Vacancies: 7 · Posts: 3 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Offline · Fee: Nil · Apply: By 10 September 2026 · Salary: Level-1 / Level-2 · Selection: Screening / Skill / Driving Test + Interview · Location: Khunti, Jharkhand
District courts in small Jharkhand judgeships rarely open Class-IV seats together. Civil Court, Khunti has done that under Advertisement No. 02/2026, calling for handwritten applications for 7 regular posts of Peon / Orderly / Process Server (अनुसेवक / आदेशपाल / पिजन), Daftari (दफ्तरी) and Driver.
The Office of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Khunti, under the Jharkhand District Judiciary, will accept forms only by Registered Post, Speed Post or hand delivery up to 10 September 2026, between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Age is reckoned on 01 August 2026.
These are 7th CPC Level-1 and Level-2 court staff posts at Khunti (PIN 835210). Matriculation is the common bar. The Driver seat also requires a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence.
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Who Should Apply?
- 10th pass (Matric or equivalent) → Peon / Orderly / Process Server (अनुसेवक / आदेशपाल / पिजन) – 5 posts
- 10th pass (Matric or equivalent) → Daftari (दफ्तरी) – 1 post
- 10th pass + valid LMV driving licence → Driver (ड्राइवर) – 1 post
- Women, PwD and sports-quota applicants → horizontal reservation applies as per Jharkhand government rules
- SC / ST candidates → 2 Peon seats are reserved for ST; age ceiling is 40 years as on 01 August 2026
Who cannot apply
- Not an Indian citizen
- Qualification not obtained by 10 September 2026
- More than one living spouse
- Convicted, or facing a criminal case involving moral turpitude, as stated in the notice
- Sending one form for two posts (separate applications are mandatory)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Age cut-off | 01 August 2026 |
| Last date to receive applications | 10 September 2026 (10:30 AM – 5:00 PM) |
| Mode of delivery | Registered Post / Speed Post/hand delivery |
| Screening/skill / driving test & interview | To be printed on the admission card (प्रवेश-पत्र) |
| Correction window | Not mentioned in the notification |
Late forms received after 10 September 2026 will not be accepted.
Quick Overview – Civil Court Khunti Peon Driver 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Civil Court, Khunti (व्यवहार न्यायालय, खूँटी) |
| Sector | Judiciary / District Courts |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Posts | Peon / Orderly / Process Server, Daftari, Driver |
| Total vacancies | 7 |
| Job type | Regular Government Service (सीधी नियुक्ति) |
| Job location | Khunti, Jharkhand |
| Qualification | Matriculation; Driver also needs an LMV licence |
| Age | 18–35 years (UR) as of 01 August 2026 |
| Application mode | Offline (handwritten Hindi form) |
| Application fee | Nil (not prescribed in the notification) |
| Pay | Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900; Level-2 ₹19,900–63,200 |
| Selection | Screening / skill / driving test + interview + document check |
| Official website | Civil Court Khunti website |
| Last date | 10 September 2026 |
| Apply / form | Download Khunti Civil Court Advt 02/2026 form PDF |
| Notification PDF | Download Civil Court Khunti Peon Driver Recruitment 2026 PDF |
What Posts Are Available? – Civil Court Khunti Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Five of the seven seats are Peon / Orderly / Process Server work. That is the volume post. Daftari and Driver are single UR seats. ST applicants should look first at the two reserved Peon seats. Driver is useless without a live LMV licence on the last date.
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | BC | EBC | EWS | Total | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peon / Orderly / Process Server (अनुसेवक / आदेशपाल / पिजन) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Matriculation or equivalent | Level-1 |
| Daftari (दफ्तरी) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Matriculation or equivalent | Level-1 |
| Driver (ड्राइवर) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Matriculation + valid LMV driving licence | Level-2 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
The notice says vacancy numbers may rise or fall.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
- Indian citizenship is mandatory.
