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OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT JUDGE, PURI

Dated, Puri the 15th day of May, 2025
Advertisement No. 01 of 2025

Applications in the prescribed format are invited from intending

candidates for filling up of the following posts of Junior Clerk-cum-
Copyist, Junior Typist, Stenographer Grade-III & Salaried Amin in
the following scale of pay with usual allowances as admissible from time
to time read with the relevant provisions contained in the Odisha District
& Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and
Conditions of Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023).
Applicability of Odisha Group-C & Group-D posts (Contractual
Appointment) Rules, 2013 would be subject to the result of W.P.(C) No.
1273 of 2014 pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa.

Scale of
Pay as
per Pay
Name of Posts Matrix of UR ST SC SEBC Total
ORSP (The
vacancy
Rules, reserved
2017 for
PwDs./Ex-
Rs.19,900- Service
Junior Clerk- 6 4 Man/
63,200/- ~ (2-W) (1-W) ~ 10
cum-Copyist Sports
(Level-4) Person is
inclusive
Rs.19,900- of vacancy
1
Junior Typist 63,200/- ~ ~ ~ 1 of
(1-W) respective
(Level-4) category
Rs.25,500- to which
Stenographer, 1 they
81,100/- ~ 2 ~ 3 belong).
Grade-III (1-W)
(Level-7)
Rs. 21,700
Salaried Amin -69,100/- ~ 1 1 ~ 2
(Level-5)

The number of vacancies to be filled up on the basis of

this recruitment is subject to change by the authority without notice.

a. In case of non-availability of eligible/suitable women candidate(s)

belonging to the respective category, the unfilled vacancies of that
category shall be filled up by eligible/suitable male candidate of
the same category
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b. The decision of the District Recruitment Committee as to the result

of the examination shall be final and in no case shall be liable to be
challenged.
c. The Recruitment Committee reserves the right to revoke the
advertisement / cancel the recruitment process at any time without
assigning any reasons thereof without prior notice.
d. The applicant shall indicate specifically and clearly the name of the
Post and Category for which he/she is applying. If there is no such
indication of category in the application, it will be treated that
he/she has applied in the un-reserved (UR) category of that post.
e. The reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-
Servicemen/Sportsmen shall be in accordance with the provisions
made under relevant Acts, Rules, Orders or Instructions issued by
the State Government from time to time.
f. The categories of disabled persons suitable for the job (Functional
Classification) and Physical requirement for persons with
Disability are given below:

Physical Requirement Categories of disabled

persons suitable for the job
(Functional Classification)
Code-S, H, SE, F, R&W Code- OL, OA, PD
Full Forms: Full Forms:
S- work performed by sitting OL- One Leg affected (R
(on bench or chair) and/or L)
H- work performed by OA- One arm affected (R or L)
hearing/speaking (a) Impaired reach
SE- work performed by seeing (b) Weakness of grip
F- work performed by (c) Ataxia
manipulating (with fingers) PD- Partial deaf (with suitable
R&W- work performed by aid)
reading and writing

Other conditions of service shall be guided by the

relevant provisions of Odisha District & Civil Courts’ Judicial
Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of
Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023) &
Odisha Group-C &Group-D posts (Contractual Appointment)
Rules, 2013 subject to the final result in W.P.(C) No. 1273 of 2014
pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa

I. ELIGIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE:

a. For the post of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Jr. Typist &
Stenographer, Grade-III.
i. The candidate must be a citizen of India
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ii. Must have passed at least +3 examination or such other

