Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada
— Judiciary, Government of Karnataka
| Post Name | Process Server & Peon |
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| Total Vacancies | 78 |
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| Qualification | SSLC / 10th Standard pass. For Peon, Kannada reading and writing skills are mandatory. For Process Server, LMV/HMV driving license holders are preferred. |
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| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years. Maximum: General: 40 Years, OBC: 43 Years, SC/ST/Cat-I: 45 Years (Inclusive of 5-year special relaxation). |
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| Salary | Process Server: Rs. 31,775 - 61,300 | Peon: Rs. 27,000 - 46,675. |
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| Application Fee | General: Rs. 300/- | OBC (Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Rs. 150/- | SC/ST/Cat-I/PwD: Exempted. |
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| Selection Process | Academic shortlisting based on SSLC percentage followed by a 10-mark personal interview. |
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Uttara Kannada District Court Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar has released official notification No. 1/2026, inviting online applications for 78 vacancies of Process Server and Peon across subordinate courts in the district. Eligible candidates looking for government jobs in Karnataka can register and apply online within the prescribed deadline.
| Specification | Details |
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| Issuing Authority | Principal District & Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar |
| Notification No. | 1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 5 August 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Process Server & Peon |
| Total Vacancy Count | 78 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in |
Vacancy Breakdown
The total 78 vacancies are distributed across categories under Karnataka state reservation policies as detailed below:
Process Server (13 Vacancies)
| Category | Vacancies |
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| General Category | 6 |
| SC (Category-A) | 1 |
| SC (Category-B) | 1 |
| SC (Category-C) | 1 |
| Category-I | 1 |
| Category-IIA | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Peon (65 Vacancies)
| Category | Vacancies |
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| General Category | 32 |
| SC (Category-A) | 4 |
| SC (Category-B) | 3 |
| SC (Category-C) | 3 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 2 |
| Category-I | 3 |
| Category-IIA | 10 |
| Category-IIB | 3 |
| Category-IIIA | 2 |
| Category-IIIB | 3 |
| Total | 65 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Process Server: Candidates must have passed the SSLC (Class 10) examination or its equivalent. Preference is given to candidates possessing a valid Heavy/Light Motor Vehicle (HMV/LMV) driving licence.
- Peon: Candidates must have passed the SSLC (Class 10) examination or equivalent. Candidates must be proficient in reading and writing the Kannada language.
Age Limits & Special Relaxation
The minimum age required is 18 years as of the last date of application. An additional 5-year relaxation has been added to the maximum age limit for this recruitment drive under Government Order No. CASC 262 SeneNi 2025:
- General Category: Maximum 40 years
- Category IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB: Maximum 43 years
- SC / ST / Category-I: Maximum 45 years
Additional relaxations apply to Ex-servicemen, PwD, and widowed candidates according to standard Karnataka state regulations.
Salary and Pay Scales
| Post Name | Monthly Pay Scale Range |
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| Process Server | Rs. 31,775 - 61,300 |
| Peon | Rs. 27,000 - 46,675 |
Selected candidates will remain on a probation period of two years before regularization.
Application Fee
Fees must be deposited strictly online via State Bank of India (SBI) Collect in favor of the "Principal District & Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar" on or before September 17, 2026.
- General Category: Rs. 300/-
- OBC Categories (Cat-2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): Rs. 150/-
- SC, ST, Category-I, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted (No fee)
Selection Process
The recruitment is purely merit-based with no written examination:
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their 10th Class (SSLC) academic marks in a ratio of 1:25 for Process Server and 1:10 for Peon.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview carrying 10 marks.
- Final Merit List: Prepared entirely on marks obtained in the interview, with age seniority resolving any ties.
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Visit the official online recruitment portal of Uttara Kannada District Court at uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/.
2. Choose the correct application link for either the Peon or Process Server post.
3. Fill in the online registration details including personal, educational, and reservation facts.
4. Upload all mandatory documents like 10th marks card, photo, signature, and caste certificate.
5. Complete the fee payment online using the SBI Collect platform by 17 September 2026.
6. Submit and take a printout of the final application form for verification.
