Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 115 Data Entry Operator Posts

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Overview

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

115 Data Entry Operator posts (Contractual basis) are notified with a consolidated pay of ₹15,000 per month, distributed across the Principal Seat of Madras High Court, 36 districts of Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.

Candidates can apply for only one District. If a candidate applies for more than one District, the application will be summarily rejected in both/all the Districts.

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

• Candidates should have completed 18 years of age.
• Candidates should not have completed 35 years of age - i.e., should not have been born before 02.09.1991. Over-age candidates will be summarily rejected, and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following: B.Sc (Computer Science) / B.Sc (IT) / BCA / B.E. (Computer Science) / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (Computer Science) / M.E (Computer Science) / M.Tech / M.Sc (IT).

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

There is no examination fee for this recruitment (Nil).

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection is based on a Written-cum-Skill Test followed by Viva Voce, for a total duration of 60 minutes for the written-cum-skill component.

a. Written Examination (25 Marks, Minimum Qualifying Marks: 10)

25 Multiple Choice Questions (Objective type), each carrying 1 mark. Syllabus covers:

• Windows and Linux Basics: Basic OS concepts, types of Operating Systems, file/folder management, user accounts and permissions, software installation and updates, basic Windows and Linux commands.
• Networking: Basic networking concepts, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, IP address, DNS and DHCP, switches/routers/firewalls, network cables and connectivity, basic network commands and troubleshooting, Internet and network security basics.
• PDF and Document Handling and Processing: Creating and managing documents, document types and extensions, Office and Excel basics, PDF creation/conversion/merging/splitting, digital signatures, file naming/organisation/security.
• Video Conferencing: Basic VC concepts, microphones/speakers/cameras/displays, audio and video configuration, WebEx/Microsoft Teams and other platforms, basic components and troubleshooting (hard and soft VC).
• Hardware Troubleshooting: Basic computer hardware components, CPU/RAM/HDD/SSD/motherboard, printers/scanners/peripheral devices, hardware installation, backup procedures, basic fault identification and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance.
• Internet Basics: Basic Internet concepts, web browsers and search engines, websites/URLs/DNS, email and attachments, Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi, cloud services, cyber security and safe Internet usage, phishing/malware/password security.

b. Skill Test (25 Marks, Minimum Qualifying Marks: 10)

Candidates' skills in computers will be tested on: Scanning and Converting Documents to OCR, Conversion of PDF to OCR, Handling LibreOffice, Configuring Local Area Network (IP Configurations), and Hardware Troubleshooting and Driver Installations.

For Viva Voce, candidates are shortlisted as per merit based on marks secured in the Written-cum-Skill Test, among qualified candidates, in the ratio of 1:3. In case of two or more candidates scoring equal marks at the cut-off, all such candidates are called for Viva Voce.

c. Viva Voce (Maximum Marks: 50, Minimum Qualifying Marks: 20)

The objective of the Viva Voce is to assess the suitability of candidates by judging their mental alertness, skills, attitude, ethics, character, and experience in Computer Skill, Computer Network, Database, OS, etc.

Preparation of Selection List

Final selection is based on the total marks secured in the Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce combined. In case of two or more candidates scoring equal total marks, the candidate senior in age is placed above in the merit list. Final selection is decided only after scrutiny and verification of original documents/testimonials.

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Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Nature of Work

• Handling inquiries about case status, next date of hearing, and other case details.
• Handling Video Conference (VC) appearance and assisting VC hearings.
• Facilitating online applications for certified copies and other filings.
• Facilitating e-Filing of petitions - from scanning hard-copy petitions, appending e-Signatures, uploading into CIS, and generating filing numbers.
• Data entry work related to e-Services.
• Assisting in online purchase of e-Stamp papers/e-Payments.
• Helping applicants apply for and obtain Aadhaar-based digital signatures.
• Publicising and assisting in downloading the eCourts Mobile App (Android and iOS).
• Handling queries about Judges on leave, and the location/cause-list of a particular Court.
• Guiding people on how to avail free legal services from the District Legal Service Authority, High Court Legal Service Committee, and Supreme Court Legal Service Committee.
• Facilitating disposal of traffic challans in virtual courts, including online compounding of traffic challans and petty offences.
• All other queries and assistance related to facilities digitally available under the eCourts Project.
• Any other work assigned by the Registrar (IT-cum-Statistics), Madras High Court.

How to Apply for Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official portal, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec - applications submitted through any other mode (post, courier, Speed Post, e-mail, hand delivery, etc.) will not be entertained under any circumstances.
2. Read the 'Notification' and 'Terms and Conditions' available on the portal and the respective District Court website thoroughly before applying, and ensure you fulfil all required qualifications.
3. Use only a Desktop or Laptop to apply - the application module is not compatible with Smart Phones or Tabs.
4. Register and fill in the online application form carefully; mere registering does not amount to a completed application.
5. Select only one District to apply for - applying to more than one District leads to summary rejection in all Districts applied to.
6. Verify all filled-in details carefully before final submission - online applications, once finally submitted, cannot be edited.
7. Submit the application before the closing date, 29.09.2026.

Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Recruitment is made purely on merit basis.
• Candidates are cautioned against touts and agents who may indulge in cheating by making false promises of securing appointment through unfair means; the Madras High Court/District Court will not be responsible for any loss arising from such activity.
• Candidates indulging in unfair means, or approaching the Recruitment Body in person or through anyone, will be disqualified from appointment.
• Candidates are solely responsible for their claims made in the online application, and cannot blame internet café/browsing centre/Common Service Centre staff for mistakes made while applying.
• Candidates should not be a party to any kind of canvassing, should not have been debarred/disqualified by the Madras High Court or any other recruiting agency, and should not be a dismissed Government employee.
• No individual communication regarding the date and time of the Written-cum-Skill Test, Viva Voce, and certificate verification will be issued - candidates must regularly check https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec and the respective District Court website.
• The post is purely on contractual basis; candidates should not claim any permanency in the future, and Madras High Court can terminate the employment of a selected candidate at any time without assigning any reason.
• Selected candidates are eligible for only 12 days of casual leave per year, with no sandwich leave permitted (e.g., if a national holiday falls on Thursday or Tuesday, leave cannot be taken on the adjoining Friday or Monday). Salary will be deducted for any absence or leave beyond the permissible leave.
• Candidates should not claim any transfer from one District to another, and must attend the office irrespective of Court hours, including odd hours and Court holidays, if required.
• No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview, or for attending an additional e-Sewa Kendra beyond the candidate's allotted one.
• The Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce will be conducted at the campus of the Principal District Court of the concerned district, or any other place notified by the District Court - requests for change of venue will not be entertained.

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