20 Posts – Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 – Last Date 11 September Govt Exam Update
20 Posts – Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 – Last Date 11 September Govt Exam Update
Number of post- 20 Post
Details
Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 PDF for filling 20 Second Division Assistant vacancies. Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 online application starts from 13th August 2026 and the last date to apply is 11th September 2026. Check complete details from here.
Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for Second Division Assistant Posts
Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026 – Summary
Selection of candidates for the Second Division Assistant post will be based on a Competitive Test (English Essay, Kannada-to-English Translation, and General Knowledge) followed by an Interview.
Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Post
Second Division Assistant (SDA)
Notification Numbers
HCRB/SDA-4/2026 (RPC) & HCRB/SDA-5/2026 (KKR)
Mode of Application
Online
Total Vacancy
20 (18 RPC + 2 KKR Backlog)
Application Start Date
13th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
11th September 2026 (11:59 PM)
Pay Scale
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-4) with admissible allowances
Karnataka High Court Second Division Assistant Recruitment
The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Second Division Assistant (SDA) posts by way of Direct Recruitment, on the Establishment of the High Court of Karnataka. The recruitment is being conducted under two separate notifications — one for vacancies under the Residual Parent Cadre (RPC) and another for Backlog Posts under the Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR).
Candidates who are willing to apply must go through the notification PDF before filling out their application forms to check all the details like eligibility criteria, selection process, and more.
A total of 18 vacancies have been announced for Second Division Assistant under Residual Parent Cadre.
Category
Total
General Merit
9
Scheduled Caste (Category A)
1
Scheduled Caste (Category B)
1
Most Backward Class (MCB)
1
Scheduled Tribe
1
Category-I
1
Category-II(A)
3
Category-II(B)
1
Total
18
Of these, 1 post is reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disability (blindness and low vision) under the General Merit category.
Vacancy under Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR)
A total of 2 Backlog posts have been announced for Second Division Assistant under the Kalyana Karnataka Region.
Category
Total
Scheduled Caste (PwBD – Blindness/Low Vision)
1
Category-II(A) (PwBD – Blindness/Low Vision)
1
Total
2
Karnataka High Court SDA Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Degree in Science / Arts / Commerce / Business Management / Computer Applications / Business Administration from a recognized university, along with knowledge of computer operation.
Minimum 55% marks in aggregate for General and Other Backward Category candidates.
Minimum 50% marks in aggregate for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
Age Limit
Minimum age: 18 years
Category
Maximum Age Limit
General Merit
35 + 5* years
Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) (OBC)
38 + 5* years
SC/ST/Category-I (OBC)
40 + 5* years
*A one-time 5-year age relaxation is applicable to all categories of candidates as per Government Order No. DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
Selection to the post of Second Division Assistant will be made based on the following stages, as per the High Court of Karnataka Service (Conditions of Service and Recruitment) Rules, 1973, and the High Court of Karnataka Service (Direct Recruitment by Selection) Rules, 1984:
Competitive Test (Duration: 90 minutes)
Interview
Application Link
Candidates can submit their online applications on the official website of the High Court of Karnataka up to 11:59 PM on 11th September 2026. Applications submitted through any mode other than the online system will not be considered under any circumstances.
Karnataka High Court SDA Apply Online 2026 Link (Active) – Click to Apply
FAQs
Is the Karnataka High Court SDA Notification 2026 PDF released?
Yes, the Karnataka High Court has released two notifications (HCRB/SDA-4/2026 for RPC and HCRB/SDA-5/2026 for KKR) on the official website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
How many vacancies will be filled under Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?
A total of 20 vacancies (18 under Residual Parent Cadre and 2 Backlog posts under Kalyana Karnataka Region) will be filled.
What is the last date to apply online for Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 11th September 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
What is the selection process for Karnataka High Court SDA posts?
Selection is based on a Competitive Test (English Essay, Kannada-to-English Translation, General Knowledge) followed by an Interview.
What is the educational qualification required for Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must hold a Degree in Science/Arts/Commerce/Business Management/Computer Applications/Business Administration with the prescribed minimum percentage, along with knowledge of computer operation.