Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 21 Posts – Free Job Alert 2026

The Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District has announced Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 for 21 Stenographer Grade-III posts. Eligible candidates with 2nd PUC/12th, Diploma in Commercial Practice, shorthand and typewriting qualifications can apply online.

The online application process will begin on 17 August 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 15 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility, age limit, application fee and skill-test requirements before applying.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Vacancy 2026

A total of 21 Stenographer Grade-III vacancies have been announced. These include 4 backlog vacancies and 17 new vacancies.

The vacancies are distributed according to the applicable reservation roster, including SC, ST, Category-1, Category-2A, Category-2B, Category-3B, General Merit, women, rural and disability reservations.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational and technical qualifications.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should possess any of the following:

• Passed 2nd PUC/12th Standard examination; or
• Passed a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice; or
• Possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the competent authority.

In addition, candidates must have:

• Senior Grade Shorthand qualification in Kannada and English.
• Senior Grade Typewriting qualification in Kannada and English.
• Basic computer knowledge required for office work.

Candidates should verify their certificates and qualifications against the official notification before submitting the application.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Age Limit 2026

The minimum age required for the post is 18 years. The maximum age varies according to the candidate’s category.

Additional age relaxation may be available for eligible candidates such as persons with disabilities, widows, ex-servicemen and candidates already serving in government employment, as per applicable Karnataka Government rules.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive the following pay scale:

₹44,425 – 1,125 – 47,800 – 1,250 – 52,800 – 1,375 – 58,300 – 1,500 – 64,300 – 1,650 – 74,200 – 1,900 – ₹83,700

Selected candidates will also be covered under the National Pension Scheme (NPS), subject to applicable rules.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Application Fee 2026

The application fee must be paid online through the prescribed SBI State Bank Collect facility using available online payment methods.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Important Dates 2026

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of a Shorthand and Typing Skill Test, followed by Document Verification/Interview.

Skill Test

Candidates will be required to take shorthand dictation in both Kannada and English at a speed of 120 words per minute for 5 minutes.

The dictated passage must subsequently be transcribed on a computer within the prescribed time.

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in both Kannada and English skill tests.

Qualified candidates will then be shortlisted for the next stage based on merit.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Bengaluru Rural District Court recruitment website.
2. Open the Stenographer Grade-III recruitment application link.
3. Register and enter your personal, educational and category details.
4. Upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment facility.
6. Carefully verify all information before final submission.
7. Submit the application before 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
8. Download and save a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt.

Only one application per candidate should be submitted.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Online application form
• Fee payment receipt
• Date of birth proof
• 2nd PUC/Diploma certificate and marks cards
• Kannada and English shorthand certificates
• Kannada and English typewriting certificates
• Caste/category certificate, wherever applicable
• Rural/other reservation certificates, if applicable
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Ex-serviceman documents, where applicable
• Valid photo ID proof
• Other documents specified in the official notification

Bengaluru Rural District Court Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying. Details entered in the application form, particularly date of birth, educational qualification and reservation category, should be accurate.

A valid mobile number and email ID should be provided because recruitment-related communication may be made electronically. Candidates should also retain their application form and fee receipt for future use.

The eligible candidate list and skill-test schedule will be published on the official court website. Candidates are required to appear for the examination, skill test, interview and document verification at their own expense.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

The complete recruitment notification is available in the uploaded source file.

Bengaluru Rural District Court Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available?

There are 21 Stenographer Grade-III vacancies, including 4 backlog and 17 new posts.

Q2. When will online applications start?

The online application process starts on 17 August 2026.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 15 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

Q4. What qualification is required?

Candidates should have passed 2nd PUC/12th, a 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or an equivalent qualification, along with Senior Grade Shorthand and Typewriting qualifications in Kannada and English.

Q5. What is the age limit?

The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age varies by category, with additional relaxation as prescribed in the notification.

Q6. What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹200 for General candidates, ₹100 for Category 2A/2B/3A/3B candidates, while SC/ST/Category-1/PwD candidates are exempted.

Q7. What is the selection process?

Selection is based on a Kannada and English shorthand/typing skill test, followed by document verification/interview for shortlisted candidates.

Q8. What is the salary?

The prescribed pay scale is ₹44,425 to ₹83,700.