qualification as are equivalent to +3 examination of a
recognized University;
iii. Must at least have passed Diploma in Computer
Application (DCA) from a recognized Institute.
iv. Must be over 18 years and below 32 years of age as on
17.06.2025, provided that the upper age limit in respect
of reserved categories of candidates shall be relaxed in
accordance with the provisions of the relevant Act, Rules,
Orders or Instructions for the time being in force for the
respective reserved categories.
v. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have
passed at least a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E.
standard.
vi. Be of good character.
vii. Be of sound health, good physique and free from organic
defects or bodily infirmity.
viii. Must not have more than one spouse living, if married.
ix. For the post of Junior Typist, the candidates shall
possess a minimum speed of 40 words per minute in
Typewriting (through computer system).
x. For the post of Stenographer, Grade-III the candidates
shall possess minimum speed of 80 words in Shorthand
and 40 words in Typewriting per minute (through
computer system).
b. For the post of Salaried Amin.
i. Be a citizen of India;
ii. Have passed the matriculation or equivalent examination
of a recognized board;
iii. Have passed the Revenue Inspector (RI) Training from a
recognized institution.
iv. Must have knowledge in Computer applications.
v. Must be over 18 years and below 32 years of age as on
17.06.2025, provided that the upper age limit in respect
of reserved categories of candidates shall be relaxed in
accordance with the provisions of the relevant Act, Rules,
Orders or Instructions for the time being in force for the
respective reserved categories.
vi. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have
passed at least a test in Odia equivalent to the M.E.
standard.
vii. Be of good character.
viii. Be of sound health, good physique and free from organic
defects or bodily infirmity.
ix. Should not have more than one spouse living, if married
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NOTE: -
1. Only those candidates shall be considered eligible who fulfills
the required qualifications / eligibility by the last date of
submission of application form.
2. Candidates belonging to S.T/SC categories are required to
submit copy of the relevant Caste Certificate issued by the
competent authority.
3. Caste Status once mentioned by the candidate in the application
shall not be changed under any circumstances.

II. FEES FOR EXAMINATION:

No examination fee is required to be paid by the
candidates.
The candidates are required to submit their duly filled in
applications and signed by their own hand as per the format given
below.
The Candidates who are already in Government
employment are required to apply through proper channel.

III.PROCESS OF SELECTION:

A. THE SCHEME OF EXAMINATION:

i. For the posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist:

Subject Mark Duration of

s Examination
Part-I English 100 2 hours
(written Arithmetic 100 1 hour
examination) General Knowledge 100 1 hour
Part-II Computer Science Test 100 1 hour
(Practical)
Part-III Viva-Voce 45 --

The candidates selected in the written test shall be called for Computer
Science Test (Practical) and the candidate selected in Computer Science Test
(Practical) shall be called for viva-voce test.

ii. For the post of Junior Typist & Stenographer Grade-III:

Subject Marks Duration of

Examination
Part-I English (qualifying in nature) 100 2 hours
(Written
Examination
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Part-II Shorthand & Type writing 50 Shorthand- 5

Test (Through Computer minutes.
System) Typewriting- 10
(For Stenographer, Grade- minutes.
III)
Type writing Test 50 10 minutes
(Through Computer
System)
(For Junior Typist)
Part-III Computer Science Test 100 1 hour
(Practical)
Part-IV Viva-Voce 35 --

For the post of Junior Typist: - The candidates selected in the

written test shall be called for Typewriting Test. The candidates selected in
Typewriting test shall be called for Computer Science Test (Practical) and
the candidate selected in the Computer Science Test (Practical) shall be
called for Viva-Voce Test.
For the post of Stenographer, Grade-III: - The candidates selected
in the written test shall be called for Shorthand and Typewriting Test. The
candidates selected in the aforesaid test shall be called for Computer Science
Test (Practical) and the candidate selected in the Computer Science Test
(Practical) shall be called for Viva-Voce Test.

iii) For the posts of Salaried Amin:

Subject Mark Duration of

s Examination
Part-I English 100 2 hours
Arithmetic 100 1 hour
Technical knowledge in 50 1 hour
Survey and Settlement
(Theory)
Part-II Technical knowledge in 50 1 hour
Survey and Settlement
(Practical)
Part-III Computer Science Test 50 1 hour
(Practical)
Part-IV Viva-Voce 35 --

The successful candidates in Part-I examination shall be called

for the Part-II examination, successful candidates of the Part-II examination
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shall be called for Part-III & successful candidates of the Part-III

examination shall be called for Part-IV examination.

A. SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION:

Subject For the post of For the post of Junior Typist

Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist and Stenographer, Grade-III
i. An essay to be 30 i. An essay to be 30
written in English marks written in English marks
ii. A letter or ii. A letter or
application to be 20 application to be 20
written in English marks written in English marks
iii. One Odia iii. One Odia
ENGLISH
(Written)

passage to be 15 passage to be 15
translated into marks translated into marks
English English
iv. One English 15 iv. One English 15
passage to be marks passage to be marks
translated into translated into Odia
Odia 20 20
v. Summary of one marks v. Summary of one marks
English passage English passage
Note: The standard required of Note: The standard required of
candidate shall be equal to that candidate shall be equal to that
of +3 Examination conducted of +3 Examination conducted
by a recognized University. by a recognized University.
Vulgar fractions and decimals,
H.C.F. and L.C.M., Simple and
Compound interest, Simple
and Compound Practice,
Percentages, Profit and Loss,
ARITHMETIC

Mixtures, Partnership,
(Written)

Averages, Rates and Taxes,

Insurance, Square and Cubic Not Applicable
measures, Problems on time
and work and on time and
distance
Note: Problems more easily
solvable by algebraically
methods need not be required
to solve arithmetically.
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KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current events

GENERAL

(Written)
and such other matters of every
day observation and Not Applicable
experience as may be expected
from an educated person
For the post of Junior Typist:
(Typewriting Test)
A written passage containing
SHORT HAND & TYPEWRITING TEST

400 words in English language

which he shall reproduce by
typing through Computer
System in 10 minutes.
For the post of Stenographer,
(PRACTICAL)

Grade-III:
(Shorthand &Typewriting
Not Applicable Test)
The candidate shall be dictated
a passage of 400 words in
English language in 5 minutes,
which he shall take in shorthand
on shorthand note-sheet
supplied by the examiner. He
shall reproduce such Shorthand
test of 400 words in Type script
in 10 minutes. (Through
Computer system)
To test the proficiency of the To test the proficiency of the
COMPUTER SCIENCE

candidate relating to matters candidate relating to matters

TEST (PRACTICAL)

like “test formatting of the like “test formatting of the

paragraph, insertion of table, paragraph, insertion of table,
skill to print and save, file skill to print and save, file
transfer, web-site transfer, web-site
searching/browsing and searching/browsing and
downloading email, use of pen downloading email, use of pen
drive and other software etc drive and other software etc and
and programmes ofprogrammes of accounting”.
accounting”.
To test and assess suitability of a candidate for the post with
VOCE
TEST
VIVA

particular reference to the candidates alertness, general outlook

and potential qualities
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B. SYLLABUS FOR THE EXAMINATION (For the post of

Salaried Amin):
Subject For the post of Salaried Amin
i) An essay to be written in English 30
ii) A letter or application to be written in marks
English 20
iii) One Odia passage to be translated into marks
ENGLISH English 15
(Written) iv) One English passage to be translated into marks
Odia 15
v) Summary of one English passage marks
20
marks
Note: The standard required of candidate shall be equal to that of HSC
Examination conducted by a recognized Board.
Vulgar fractions and decimals, H.C.F. and L.C.M.,
Simple and Compound interest, Simple and Compound
Practice, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Mixtures,
ARITHMETIC Partnership, Averages, Rates and Taxes, Insurance,
(Written) Square and Cubic measures, Problems on time and
work and on time and distance
Note: Problems more easily solvable by algebraically
methods need not be required to solve arithmetically.
Techni Theory Theory.
cal
knowle
dge in
Survey Practical In Field Measurement.
and
Settlem
ent
To test the proficiency of the candidate relating to
COMPUTER matters like “test formatting of the paragraph, insertion
SCIENCE TEST of table, skill to print and save, file transfer, web-site
(PRACTICAL) searching/browsing and downloading email, use of pen
drive and other software etc and programmes of
accounting”.
To test and assess suitability of a candidate for the post
VIVA-VOCE with particular reference to the candidates alertness,
TEST general outlook and potential qualities.

