The District Court, Kottayam has invited applications for inclusion in a panel for 1 Confidential Assistant post on short-term contract at the Fast Track Special Court (FTSC), Erattupetta, at a consolidated pay of Rs 24590. The post is meant for retired staff of the Judicial Departments. The application, in the prescribed proforma with documents, must reach the District Court, Kottayam, Collectorate P.O, Kottayam – 686002 by 13 November 2026, 5 PM.
Kottayam District Court Confidential Assistant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | The District Court, Kottayam |
| Advertisement No. | C1-5415 OF 2022 (Notification No.) |
| Post(s) | Confidential Assistant |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Pay | Rs 24590/- consolidated, as per G.O.(P) No. 24/2026/Fin dated 18.02.2026 |
| Qualification | Staff retired from similar or higher posts in the Judicial Departments |
| Job Location | Erattupetta |
| Apply By | Application in the prescribed proforma, which must reach the District Court, Kottayam |
| Last Date | 13.11.2026 at 5 PM (application must reach by this time) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.
About the District Court, Kottayam
The District Court, Kottayam functions from Collectorate P.O, Kottayam – 686002, Kerala. This notice, signed by the Sheristadar by order, seeks a panel for the Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) in Kottayam Judicial District, with the place of appointment at Erattupetta.
Where and How to Send
Send the application to: The District Court, Kottayam, Collectorate P.O, Kottayam – 686002. The notice says the application must reach the court "invariably on above address". It does not name a postal mode.
- Write the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
- Use the prescribed application form (proforma) printed on page 2 of the notice, headed "For including in the panel for appointment on contract basis in the Fast Track Special Court, in Kottayam Judicial District".
- Affix a recent passport size photograph on the form.
- Attach documents proving age, qualification and experience.
- The application must reach the court by 13 November 2026, 5 PM.
The form asks for: the post applying for; name; age and date of birth; Pension Payment Order (PPO) number; date of retirement; designation and office at the time of retirement; total service rendered; permanent address; address for communication; contact number. It ends with a declaration that the details are true, with place, date, signature and name.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Confidential Assistant (Erattupetta) | 1 | Rs 24590/- consolidated |
- Who can apply: the post is meant for staff retired from similar or higher posts in the Judicial Departments, as per G.O (Rt) No. 73/2020/SJD dated 12.02.2020 and 65/2020/SJD dated 06.02.2020.
- Age limit: the upper age limit prescribed for appointment is 62 years. The appointee is liable to be terminated on attaining the age of 62.
- Pay: consolidated pay as per G.O.(P) No. 24/2026/Fin dated 18.02.2026.
- Terms: purely contract basis, on a continuous term of 179 days at a single stretch, subject to terms and conditions therein.
The notice does not print an educational qualification or a minimum age. Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions.
Enclosures
- Documents proving age.
- Documents proving qualification.
- Documents proving experience.
- A recent passport size photograph affixed on the application form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notification | 30-10-2026 |
| Last date for filing application | 13-11-2026, 5 PM |
Important Instructions
- The engagement is for inclusion in a panel; the notice says the appointment is purely on contract basis.
- An agreement will be executed between the District Judge, for and on behalf of the Governor, and the candidate who is appointed.
- The notice gives the contract term as 179 days at a single stretch.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form (proforma) | Prescribed form on page 2 of the notice |
| Official Notification PDF | Notification No. C1-5415 OF 2022 dated 30-10-2026 |
| Official Website | Kottayam District Court |
