The High Court of Karnataka is closing online applications on 15 April 2026 for 70 Assistant Court Secretary posts, a crucial recruitment cycle for law graduates seeking court administrative careers. Applications are submitted through the official Karnataka Judiciary portal with post-specific qualification requirements including a law degree and computer proficiency.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Karnataka High Court Assistant Court Secretary Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting body | High Court of Karnataka |
| Total vacancies | 70 |
| Post | Assistant Court Secretary |
| Application starts | 25 March 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 April 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
| Eligibility | Degree in Law from a BCI-recognised university with computer proficiency |
| Application fee | As prescribed category-wise in the notification |
| Official portal | karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in |
Eligibility criteria
- Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law (3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated) from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India
- Proficiency in computer operations including word processing and legal research tools
- Age limits and relaxations apply as per the Karnataka State Civil Services (General Recruitment) Rules
- Kannada language knowledge is typically required for Karnataka judiciary posts — check notification for exact level prescribed
- Candidates must not have any criminal conviction and must be of good character
How to apply
- Visit the Karnataka Judiciary recruitment portal at karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in/recruitmentNotification.php
- Read the full notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility for the Assistant Court Secretary post
- Register on the portal with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Complete the online application with educational qualifications, work experience, and category details
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, degree certificates, and category proof
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway
- Submit before the 15 April 2026 deadline and retain the confirmation receipt
Important notes
- The Assistant Court Secretary role supports judges in case management, research, and administrative tasks — making it an attractive career entry point for law graduates interested in court practice without the risks of litigation
- Candidates applying for Karnataka court recruitment should note that this notification is separate from the Karnataka Judicial Service (Civil Judge) recruitment, which was notified on 16 April 2026 for 90 posts
- Selection will involve a written test and interview; syllabus typically covers general law, procedural law, and language proficiency
- Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues; no extension has been announced