Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026: 20 Second Division Assistant Vacancies, Apply Online from August 13

The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, has announced Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026 for 20 Second Division Assistant (SDA) posts. The vacancies have been notified separately for the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) Backlog, with 18 posts under RPC and two backlog vacancies under KKR. Online applications will open on August 13, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until September 11, 2026.

Candidates applying for the Karnataka High Court SDA vacancies must hold a degree in one of the prescribed disciplines, including Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications or Business Administration, along with knowledge of computer operation. General and OBC candidates require at least 55% marks in the qualifying degree, while the minimum is 50% for SC and ST candidates.

Selected candidates will be appointed in the ₹25,500–₹81,100 pay scale under Level-4, along with admissible allowances. Applicants should ensure they apply under the appropriate RPC or KKR notification and meet the applicable educational, age and category requirements.

Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026 Notification

The High Court of Karnataka issued the recruitment notifications on August 11, 2026, for direct recruitment to Second Division Assistant posts. The recruitment covers 20 vacancies in total, comprising 18 Residual Parent Cadre vacancies and two Kalyana Karnataka Region backlog vacancies. Applications will be accepted online through the Karnataka High Court recruitment portal from August 13 to September 11, 2026.

OrganizationHigh Court of Karnataka
Post NameSecond Division Assistant (SDA)
Total Vacancies20
CadresRPC: 18; KKR Backlog: 2
QualificationDegree in prescribed discipline with computer knowledge
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationBengaluru, Karnataka
Application Start DateAugust 13, 2026
Last DateSeptember 11, 2026, 11:59 PM
Pay Scale₹25,500–₹81,100

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release DateAugust 11, 2026
Online Application Start DateAugust 13, 2026
Last Date to Apply OnlineSeptember 11, 2026, 11:59 PM

Karnataka High Court SDA Vacancy 2026

The 20 Second Division Assistant vacancies are divided between the Residual Parent Cadre and Kalyana Karnataka Region Backlog as follows:

Post / CadreVacancies
Second Division Assistant – Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)18
Second Division Assistant – Kalyana Karnataka Region Backlog2
Total20

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree from a recognized university in any one of the prescribed disciplines:

  • Science
  • Arts
  • Commerce
  • Business Management
  • Computer Applications
  • Business Administration

Applicants must also have knowledge of computer operation. General and OBC candidates should have secured at least 55% marks in the qualifying degree, while SC and ST candidates require a minimum of 50%.

Candidates should possess sufficient proficiency in Kannada and English for the competitive examination.

Age Limit

The minimum age for Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 is 18 years. The category-wise upper age limits are:

CategoryMaximum Age
General35 years
OBC38 years
SC / ST / Category-I40 years

A one-time relaxation of five additional years is applicable to all categories as provided under Government Order No. DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated January 29, 2026.

Karnataka High Court SDA Salary

Selected Second Division Assistants will be appointed in the pay scale of ₹25,500–₹81,100 under Pay Level-4. They will also be eligible for allowances admissible under the applicable rules.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC₹350
SC / ST / Category-I / PwBD₹200

Candidates should pay the applicable fee through the prescribed online payment method while completing their application.

Selection Process

The selection process includes a competitive examination covering the prescribed components, followed by further stages applicable under the recruitment process. The notified components/stages include:

  1. Competitive Test
  2. English Essay
  3. Kannada-to-English Translation
  4. General Knowledge
  5. Interview
  6. Document Verification

Candidates should refer to the detailed recruitment notification for the examination requirements and other selection conditions applicable to their cadre.

How to Apply for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official High Court of Karnataka recruitment portal.
  2. Find the Second Division Assistant Recruitment 2026 section.
  3. Select the appropriate recruitment notification for the Residual Parent Cadre or Kalyana Karnataka Region Backlog.
  4. Read the notification carefully and confirm the educational qualification, age and category requirements.
  5. Open the online application facility available from August 13, 2026.
  6. Complete registration and enter the required personal, educational and category details.
  7. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  8. Pay the applicable application fee online.
  9. Review the information entered before submitting the application.
  10. Submit the form by 11:59 PM on September 11, 2026, and retain a copy of the submitted application for reference.

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