The date(s) of written test shall be intimated individually by post and

notified through District Court’s website https://puri.dcourts.gov.in/ or
https://puri.odisha.gov.in .
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IV. LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:

Applications in prescribed format along with required
documents and self attested copies of Certificates, Mark Sheets and
other particulars, as the case may be, must reach the Office of the
undersigned either through Speed Post/Registered Post on or before
17.06.2025 by 5.00 P.M. Applications received in the Office after the
due date & time or in any other mode shall be summarily rejected.
In case of receipt of large number of applications, the
authority reserves the right to short list the candidates in accordance
with the Rule-7(2) contained in Odisha District & Civil Courts’
Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of
Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023). Over and
above, the District Recruitment Committee is also competent to adopt
suitable method in processing the applications, scrutinizing them and
conducting the test. The decision of the Committee in this regard shall
be the final.
V. LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE
CANDIDATES ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS:

I. For the posts of Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Jr. Typist and

Stenographer, Grade-III:
i. The candidates are to affix one, self-signed recent
passport size photograph in the application form and
attach three more self-signed recent passport size
photographs along with application form. The candidates
are to put their full signature on the lower portion of the
front side of the photograph;
ii. Self-attested Xerox copies of certificates & mark sheets
of H.S.C., +2 and +3 examination or equivalent thereto of
recognized Board, Council or University;
iii. Self-attested Xerox copy of Certificate of Diploma in
Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized
institution;
iv. Self-attested Xerox copy of Caste Certificate issued by
the appropriate authority in case of SC/ST candidates.
v. Self-attested copy of SEBC certificate issued by the
appropriate authority in case of candidates claims under
such category provided that, such certificate must have
been issued within 3(three) years as on the date of
application;
vi. Self-attested Xerox copy of Medical Certificate or
Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
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in case of Persons with Disability (PwD) showing

percentage of disability.
vii. Discharge certificate issued by the Commanding Officer
of the Unit last served and claims reservation under such
category. Ex-Servicemen candidates must submit an
Affidavit that he has not been appointed against any civil
post after Military Service, wherever applicable;
viii. Self-attested copy of conversion certificate for the
candidates who awarded with Grade marks instead of
percentage of marks.
ix. Sports certificate, issued from Director of Sports, Odisha
if the candidate claims reservation under such category;
x. Self-attested copy of Employment Registration Card,
xi. Two Character Certificates in original issued by two
separate Gazetted Officers/ Medical
Practitioners/Sarpanch etc.;
xii. Two self-addressed envelopes each affixed with Rs. 30/-
postage stamp along with the application form for
necessary correspondence.
xiii. Self-attested Xerox copy of Typewriting Certificate
issued from a recognized institution (for Junior Typist);
xiv. Self-attested Xerox copy of Shorthand & Typewriting
Certificate(s) issued from a recognized institution (for
Stenographer Grade-III);
xv. Self-declaration to the effect that the candidate does not
have more than one spouse living, if married.
xvi. Self-attested copy of “No Objection Certificate” in case
of candidates working in Government/Semi Government
Organizations /Autonomous Bodies/Educational
Institutions/Public Undertakings.
xvii. The candidates not having Oriya as a subject in HSC
level, have to submit copy of certificate of passing Oriya
equivalent to the M.E. standard.
xviii. Undertaking to the effect that no criminal case is pending
against him/her and he/she has not been convicted in any
Criminal Court.
II. For the posts of Salaried Amin:
i. The candidates are to affix one, self signed recent
passport size photograph in the application form and
attach three more self signed recent passport size
photographs along with application form. The candidates
are to put their full signature on the lower portion of the
front side of the photograph.
ii. Self-attested copies of certificates of H.S.C. examination
and the candidates not having Oriya as a subject in
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HSC level, have to submit copy of certificate of passing

