District Court Khunti
— Judicial Department, Government of Jharkhand
Live: Online Application Form & Official Notification Active
Deadline: 10 Sep 2026
Organization
District Court Khunti
Post Name
Peon, Daftari, Driver
Total Vacancies
7 Posts
Mode of Recruitment
Offline / Direct
Pay Scale / Salary
Peon & Daftari: Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 (Level-1); Dri...
Qualification
10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board....
Application Deadline
10 Sep 2026
| Post Name | Peon, Daftari, Driver |
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| Total Vacancies | 7 |
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| Qualification | 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board. LMV Driving License required for Driver post. |
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| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026. Upper age relaxation applicable as per rules. |
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| Salary | Peon & Daftari: Rs. 18,000 - 56,900 (Level-1); Driver: Rs. 19,900 - 63,200 (Level-2) |
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| Application Fee | No fee specified in notification |
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| Selection Process | Screening Test, Skill Test (for Driver/Daftari), Personal Interview, and Document Verification. |
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Civil Court Khunti Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Khunti (Jharkhand) has issued official notification Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of candidates for Group D posts, including Peon / Orderly / Pigeon, Daftari (Notebook), and Driver. Eligible candidates holding a 10th-grade qualification can apply through the offline mode on or before 10 September 2026.
Recruitment Summary Table
| Parameters | Details |
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| Recruitment Authority | District Court Khunti (Jharkhand) |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 |
| Posts Name | Peon / Orderly / Pigeon, Daftari, Driver |
| Total Vacancies | 07 |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass (Matriculation) |
| Salary Scale | Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 63,200 (Level-1 / Level-2) |
| Last Date for Submission | 10 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | khunti.dcourts.gov.in |
Vacancy Distribution
The 7 vacancies are distributed across three distinct designations as detailed below:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
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| Peon / Orderly / Pigeon | 05 |
| Daftari (Notebook) | 01 |
| Driver | 01 |
| Total | 07 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Peon / Orderly / Pigeon: Passed 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/Institution.
- Daftari: Passed 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board/Institution.
- Driver: Passed 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent examination, accompanied by a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License.
Age Limit & Cut-off Date
The age calculation for candidates will be determined as of 01 August 2026.
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 years
- Maximum Age Limit (Unreserved): 35 years
Category-wise Upper Age Relaxations
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
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| Unreserved (General) | 35 Years |
| OBC / EBC (Male) | 37 Years |
| Unreserved / OBC (Female) | 38 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
Salary Structure & Pay Matrix
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Scale | Pay Level |
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| Peon / Orderly / Pigeon | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 | Pay Level-1 |
| Daftari | Rs. 18,000 – 56,900 | Pay Level-1 |
| Driver | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 | Pay Level-2 |
Selection Procedure
The candidate evaluation process involves the following sequential stages:
- Screening Test: Preliminary shortlisting of applications based on age and basic eligibility criteria.
- Skill Test / Trade Test: Practical driving evaluation for the Driver post and specific task performance test for Daftari.
- Personal Interview: Assessment of communication skills, fitness, and suitability for judicial administrative service.
- Document Verification: Verification of original educational certificates, caste certificates, and identity documents.
Step-by-Step Offline Application Guidelines
- Visit the official portal at
khunti.dcourts.gov.in or download the official notification PDF. - Print the application form on standard A4 size paper.
- Fill in all mandatory personal, contact, and educational fields in neat block letters.
- Affix a recent passport-sized photograph in the designated box and sign across it where required.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of matriculation certificate, marksheet, driving license (if applying for Driver), domicile certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Enclose one self-addressed envelope affixed with adequate postage stamps.
- Mention "Application for the post of [Post Name]" clearly on top of the main sending envelope.
- Send the completed package via Speed Post or Registered Post addressed to the Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Khunti, Jharkhand before 10 September 2026.
1. Download application form from khunti.dcourts.gov.in or official notification PDF.
2. Print the form on A4 paper and fill details in capital letters.
3. Paste photograph and attach self-attested document copies.
4. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope.
5. Write 'Application for the post of [Post Name]' on main envelope.
6. Send via Speed/Registered Post to Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Khunti by 10 September 2026.
