Uttara Kannada District Court Process Server and Peon Recruitment 2026 for 78 Posts, Apply Online

Last verified against official notification: 02 September 2026

Uttara Kannada District Court 78 Vacancies — Process Server & Peon

The Office of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar (Notification No. 1/2026, dated 05 August 2026) has invited online applications for 78 vacancies — 13 Process Server and 65 Peon posts — across various subordinate courts in Uttara Kannada district. Applications are online through uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in, open from 17 August 2026 and closing on 16 September 2026 (11:59 PM). Fee payment is allowed until 17 September 2026 via SBI Collect.

Eligible candidates must have passed SSLC (10th) or equivalent from a recognized institution. The maximum age is 40 years for General category as on 16 September 2026, with a further 5-year relaxation added as per Government Order No. 262 dated 29 January 2026, bringing it to 45 years for General and higher for reserved categories. The Process Server pay scale ranges from ₹31,775 to ₹61,300 and Peon from ₹27,000 to ₹46,675, with initial probation of two years extendable as required.

Selection for both posts is based on SSLC marks for shortlisting, followed by a 10-mark interview. Process Server candidates are shortlisted in a 1:25 ratio per post and Peon candidates in a 1:10 ratio. Final selection is based on interview marks, with age as tie-breaker. The recruitment is subject to the final outcome of writ petitions pending before the Karnataka High Court.

Key Details at a Glance

Important Dates and Application Fee

Important Dates

Application Fee

• Fee must be paid online through the State Bank of India Collect page only — no demand draft, postal order, or cash accepted.
• Pay in the name of "Principal District & Sessions Judge, Uttara Kannada, Karwar" only — fees paid under any other name will not be considered.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility

78 vacancies across two posts — 13 Process Server and 65 Peon — distributed across reservation categories as per Karnataka Civil Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules, 1982 and amendment rules 2007 and 2021.

Process Server Vacancies (13 Posts)

Peon Vacancies (65 Posts)

Eligibility Criteria

• Process Server: SSLC pass or equivalent. Preference for candidates with HMV/LMV driving licence.
• Peon: SSLC pass or equivalent. Must be able to read and write Kannada.
• Age Limit: 18 years minimum. Maximum: 40 years (General), 43 years (Cat-IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB), 45 years (SC/ST/Cat-I) as on 16 September 2026, with additional 5-year relaxation per GO dated 29-01-2026.

Selection Process and Pay Scale

Selection for both Process Server and Peon is based on SSLC marks for shortlisting, followed by a 10-mark interview. Final selection is based on interview marks, with age as tie-breaker.

How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Process

• Step 1: Visit the official website: uttarakannada.dcourts.gov.in/online-recruitment/
• Step 2: Read all instructions on the online portal carefully before starting the application.
• Step 3: Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and category details, and a valid email address and mobile number (these cannot be corrected once submitted).
• Step 4: Upload all required documents and certificates as specified on the portal.
• Step 5: Pay the applicable fee online via the SBI Collect page and upload the fee payment receipt, on or before 17 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
• Step 6: Submit the application on or before 16 September 2026 (11:59 PM). If more than one application is submitted, only the last submitted application will be considered.

Documents Required

• SSLC marks card (for education and date of birth proof)
• Birth certificate (if SSLC marks card not used for DOB proof)
• Caste/category certificate in prescribed Karnataka Government format (for SC/ST/Category-I/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB)
• PwBD certificate from competent authority (if claiming disability reservation)
• Discharge/release certificate from District Sainik Board (for ex-servicemen)
• Rural candidate certificate in prescribed format (if claiming rural reservation)
• Transgender certificate under Section 6 of Transgender Persons Act, 2019
• NOC from concerned department (for govt employees already employed)
• Identity proof: Aadhaar card, voter ID, or similar
• Two character certificates from respectable persons (non-relatives) + one from last institution head, all within last six months
• HMV/LMV driving licence (Process Server, for preference)
• Fee payment receipt

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications will be rejected without any further correspondence.
• Candidates must attend the interview/examination venue at their own expense.
• Any attempt to seek external support during selection will result in disqualification.
• If information provided is found false at any stage, candidature or appointment will be cancelled and criminal proceedings initiated.
• This recruitment is subject to the final outcome of writ petitions No. 200448/2025, 17968/2025, and 3145/2023 pending before the Karnataka High Court.

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