Shivamogga District Court Peon Recruitment 2026

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Organization: Shivamogga District and Sessions Court

Applications for 56 Peon positions are open from 23 July 2026 to 24 August 2026 at Shivamogga District and Sessions Court. You must upload your SSC or equivalent mark sheet as a PDF during the online application — the file must be clear and readable, or your application will be rejected.

Important Dates

Online Application Start23 July 2026
Online Application End24 August 2026
Application Portalhttps://shivamogga.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEligibility
Peon56SSC pass or equivalent

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

General28
Scheduled Caste (A)1
Scheduled Caste (B)1
Scheduled Caste (C)0
Scheduled Tribe2
Category 13
Category 2A8
Category 2B2
Category 3A2
Category 3B3
Women (reserved across categories)9
Rural21
Disability3
Kannada Medium4
Scheme Beneficiary1
Third Gender2
Ex-Serviceman1

Application Fee

General CategoryRs. 200
Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3BRs. 100
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category 1, Persons with DisabilityExempted
Payment ModeOnline via SBI e-pay (net banking, credit card, debit card, UPI)

Age Limit (As On 24 August 2026)

Minimum Age18 years
Maximum Age — General35 + 5 years
Maximum Age — Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B38 + 5 years
Maximum Age — SC, ST, Category 140 + 5 years

Educational Qualification

SSC PassKarnataka State Board SSC or equivalent (CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, KOS)
Kannada ProficiencyMust be able to read and write Kannada

Selection Process

Qualification TestBased on SSC marks, shortlist 1:10 ratio per vacancy
Interview10 marks; final selection based on interview score

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official portal at https://shivamogga.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/
  2. Click the online application link
  3. Read all instructions carefully before filling the form
  4. Enter all required information accurately; incomplete applications will be rejected
  5. Upload colour photograph (5 cm × 3.6 cm, 50 KB, JPG format) with white background
  6. Upload your signature in black ballpoint pen on white paper (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm, 26 KB, JPG format)
  7. Upload SSC mark sheet as PDF; the scanned copy must be clear and legible
  8. Fill all mandatory fields and pay the application fee via SBI e-pay
  9. Do not submit until you have completed all steps; once fee is paid, no refund is given
  10. Keep the fee payment receipt; do not submit it with the application
  11. Submit before 24 August 2026, 11:59 PM

Important Instructions

  • Apply only once; do not apply for multiple categories in separate applications
  • Provide a valid mobile number and email address; the court will contact you via SMS and email
  • Photo must be recent, colour, and passport-style; do not sign the photo
  • If claiming reserved category status, upload relevant certificates from competent authority by the application deadline
  • Candidates currently employed in government or public sector must declare this; failure to do so may result in disqualification
  • Original documents will be verified at interview; carry originals plus four self-attested photocopies of all certificates
  • False information will lead to rejection and possible criminal prosecution
  • No other application method (offline, email, post) will be accepted

Probation Period

  • Selected candidates will serve a probation period of two years as per Karnataka Service Rules (Probation) 1977, extendable if required.

Pay and Service Terms

Pay ScaleRs. 27,000–29,600–32,500–35,700–39,300–43,300–46,675 plus allowances
Service RulesKarnataka Civil Service (General Recruitment) Rules 1977 and Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Clerks and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules 1982, 2007, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this?
Shivamogga District and Sessions Court
What are the important dates?
Online Application Start: 23 July 2026. Online Application End: 24 August 2026. Application Portal: https://shivamogga.dcourts.gov.in/notice-category/recruitments/.
How many vacancies are there?
General: 28. Scheduled Caste (A): 1. Scheduled Caste (B): 1. Scheduled Caste (C): 0. Scheduled Tribe: 2. Category 1: 3. Category 2A: 8. Category 2B: 2. Category 3A: 2. Category 3B: 3. Women (reserved across categories): 9. Rural: 21. Disability: 3. Kannada Medium: 4. Scheme Beneficiary: 1. Third Gender: 2. Ex-Serviceman: 1.
What is the application fee?
General Category: Rs. 200. Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: Rs. 100. Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Category 1, Persons with Disability: Exempted. Payment Mode: Online via SBI e-pay (net banking, credit card, debit card, UPI).
What is the age limit?
Minimum Age: 18 years. Maximum Age — General: 35 + 5 years. Maximum Age — Category 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B: 38 + 5 years. Maximum Age — SC, ST, Category 1: 40 + 5 years.
What qualification is required?
SSC Pass: Karnataka State Board SSC or equivalent (CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, KOS). Kannada Proficiency: Must be able to read and write Kannada.