Oriya equivalent to the M.E. standard.
iii. Self-attested copies of mark Sheets of H.S.C.
examination.
iv. Self-attested copy of Certificate of Revenue Inspector
Training.
v. Self attested xerox copy of Caste Certificate issued by the
appropriate authority in case of SC/ST/SEBC candidates.
vi. Two self addressed envelopes each affixed with Rs. 30/-
postage stamp.
vii. Self attested copy of certificate in support of knowledge
in computer application.
viii. Two Character Certificates in original issued by two
separate Gazetted Officers/ Medical
Practitioners/Sarpanch etc.;
ix. Sports certificate, issued from Director of Sports, Odisha
if the candidate claims reservation under such category;
x. Self-attested copy of Employment Registration Card,
xi. Discharge certificate issued by the Commanding Officer
of the Unit last served and claims reservation under such
category. Ex-Servicemen candidates must submit an
Affidavit that he has not been appointed against any civil
post after Military Service, wherever applicable.
xii. The candidate, who possesses the certificate of work
experience in settlement or Consolidation Organization
granted by Settlement Officer or Deputy Director,
Consolidation and All India Trade Test in Surveyor Trade
conducted by the National Council for Vocational
Training, shall also furnish the documents in support of
the same.
xiii. Self-declaration to the effect that the candidate does not
have more than one spouse living, if married.
xiv. Self-attested copy of “No Objection Certificate” in case
of candidates working in Government/Semi Government
Organizations /Autonomous Bodies/Educational
Institutions/Public Undertakings.
xv. Self-attested copy of conversion certificate for the
candidates who awarded with Grade marks instead of
percentage of marks.
xvi. Undertaking to the effect that no criminal case is pending
against him/her and he/she has not been convicted in any
Criminal Court; and
The candidates are required to mention the category of the post
applied for in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS on the top of their
respective applications as well as on the top of the envelope
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containing their applications and to submit their applications to the

address noted below in the following manner.

Speed Post / Registered Post

APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “____________________”

From To
____________ The District Judge, Puri
____________ PO/PS-Puri
____________ District-Puri,
____________ PIN-752001.

VI. MISCELLANEOUS:
i. Incomplete/incorrect application shall not be
entertained and will be summarily rejected without
assigning any reason;
ii. Written examination for all posts against this
advertisement shall be held on the same day. While a
candidate may apply for more than one post, he/she can
appear in the written examination for one post only as
per his/her choice.
iii. The application not in prescribed format is liable to be
rejected;
iv. Canvassing in any form shall entail disqualification of
the candidature;
v. In case of impersonation and fabrication of documents
in support of his candidature, in addition to the liability
for criminal prosecution, the candidate will be debarred
for appearing the further examination;
vi. No T.A. & D.A. will be allowed for appearing in the
examination;
vii. The candidates are advised to visit the website of
District Court, Puri https://puri.dcourts.gov.in/ or
https://puri.odisha.gov.in regularly for latest update.
viii. Non-compliance of any of the requirements mentioned
in the notice/ advertisement shall entail summary
rejection of his/her application.

Sd/-
District Judge, Puri
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(FORM-A)
FORMAT OF APPLICATION
[See Para 2A of Appendix ‘A’]
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______________________________
Affix recent
passport size
1. Name of the Candidate: photograph
duly signed at
2. Father’s /Husband’s Name: the lower
portion on
3. Sex (Male/Female) : front side

4. Marital Status (Married/ Un-married):

5. Permanent Address :

6. Present Address :

7. Email address: - Mobile No.

8. Date of Birth: ______/_____/______
Age of candidate as on 17.06.2025: ______Yrs ___Months____Days.
9. Educational Qualification (Attach attested Copies of Certificates in support
of qualification):
Name of the Name of Year Aggregate Grade/ % of
examination the Board/ of marks Division Marks
passed University passing secured secured
H.S.C.
+2 Arts/ Com./
Sc.
+3 Arts/ Com./
Sc.
Diploma in
Comp. Science
Revenue
Inspector
Training (For
the post of
Salaried
Amin)
Any other
qualification

10. Category: (SC/ST/SEBC/GEN/Sports Person/Ex-Service Man)

(Strike out which is not applicable and attach the
supporting documents issued by the competent authority)
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11. Whether Physically/ Orthopedically Handicapped:

(If yes, attach supporting medical certificate issued
by the Competent Medical Authority/ Board)

12. Religion:
13. Nationality:
14. Employment Exchange Registration No.:
15. Attach two Character Certificates issued by
two Gazetted Officers/Medical Practitioners/Sarpanch etc.
(Mention the Name & Designation of the Officers):
16. Experience (if any):

DECLARATION
I do hereby solemnly affirm and state that I am aware about the provisions
of Odisha District & Civil Courts’ Judicial Staff Services (Method of Recruitment
and Conditions of Service) Rules-2008 (Amendment Rules, 2010 & 2023) and
Odisha Group-C & Group-D Posts (Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2013 and the
statements made above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
and based on record.

Place:

Date: (Full Signature of the Candidate)