The High Court of Kerala has opened recruitment for the post of Senior Software Developer on a contract basis, with a single vacancy at the Kerala Judicial Academy in Kochi. The role involves designing, developing, implementing and maintaining the Learning Management System used by the Judicial Academy, making it a technical position within the state's judicial administration.
Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202609/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
13 Nov
26 days left
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Status
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Recruitment status
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Last date 13 Nov 2026 · 26 days left
- Notification13 Oct
- Applications Open16 Oct
High Court of Kerala Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- High Court of Kerala
- Advertisement No.
- 09/2026
- Post Name
- Senior Software Developer (on contract basis)
- Job Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from qualified Indian citizens; no domicile or state quota is prescribed)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–41 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in software development, supported by experience certificates detailing job profile and role description issued by the competent authority of the employer.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 60,000 per month (CTC) (Rupees Sixty Thousand only)
- Tenure
- 1 year
Vacancy Breakdown
Senior Software Developer (on contract basis)
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer (on contract basis) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Senior Software Developer - Educational and Professional Qualification
MCA / B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) or equivalent / M.Sc (Electronics/CS) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development. Preferred skills: PHP (Core & Framework), PostgreSQL, HTML5, Javascript/Jquery, experience in any CMS. Desired skills: Node JS/Angular, experience in AI/ML/NLP tools.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer - Educational and Professional Qualification | MCA / B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) or equivalent / M.Sc (Electronics/CS) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development. Preferred skills: PHP (Core & Framework), PostgreSQL, HTML5, Javascript/Jquery, experience in any CMS. Desired skills: Node JS/Angular, experience in AI/ML/NLP tools. |
Age Limit
Candidates born between 02/01/1985 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
Application Fee
All Candidates
Rs. 500
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Rs. 500 paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking, or offline using the system generated Fee Payment Challan; bank transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. Fee paid by Demand Draft, Cheque, Money Order or Postal Order is not accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Written Test / MCQ
Conducted if the High Court decides to hold it; used only for shortlisting candidates. The cut-off mark will be decided by the High Court.
- 2Programming Test
Candidates who secure a minimum of 50% marks are called for the interview; used only for shortlisting. If the number of qualified candidates is disproportionately high, the High Court will fix a short list based on the number of vacancies.
- 3Interview
Marks in the interview alone are considered for final selection; the cut-off mark will be decided by the High Court.
Salary Structure
Rs. 60,000 per month (CTC) (Rupees Sixty Thousand only)
How to Apply
- 1Complete One Time Registration using the One Time Registration Login link on the High Court recruitment portal.
- 2Log in to the profile, select My Profile on the dashboard and enter the required details.
- 3Select Upload documents on the dashboard and upload self-attested copies of educational qualifications (with recognition certificate if applicable) and experience certificates proving 3+ years of software development experience.
- 4Select Apply Now on the dashboard, check the preview of the application and submit it.
- 5Pay the Rs. 500 application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking, or using the system generated Fee Payment Challan for offline payment.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of educational qualifications with recognition certificate if applicable
•Experience certificates proving 3+ years of experience in software development
Important Details
- Appointment is on a contract basis for one year and the person appointed will have no claim for regularization under any circumstances; the selected candidate must execute an agreement with the High Court fixing and regulating conditions of service.
- Candidates holding degrees not awarded by universities in Kerala must obtain a certificate of recognition of their degree from a university in Kerala and produce it when called for, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.
- Candidates applying from abroad must email their location with public IP address to [email protected] to be allowed access to the recruitment portal, and must inform the High Court by email after completing the online application.
- The cut-off mark for the written test/MCQ (if conducted) and the interview will be decided by the High Court, which reserves the right to alter the mode of selection at any stage; the syllabus for the tests will be intimated later.
- The date for determining whether a candidate possesses the qualification is the date fixed for closure of the online application process.
Scribe and Compensatory Time
- Differently abled candidates whose writing speed is affected can avail the services of a scribe and must indicate this in the online application; only those who opt for a scribe will be allowed to use one.
- The qualification of the scribe shall be at least one step below the minimum qualification prescribed for the post.
- Differently abled candidates, whether availing a scribe or not, will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes and/or part thereof for every hour of the examination on production of a medical certificate showing physical limitation to write.
- Guidelines and certificate formats are available under the Downloads link on the recruitment portal.
Validity of Ranked List
The ranked list prepared under this notification will remain in force for a minimum period of one year from the date of publication and will continue until publication of a fresh list or the expiry of two years, whichever is earlier.
Admission Ticket and Call Letter
Admission tickets for the written test or practical test will be available for download three weeks before the test, and call letters for the interview two weeks before the interview; candidates will be intimated by SMS and email. Candidates unable to download them should contact the High Court at 0484-2562235 during office hours.
Experience Certificate Requirement
Experience certificates detailing job profile and role description must be issued by the competent authority of the office or company where the applicant worked and acquired the experience for the post.
Application Submission Notes
Documents must be properly scanned and legible and can be previewed before submission; once submitted they cannot be re-uploaded or deleted. Candidates found eligible after scrutiny of uploaded documents will only be called for further tests. Candidates need not send the printout of the online application or any other documents to the High Court, but should keep a copy for future reference.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0484-2562235
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the preferred and desired skills for the Senior Software Developer post?
Preferred skills are PHP (Core and Framework), PostgreSQL, HTML5, Javascript/Jquery and experience in any CMS. Desired skills are Node JS/Angular and experience in AI/ML/NLP tools.
Do I have to send the printout of the online application to the High Court?
No. Candidates need not send the printout of the online application or any other documents to the High Court, but should keep a soft or hard copy for future reference.
Will the written test and programming test marks count for the final merit?
No. The written test/MCQ, if conducted, and the programming test are only for shortlisting. Marks scored in the interview alone are considered for selection.
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