| Online Application Starts | 05 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 November 2026 |
| Application Fee Status | Exempted (No Fee Required) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | To be announced (November 2026 Scrutiny) |
Nil (No application fee required)
Payment Mode: Not Applicable (Exempted for all candidates).
Maximum 65 Years as on 05 November 2026
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
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Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Sitapur has invited applications for 24 vacancies across Stenographer, Senior Assistant, and Class IV posts. Eligible retired judicial employees under 65 years of age can submit applications by 16 November 2026.
Sitapur Judgeship operates under the superintendence of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. The judicial district comprises the main district court complex at Sitapur along with outlying court complexes at Biswan, Mahmudabad, Laharpur, and Mishrikh.
To address case pendency and ensure timely disposal of commercial, civil, and criminal proceedings, the administrative committee has sanctioned contractual re-employment of retired judicial personnel. This deployment adheres to administrative directions issued by the Allahabad High Court and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Retired judicial staff possess deep familiarity with courtroom protocols, bilingual order typing, order sheet maintenance, and case file indexing. Their appointment strengthens the administrative backbone of district courts without requiring protracted training cycles.
The engagement offers retired court personnel an opportunity to contribute their experience toward institutional efficiency while drawing a monthly honorarium in accordance with state service codes.
Under the official notification dated 05 November 2026 issued by the Administrative Section of Sitapur District Court, a total of 24 posts are available for contractual appointment:
1. Stenographer (Aashulipik): 4 vacancies for taking dictation in English and Hindi and typing court judgments.
2. Senior Assistant / Head Assistant (Varishth Sahayak / Pradhan Sahayak): 10 vacancies for handling civil and criminal case filing sections, copying branches, record rooms, and nazarat departments.
3. Class IV Staff (Chaturth Shreni Karmchari): 10 vacancies for performing court peon, daftari, bundle bearer, and courtroom orderly duties.
The competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the total number of vacancies based on operational requirements in various courtrooms.
| Cadre & Category | Vacancies | Honorarium Rule | Key Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenographer (Aashulipik) | 04 Posts | Last Pay Drawn minus Pension | Retired Stenographers with Certified Shorthand Skills |
| Senior Assistant / Head Assistant | 10 Posts | Last Pay Drawn minus Pension | Retired Judicial Clerical Staff with Case Registry Experience |
| Class IV Staff (Chaturth Shreni) | 10 Posts | Last Pay Drawn minus Pension | Retired Court Orderlies / Peons with Physical Fitness |
| Total Positions | 24 Posts | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Establishment Rules | Age Below 65 Years as on 05 November 2026 |
This recruitment is open exclusively to retired employees of the judicial establishment of Sitapur or other subordinate courts within the jurisdiction of the Allahabad High Court. Candidates must have retired with a clean, unblemished service record without any major penalty during their tenure.
Applicants must not have been removed, dismissed, or compulsorily retired as a disciplinary punishment. A character certificate or integrity clearance from the last judicial establishment served must accompany the application form.
Candidates must not have completed 65 years of age as on the notification publication date of 05 November 2026. The engagement terminates automatically upon attaining the age of 65 years in accordance with state judicial service rules.
Applicants must be physically fit and mentally alert to discharge daily clerical or stenographic duties in open court. A self-declaration regarding physical health and freedom from chronic incapacitating illness must be furnished along with the bio-data.
Remuneration is determined under the standard state government principle of Last Pay Drawn minus Pension. The monthly honorarium equals the basic salary drawn by the employee at the time of retirement minus the gross monthly pension authorized under their Pension Payment Order (PPO).
No additional Dearness Relief (DR), House Rent Allowance (HRA), or City Compensatory Allowance is payable on this honorarium. The honorarium is disbursed through the district treasury following monthly attendance certification by the presiding judicial officer.
1. Stenographers: Taking verbatim shorthand dictation in Hindi and English from presiding judges, transcribing judgments, bail orders, and daily order sheets with precision.
2. Senior Assistants: Examining civil plaints, criminal complaints, monitoring court diary entries, issuing summons and warrants, and preparing certified copies for litigants.
3. Class IV Personnel: Calling case names outside courtrooms, arranging case files on the bench, carrying judicial records between record rooms and courts, and maintaining bench order.
A designated committee of senior judicial officers constituted by the District and Sessions Judge, Sitapur will evaluate all received applications. The committee verifies past annual confidential reports (ACRs), vigilance track records, and relevant cadre experience.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interactive screening session at the District Court Complex in Sitapur. Final selection orders will be issued based on merit, past integrity, and operational suitability. The selected staff will be deployed across courtrooms requiring urgent administrative support.
Candidates must apply offline using the prescribed format published in the official notification. Follow these submission instructions carefully:
1. Download the official notification PDF and print the application proforma available on page 2.
2. Fill all details in neat handwriting, including name, father name, retirement date, last post held, last pay drawn, PPO number, and permanent address.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of the Pension Payment Order (PPO), retirement order, matriculation certificate for age proof, and two passport-sized photographs.
4. Submit the completed application envelope by hand or registered post to the Administrative Office, Office of the District Judge, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Applications received after 4:00 PM on 16 November 2026 will be rejected immediately without correspondence.
Notification Date: 05 November 2026
Application Start Date: 05 November 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 16 November 2026 (4:00 PM)
Scrutiny and Interview Schedule: Late November 2026
Joining and Court Posting: December 2026
1. Sitapur District Court Portal: Visit sitapur.dcourts.gov.in for official notices, cause lists, and recruitments.
2. Official Notification PDF: Download notice dated 05-11-2026 from cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec0515e122e839dfdaa7ce969536f94a/uploads/2026/11/2026110661.pdf.
3. Application Proforma: Print the application form from page 2 of the official gazette notice.
Open the official recruitment portal using the direct application link provided below.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active email address and mobile number.
Fill in educational qualifications, personal details, and category certificate numbers accurately.
Upload required scanned photographs and signatures in the dimensions specified by the commission.
Pay the prescribed application fee through authorized net banking, card, or UPI channels.
Download and print the final confirmation slip and fee receipt for future verification.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for Sitapur Court Recruitment 2026
The last date to submit completed offline applications at the Administrative Office of District Court Sitapur is 16 November 2026 up to 4:00 PM. Late submissions will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Only retired employees of the judicial establishment of Sitapur or subordinate courts under the Allahabad High Court who are below 65 years of age and hold clean service records are eligible to apply.
The honorarium is calculated under the principle of Last Pay Drawn minus Pension. The monthly payment equals the basic pay drawn at retirement minus the gross monthly pension authorized under the PPO.
The recruitment covers 24 vacancies: 4 posts of Stenographer, 10 posts of Senior Assistant/Head Assistant, and 10 posts of Class IV staff across district courtrooms.
No, there is no written test. Selection is based on scrutiny of retirement records, service integrity, and an interview before a committee of judicial officers.
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