The High Court of Kerala, the highest judicial authority in the state, has invited applications for direct recruitment to the post of Telephone Operator. A single NCA vacancy earmarked for Scheduled Castes in Kerala is on offer, with the place of posting at Ernakulam. The role involves telephone and reception duties along with computer operation in the court's establishment, and selection will lead to a ranked list that remains valid until a candidate is advised and appointed against the vacancy.
Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 20267/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
16 Nov
29 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 16 Nov 2026 · 29 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Open16 Oct
High Court of Kerala Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- High Court of Kerala
- Advertisement No.
- 7/2026
- Post Name
- Telephone Operator
- Job Location
- Kochi / Ernakulam, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Kerala (Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala alone are eligible to apply. Applications from candidates belonging to other communities will be summarily rejected)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 31100-66800
Vacancy Breakdown
Telephone Operator
1
SC 1
| Post Name | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Operator | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Telephone Operator - Qualification and Experience
1. Plus Two or equivalent. 2. Diploma in Electronics awarded by an Institution recognized by the Government. 3. Six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation. 4. Fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi. The experience certificate must be in the format available in the Downloads link in the recruitment portal. All qualifications must have been acquired on or before the date of closure of filing of the online application.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Telephone Operator - Qualification and Experience | 1. Plus Two or equivalent. 2. Diploma in Electronics awarded by an Institution recognized by the Government. 3. Six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation. 4. Fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi. The experience certificate must be in the format available in the Downloads link in the recruitment portal. All qualifications must have been acquired on or before the date of closure of filing of the online application. |
Age Limit
Candidates born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive)
Age Relaxation
Ex-serviceman / Ex-General Reserve Engineer Force person / disembodied Territorial Army person: exclusion of the period of service in the defence forces, General Reserve Engineer Force or Territorial Army, plus the period of unemployment on discharge up to a maximum of 5 years, provided the candidate has not completed 50 years of age. Blind and Low Vision: up to 15 years, upper age limit not to exceed 50 years. Other categories of disabilities: up to 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
All Categories
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Objective type test of 75 minutes with 100 questions of 1 mark each; 1/4 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Conducted only if the High Court decides to hold one, depending on the number of candidates.
- 2Interview
Total 10 marks; a candidate must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the interview to be considered for inclusion in the ranked list.
Exam Pattern
75 MinutesObjective TypeNegative: 1/4 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
Questions based on the syllabus related to Diploma in Electronics
50 marks
General Knowledge / Current Affairs
30 marks
Questions to test proficiency in English language
20 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions based on the syllabus related to Diploma in Electronics | — | 50 | — |
| General Knowledge / Current Affairs | — | 30 | — |
| Questions to test proficiency in English language | — | 20 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 31100-66800
How to Apply
- 1Complete One Time Registration on the High Court of Kerala recruitment portal using the One Time Registration Login link and read the How to apply guidelines.
- 2Keep scanned images of a passport size photograph with a white or light coloured background, face and shoulder clearly visible, and of your signature ready.
- 3Log into your profile and enter the required details under the My Profile option in the dashboard.
- 4Upload properly scanned and legible copies of your Plus Two or equivalent certificate, Diploma in Electronics, experience certificate and any other relevant documents.
- 5Select the Apply Now option, check the preview of the application carefully and submit it before the closing date.
- 6Keep a soft or hard copy of the submitted application for future reference; do not send printouts or documents to the High Court.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Plus Two or equivalent certificate
•Diploma in Electronics certificate
•Experience certificate in the prescribed format
•Any other relevant documents
•Caste certificate in the format appended to G.O. (P) No. 11/2026/SCSTD dated 14.03.2026
•No Objection Certificate or Service Certificate for government employees
•Medical certificate and declaration for scribe or compensatory time
Important Details
- This is the second NCA notification for the vacancy that arose from Ranked List No. REC 3-1796/2024 dated 24.10.2025 (Rec.
- No. 18/2024), and the ranked list prepared under this notification remains in force until a candidate is advised and appointed against the vacancy earmarked for Scheduled Castes.
- Only candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala may apply; applications from other communities are summarily rejected.
- Government employees must indicate their service in the application and produce a No Objection Certificate or Service Certificate from their Head of Office or Department when called for, failing which the candidature stands cancelled.
- The caste certificate must be valid on the date fixed for closure of the online application or on the date of certificate verification and must be in the format appended to G.O.
- (P) No. 11/2026/SCSTD dated 14.03.2026.
- Candidates claiming an equivalent or higher qualification that presupposes the lower prescribed qualification must produce the relevant Government order issued on or before the closing date.
- Once the application is submitted, no changes, editing or modification are allowed.
Scribe and Compensatory Time
Differently abled candidates whose writing speed is affected may use a scribe in the written test and must indicate this in the online application. The scribe's qualification must be at least one step below the minimum qualification prescribed for the post. Such candidates, whether or not they use a scribe, are allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes and/or part thereof for every hour of the examination on production of a medical certificate in the prescribed format.
Candidates Applying from Abroad
Candidates who wish to apply from abroad must send an email detailing 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 again after completing the online application.
Examination Centre
The Written Test, if conducted, will be held at Ernakulam.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0484-2562235
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Kerala apply for this post?
No. Only Indian citizens belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala are eligible, and applications from other communities are rejected.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
Yes. The objective test carries 100 questions of one mark each, and one fourth of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Can I edit my application after submitting it?
No. Once the application is submitted, no changes, editing or modification can be made and no request for such changes will be entertained.
Do I have to send a printout of the application to the High Court?
No. Candidates only need to keep a soft or hard copy of the submitted application for future reference; printouts and documents are not to be sent to the High Court.
What is the minimum mark required in the interview?
A candidate must secure at least 35% marks in the interview to be considered for inclusion in the ranked list.
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