SARKARI JOBS / LATEST JOBS

Kerala High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts

Source-synced notice · Details shown below were extracted from the referenced publisher.

Last successful check: 12 Nov 2026. The information below comes from the named source; verify the authoritative notification before applying. A failed refresh never replaces previously saved details.

Update typeJob
Recruiting authorityAuthority — see source notice
Last successful check12 Nov 2026
Last date4 May 2026
Reference sources

Notice information

  • Download Mobile APP
  • Updated April 01, 2026 06:35 PM
  • by J Nandhini Officially Verified
  • Applications closed on 04 May 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
  • Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online 12TH · Diploma · Last Date: 16 Nov 2026
  • Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online M.E/M.Tech · M.Sc · MCA · Last Date: 13 Nov 2026
  • Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online 12TH · Diploma · Last Date: 16 Nov 2026
  • AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 119 Posts LLB · Last Date: 30 Nov 2026
  • Orissa High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Posts LLB · Last Date: 25 Nov 2026
  • CGHS Legal Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline LLB · Last Date: 03 Dec 2026
  • Tripura High Court Law Clerks cum Legal Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline LLB · Last Date: 25 Nov 2026
  • ABDM Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 20 Project Manager, Business Analyst and More Posts LLB · Graduate · Post Graduate · Last Date: 18 Nov 2026
  • GSTAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 237 Stenographer, UDC and More Posts LLB · Graduate · B.Com · Last Date: 15 Dec 2026
  • AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 119 Posts LLB · Last Date: 30 Nov 2026
  • Kerala High Court (HCKL) Civil Judge (Junior Division) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website highcourt.kerala.gov.in. A total of 27 vacancies have been announced through the Kerala High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026.
  • Candidates up to 35 years of age (with applicable relaxations) who have a Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India with minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate are eligible to apply for these Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. The online application process for Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 has started on 01 April 2026 and will remain open until 04 May 2026.
  • Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Company NameKerala High Court
Post NameCivil Judge (Junior Division)
No of Posts27
Advt NoHCKL/115/2026-REC 4-HC KERALA
Salary₹77840 - 136520
QualificationDegree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.
Age LimitMax: 35 years (with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD)
Last Date04-05-2026
Apply ModeOnline
Job TypeFull Time

Kerala High Court Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

  • Candidates should download and read the Kerala High Court Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
  • Download Kerala High Court Job 2026 Notification PDF

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal Posts
Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Special Recruitment16
Civil Judge (Junior Division) - NCA Vacancies2
Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Regular Vacancies9
Total27

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

  • Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Direct Recruitment: Citizen of India, Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced for a minimum period of 3 years on 01-01-2026, Not completed 35 years of age on 01-01-2026. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.
  • Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Recruitment by Transfer: Holder of a degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment to feeder category, Not completed 54 years of age as on the last date fixed for closure of application filing process. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate prior to appointment to feeder category.

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

CategoryFee
SC/ST/Unemployed Persons with Benchmark DisabilitiesNil
All other categories₹1250/-

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

  • Maximum Age Limit: 35 years.
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST - Raised by 5 years, OBC - Raised by 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - 10 years relaxation over and above existing upper age limit, Ex-servicemen - As per sub-rule (e) of Rule 10 of Part-II, KS & SSR, 1958, with maximum age limit not exceeding 50 years.

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend

  • Salary: ₹77840 - 136520

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

EventDate
Date of commencement of application filing process/ fee payment through online mode1 April 2026
Date of closure of application filing process/ fee payment through online mode4 May 2026
Date of commencement of remittance of application fee through offline mode7 May 2026
The last date for remittance of application fee through offline mode4 May 2026

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

  • Preliminary Examination (Objective Type Screening Test)
  • Main Examination (Written Examination - 4 papers)
  • Viva-Voce

How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online on or before 04-05-2026.
  • To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
  • Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of Kerala High Court to complete the application.
  • Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
  • Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
  • Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
  • Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
  • Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Link DescriptionLink
Official Notification PDFClick here
Apply OnlineClick here
Official WebsiteClick here
  • Add FreeJobAlert on Google:
  • Have a Question About This Job?
  • Ask doubts, report errors and get helpful replies.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for this post?

  • Candidates must possess a Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India and have a minimum of 3 years of practice as an Advocate.

Q3. What is the age limit for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post?

  • The maximum age limit is 35 years, with relaxations available for SC/ST, OBC, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per government norms.

Q4. How many vacancies are available for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post?

  • There are a total of 27 vacancies for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) post, including Special, NCA, and Regular vacancies.

Q5. What is the salary offered for this recruitment?

  • The selected candidates will receive a salary in the pay scale of ₹77840 - 136520.

Q6. What is the application fee for the Kerala High Court Civil Judge recruitment?

  • The application fee is Nil for SC/ST/Unemployed Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and ₹1250/- for all other categories.

Q7. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

  • The selection process includes a Preliminary Examination (Objective Type Screening Test), Main Examination (Written Examination), and Viva-Voce.

Q8. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?

  • Yes, age relaxation is provided for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (10 years).
Resize photo for formCompress certificates
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Prepare your photo, signature and certificates here

Use AI Tapri to resize your application photo and signature to the required pixels and KB, compress certificate PDFs, and prepare uploads before opening the official application.

Read the official notification for qualifications, age limits, category relaxations, fees and important dates. Keep your photo, signature, education certificates and relevant identity documents ready according to that notification.

AI Tapri is not a government website. Complete official sign-in, payments and applications on the recruiting authority’s portal.

More latest jobs