- Matriculation (10th / मैट्रिक) or equivalent from a recognised board for all three posts.
- Driver: valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence in addition to Matric.
- Mentally and physically fit, of good moral character.
- Not more than one living wife or husband.
- Reservation certificates for SC / ST / BC / EBC / EWS / PwD must be issued by a competent authority under Jharkhand rules.
- No separate Jharkhand domicile bar is written for UR applicants. Reservation benefits follow Jharkhand government rules.
- Qualification must stand on the last date of receipt of the form.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026. Minimum age is 18 years for every post.
| Category | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (सामान्य) | 18 | 35 |
| BC / EBC (पिछड़ा वर्ग / अत्यंत पिछड़ा वर्ग) | 18 | 37 |
| Women (all categories as written) | 18 | 38 |
| SC / ST (male and female) | 18 | 40 |
| PwD / sports quota | Horizontal reservation as per Jharkhand rules | As per state rules |
Examples: ✅ A 34-year-old UR candidate born on 02 August 1991 — eligible (within the 35-year limit as on 01 August 2026). ❌ A 36-year-old UR candidate born on 01 August 1990 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Peon and Driver Salary in Khunti?
Khunti is a district headquarters below the Y-class population band, so HRA is taken at the 10% (Z-class) rate for this estimate.
| Post | Pay Level | Basic | Indicative in-hand at Khunti |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peon / Orderly / Process Server | Level-1 | ₹18,000 | ~₹27,000–₹30,000/month |
| Daftari | Level-1 | ₹18,000 | ~₹27,000–₹30,000/month |
| Driver | Level-2 | ₹19,900 | ~₹30,000–₹33,000/month |
Claim + proof: Gross for Level-1 is roughly basic ₹18,000 + DA ~55% (₹9,900) + HRA 10% (₹1,800) + transport allowance. Net is lower after NPS (~10% of basic + DA) and other deductions. These figures are indicative 7th CPC math for a Z-class posting, not an official salary slip.
Use the 7th CPC Salary Calculator for a posting-wise estimate. This calculator provides an indicative figure. The official pay matrix and Jharkhand allowances prevail.
After confirmation, annual increment and MACP apply as for regular district court staff. NPS contribution is the default central/state new-pension track unless a later state order says otherwise.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is prescribed in Advertisement No. 02/2026 for any category. Do not pay anyone who asks for a “form fee” or “selection fee” over the phone.
You still need a ₹40 postage stamp on the self-addressed 25 cm × 11 cm envelope that goes with the form (for the admission card).
How to Apply?
Applications are offline only. There is no online portal.
- Download Advertisement No. 02/2026 from the Civil Court Khunti website or the official PDF that already contains Form क and प्रवेश-पत्र ख.
- Fill Form क in Hindi, by hand, and sign it. Do not type the form.
- Fill every column of Form ख except columns 4 and 5 (exam centre and date). Those two are filled by the office.
- Attach self-attested copies of Matric certificate, age proof, caste / EWS / PwD certificate if claimed, and LMV licence for Driver.
- Paste one passport photo on the application, one on the प्रवेश-पत्र, and keep the third extra copy in the packet.
- Enclose a self-addressed envelope of 25 cm × 11 cm with a ₹40 stamp.
- Write on the cover in large letters: Advertisement No. 02/2026, post name, and category.
- Send only one post per envelope. Apply separately if you want two posts.
- Address the packet to:
सेवा में,
प्रभारी न्यायाधीश,
व्यवहार न्यायालय, खूँटी
पिन कोड – 835210
(The same judgeship is also styled Principal District & Sessions Judge, Civil Court, Khunti – 835210.)
- Deliver by Registered Post, Speed Post, or by hand during office hours, 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, so that it reaches by 10 September 2026.
Serving government employees must attach a No Objection Certificate.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Typing the form or filling it in English. The notice wants a handwritten Hindi application.
