The Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District has released four recruitment notifications (ADM/133/2026, ADM/134/2026, ADM/135/2026 and ADM/136/2026, all dated 30 September 2026) for 86 posts of Typist, Typist-Copyist, Process Server and Peon. Online applications open on 7 October 2026 and close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM at bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in. The recruitment is under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2021 and is subject to the final judgment of the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in WP Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know. First, obtain all required certificates – caste/category, income, rural reservation, disability, Kannada medium – in the prescribed formats from competent authorities BEFORE applying. All certificates must be valid as on 6 November 2026. Do not apply without having the correct certificates in hand. Second, details entered in the application (date of birth, qualification, reservation, age relaxation) CANNOT be changed after submission. Verify everything carefully before clicking Submit. Third, the application fee is paid only through State Bank Collect (online). Demand Drafts, Postal Orders, Money Orders and Challans are NOT accepted.
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District |
| Notification Numbers | ADM/133/2026, ADM/134/2026, ADM/135/2026 and ADM/136/2026 (all dated 30-09-2026) |
| Posts | Typist, Typist-Copyist, Process Server, Peon |
| Total Vacancies | 86 |
| Application Mode | Online only at bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in |
| Application Start | 7 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years (General) + 5 years one-time relaxation |
| Official Website | bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in |
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Skill Test/Interview Dates | To be published on bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in |
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Post-wise Vacancy
| Post | Notification No. | Total Posts | Starting Pay (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typist | ADM/133/2026 | 8 (2 backlog + 6 new) | Rs. 34,100 per month |
| Typist-Copyist | ADM/134/2026 | 18 | Rs. 34,100 per month |
| Process Server | ADM/135/2026 | 24 | Rs. 31,775 per month |
| Peon | ADM/136/2026 | 36 | Rs. 27,000 per month |
| Total | 86 |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Typist | Typist-Copyist | Process Server | Peon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC (A/B/C) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Category-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-2A | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Category-2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category-3A | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Category-3B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| General Merit | 3 | 9 | 12 | 18 |
| Total | 8 | 18 | 24 | 36 |
Notes: Typist backlog vacancies (1 SC and 1 Category-2A) are reserved for visually impaired candidates. SC Category-C vacancy is for the 59 most backward castes. Horizontal reservations (women, rural, ex-servicemen, Kannada medium, project-displaced, PwD and transgender) also apply. PwD reserved posts: 1 in Typist-Copyist (blindness/low vision), 2 in Process Server (blindness/low vision), 1 in Peon (locomotor disability).
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Typist and Typist-Copyist | Rs. 34,100 to Rs. 67,600 (with increments) |
| Process Server | Rs. 31,775 to Rs. 61,300 (with increments) |
| Peon | Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 46,675 (with increments) |
All selected candidates are covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS).
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Typist | Passed II PUC or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice + Kannada and English typewriting certificate (Senior Grade) from the Department of Public Instruction or equivalent. Computer knowledge required. |
| Typist-Copyist | Passed II PUC or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice + Kannada and English typewriting certificate (Junior Grade) from the Department of Public Instruction or equivalent. Computer knowledge required. |
| Process Server | Passed SSLC or equivalent. Preference for candidates with a Motor Vehicle Driving Licence (HVM/LVM). |
| Peon | Passed SSLC or equivalent. Must be able to read and write Kannada. |
All qualifications must be held as on 6 November 2026.
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Age Limit (as on 6 November 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age | With One-Time Relaxation (GO dated 29-01-2026) |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 35 years | 40 years |
| Category-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B | 38 years | 43 years |
| SC, ST, Category-1 | 40 years | 45 years |
Minimum age: 18 years for all categories. Additional relaxations for government servants, widows, ex-servicemen and PwD as per Karnataka Civil Services rules.
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Merit | Rs. 200 |
| Category-2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | Rs. 100 |
| SC, ST, Category-1 and PwD | Nil |
Payment mode: Online only through State Bank Collect (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/QR Code). E-verify the payment immediately after paying. Applications without verified fee payment will be rejected.
