Kerala High Court Assistant Notification 2026 PDF

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Kerala High Court Assistant Notification 2026 - Summary

Kerala High Court conducts recruitment for the post of Assistant in the High Court Service. Candidates aspiring for a career in the judicial administration of Kerala can check all the important details regarding the Kerala High Court Assistant Notification 2026 below, including eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, and application procedure.

Kerala High Court Assistant Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Recruitment Authority High Court of Kerala (HCK), Ernakulam
Post Name Assistant (High Court Service)
Pay Scale ₹39,300 – ₹83,000 per month (plus admissible allowances)
Category Government Jobs / Judicial Service
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree (with at least 50% marks) or Master’s Degree or Law Degree from a recognized University
Age Limit 18 to 36 Years (Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and other reserved categories as per rules)
Selection Process Objective Test (OMR) → Descriptive Test → Viva-Voce (Interview)
Application Mode Online (Two-Stage Registration)
Job Location Kochi, Kerala
Official Recruitment Portal hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:

  • A Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, or a Master’s degree, or a Law degree awarded by any recognized university in India.
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications is generally required or desirable for official desk operations.

2. Age Limit & Relaxations:

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 36 years (for General category candidates).
  • Age Relaxations:
    • OBC Candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 3 years (up to 39 years).
    • SC / ST Candidates: Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years (up to 41 years).
    • Differently Abled Candidates: Relaxation up to 10-15 years depending on the category of disability.
    • Widows and Ex-Servicemen: Concessions as per Kerala High Court Service Rules.

Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern

The recruitment process for Kerala High Court Assistant comprises three progressive stages:

Stage 1: Objective Test (OMR Based)

  • Total Marks: 100 Marks
  • Duration: 75 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
  • Subject Breakdown:
    • General English: 50 Marks (Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, idioms & phrases)
    • General Knowledge: 40 Marks (Current affairs, Indian Constitution, Kerala history & geography, science & technology)
    • Basic Mathematics & Reasoning: 10 Marks (Numerical ability, arithmetic, mental ability)

Stage 2: Descriptive Test

  • Total Marks: 60 Marks
  • Duration: Administered following the objective test for shortlisted candidates.
  • Syllabus: English comprehension, précis writing, and short essays on contemporary topics.

Stage 3: Interview (Viva-Voce)

  • Total Marks: 10 Marks
  • Assesses general suitability, communication skills, mental alertness, and knowledge relevant to court proceedings.
  • Final merit ranking is prepared based on the aggregate marks scored in the Objective Test, Descriptive Test, and Viva-Voce.

Expected Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General / OBC Candidates ₹500 (approx.)
SC / ST / Unemployed Differently Abled Candidates Exempted (Nil)

How to Apply Online for Kerala High Court Assistant 2026

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal of the Kerala High Court: hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
  2. Click on New Registration (Step 1) and enter basic candidate details to generate your registration number and password.
  3. Log in to complete Step 2 Registration: Enter educational qualifications, communication address, and category details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary certificates as per the specified formats.
  5. Pay the prescribed application fee through online payment gateway (Net Banking / Debit Card / UPI).
  6. Verify all submitted details, submit the application, and retain a printed copy of the final application confirmation for future reference.

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