- Putting two posts in one form. That form can be rejected.
- Forgetting the ₹40-stamped 25 cm × 11 cm envelope. Without it the office cannot post your प्रवेश-पत्र.
- Leaving the envelope blank. Advt number, post and category must be written large on the cover.
- Driver applicants enclosing an expired or learner licence instead of a valid LMV licence.
- Assuming a late Speed Post will be accepted. Receipt in the office by 10 September 2026 is what counts.
व्यवहार न्यायालय खूँटी भर्ती 2026 – 7 पदों के लिए ऑफलाइन आवेदन
व्यवहार न्यायालय, खूँटी ने विज्ञापन संख्या 02/2026 के तहत अनुसेवक/आदेशपाल/पिजन, दफ्तरी और ड्राइवर के 7 नियमित पदों पर सीधी भर्ती निकाली है। आवेदन केवल स्वहस्ताक्षरित हिंदी फॉर्म पर है। अंतिम तिथि 10 सितम्बर 2026 है। खूँटी जैसे जिले में ये सीटें स्थायी अदालती स्टाफ की हैं, ठेका नहीं।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
दसवीं (मैट्रिक) पास उम्मीदवार अनुसेवक और दफ्तरी के लिए योग्य हैं। ड्राइवर पद पर मैट्रिक के साथ वैध हल्के मोटर वाहन लाइसेंस चाहिए। सामान्य वर्ग की अधिकतम आयु 01 अगस्त 2026 को 35 वर्ष, पिछड़ा/अत्यंत पिछड़ा वर्ग 37, महिलाएँ 38 तथा अनुसूचित जाति/जनजाति 40 वर्ष है। दो अनुसेवक सीटें अनुसूचित जनजाति के लिए आरक्षित हैं।
वेतन और चयन कैसे होंगे?
अनुसेवक व दफ्तरी लेवल-1 (₹18,000–56,900) पर हैं। ड्राइवर लेवल-2 (₹19,900–63,200) पर है। खूँटी जैसे जिला मुख्यालय पर शुरुआती इन-हैंड करीब ₹27,000–₹33,000 रह सकता है। अनुसेवक के लिए स्क्रीनिंग टेस्ट व साक्षात्कार, दफ्तरी के लिए कौशल परीक्षा व साक्षात्कार, ड्राइवर के लिए ड्राइविंग नियमों के अनुसार स्क्रीनिंग व साक्षात्कार होगा।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
फॉर्म क हिंदी में हाथ से भरें। तीन पासपोर्ट फोटो, स्वप्रमाणित प्रमाण पत्र और 25 सेमी × 11 सेमी लिफाफा जिस पर ₹40 का टिकट लगा हो, साथ रखें। लिफाफे पर विज्ञापन संख्या, पद और श्रेणी बड़े अक्षरों में लिखें। पता: प्रभारी न्यायाधीश, व्यवहार न्यायालय, खूँटी, पिन 835210। निबंधित डाक, स्पीड पोस्ट या हाथों-हाथ 10:30 से 5:00 बजे तक। विस्तृत सूचना khunti.dcourts.gov.in पर है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is staged. Marks or a test score alone do not equal appointment.
| Post | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peon / Orderly / Process Server | Screening test | Interview | Document verification |
| Daftari | Skill test | Interview | Document verification |
| Driver | Screening/driving test as per driving rules | Interview | Document verification |
Exact marks, syllabus and duration are not specified in Advertisement No. 02/2026. Those details will appear on the प्रवेश-पत्र sent by post.
No travelling allowance is paid for the test or interview. Influencing the process can lead to cancellation.
Physical standards table is not given for these civilian court posts. The notice only requires the candidate to be mentally and physically fit.
Why Does Civil Court, Khunti Matter?
Civil Court, Khunti is the principal district and sessions judgeship for Khunti district in Jharkhand. Staff here run cause-lists, file rooms, process service and official vehicles for the district judiciary, not a private office.
