The High Court of Kerala has invited online applications from qualified Indian citizens for appointment to the post of Office Attendant (Recruitment Number: 21/2026). There are 17 anticipated vacancies. Candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal (www.hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in). The online application filing process commences on 23/09/2026 and closes on 26/10/2026.
Official source: High Court of Kerala notification number HCKL/7597/2026-REC3-HC KERALA dated 16/09/2026 issued by Registrar (Recruitment) Rajeev K S.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Kerala |
| Advertisement No. | 21/2026 (HCKL/7597/2026-REC3-HC KERALA) |
| Post Name(s) | Office Attendant |
| Total Vacancies | 17 (Anticipated) |
| Pay | ₹23000 – ₹50200 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Kerala |
| Official Website | www.hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in |
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of commencement of filing of online application and remittance of application fee through online mode | 23/09/2026 |
| Date of closure of filing of online application and remittance of application fee through online mode | 26/10/2026 |
| Date of commencement of remittance of application fee through offline mode | 30/10/2026 |
| Last date for remittance of application fee through offline mode | 06/11/2026 |
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Vacancy Details
There are a total of 17 (Seventeen) anticipated vacancies for the post of Office Attendant. Vacancies that may arise during the period of validity of the ranked list shall also be filled up from the list. As per Rule 11(2) of the Kerala High Court Service Rules, 2007 and in accordance with G.O. (P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023, 4% of vacancies in the category of Office Attendant are reserved for eligible differently abled candidates.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be qualified Indian Citizens.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Office Attendant | Should have passed S.S.L.C or equivalent and should not have acquired graduation. All qualifications must be acquired on or before the date of closure of filing of online application. |
Differently Abled Benchmark Disabilities and Functional Requirements
Suitable categories of benchmark disabilities: (a) Blindness & Low vision (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing (c) Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, with minimum one functional arm and leg each (d) Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild, Moderate), Intellectual Disability (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness (40% to 70%) (e) Multiple disability involving above combinations.
Minimum functional requirement: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Manipulation by Fingers, Seeing.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Age Limit
Candidates born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply, with specific relaxations as follows:
- Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes: Candidates born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
- Other Backward Classes: Candidates born between 02/01/1983 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
- Ex-servicemen / Ex-GREF / Disembodied Territorial Army: Can exclude the period of service in defense forces, GREF, or Territorial Army, and the period of unemployment on discharge up to a maximum of five years, provided the candidate has not completed 50 years of age.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Blindness & Low Vision, Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Up to 15 years (upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years) |
| Other categories of benchmark disabilities | 10 years (upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years) |
| Widows | Up to 5 years (upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years) |
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Salary
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Office Attendant | ₹23000 – ₹50200 |
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Candidates | ₹500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribe | Exempted |
| Unemployed differently abled candidates | Exempted |
Candidates should either use system generated Fee Payment Challan or pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Bank transaction charges, if applicable, must be borne by the candidate. Payment of fee by Demand Draft, Cheque, Money Orders, Postal Orders, etc., will not be accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Selection Process
Selection will be on the basis of Written Test and Interview.
Written Test
| Part | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | General Knowledge & Current affairs | 50 | 75 minutes (Total) |
| (b) | Numerical ability | 20 | 75 minutes (Total) |
| (c) | Mental ability | 15 | 75 minutes (Total) |
| (d) | General English | 15 | 75 minutes (Total) |
The written test will be of Objective Type to be answered in an OMR Answer Sheet with a total duration of 75 minutes and 100 marks. Each question carries 1 mark. For every incorrect answer, 1/4 mark will be deducted. The medium of the test will be bilingual in English & Malayalam.
Interview
The interview carries 10 marks. The minimum marks required for being included in the ranked list is 35% in the interview.
How to Apply for Kerala High Court Office Attendant
- Complete 'One Time Registration' using the 'One Time Registration Login' link on the website www.hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in before applying.
- Read the notification and 'How to apply' instructions carefully, and keep scanned images of your photograph and signature ready.
- Ensure the passport size photograph has a white/light colored background with the face and shoulder clearly visible and centrally focused.
- Enter the required details in 'My Profile', then click 'Apply Now' in the 'Dashboard' to apply for the post.
- Check the preview of the application carefully before submission, as no changes can be made after final submission.
- Complete the application fee payment online or via system-generated fee payment challan.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required
- Original documents to prove age, qualification, community, non-creamy layer status, economically weaker section status, etc. (to be produced as and when called for)
- Job oriented physical and functionality certificate as per G.O.(P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023 (for differently abled candidates claiming age relaxation)
- Medical certificate and declaration in the prescribed format (if availing the service of a scribe)
- Medical certificate of physical limitation to write (if availing compensatory time)
- No Objection Certificate / Service Certificate from Head of Office or Department (for candidates in government service)
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online through the recruitment portal; no other means or modes of applications will be accepted.
- Candidates must not possess graduation as on the date fixed for closure of online application filing. Shortlisted candidates must submit an affidavit confirming this.
- Candidates applying from abroad must forward an email detailing their location with public IP address to [email protected] to get access to the recruitment portal.
- Caste, Community, Non-Creamy Layer, or EWS certificates must be valid on the date fixed for closure of filing of online application or on the date of certificate verification.
- Canvassing in any form will entail cancellation of candidature.
- Misbehavior or malpractice during the written test or interview will lead to disqualification or debarment.
- Admission to the written test and interview is purely provisional based on online application details.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Application Form | Application Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | High Court of Kerala Recruitment Portal |
