The High Court for the State of Telangana has officially released the notification for Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Recruitment 2026, announcing 34 Office Subordinate posts under direct recruitment in the High Court service. This is a major opportunity for candidates with 7th to 10th class qualification seeking stable employment in the judicial sector with a pay scale of Rs. 19,000–58,850. Interested and eligible applicants can submit their online applications from 07 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 through the official website tshc.gov.in. The recruitment process will be conducted by the High Court for the State of Telangana as per the applicable Judicial Ministerial and Subordinate Service Rules.
Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Recruitment 2026 – Overview
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| Organization | High Court for the State of Telangana |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Office Subordinate (Category 5(ii)(a) of Division-III) |
| Notification Number | Notification No. 101/2026, dated 02.02.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 34 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 19,000–58,850 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment (Online) |
| Job Location | High Court for the State of Telangana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://tshc.gov.in |
Important Dates – Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Posts 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of publication of Notification | 02-02-2026 |
| Starting date for online application (General candidates) | 07-02-2026 |
| Closing date for online application (General candidates) | 28-02-2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Starting date for online application – eligible outsourcing & contract employees | 02-03-2026 |
| Closing date for online application – eligible outsourcing & contract employees | 15-03-2026 |
| Download of Hall Tickets for OMR Examination | To be intimated later |
| Date of OMR based Examination | May 2026 |
Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise Details
| Class / Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| OC | 11 |
| EWS | 4 |
| Hearing Impaired | 1 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 1 |
| Sports Person | 2 |
| BC-A | 3 |
| BC-B | 2 |
| BC-D | 2 |
| BC-E | 2 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 34 |
Note: Selection against BC-E vacancies is subject to the outcome of Civil Appeal Nos. 2628–2637/2010 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Candidates claiming EWS must possess a valid current-year EWS certificate issued by the competent authority.
Eligibility Criteria – Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must have passed any examination between 7th to 10th class or its equivalent.
- Candidates having qualification higher than 10th class are not eligible.
- Applicants must mention any work experience such as cooking, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc., as relevant to duties at residences of Judicial Officers.
- Educational qualification must be possessed as on the date of notification (02.02.2026).
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 46 years.
Age Relaxation (as per Telangana State & Subordinate Service Rules)
- SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 years.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 years.
- For candidates working on contract or outsourcing basis in specified judicial/legal services – relaxation as per rules, provided they were within age limit at initial appointment and have at least 2 years of service by date of notification.
Reservation
- Reservation applicable for SC, ST, BC, EWS, Persons with Disability (40% and above), and Women, as per Government of Telangana orders.
- Community must be recognized as BC/SC/ST in the State of Telangana as per G.O.Ms references; otherwise, candidate is treated as Open Category.
- 33 1/3% horizontal reservation for Women will be implemented.
- Reservation for EWS will be as per relevant G.O.Ms issued by Government of Telangana.
Selection Process – Telangana High Court Office Subordinate 2026
OMR Based Examination & Viva-Voce
- OMR-based written examination (objective type, multiple choice) – 45 marks.
- Oral interview (Viva-voce) – 5 marks.
- Question paper: General Knowledge, 45 questions, 1 mark each, duration 60 minutes.
- Question paper will be in two languages – English and Telugu.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- OC & EWS: 45% in OMR examination.
- BC: 40% in OMR examination.
- SC / ST / PH: 35% in OMR examination.
Shortlisting & Weightage
- Candidates qualified in OMR exam will be shortlisted in 1:3 ratio of notified/available vacancies for certificate verification and viva-voce.
- Weightage marks will be given to candidates working on contract/outsourcing basis in notified judicial/legal services based on length of service, subject to minimum 2 years of service and securing minimum qualifying marks.
Merit List
- Merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks secured in OMR examination and viva-voce.
- In case of tie in total marks, elder candidate in age will be preferred.
- If tie persists, candidate with higher marks in prescribed educational qualification will be considered.
Application / Examination Fee
- OC & BC candidates: Rs. 600/- (excluding service charges).
- SC / ST / EWS / PWD candidates: Rs. 400/- (excluding service charges).
- Concessional fee of Rs. 400/- for SC/ST is applicable only to communities recognized as SC/ST in Telangana.
- Fee must be paid online only; once paid, it is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Apply Online for Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the High Court for the State of Telangana: https://tshc.gov.in.
- Click on the recruitment/notifications section and open the link for “Notification No. 101/2026 – Office Subordinate Recruitment”.
- Complete Part-A: One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) by entering your basic details to generate OTPR ID and password.
- Login using the OTPR ID and password and proceed to Part-B: Application Form for Office Subordinate posts.
- Fill in all required details carefully – personal details, educational qualification (7th to 10th class), community, disability (if any), and work experience (cooking, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.).
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates/documents in PDF format (as per instructions in the user guide) and recent passport-size photograph and signature, if required.
- Pay the applicable online application/examination fee as per your category through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the online application and take a printout / save the application and payment receipt for future reference.
Important: Candidates must keep all scanned certificates ready in PDF format before starting the online application. Particulars furnished in the online form will be treated as final, and any wrong information regarding category/caste may forfeit the claim for reservation.
Important Links – Telangana High Court Office Subordinate 2026
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Notification No. 101/2026) | Click here |
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online |
| User Guide / Instructions | Click here |
General Instructions for Applicants
- Mere applying and securing minimum qualifying marks does not confer any right for viva-voce or appointment.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in OMR examination and viva-voce.
- All particulars furnished must be true; false information can lead to cancellation and prosecution.
- Applicants must be of sound health, good character and must be citizens of India.
- Selection will be as per the High Court Service Rules, 2019 (as amended).
- High Court reserves full rights related to vacancies, centres, and cancellation of selection, subject to rules.
