The High Court of Kerala, the highest judicial authority in the state headquartered at Kochi, has announced direct recruitment to the post of Office Attendant under Recruitment Number 21/2026. The role is a support position in the court's administrative service, offering a stable government career in Kerala's judicial system.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 202621/2026 (HCKL/7597/2026-REC3-HC KERALA)
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification16 Sept
- Applications Open23 Sept
About Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- High Court of Kerala
- Advertisement No.
- 21/2026 (HCKL/7597/2026-REC3-HC KERALA)
- Post Name
- Office Attendant
- Job Location
- Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from qualified Indian Citizens)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 23000 - 50200
Vacancy Breakdown
Office Attendant
17
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Office Attendant | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Office Attendant
Should have passed S.S.L.C or equivalent and should not have acquired graduation. All the qualifications must have been acquired on or before the date of closure of filing of online application. Those who claim equivalent qualification shall produce the respective Government order to prove the claim as and when called for.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Office Attendant | Should have passed S.S.L.C or equivalent and should not have acquired graduation. All the qualifications must have been acquired on or before the date of closure of filing of online application. Those who claim equivalent qualification shall produce the respective Government order to prove the claim as and when called for. |
Age Limit
Candidates born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive), that is 18 to 40 years as on 01-01-2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008. OBC: born between 02/01/1983 and 01/01/2008. Ex-servicemen / Ex-GREF / disembodied Territorial Army: may exclude the period of service and the period of unemployment on discharge up to a maximum of five years, provided the candidate has not completed 50 years of age. Blindness & Low Vision and Deaf and Hard of Hearing: up to 15 years, upper age limit not to exceed 50 years. Other categories of benchmark disabilities: 10 years, upper age limit not to exceed 50 years. Widows: up to 5 years, upper age limit not to exceed 50 years.
Application Fee
General / Other Candidates
Rs. 500
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribe
Exempted
Unemployed differently abled candidates
Exempted
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Objective type test answered on an OMR sheet, 100 marks and 75 minutes, bilingual in English and Malayalam; each question carries 1 mark and 1/4 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer
- 2Interview
10 marks; minimum 35% in the interview is required for inclusion in the ranked list
Exam Pattern
75 MinutesObjective type written test on OMR Answer SheetNegative: 1/4 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
50 questions · 50 marks
Numerical Ability
20 questions · 20 marks
Mental Ability
15 questions · 15 marks
General English
15 questions · 15 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 50 | — |
| Numerical Ability | 20 | 20 | — |
| Mental Ability | 15 | 15 | — |
| General English | 15 | 15 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 23000 - 50200
How to Apply
- 1Complete One Time Registration using the One Time Registration Login link on www.hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in before applying
- 2Read the notification and How to apply instructions and keep scanned images of your photograph and signature ready
- 3Upload a passport size photograph with a white or light coloured background, face and shoulder clearly visible and centrally focused
- 4Enter the required details in My Profile, then click Apply Now in the Dashboard to apply for the post
- 5Check the preview of the application carefully before submission, as no changes can be made after final submission
- 6Pay the application fee online or through the system generated fee payment challan
- 7Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Original documents to prove age
•Qualification
•Community
•Non-creamy layer status
•Economically weaker section status etc. (to be produced as and when called for)
•Job oriented physical and functionality certificate as per G.O.(P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023 for differently abled candidates claiming age relaxation
•Medical certificate and declaration in the prescribed format if availing the service of a scribe
•Medical certificate of physical limitation to write if availing compensatory time
•No Objection Certificate / Service Certificate from Head of Office or Department for candidates in government service
Important Details
- Candidates must not possess graduation as on the date fixed for closure of online application filing, and shortlisted candidates have to submit an affidavit confirming this.
- Applications are accepted only online through the recruitment portal.
- Candidates applying from abroad must forward an email detailing their location with public IP address to [email protected] to get access to the recruitment portal, and must inform the High Court by email after completing the online application.
- Caste, Community, Non-Creamy Layer and EWS certificates must be valid on the date fixed for closure of online application or on the date of certificate verification.
- Candidates in the service of the Government of India or any State Government must indicate this in the online application and obtain a No Objection Certificate or Service Certificate from their Head of Office or Department.
- Payment of fee by Demand Draft, Cheque, Money Order or Postal Order is not accepted, and fee once paid is non-refundable.
Examination Centres
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Alappuzha
- Ernakulam
- Thrissur
- Kozhikode
Reservation for Differently Abled Candidates
As per Rule 11(2) of the Kerala High Court Service Rules, 2007 and G.O.(P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023, 4% of vacancies in the Office Attendant category are reserved for eligible differently abled candidates. Suitable benchmark disabilities are Blindness & Low vision; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism and Acid Attack Victims with minimum one functional arm and leg each; Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild, Moderate), Intellectual Disability (Mild), Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness (40% to 70%); and multiple disability involving these combinations. Minimum functional requirement is sitting, standing, walking, manipulation by fingers and seeing.
Scribe and Compensatory Time
Differently abled candidates whose writing speed is affected can use a scribe if they opt for it in the online application; the scribe's qualification should be one step below the minimum qualification prescribed for the post. Differently abled candidates, whether using a scribe or not, get compensatory time of 25 minutes on production of a medical certificate of physical limitation to write.
Ranked List Validity
The ranked list prepared from this notification stays in force for a minimum of one year from the date it is brought into force and continues until publication of a fresh list or expiry of two years, whichever is earlier. Vacancies arising during the validity period are also filled from the list.
Admission Ticket and Call Letter
Admission Tickets for the written test can be downloaded three weeks before the test and Call Letters for the interview two weeks before the interview, from the candidate's profile on Candidates who cannot download them should contact the High Court at 0484-2562235 at least one week before the test or interview.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0484-2562235
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a graduate apply for the Office Attendant post?
No. Candidates must not have acquired graduation as on the date fixed for closure of the online application, and shortlisted candidates have to file an affidavit confirming this.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
Yes. Each question carries one mark and one fourth of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Can candidates applying from abroad submit an application?
Yes. They must email their location with the public IP address to [email protected] to get access to the recruitment portal, and inform the High Court by email after completing the application.
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