Karnataka High Court Group D Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 93 Peon, Watchman and More Posts
The High Court of Karnataka (HCK) has officially announced the Group-D Recruitment 2026 with 93 openings. The detailed notification was published on 22 April 2026 at High Court of Karnataka judiciary.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 40 years (up to 45 years for reserved categories as per rules) and hold SSLC / 10th pass qualification (with relevant experience for certain posts) can now submit their online applications up to 21 May 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru has released Notification No. HCRB 8/2025 (GROUP-D – RPC) dated 22 April 2026 for direct recruitment to various Group-D posts under Residual Parent Cadre. The recruitment notification has been published on the official website of the High Court of Karnataka and contains detailed information regarding the posts, eligibility, reservation, selection process, pay scale and instructions to candidates.Candidates can apply online through the recruitment link available on the official website after carefully reading the notification and ensuring that they meet all the required conditions.
Download High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation Name | High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru |
| Notification / Reference No. | HCRB 8/2025 (GROUP-D – RPC) |
| Post Name | Group-D posts (Peons, Watchman, Sweepers, Peons (House Keeping), Lift Attender, Assistant Binder, Tailor, Dhobi) |
| Total Vacancies | 93 (including 1 backlog post) |
| Qualification | SSLC / 10th Standard Pass or equivalent (with relevant experience for some posts) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru (Residual Parent Cadre) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on qualifying examination marks and Interview |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 21-05-2026 |
| Official Website | https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22-04-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 21-05-2026 |
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Vacancy 2026
The High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 93 posts under Residual Parent Cadre, including one backlog vacancy. The main posts and category-wise details are as follows.
Main Posts under Residual Parent Cadre (RPC)
| Post Name | Number of Post |
| Peons / Watchman / Sweepers / Peons (House Keeping) | 84 + 1* |
| Lift Attender | 05 |
| Assistant Binder | 01 |
| Tailor | 01 |
| Dhobi | 01 |
| Total Posts | 93 |
Category-wise Breakup for Peons / Watchman / Sweepers / Peons (House Keeping) (85 posts including backlog)
- General Merit: 39
- Scheduled Caste: 14
- Scheduled Tribe: 3
- Category-I: 4
- Category-II(A): 13 + 1 (backlog)
- Category-II(B): 3
- Category-III(A): 4
- Category-III(B): 4
- Total: 84 + 1 (backlog)
Horizontal reservations will be applicable for Women, Rural candidates, Kannada Medium candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, Transgender and other categories as per prevailing Government and High Court rules.
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualification and age criteria as on the last date prescribed for submission of online applications.
Educational Qualification
- Peons, Watchman, Sweepers, Peons (House Keeping): SSLC / 10th Standard Pass or equivalent.
- Lift Attender: SSLC / 10th Standard Pass and experience in Lift Mechanism.
- Assistant Binder: SSLC / 10th Standard Pass with a minimum of 2 years experience in binding work.
- Tailor: SSLC / 10th Standard Pass with a minimum of 3 years experience in tailoring work.
- Dhobi: SSLC / 10th Standard Pass with relevant experience as Dhobi.
Age Limit
Age shall be calculated as on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
- Minimum Age (all categories): 18 years
- Maximum Age – General Merit (GM): 40 years
- Maximum Age – Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B): 43 years
- Maximum Age – SC/ST/Category-I: 45 years
Age relaxation applies as per Government orders including one-time relaxation up to 5 years, wherever applicable, subject to conditions laid down in the notification.
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Application Fee 2026
Candidates are required to pay the following application fees through the State Bank of India (SBI) online payment gateway as per instructions provided in the online application portal.
- General Merit / Category-II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B): ₹200/-
- SC / ST / Category-I / PwBD: ₹100/-
The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. Applications submitted without payment of prescribed fee (where applicable) will be rejected.
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Selection Process 2026
The selection process for High Court of Karnataka Group-D posts will be carried out as per the High Court of Karnataka Service (Conditions of Service and Recruitment) Rules and relevant Government orders. The main stages are as follows.
- Shortlisting of candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent).
- Interview carrying a maximum of 10 marks.
- Final selection based on merit, taking into account reservation policies and category-wise vacancies.
- Verification of original documents and certificates before appointment.
Candidates will be shortlisted in the order of merit as per category, and the number of candidates called for interview is expected to be multiple times the number of vacancies as per rules. In case of tie in interview marks, older candidates may be placed higher in merit as per the conditions in the rules/notification.
How to Apply for High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for the High Court of Karnataka Group-D posts through the official website only. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Visit the official website of High Court of Karnataka at https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment” section and find the notification for Group-D (Notification No. HCRB 8/2025 – GROUP-D – RPC).
- Read the notification and instructions carefully to ensure eligibility for the post you wish to apply for.
- Register yourself on the online recruitment portal, if you are a new user, or log in using existing credentials.
- Fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and category details as required.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, SSLC/10th marks card, caste/category certificate, experience certificates (where required) and other documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through SBI payment gateway as per the instructions on the portal.
- Verify all details entered in the application form and submit the form online.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Candidates intending to apply for more than one post should submit separate applications for each post as per the notification.