Peon / Orderly / Process Server work is court-corridor work: files, summons and attendance. Daftari work sits closer to the record room. The Driver post is a staff-car duty under court control.
Candidates search “Khunti court vacancy”, “खूँटी कोर्ट भर्ती” and “Jharkhand civil court peon” because these seats are regular 7th CPC posts inside the judgeship, with a known local posting.
The honest limit is the scale. Seven seats in one small judgeship means a long queue for a short list, and first posting will stay inside Khunti, not Ranchi High Court.
Internal links worth keeping open: Jharkhand government jobs and judiciary/court staff openings.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compare this with other 2026 Jharkhand district-court Class-IV drives, such as Civil Court Dumka Peon Advt. 01/2026, not with JSSC or High Court clerk exams. Those larger papers test Hindi, GK and arithmetic at scale. Khunti is a judgeship-level handwritten form, a short screening or skill/driving test, then an interview. The filter is paperwork and presence in Khunti, not a state-rank merit list.
Best fit: 10th-pass local candidates who can reach Civil Court, Khunti for tests, write Hindi neatly, and want a Level-1 or Level-2 court job rather than a police or forest PET grind. ST applicants have a real numerical opening on the Peon table. A candidate who already holds an LMV licence and wants the single Driver seat should treat that as a separate envelope.
Skip this if you need an online form, a published syllabus, or a posting outside Khunti. Also skip the Driver seat if your licence is still a learner permit on 10 September 2026.
Practical tip: Write the envelope first, then the form. Most rejections in judgeship drives come from a missing ₹40 envelope, a typed form, or two posts stuffed into one cover. Keep a photocopy of the signed form and the Speed Post receipt. The प्रवेश-पत्र comes by ordinary post to the address you wrote.
Based on similar district-court cycles, expect several weeks between the last date and the call letter, then DV and joining within the same judgeship. Promotion later is typically Peon → Process Server / Bailiff line or office attendant grades under the Jharkhand district judiciary staff rules, not a direct jump to clerk.
What Documents Are Required?
- Handwritten Form क in Hindi, signed
- प्रवेश-पत्र (Form ख) with photo pasted; leave centre and date blank
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- Self-attested Matric marksheet and certificate
- Age proof (Matric certificate or birth certificate)
- Valid LMV driving licence (Driver only)
- Caste / EBC / EWS / PwD / sports certificate if reservation is claimed
- NOC if already in government service
- Self-addressed 25 cm × 11 cm envelope with ₹40 stamp
- Identity details as filled on the form (mobile/email if available)
Document alert: Reservation certificates must be current and issued by a competent Jharkhand authority. A licence photocopy without the original at DV will stall the Driver file. Photographs must match across form, प्रवेश-पत्र and extra copy.
What Happens After Selection?
- The office screens forms. Eligible names get a प्रवेश-पत्र by post with test or interview venue and date.
- You appear for the post-specific test (screening, skill or driving) and interview. No TA is paid.
- Shortlisted names go through document verification against originals.
- A select list is drawn as per the judgeship’s recruitment procedure. Vacancies can still change at this stage.
- Joining is at Civil Court, Khunti. Duties start as Peon / Orderly / Process Server, Daftari or staff Driver under court administration.
- Probation, leave, and NPS follow Jharkhand district judiciary staff service rules. Confirmation is not automatic on the joining day.
Contact & Helpline
Postal correspondence and form delivery:
प्रभारी न्यायाधीश / प्रधान जिला एवं सत्र न्यायाधीश
व्यवहार न्यायालय, खूँटी
PIN – 835210
Jharkhand
Website: https://khunti.dcourts.gov.in/
Recruitment-specific phone and email are not printed in Advertisement No. 02/2026. Use the postal address above for written queries.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – Civil Court Khunti Peon Driver 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification + application form PDF | Download Civil Court Khunti Peon Driver Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Official website | Visit the Civil Court Khunti recruitment page |
| Application form (same PDF, Form क & ख) | Download Khunti Civil Court Advt 02/2026 application form |
FAQs – Civil Court Khunti Peon Driver 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Civil Court Khunti Peon 2026?
