The High Court of Orissa has invited online applications for 31 posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator under Advertisement No. 07/2026. Pay is Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix. Selection goes through a Preliminary Examination, a Language Test, a Computer Application Test and a Main Written Examination. Applications close on 7 December 2026 at 11:59 P.M.
The notice is dated 11 November 2026 and advertises one post, with the 31 vacancies split by category as UR 7, SEBC 6, ST 11 and SC 7. A candidate needs a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline, typewriting at a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in the Computer, and a PGDCA or an equivalent qualification. The first test is a qualifying Preliminary Examination of 150 marks, and the Language Test and the Computer Application Test after it are also marked qualifying. The notice gives no exam date. It says the examination centre for each stage of the recruitment process will be conveyed to candidates.
Official notice: High Court of Orissa Advertisement No. 07/2026 (PDF)
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa |
| Advertisement number | 07/2026 |
| Notice date | 11 November 2026 |
| Post | Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator |
| Total posts | 31 (the notice prints this total) |
| Pay | Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200, Level 4 of the Pay Matrix |
| State | Odisha |
| How to apply | Online |
| Last date | 7 December 2026, 11:59 P.M. |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 11 November 2026 |
| Online applications start | 13 November 2026 |
| Online applications close | 7 December 2026, 11:59 P.M. |
| Age counted on | 12 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
Vacancies and pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator | 31 | Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 in Level 4 of the Pay Matrix |
Category-wise vacancy position
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 7 |
| SEBC | 6 |
| ST | 11 |
| SC | 7 |
| Total | 31 |
Eligibility
For the Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator post, the notice asks for the following:
- A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or such other qualification equivalent thereto.
- Typewriting with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in the Computer.
- A pass in PGDCA or such other qualification equivalent thereto from recognized Universities or AICTE recognized Institutions or any other Institutions recognized by the Government.
The notice also lists these conditions:
- The candidate is a citizen of India.
- Be of good character.
- Not have more than one spouse living, if married.
- Not have any past criminal antecedent and / or record.
On government servants, the notice says they are eligible to apply provided that they possess the requisite.
Age limit
A candidate must be above 21 years of age and not exceeding 42 years of age as on 12 November 2026. In the notice's words, he or she must not have been born earlier than 12.11.1984 and not later than 11.11.2005.
| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women | 5 years |
| PwBDs | 10 years |
Application fee
| Category | Examination fee |
|---|---|
| Examination fee | Rs 500 |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Exempted from payment of examination fee |
The fee is paid online by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. The notice calls it a non-refundable and non-adjustable fee.
Selection process
The notice lists four stages in this order:
- Preliminary Examination (Qualifying): 150 marks, 2 hours.
- Language Test (Qualifying).
- Computer Application Test (Qualifying): Theory and Skill Test.
- Main Written Examination: the test will be held for 10 minutes.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 150 objective type questions | 150 | 2 hours | 0.5 (half) |
For the Preliminary Examination, the notice sets qualifying marks of not less than 33% of marks in the S.C./ S.T. category and not less than 40% in rest of the categories.
How to apply
- Applications should be submitted only through ONLINE mode.
- The examination fee is paid online, as described in the fee section above.
The official website named in the notice is www.orissahighcourt.nic.in. For queries, the notice gives mobile number 9437498780 and the e-mail address [email protected].
Documents the notice asks for
- High School Certificate / 10th Board Examination or equivalent certificate
- Certificate of Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University
- Certificate showing typewriting with a minimum speed of 40 words per minute
- Certificate showing a pass in PGDCA or such other qualification
- Certificate of good character from the Institution last attended or two certificates
- Recent passport size photograph
- Full signature of the candidate
- Aadhaar card
- Certificate from the competent authority indicating the category of the caste
- Medical Certificate or Disability Certificate (in case of PwBDs)
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 12 November 2026, and the birth window is 12.11.1984 to 11.11.2005.
- The Preliminary Examination, the Language Test and the Computer Application Test are each marked as qualifying stages.
- The qualification asks for typewriting at 40 words per minute in the Computer and a PGDCA or an equivalent, along with the degree.
- The examination fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
- The form closes at 11:59 P.M. on 7 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the High Court of Orissa Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator posts?
Online applications close on 7 December 2026 at 11:59 P.M.
When do applications open?
Applications start on 13 November 2026.
How many posts are advertised?
The notice advertises 31 posts of Junior Grade Typist / Data Entry Operator.
What is the upper age limit and the relaxation?
The upper age is 42 years as on 12 November 2026. It is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women, and by 10 years for PwBDs.
Who pays the examination fee?
The fee is Rs 500. Candidates of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from payment.
What qualification is needed?
A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or an equivalent, typewriting at 40 words per minute in the Computer, and a PGDCA or an equivalent qualification.
What are the stages of selection?
Candidates go through the Preliminary Examination, then the Language Test, then the Computer Application Test, then the Main Written Examination.
What is the advertisement number?
The advertisement number is 07/2026.