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 Name | Kerala High Court |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| No of Posts | 27 |
| Advt No | HCKL/115/2026-REC 4-HC KERALA |
| Salary | ₹77840 - 136520 |
| Qualification | Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate. |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 years (with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD) |
| Last Date | 04-05-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full 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 Name | Total Posts |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Special Recruitment | 16 |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) - NCA Vacancies | 2 |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Regular Vacancies | 9 |
| Total | 27 |
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
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/Unemployed Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Nil |
| 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
| Event | Date |
| Date of commencement of application filing process/ fee payment through online mode | 1 April 2026 |
| Date of closure of application filing process/ fee payment through online mode | 4 May 2026 |
| Date of commencement of remittance of application fee through offline mode | 7 May 2026 |
| The last date for remittance of application fee through offline mode | 4 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 Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