A: 10 September 2026, by 5:00 PM. The form must reach the judgeship office that day. No extension is announced as of 02 September 2026. Late Speed Post is still late.
Q2: What is the age limit for Civil Court Khunti Peon?
A: 18 to 35 years for UR as on 01 August 2026. BC / EBC get 37 years, women 38 years, SC / ST 40 years. PwD and sports quota follow Jharkhand horizontal rules.
Q3: Is there an exam for Civil Court Khunti Peon, or is it interview-based?
A: Yes, there is a test plus an interview. Peon faces a screening test and interview. Daftari faces a skill test and interview. Driver faces a driving-rules screening test and interview. The marks scheme is not in this notice.
Q4: What is the salary of these court posts?
A: Level-1 basic is ₹18,000 for Peon and Daftari. Driver is Level-2 basic ₹19,900. Indicative take-home at Khunti is about ₹27,000–₹33,000 after DA, 10% HRA and NPS. Use the 7th CPC calculator for a closer estimate.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for this recruitment?
A: No. The required qualification must be in hand by the last date of receipt of the application, 10 September 2026. Do not apply on the hope of a ” result awaited “.
Q6: Is Civil Court Khunti Peon a permanent government job?
A: Yes, Advertisement No. 02/2026 is for direct recruitment to regular judgeship posts on 7th CPC Level-1 and Level-2. It is not a contractual or honorarium notice. NPS and service rules of the district judiciary apply after joining.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
A: Yes for citizenship. The notice asks for Indian citizens and does not print a hard Jharkhand-only bar for UR seats. Reservation certificates, if claimed, must follow Jharkhand government rules.
Q8: Where will I be posted if selected?
A: At Civil Court, Khunti, Jharkhand. This is a single-judgeship drive. Do not expect a Ranchi or out-of-district first posting from this advertisement.
Q9: Is Jharkhand domicile required for Khunti court peon posts?
A: Not as a printed UR condition. Indian citizenship is the stated bar. If you claim SC, ST, BC, EBC or EWS, the certificate must match Jharkhand reservation rules. Keep both points separate when you fill Form क.
Q10: Is there any application fee for Khunti civil court jobs?
A: No fee is mentioned in the notification for any category. Budget only the ₹40 stamp on the return envelope and Speed Post charges. Anyone demanding a processing fee is not part of this process.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of a district court peon job in Khunti?
A: Worth knowing before you apply: the cadre is small, duties are physical file and process work, and growth is slow compared with JSSC graduate posts. Interview weight without a published syllabus also makes the shortlist less predictable than a pure written exam.
Q12: How much do district court Group D staff earn in Jharkhand?
A: Starting in-hand for Level-1 court attendants in a Z-class town is commonly in the high-₹20,000s after DA and NPS. Level-2 drivers sit a slab higher. House rent at Khunti is not metro HRA. Always check the joining order for exact allowances.
Q13: Do civil court Class IV posts in Jharkhand need a physical test?
A: Not in this Khunti notice. No height, chest or race table is printed. Fitness is a general medical and character condition. Driver candidates should still expect a practical driving screening as per the driving rules cited in the advertisement.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 August 2026.
- You are comfortable with regular court-staff work at Khunti, not an online all-India exam.
- You can send a handwritten Hindi form with photos, certificates and the ₹40 envelope by 10 September 2026.
- You are prepared for the screening/skill/driving test plus interview.
- You accept posting at Civil Court, Khunti (PIN 835210).
📄 Source: Official notification released by Civil Court, Khunti on 07 August 2026. All details sourced from the Civil Court Khunti official notification PDF.
