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Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026 For 106 Peon, Watchman, & Other Posts, Apply Online

The High Court of Karnataka has released the revised Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. HCRB 8/2025 & HCRB 9/2025) for the direct recruitment of 106 Group D posts. The vacancies include Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peon (Housekeeping), Lift Attender, Assistant Binder, Tailor, and Dhobi under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR). Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official website until 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM). 

Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026

This is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th standard and are looking for a stable career in the High Court of Karnataka. Make sure to apply online before 31 July 2026 to grab this chance. Apart from this, this article highlights all important details of these posts, like eligibility, selection process, and more, in the table below:

Karnataka HC Group D Recruitment 2026
Particular Details
Organization High Court of Karnataka
Advertisement No. HCRB 8/2025 & HCRB 9/2025
Post Name Group D Posts
Posts Included Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peon (House Keeping), Lift Attender, Assistant Binder, Tailor & Dhobi
Total Vacancies 106 (98 RPC + 8 KKR)
Job Location Karnataka
Application Mode Online
Notification Status Released (Revised Notification dated 02.07.2026)
Last Date to Apply 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in

KHC Group D Vacancy 2026

The High Court of Karnataka has announced a total of 98 (RPC) & 08 (KKC) vacancies for Group D posts.

Notification Cadre / Region Posts Included Vacancies
HCRB 8/2025 Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peon (House Keeping), Lift Attender, Assistant Binder, Tailor, Dhobi 98
HCRB 9/2025 Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR) Peon, Sweeper, Peon (House Keeping) 8
Total     106

Post-wise Details

Post RPC Vacancies KKR Vacancies Total
Peon / Watchman / Sweeper / Peon (Housekeeping) 90 (incl. 1 backlog) 8 98
Lift Attender 5 5
Assistant Binder 1 1
Tailor 1 1
Dhobi 1 1
Total 98 8 106

Karnataka High Court Group D Notification 2026

The High Court of Karnataka has released the official Group D Notification 2026 on 3 July 2026 under Notification Nos. HCRB 8/2025 (RPC) and HCRB 9/2025 (KKR). The notification announces a total of 106 (RPC & KKR) posts, such as Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, and more. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying online. For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct link to download the PDF in the article below.

The revised notification clarifies that candidates who submitted applications under the earlier notification need not apply again.

What are the Eligibility Criteria?

Here is the Eligibility Criteria for the Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026:

Educational Qualification

Post Qualification Experience Required
Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peon (House Keeping) SSLC / 10th Pass Not Required
Lift Attender SSLC / 10th Pass Experience in Lift Mechanism
Assistant Binder SSLC / 10th Pass 2 Years in Binding Work
Tailor SSLC / 10th Pass 3 Years in Tailoring Work
Dhobi SSLC / 10th Pass Must have worked as Dhobi

Age Limit

Category Minimum Age Maximum Age
General Merit 18 Years 40 Years
Cat-II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) (OBC) 18 Years 43 Years
SC / ST / Category-I 18 Years 45 Years

Karnataka High Court Group D Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online application form. The fee varies according to the candidate’s category and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Category Fee
General Merit ₹ 200/-
Cat-II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) (OBC) ₹ 200/-
SC / ST / Category-I / Persons with Benchmark Disability ₹ 100/-

Candidates who had already applied under the earlier notification dated 22 April 2026 are not required to apply again or pay the application fee again.

Karnataka High Court Group D Apply Online 2026

Candidates can submit their applications for the Karnataka High Court Group D posts through the official website. The application process is live online, and candidates must complete the form before the last date,31 July 2026.

To apply, candidates need to register themselves, enter personal and educational details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the application form. Applicants are advised to verify all information carefully before final submission to avoid errors.

Karnataka High Court Group D 2026- Apply Now

How to Apply for the Karnataka High Court Group D Vacancy?

Here, candidates can get the direct, simple and easy steps to apply for the Karnataka High Court Group D (RPC/KKR) posts on the official portal before the last date. The list of direct steps are given below

  • Visit the official website at https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
  • Go to the “Recruitment” section and select “Group-D Recruitment 2026”.
  • Register or log in using your credentials.
  • Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
  • Upload required documents like photo, signature, and certificates.
  • Preview the form, submit it, and take a printout for future use.

Documents Required for Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep all the required documents ready before filling out the online application form to ensure a smooth registration process.

  • SSLC/10th Marks Card
  • Higher Qualification Certificates (if applicable)
  • Caste Certificate
  • Income Certificate (if applicable)
  • Rural/Kannada Medium Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificate (for applicable posts)
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Signature

What is the Selection Process?

Here, we have provided the selection process for RPC & KKR posts, which will be filled through these stages, are below.

Stage Details
Stage 1 Merit list prepared based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination (10th or equivalent)
Stage 2 Shortlisted candidates called for an interview
Stage 3 Final selection based on merit + interview marks

Karnataka High Court Group D Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary as per the Karnataka High Court pay matrix. The pay level depends on the post for which the candidate is selected, along with admissible allowances and other government benefits

Level Pay Scale Posts Covered
Level-2 ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 63,200 Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peon (Housekeeping), Assistant Binder
Level-3 ₹ 21,700 – ₹ 69,100 Lift Attender, Tailor, Dhobi

 

FAQs

Is the Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification Out?

Yes, the Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released for 106 (KKR & RPC) posts.

When will the online application process for these posts start?

The online application process has been started for Karnataka High Court posts on the official portal at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.

What is the last date to apply for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026?

The last date is to apply for these posts is 31sts July 2026.

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