Orissa High Court Junior Stenographer and DEO Recruitment 2026

• Junior Stenographer: A bachelor's degree in any discipline, shorthand speed of 80 WPM, typing speed of 40 WPM and computer knowledge.
• Junior Grade Typist / DEO: A bachelor's degree in any discipline, typing speed of 40 WPM and PGDCA or an equivalent qualification.

• Visit the official Orissa High Court website when the online form opens on 13 November 2026.
• Check the requirements for the post you wish to apply for and complete the online application.
• Pay the applicable fee online and submit the application by 11:59 PM on 7 December 2026.

Recruitment overview

The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has announced 64 permanent vacancies under advertisement numbers 06/2026 and 07/2026. The recruitment covers 33 Junior Stenographer posts and 31 Junior Grade Typist / DEO posts. The job location is Cuttack.

The notification was issued on 11 November 2026. Online applications are scheduled to open at 10 AM on 13 November and close at 11:59 PM on 7 December 2026.

Eligibility and vacancies

Both posts require a bachelor's degree. Junior Stenographer applicants must also have shorthand speed of 80 WPM, typing speed of 40 WPM and computer knowledge. Junior Grade Typist / DEO applicants need typing speed of 40 WPM and PGDCA or an equivalent qualification.

The stated age range is 21 to 42 years, calculated on 12 November 2026. Additional age relaxation applies as per rules. Vacancies are distributed among UR, SEBC, ST and SC categories, with posts reserved for women shown in the vacancy table.

Selection and pay

Junior Stenographer selection includes a qualifying English test, a computer theory and skill test, a stenography and typing test, and document verification. For Junior Grade Typist / DEO, the stages include a preliminary written exam, an English and Odia language test, a computer theory and skill test, an English typing test and document verification.

The Junior Stenographer pay scale is Level 7, ₹25,500–81,100. Junior Grade Typist / DEO pay is Level 4, ₹19,900–63,200.

Applying online

Visit the official High Court website once the form opens and check the requirements for the relevant post. Complete the online application by the stated deadline. General and SEBC candidates must pay ₹500 online; SC, ST and PH candidates have no application fee.