The High Court of Kerala has invited online applications for the post of Office Attendant under Recruitment No. 21/2026. A total of 17 anticipated vacancies have been notified. Eligible Indian citizens can apply through the High Court Recruitment Portal.
- Organization : High Court of Kerala
- Post : Office Attendant
- Recruitment No. : 21/2026
- Vacancies : 17 (Anticipated)
- Pay Scale : ₹23,000 – ₹50,200
- Method of Appointment : Direct Recruitment
- Qualification : SSLC or equivalent
- Selection Process : Written Test & Interview
- Application Mode : Online
- The notification was issued on : 16 September 2026.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Vacancy 2026
The High Court has notified 17 anticipated vacancies for Office Attendant. Vacancies that may arise during the validity of the ranked list can also be filled from the list. The ranked list will remain in force for a minimum of one year and may continue until a fresh list is published or for a maximum period of two years, whichever is earlier.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed SSLC or equivalent qualification
- Should not have acquired a Graduation degree
The required qualification must have been acquired on or before the closing date of the online application.
Age Limit
- For general candidates, applicants should have been born between:
- 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2008, both dates inclusive.
- The notification provides separate age concessions for SC/ST, OBC, ex-servicemen, widows and eligible persons with benchmark disabilities. In applicable disability and widow categories, the upper age limit is subject to a maximum of 50 years.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Salary
The pay scale for the Office Attendant post is:
- ₹23,000 – ₹50,200
- This is the scale of pay specified in the official recruitment notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Written Test
- Interview
- The written examination will be an Objective Type Test conducted for 75 minutes using an OMR answer sheet. The examination carries a total of 100 marks.
Written Exam Pattern
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs 50
- Numerical Ability 20
- Mental Ability 15
- General English 15
- Total 100
- Each question carries one mark. 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The question paper will be bilingual in English and Malayalam.
- Interview
- The interview carries 10 marks. Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the interview to be included in the ranked list, subject to the other selection conditions.
Application Fee
- The application fee is:
- ₹500
- SC/ST candidates and unemployed differently abled candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. Payment can be made through online methods including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
Examination Centres
The written examination will be conducted at the following centres:
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Alappuzha
- Ernakulam
- Thrissur
- Kozhikode
Candidates must select their preferred examination centre while submitting the online application. The notification states that a change of selected examination centre will not be entertained.
Reservation for Differently Abled Candidates
As per the notification, 4% of vacancies in the Office Attendant category will be reserved for eligible differently abled candidates. The notification specifies eligible benchmark disability categories and minimum functional requirements for the post.
Eligible differently abled candidates with physical limitations affecting writing may also avail themselves of a scribe subject to the prescribed conditions. Such candidates can receive 25 minutes of compensatory time on production of the required medical certificate.
How to Apply for Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026
Candidates must first complete One Time Registration through the High Court Recruitment Portal. After completing the profile, applicants can select Apply Now from the Dashboard and proceed according to the instructions displayed on the portal.
Applicants should carefully verify all details before submitting the application because changes or modifications cannot be made after submission. Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference. The printout and other documents need not be sent to the High Court at the time of application.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts 23 September 2026
- Last Date for Online Application & Online Fee Payment 26 October 2026
- Offline Fee Payment Starts 30 October 2026
- Last Date for Offline Fee Payment 06 November 2026
- These dates are given in the Important Dates section of the official notification.
Admission Ticket - Candidates can download the written test Admission Ticket through their profile on the Recruitment Portal. The Admission Ticket is expected to be available three weeks before the written examination.
- Interview Call Letters will be available two weeks before the interview, and candidates will be informed through SMS/email.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Apply only through the official High Court Recruitment Portal.
- Ensure that the SSLC/equivalent qualification is obtained before the application closing date.
- Candidates who have acquired graduation are not eligible under this notification.
- Enter all personal and qualification details correctly.
- Keep the submitted application printout safely.
- Produce original certificates whenever required.
- Government employees should follow the applicable NOC/Service Certificate requirements.
- Candidates are advised to submit applications well before the closing date.
- Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
The Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 is an opportunity for eligible candidates with SSLC/equivalent qualification who have not acquired graduation. There are 17 anticipated vacancies, with a pay scale of ₹23,000–₹50,200. The selection process consists of a written examination and interview. Online applications will be accepted from 23 September 2026 to 26 October 2026.
Official Recruitment Portal: High Court of Kerala Recruitment Portal — Ohckrecruitment.keralacourts.in
Official Notification - Click Here
Apply Online - Click Here
Recruitment Number: 21/2026
Candidates should read the complete official notification and follow the instructions on the recruitment portal before submitting the application.