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Typist and Typist-Copyist
- Skill Test: 15-minute dictation in Kannada and English, typed on computers using special software. Max 100 marks each language. Minimum 50 in each to qualify.
- Interview Shortlisting: Top candidates in 1:5 ratio (per post per reservation) based on educational marks + skill test marks.
- Interview: Marks equal to 5% of maximum eligibility test marks.
- Final Merit: Percentage of marks in educational qualification + eligibility test percentage + interview marks.
Process Server
- Candidates called for interview in 1:25 ratio based on SSLC percentage.
- Interview: 10 marks.
- Final merit based on interview marks. Tie-breaking: older candidate ranked higher.
Peon
- Candidates called for interview in 1:10 ratio based on SSLC percentage.
- Interview: 10 marks.
- Final merit based on interview marks. Tie-breaking: older candidate ranked higher.
How to Apply for Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026
- Obtain all required certificates (caste/category, income, rural, Kannada medium, disability, ex-servicemen etc.) in the prescribed formats from the competent authorities BEFORE applying. All certificates must be valid on 6 November 2026.
- Visit the recruitment page at bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in.
- Select and read the notification for the post you wish to apply for.
- Fill the online application form carefully with correct personal, educational and reservation details.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (white background, JPG, max 50 KB) and your signature on white paper in black ball point pen (JPG, max 25 KB).
- Claim all eligible reservations in the same application. Only one application per candidate.
- Submit the form and then pay the fee through State Bank Collect. E-verify payment immediately.
- Download and save the application and fee receipt until the recruitment ends.
- Admit cards must be downloaded from the court website – they are not sent by post.
Important Instructions
- Obtain all required certificates BEFORE applying. Do not apply without them.
- Details in the application CANNOT be changed after submission. Double-check before submitting.
- Only ONE application per candidate. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last one is considered.
- Fee payment through State Bank Collect ONLY. No DD/PO/MO/Challan accepted.
- If your marks card shows grade points, get a marks conversion certificate from your board/authority before entering marks.
- Candidates already in service must submit an NOC within 30 days of the selection list publication.
- The recruitment is subject to the outcome of WP Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 pending before the High Court of Karnataka.
- 2-year probation period with compulsory departmental exam, Kannada test and computer literacy test for Typist and Typist-Copyist.
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Typist Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Typist-Copyist Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Process Server Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Peon Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Bengaluru Rural District Court Official Website | Click Here |
Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many posts are in Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026?
86 posts: Typist (8), Typist-Copyist (18), Process Server (24) and Peon (36).
Q2. When does the application open and close?
Opens: 7 October 2026. Last date: 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Fee payment also by 6 November 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for Typist and Typist-Copyist?
II PUC or 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice plus Kannada and English typewriting certificate (Senior Grade for Typist, Junior Grade for Typist-Copyist) from the Department of Public Instruction or equivalent.
Q4. What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years for General Merit (plus 5-year one-time relaxation = 40 years effective limit). SC/ST/Category-1: up to 40 years (45 with relaxation). Category-2A/2B/3A/3B: up to 38 years (43 with relaxation).
Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 200 for General Merit. Rs. 100 for Category-2A/2B/3A/3B. SC/ST/Category-1/PwD: Nil. Online payment through State Bank Collect only.
Q6. What certificates must I have before applying?
Caste/category certificate (Form D/E/F from Tahsildar as applicable), rural certificate, Kannada medium certificate, disability certificate, ex-servicemen certificate – all in the prescribed formats and valid as on 6 November 2026.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Bengaluru Rural District Court recruitment notifications ADM/133/2026 to ADM/136/2026 dated 30 September 2026, published on bengalururural.dcourts.gov.in. This recruitment is subject to the final judgment of the High Court of Karnataka in WP Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023. Candidates must read the full official notification for their post before applying. JobShouter is not associated with the Bengaluru Rural District Court. This article is for informational purposes only.
