Gadag District Court Peon Recruitment 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Principal District and Sessions Court, Gadag |
|---|---|
| Location | Gadag District |
| State | 💻 Karnataka |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Vacancies | 22 |
| Salary | INR 27,000 – 46,675 / month |
| Posted | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Apply by | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Education | Pass in 10th Standard (SSLC) or equivalent and knowledge of reading and writing Kannada. Accepted certificates are from CBSE, ICSE, other State Government Boards, NIOS secondary-level courses or Karnataka Open School secondary-level courses; certificates from other boards are not accepted. |
| Age limit | Minimum 18 years as of the last date to apply. Maximum age before one-time relaxation: General 35 years; Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B 38 years; SC, ST and Category-1 40 years. A one-time five-year maximum-age relaxation applies to all categories under the |
| Application fee | General: INR 200. Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B: INR 100. SC, ST, Category-1 and Physically Disabled: exempt. Online payment through SBI State Bank Collect by net banking, credit/debit card or UPI; fee deadline 2026-11-03. No demand draft, postal order or money order. |
The Principal District and Sessions Court, Gadag has issued Notification No. 458/2026 for direct recruitment to Peon (ಜವಾನ) posts in courts across Gadag District, Karnataka. Indian citizens who meet the education, Kannada-language and age requirements can apply through the court’s online recruitment portal.
The notification lists 22 vacancies. Online applications are accepted from 28 September through 31 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM; the last date to pay the application fee is 3 November 2026. Applications are online only, and selection involves shortlisting by 10th Standard marks, an interview and verification of original documents. The recruitment is subject to the final order of the High Court of Karnataka in Writ Petition No. 200448/2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 25 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 3 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced on the official website |
Vacancy Details
The notification announces 22 Peon positions across various courts in Gadag District. It provides the following category and reservation figures. The category counts in the total row add up to 23, while the notification states an overall total of 22; applicants should consult the official notice for clarification. Reservation rows such as women and rural are shown as published and should not be added to the category totals.
| Reservation / category row | General | SC (Cat-A) | ST | Cat-1 | Cat-2A | Cat-2B | Cat-3A | Cat-3B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Women | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Rural | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 |
| Kannada Medium | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Physically Disabled | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| General (Women) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have passed the 10th Standard (SSLC) or an equivalent examination and be able to read and write Kannada. The notification accepts SSLC or equivalent certificates issued for CBSE and ICSE Class 10 examinations, Class 10 examinations conducted by other State Government Boards, NIOS secondary-level courses, and Karnataka Open School (KOS) secondary-level courses. Marks cards from boards not listed in the notification will not be accepted.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, and age is assessed on the last date for applications. Before the one-time relaxation, the maximum age is 35 years for General candidates, 38 years for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 40 years for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates. A further one-time five-year relaxation in the maximum age applies to candidates in all categories under Government Order No. ಸಿಆಸುಜ 262 ಸೇನೆನಿ 2025 dated 29 January 2026 and the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru letter No. ಡಿಜಿಎ/400/2021 dated 24 February 2026. The relaxation applies to direct-recruitment notifications issued from the date of the Government Order through 31 December 2027. On that basis, the maximum ages are 40, 43 and 45 years respectively, subject to the notification’s conditions.
Application Fee
| Applicant category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | INR 200 |
| Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B | INR 100 |
| SC, ST, Category-1 and Physically Disabled | Exempt |
Pay any applicable fee online through State Bank of India State Bank Collect using net banking, credit card, debit card or UPI. The court will not accept a demand draft, postal order or money order. The notification states that applications without the required fee will be rejected. Fee payment can be completed up to 3 November 2026.
How to Apply
- Open the official online recruitment page and read the notification and application instructions carefully.
- Complete the online form with the requested personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the SSLC or equivalent marks card in PDF format as proof of date of birth.
- Upload a recent colour photograph in JPG format. It must be 5 cm by 3.6 cm, have a white background and have been taken within the previous three months.
- Upload your signature as a JPG image measuring 2.5 cm by 7.5 cm. Sign on white paper in black ink using a ballpoint pen.
- Pay the applicable fee through State Bank Collect using one of the accepted online payment methods. Save the payment receipt.
- Review the form, submit it, and download or save the completed application and fee receipt for your records.
Provide a mobile number and an email address if available. Candidates applying for more than one post must file a separate application and pay a separate fee for each post. After submission, the date of birth, educational qualification, category and age-relaxation details cannot be changed.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay scale | INR 27,000 – 65 – 29,600 – 725 – 32,500 – 800 – 35,700 – 900 – 39,300 – 1,000 – 43,300 – 1,125 – 46,675 |
| Other allowances | Admissible allowances are additional to the pay scale. |
Selection Process
Initial shortlisting is based on the average marks obtained in the 10th Standard. Candidates are called for interview in a ratio of 1:10 for each post, based on those marks; the 10th Standard marks are used for interview shortlisting only. The interview carries 10 marks, and final selection is based on interview marks, subject to verification of original testimonials. The process is governed by the Karnataka Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules, 1977 and the Karnataka Subordinate Courts (Ministerial and Other Posts) (Recruitment) Rules, 2007 and 2021. The eligible-candidate list will be published on the court website; separate call letters will not be sent. Interview information will also be sent by SMS or email to the contact details supplied in the application.
Eligible candidates should complete the online form by 11:59 PM on 31 October 2026 and, where applicable, pay the fee by 3 November 2026. Check the official recruitment page for the notification, updates and interview information.
Important links
- Online application: https://gadag.dcourts.gov.in/kn/online-recruitment/
- Official website: https://gadag.dcourts.gov.in
- Official notification PDF: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec012d95666e2649fcfc6e3af75e09f5/uploads/2024/03/2026093041.pdf
Frequently asked questions
How many Peon vacancies are announced? +
The Principal District and Sessions Court, Gadag has announced 22 Peon vacancies in courts across Gadag District. The category-wise figures printed in the notification appear to add up to 23, so candidates should check the official notice for clarification.
What is the last date to submit the online application? +
Applications must be submitted by 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The separate deadline for paying any applicable fee is 3 November 2026.
What education and language skills are required? +
Candidates need to have passed SSLC/10th Standard or an accepted equivalent and must know how to read and write Kannada. Only certificates from the boards and courses specified in the notification are accepted.
What are the age limits for applicants? +
The minimum age is 18. Before the one-time five-year relaxation, maximum ages are 35 for General, 38 for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B, and 40 for SC, ST and Category-1 candidates. The notification provides a further five-year maximum-age relaxation for covered candidates.
How much is the application fee? +
The fee is INR 200 for General candidates and INR 100 for Categories 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B. SC, ST, Category-1 and Physically Disabled candidates are exempt. Applicable fees must be paid online through SBI State Bank Collect.
How will candidates be selected, and how do they apply? +
Candidates are shortlisted for interview using their average 10th Standard marks, in a 1:10 ratio for each post. The interview carries 10 marks, and final selection is based on interview marks subject to document verification. Apply through https://gadag.dcourts.gov.in/kn/online-recruitment/ and upload the required marks card, photograph and signature.