Karnataka High Court SDA Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru, has announced a recruitment opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for Second Division Assistant (SDA) posts. A total of 20 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who are interested in securing a government job in Karnataka can submit their applications through the online mode.
The recruitment includes vacancies under the Residual Parent Cadre as well as the Kalyana Karnataka Region. Interested candidates should check the eligibility requirements, age limit, salary, selection process, application fee and important dates before applying.
Karnataka High Court SDA Vacancy Details
The recruitment is being conducted for the post of Second Division Assistant.
- Total Vacancies: 20
- Residual Parent Cadre: 18 posts
- Kalyana Karnataka Region: 2 posts
Selected candidates may be posted at the Karnataka High Court’s Principal Bench in Bengaluru or at the benches located in Dharwad and Kalaburagi, depending on the requirements of the department.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess a degree from a recognized university in any of the specified disciplines, including Science, Arts, Commerce, Business Management, Computer Applications or Business Administration.
Candidates belonging to the General and other eligible backward categories should have secured at least 55% marks in their degree. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories, the minimum required marks are 50%.
Age Limit
The minimum age to apply is 18 years.
The maximum age limit is:
- General Category – 40 years
- 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B – 43 years
- SC, ST and Category-1 candidates – 45 years
Applicable age relaxations will be provided according to the recruitment rules.
Salary Details
Candidates selected for the SDA post will receive a pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month. In addition to the basic salary, selected employees may receive applicable allowances and other benefits as per Karnataka High Court rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a competitive examination and interview.
The written examination consists of:
- Essay in English – 30 marks
- Kannada to English Translation – 30 marks
- General Knowledge – 20 marks
- Interview – 20 marks
The examination carries a total of 100 marks, and candidates are required to obtain the prescribed minimum qualifying marks.
Application Fee
The application fee for General Category and 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B candidates is ₹350.
For SC, ST, Category-1 and eligible Persons with Disabilities candidates, the fee is ₹200.
The fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can apply through the official Karnataka High Court website.
First, read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility. Keep educational certificates, identity proof, photograph and other required documents ready.
Next, open the online application portal and enter all required personal and educational details. Upload the documents wherever required and carefully verify the information entered in the application.
Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options and submit the application. After successful submission, candidates should save or download the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: August 13, 2026
Last Date to Apply: September 11, 2026
Important Links
Official Notification: Download Now
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Candidates are advised to check the official Karnataka High Court notification for the latest instructions before submitting their application.
This recruitment provides a valuable opportunity for eligible degree holders seeking a government job in Karnataka. Interested candidates should complete the online application before the last date and avoid waiting until the final day.
