Recruitment details
The High Court of Orissa published this recruitment notification for Data Entry Operator and Junior Grade Typist posts.
| Post | Category | Vacancies | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Junior Grade Typist | SEBC | 4 | Pay Matrix Level 4 (INR 19900 - INR 63200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Junior Grade Typist | ST | 11 | Pay Matrix Level 4 (INR 19900 - INR 63200) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Junior Grade Typist | SC | 7 | Pay Matrix Level 4 (INR 19900 - INR 63200) |
What you should do now
The application period was scheduled from 15th January 2026 to 11th February 2026.
The admit card release date is 25th March 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 5th April 2026.
If you applied, check your admit card when it is released and prepare for all selection stages.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
Orissa High Court DEO 2026 has 28 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 3 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Junior Grade Typist | SEBC | 4 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Junior Grade Typist | ST | 11 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO)/Junior Grade Typist | SC | 7 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ST | 11 |
| SC | 7 |
| SEBC | 4 |
Important Dates
Check these dates before planning your application and exam preparation.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | 15th January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11th February 2026 |
| Admit card release date | 25th March 2026 |
| Exam date | 5th April 2026 |
Every date the department printed for Orissa High Court DEO 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Admit card release date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Exam date | 05 Apr 2026 |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR | INR 500 | With processing fee taxes |
| SC/ST | INR 0 | No fee |
| PwBD | INR 0 | No fee |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
Application fee for Orissa High Court DEO 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| UR | ₹500 | With processing fee taxes |
| SC/ST | No fee | No fee |
| PwBD | No fee | No fee |
Eligibility
You must be between 21 and 32 years of age.
Educational qualification
- You need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute.
Age Limit
You must be between 21 and 32 years old.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institute.
Exam Pattern
Selection includes a preliminary examination, language test, computer tests, typewriting test, and viva-voce.
| Stage | Details | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Objective examination; 150 questions | 150 marks | |
| Language Test | Essay, Precis, Translation & Grammar | 100 marks | |
| Computer Application Test | Theory | 50 marks | |
| Computer Application Test | Skill Test | 50 marks | |
| Mains Written Exam | Typewriting in English | 100 marks | Ten minutes |
| Viva-Voce | Viva-Voce | 20 marks |
Typing test details
- The required typing speed is 40 words per minute.
- The typing test content is approximately 400 words.
Negative marking
- The Preliminary examination has 0.5 marks deducted for every wrong answer.
- The Main Written Examination has 1 mark deducted for each mistake in the typed script.
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective examination | 150 | 150 | — |
Language Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay, Precis, Translation & Grammar | — | 100 | — |
Computer Application Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | — | 50 | — |
| Skill Test | — | 50 | — |
| Total | — | 100 |
Mains Written Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typewriting in English | — | 100 | Ten minutes |
Viva-Voce
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva-Voce | — | 20 | — |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Language Test
- Computer Application Test
- Mains Written Exam
- Viva-Voce
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Language Test | Essay, Precis, Translation & Grammar |
| Computer Application Test | Theoretical knowledge and skill test |
| Mains Written Exam | Typewriting in English |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Language Test | Essay, Precis, Translation & Grammar |
| Computer Application Test | Theoretical knowledge and skill test |
| Mains Written Exam | Typewriting in English |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- 25 Mar 2026 — full details
- Exam Date
- 05 Apr 2026 — full details
- Result
- The board has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- The board has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| total vacancies | 28 |
| preliminary examination marks | 150 marks |
| language test marks | 100 marks |
| computer application test marks | 100 marks |
| computer application test theory marks | 50 |
| computer application test skill test marks | 50 |
| mains typewriting test marks | 100 |
| viva-voce marks | 20 marks |
| mains typewriting duration | Ten minutes |
| required typing speed | 40 words per minute |
| typing test content | 400 words approximately |
The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: testbook.com, testbook.com, incredibleodisha.in. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Orissa High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
There are 28 vacancies.
What is the exam date for Orissa High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
The exam is scheduled for 5th April 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply was 11th February 2026.
What qualification is required?
You need a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 21 to 32 years.
What is the application fee for SC/ST and PwBD applicants?
The fee is INR 0 for SC/ST and PwBD applicants.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.