The Principal District and Sessions Court, Hassan, Karnataka, has released Notification No. Administration/01/2026 dated 18 August 2026 for direct recruitment to 48 Group D/Class IV posts of Peon (Sevaka/Attender) under the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Clerk and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules 1982, as amended in 2007 and 2021. Online applications are accepted at hassan.dcourts.gov.in from 19 August 2026 to 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. Fee payment must be completed by 19 September 2026 within State Bank of India office hours. The minimum qualification is SSLC (10th Standard) pass with the ability to read and write Kannada. Pay scale is Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 46,675 per month. There is no written examination; shortlisting for interview is based on SSLC marks.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Four things that matter before you fill the form. First, this recruitment is subject to the final outcome of Writ Petition Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023, currently pending before the Karnataka High Court – the selection process may be stayed, modified or cancelled depending on the outcome of these cases; apply with that understanding. Second, a one-time 5-year upper-age relaxation has been applied to this specific notification under Government Order No. SiAsu 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29-01-2026 – the relaxed age limits (40/43/45 years) apply to this recruitment only; do not rely on the standard KSSB or Karnataka Government age limits when checking eligibility. Third, the fee payment deadline is 19 September 2026 – two days after the online application closes – failing to pay the fee within State Bank of India office hours on that date will result in rejection even if the application was submitted before 17 September. Fourth, shortlisting for interview is based purely on SSLC marks with a 1:10 ratio against vacancies – candidates who have only passed SSLC without distinction will compete against those with higher marks, so your SSLC percentage directly determines whether you get an interview call; verify your marks sheet before applying.
Hassan District Court Peon Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Principal District and Sessions Court, Hassan, Karnataka |
| Notification No. | Administration/01/2026 dated 18 August 2026 |
| Post | Peon (Sevaka/Attender), Group D/Class IV |
| Total Posts | 48 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 46,675 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only via hassan.dcourts.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200 (General/most categories); Nil (SC/ST/Category-1/PH) |
| Online Application Opens | 19 August 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 19 September 2026 (within SBI office hours) |
| Selection Process | SSLC-merit shortlisting (1:10 ratio) + 10-mark interview |
| Written Examination | None |
| Sub-judice Notice | Subject to outcome of WP Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 before Karnataka HC |
| Official Website | hassan.dcourts.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 18 August 2026 |
| Online application opens | 19 August 2026 |
| Online application closes | 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Fee payment last date | 19 September 2026 (within SBI office hours) |
| Eligibility and qualification cut-off | 17 September 2026 (closing date of application) |
| Interview schedule | To be announced by the Court |
Vacancy Details – Category-wise
| Category | Unreserved | Women | KMS | Rural | Ex-SM | PH | Proj. Displ. | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1* | 1 | 1** | 24 |
| SC Category-A | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| SC Category-B | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| SC Category-C | 1 | 1*** | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1* | – | – | 2 |
| Category-1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1* | – | – | 2 |
| Category-2A | – | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 7 |
| Category-2B | – | – | – | – | – | 1* | – | – | 1 |
| Category-3A | – | – | – | 1 | – | 1* | – | – | 2 |
| Category-3B | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1* | – | – | 3 |
| Total | 6 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
*PH posts are for visually-impaired candidates. **”Other” post is for third-gender candidates per Government Order No. SiAsu 179 SeNeNi 2020 dated 14-07-2021. ***SC Category-C Women: one post is earmarked for the 59 most-backward SC sub-castes on the reservation list; if no candidate from those sub-castes is available, the post will be filled from other SC Category-C candidates. KMS: Kannada Medium Student, Ex-SM: Ex-Serviceman, Proj. Displ.: Project Displaced.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in SSLC (10th Standard) examination conducted by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board, or an equivalent examination recognised as such by the Government.
- Ability to read and write the Kannada language.
- Must be an Indian citizen.
There is no higher-qualification ceiling. Candidates with qualifications above SSLC may apply but selection is based on SSLC marks alone.
Age Limit
A one-time 5-year upper-age relaxation has been applied to this notification under Government Order No. SiAsu 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29-01-2026.
| Category | Standard Maximum Age | Maximum Age for This Recruitment |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 18 years | 18 years |
| General Merit | 35 years | 40 years |
| Category-2A/2B/3A/3B | 38 years | 43 years |
| SC/ST/Category-1 | 40 years | 45 years |
Age is reckoned as on the closing date of application (17 September 2026). Additional relaxations: existing Karnataka Government employees serving in their category-reserved post (service years or 10 years, whichever is less); Ex-servicemen (service-based relaxation per rules); PH, widows and bonded-labour-freed persons (10 years); NCC instructors (service years); village-level workers/surveyors under state rural development schemes (as applicable).
Pay Scale
Rs. 27,000 – 650 – 29,600 – 725 – 32,500 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 46,675 per month, plus other allowances admissible under Karnataka Government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Category-2A/2B/3A/3B, Ex-Servicemen and others | Rs. 200 |
| SC, ST, Category-1, Physically Handicapped | Nil |
Fee is paid online via the State Bank Collect link on the court website, through net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. Demand Drafts, Postal Orders and Money Orders are not accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Applications without fee payment will be rejected. Fee must be paid by 19 September 2026 within SBI office hours even if the application was submitted on the last date.
Selection Process
There is no written examination. Selection is in two stages:
Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on SSLC marks in the ratio of 1:10 against the number of vacancies per category – that is, 10 candidates are called per vacancy, ranked by SSLC percentage. Candidates with the same marks are further ranked as per applicable tiebreaking rules.