High Court of Karnataka Group-D Remuneration 2026
The selected candidates will be paid salary in the following pay scales along with admissible allowances as per the High Court of Karnataka (Officers & Officials) Revised Pay Rules and Government norms.
- Level-2 posts (Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peons (House Keeping), Assistant Binder, Dhobi): ₹19,900 – ₹63,200.
- Level-3 posts (Lift Attender, Tailor): ₹21,700 – ₹69,100.
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for allowances as may be applicable from time to time. The candidates appointed will be on probation for a period of 2 years or as extended in accordance with the rules.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read the complete notification carefully before applying and ensure that you fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the last date for submission of online applications.
- Only online applications submitted through the official website will be considered. Applications submitted by post, email, or any other mode will be rejected.
- Correct and valid details must be provided in the application form. Any discrepancy or suppression of facts may lead to rejection of candidature at any stage.
- Clear scanned copies of all required documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format. Submission of documents at a later stage, except when called for verification, may not be permitted.
- Candidates must provide an active mobile number and email ID, which shall remain valid for the entire recruitment process for receiving communications.
- Original certificates and documents must be produced at the time of interview and document verification; failure to do so may result in cancellation of candidature.
- Any false information or misrepresentation will lead to cancellation of candidature and may also attract legal action as per law.
- The decision of the High Court of Karnataka in all matters related to recruitment, eligibility, selection, and appointment will be final and binding on the candidates.
- Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and announcements related to this recruitment.
- This recruitment is subject to the outcome of pending writ petitions and other legal proceedings, if any, as mentioned in the notification.
Karnataka High Court Group D Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Sarkari Result: Click Here
Karnataka High Court Group D Online Form 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies have been announced for High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026?
The High Court of Karnataka has announced a total of 93 vacancies under Notification No. HCRB 8/2025 (GROUP-D – RPC) dated 22 April 2026 for Residual Parent Cadre. These include 84 regular posts plus 1 backlog post for Peons/Watchman/Sweepers/Peons (House Keeping), 5 posts for Lift Attender, 1 post each for Assistant Binder, Tailor, and Dhobi. Additionally, there is a separate notification (HCRB 09/2025) for Kalyana Karnataka Region with 8 more vacancies, bringing the total to 101 posts across both notifications.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for Karnataka High Court Group-D posts?
For most Group-D posts including Peons, Watchman, Sweepers, and Peons (House Keeping), candidates must have passed SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent from a recognized board. For Lift Attender, SSLC/10th pass with experience in Lift Mechanism is required. For Assistant Binder, SSLC/10th pass with minimum 2 years experience in binding work is mandatory, while Tailor requires SSLC/10th pass with minimum 3 years experience in tailoring work. For Dhobi, SSLC/10th pass with relevant experience as Dhobi is required.
Q3. What is the age limit for High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years for all categories. The maximum age varies by category: General Merit candidates can apply up to 40 years, Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) candidates up to 43 years, and SC/ST/Category-I candidates up to 45 years. Age relaxation applies as per Government orders including one-time relaxation up to 5 years wherever applicable, subject to conditions laid down in the notification. Age is calculated as on the last date prescribed for submission of online applications (21-05-2026).
Q4. What is the application fee for Karnataka High Court Group-D Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹200/- for General Merit, Category-II(A), II(B), III(A), and III(B) candidates. For SC/ST/Category-I and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates, the fee is reduced to ₹100/-. The fee must be paid through the State Bank of India (SBI) online payment gateway as per instructions provided in the online application portal. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
Q5. What is the selection process for Karnataka High Court Group-D posts?
The selection process consists of two main stages: Stage 1 – Shortlisting of candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (SSLC/10th Standard or equivalent), and Stage 2 – Interview carrying a maximum of 10 marks. Final selection is based on merit, taking into account reservation policies and category-wise vacancies. The number of candidates called for interview is expected to be multiple times the number of vacancies as per rules. Verification of original documents and certificates is conducted before appointment.
Q6. What is the pay scale for Karnataka High Court Group-D posts?
The selected candidates will receive salary in Level-2 pay scale (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) for posts like Peon, Watchman, Sweeper, Peons (House Keeping), Assistant Binder, and Dhobi. For Level-3 posts including Lift Attender and Tailor, the pay scale is ₹21,700 – ₹69,100. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for allowances as may be applicable from time to time as per the High Court of Karnataka (Officers & Officials) Revised Pay Rules and Government norms.
Q7. How to apply for High Court of Karnataka Group-D Recruitment 2026?
The application process is completely online. Candidates must visit the official website (judiciary.karnataka.gov.in), go to the “Recruitment” section, find the notification for Group-D (Notification No. HCRB 8/2025), read the notification carefully, register on the online recruitment portal, fill the online application form with correct details, upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, SSLC marks card, caste certificate, experience certificates, etc.) in prescribed format, pay the application fee through SBI payment gateway, verify all details, and submit the form online. A printout of the submitted application should be saved for future reference.
Q8. What is the last date to apply for Karnataka High Court Group-D Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 21-05-2026. The notification was released on 22-04-2026, giving candidates approximately one month to complete the application process. Only online applications submitted through the official website (judiciary.karnataka.gov.in) before the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by post, email, or any other mode will be rejected.