An official recruitment notification from the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam (Recruitment No. 24/2026 | HCKL/7863/2026-REC3-HC KERALA, dated 10 November 2026) announces 90 contractual System Assistant vacancies across Kerala’s District Judiciary. Online applications are open to qualified Indian citizens with a 3-year Computer/Electronics Diploma or B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA (or higher qualification), plus at least 2 years of hardware troubleshooting experience and basic networking knowledge. Applications can be submitted through the High Court Recruitment Portal at hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in between 20 November 2026 and 14 December 2026. No category has to pay an application fee.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
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| Cut-off Date for Qualification & Experience | 10 November 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 20 November 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 December 2026 |
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| Interview Call Letter Download | Two Weeks Prior to Interview |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 0/- (No Application Fee) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates | Rs. 0/- (No Application Fee) |
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| No application fee is charged for applying to the System Assistant recruitment under Rec. No. 24/2026. |
Age Limit
| Date of Birth Criteria | Candidates should be born on or after 02/01/1985. |
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| Nationality | Qualified Indian Citizens only. |
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| Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from outside Kerala must obtain a recognition certificate from any University in Kerala. |
Salary Details
| Monthly Remuneration | Rs. 24,590/- per month (Consolidated) |
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Kerala High Court System Assistant Vacancy 2026: Total 90 Posts
| Essential Qualification | Government approved 3 years Diploma in Computer / Electronics (or Higher Qualification) OR B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA (or Higher Qualification). |
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| Essential Experience | At least 2 years experience in hardware troubleshooting with basic knowledge in computer networking. |
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| Desired Experience | 1 year experience in the eCourts project in Kerala OR 1 year working experience on any Linux based platform. |
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Judicial District-Wise Vacancy Breakup: Total 90 Posts
| Name of the Judicial District | Vacancies | Name of the Judicial District | Vacancies |
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| Thiruvananthapuram | 10 | Thrissur | 07 |
| Kollam | 08 | Palakkad | 07 |
| Pathanamthitta | 04 | Manjeri | 05 |
| Alappuzha | 07 | Kozhikode | 08 |
| Kottayam | 07 | Kalpetta | 03 |
| Thodupuzha | 04 | Thalassery | 06 |
| Ernakulam | 12 | Kasargod | 02 |
| Grand Total Vacancies Across All 14 Judicial Districts | 90 Posts |
How to Apply Online for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026
- From 20 November 2026, access hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in, the High Court of Kerala Recruitment Portal. (For portal access, applicants abroad must email [email protected] with their location & public IP address).
- If you have not registered yet, use the “One Time Registration Login” link to complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- After you log in, update ‘My Profile’ with your details. Then, under Dashboard, click ‘Apply Now’ for Recruitment No. 24/2026.
- Choose the Judicial District where you prefer to be posted. Carefully fill in your personal details, education and experience.
- Upload clear scans of your signature, photograph and Diploma/Degree certificates (+ equivalency/Government Order for higher or outside-Kerala qualifications). Include an Experience Certificate confirming 2 years of hardware troubleshooting, using the format available through the ‘Downloads’ link. Also upload the desired experience certificate, if available.
- Before submission, thoroughly preview the uploaded documents and your application form. After submission, you cannot make modifications or re-upload documents.
- Complete online submission of the application on or before 14 December 2026. Keep a printout for future reference; hard copies must not be mailed to the High Court.
Important Links
Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details about eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Notification Date: 10 November 2026; Cut-off Date for Qualification & Experience: 10 November 2026; Online Application Start Date: 20 November 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 14 December 2026.
What is the application fee for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 0/- (No Application Fee); SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Rs. 0/- (No Application Fee).
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