Stage 2 – Interview: The interview carries 10 marks and assesses efficiency and general knowledge. Candidates must appear at their own expense; no TA/DA is payable. Final selection is based on a combination of SSLC marks and interview marks, per the applicable recruitment rules.
Probation: Selected candidates undergo a 2-year probation period per the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules 1977. During probation, they must pass the prescribed departmental examinations and a Kannada language examination.
How to Apply
- Visit the Hassan District Court online recruitment portal – the direct link is in the Important Links table below.
- Read all instructions carefully before filling the application.
- Enter your active mobile number and email ID – the court is not responsible for non-delivery due to incorrect details.
- Upload a scanned colour photograph: 5 cm x 3.6 cm, maximum 50 KB, JPG format, white background, scanned from a physical photo (no digital editing).
- Upload a scanned signature in black ballpoint pen on white paper: 2.5 cm x 7.5 cm, maximum 25 KB, JPG format.
- Fill in all details completely and pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the application before 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Download and keep the application printout and fee receipt until the process concludes – bring them to the interview.
- Fee payment, if not completed at the time of application, must be done by 19 September 2026 within SBI office hours.
Documents Required (for Verification)
- SSLC mark sheet and certificate (all subjects and aggregate marks)
- SC/ST certificate: Form D from the competent authority
- Category-1 certificate: Form E
- Category-2A/2B/3A/3B caste and income certificate: Form F from the Tahsildar
- Rural reservation: Form-2 from the Education Officer (General-category rural candidates must additionally submit Form-1 Creamy Layer certificate)
- Kannada Medium reservation: certificate per GO No. SiAsu 71 SeNeNi 2001 dated 24-10-2002
- PH reservation: medical certificate from district-level Medical Board
- Project-Displaced reservation: certificate from the Tahsildar
- Ex-Servicemen: discharge/release certificate from military service
- Widow/bonded-labour/other age-relaxation claimants: certificate from the competent authority
- Third-gender certificate per Section 6 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
All certificates must be valid as on the closing date of application. Originals must be produced at verification. Incorrect or false information at any stage leads to rejection and may result in criminal prosecution.
Important Instructions
- This recruitment is subject to the final outcome of Writ Petition Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 pending before the Karnataka High Court. The process may be modified or cancelled.
- The 5-year age relaxation is a one-time relaxation specific to this notification and must not be confused with standard Karnataka Government age limits.
- Apply well before the last date to avoid technical failures.
- Government servants selected for this post must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer within 30 days of publication of the select list.
- The Court does not correspond with candidates on any matter; address changes must be communicated in writing to the Court.
- Canvassing or impersonation at any stage will lead to immediate rejection and legal action.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – Hassan District Court Portal | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF – Notification No. Administration/01/2026 | Apply Now |
| Hassan District Court Official Website | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – Hassan District Court Peon Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many posts are available in Hassan District Court Peon Recruitment 2026?
✅ 48 Group D/Class IV posts of Peon (Sevaka/Attender) across General Merit, SC (Categories A, B, C), ST, Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, with horizontal reservations for women, Kannada Medium Students, rural candidates, Ex-servicemen, PH and Project-Displaced candidates, under Notification No. Administration/01/2026 dated 18 August 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM for the online application. Fee payment must be completed by 19 September 2026 within SBI office hours – this is a separate deadline two days after the application closes.
Q3. Is there a written examination?
✅ No. There is no written examination. Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on their SSLC marks in the ratio of 10 candidates per vacancy per category. The interview carries 10 marks and assesses efficiency and general knowledge.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification?
✅ SSLC (10th Standard) pass from the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board or an equivalent recognised examination, with the ability to read and write Kannada.
Q5. What is the age limit?
✅ Minimum 18 years; maximum 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category-2A/2B/3A/3B, and 45 years for SC/ST/Category-1, as on 17 September 2026. These limits already include the one-time 5-year relaxation applied to this notification.
Q6. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 200 for General and most reserved-category candidates; nil for SC, ST, Category-1 and Physically Handicapped candidates. Fee is paid online via SBI Collect and is non-refundable.
Q7. Why is this recruitment sub-judice?
✅ Three Writ Petitions – Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 – are pending before the Karnataka High Court concerning this or related recruitment. The notification states that the recruitment is conducted subject to the final outcome of these petitions, meaning the process could be stayed or modified by the High Court.
Q8. How does the SSLC-merit shortlisting work?
✅ Candidates are ranked by their SSLC aggregate percentage per category, and the top 10 candidates per vacancy (1:10 ratio) are called for the 10-mark interview. For example, if there are 3 General Merit vacancies, the top 30 General Merit applicants by SSLC marks will be called. Your SSLC percentage is the most important factor in getting an interview call.
Q9. What is the pay scale?
✅ Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 46,675 per month under the Karnataka Government Group D pay structure, plus applicable allowances.
Q10. What is the probation period?
✅ 2 years from the date of joining, during which selected candidates must pass the prescribed departmental examinations and a Kannada language examination as per the Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules 1977.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Notification No. Administration/01/2026 dated 18 August 2026, issued by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Hassan, Karnataka, for 48 Group D/Class IV Peon (Sevaka/Attender) posts. Online applications are accepted from 19 August to 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM at hassan.dcourts.gov.in; fee payment by 19 September 2026. This recruitment is subject to the final outcome of Writ Petition Nos. 200448/2025, 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 pending before the Karnataka High Court. A one-time 5-year upper-age relaxation is applied to this notification. There is no written examination; shortlisting is by SSLC marks. Candidates must read the official notification in full before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Principal District and Sessions Court, Hassan, or the Karnataka Judiciary in any manner.
