certificate (Matriculation)
Self-attested copy; date of birth as per the matriculation certificate is what counts
Domicile Certificate
Self-attested copy, issued in terms of S.O. 166 dated 18.05.2020 by the competent authority of UT of J&K
Category / Reservation Certificate
Self-attested copy, if claiming SC, ST1, ST2, RBA, OBC, EWS or ALC/IB benefit
Demand Draft of Rs. 300/-
From J&K Bank Ltd. favouring Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar; draft details to be entered on the form
Passport-size Photograph
To be affixed in the box provided on the Annexure-A application form
Do not apply online or by email — only offline forms on the prescribed Annexure-A format are accepted, and anything else is rejected outright.
Do not submit one form for both posts — a separate application form is required for each post you apply to.
Do not confuse the two deadlines — forms handed in at the office must reach by 22.09.2026, while only forms sent by Registered Post get until 25.09.2026.
Do not pay the fee in cash or by any other instrument — it must be a Demand Draft from J&K Bank Ltd. favouring the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar.
Do not apply expecting a qualification you will complete later to count — anything acquired after the last date of submission is disregarded.
Do not wait for a call letter for the interview — none is issued individually, so track srinagar.dcourts.gov.in and the newspapers yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for District Court Srinagar Class IV Recruitment 2026? Forms submitted in the office must reach by 22.09.2026 during office hours, while forms sent through Registered Post are accepted till 25.09.2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in this notification? There are 17 posts in total — 02 Process Server and 15 Orderly/Chowkidar.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? Process Server requires 10+2 from a recognised Board, and Orderly/Chowkidar requires 10th (Matric) from a recognised Board.
Q4. What is the age limit for these posts? The maximum age as on 01.01.2026 is 40 years for Open Merit and 43 years for RBA, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and ALC/IB candidates, with no candidate born after 01.01.2008 being eligible.
Q5. What is the application fee and how is it paid? The fee is Rs. 300/- for all candidates, payable only by Demand Draft drawn on J&K Bank Ltd. in favour of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar.
Q6. How do I apply — is there an online form? No, the application is offline only: collect or download the Annexure-A form, fill it, attach the documents and demand draft, and submit it to the Administrative Section of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar.
Q7. Is there a written exam for these Class IV posts? No, selection is made purely on the merit obtained in the interview/Viva Voce, and no TA/DA is paid for attending it.
Q8. I applied under Notification No. 04 of 2024 — do I need to apply again? No, candidates who had already applied under Notification No. 04 of 2024 dated 16.05.2024 for these posts need not apply afresh.
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.
