Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Kerala High Court has notified 1 vacancy for the TELEPHONE OPERATOR post. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala alone are eligible to apply, with fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi, and must be born between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2008. The required qualification for the post is Plus Two or equivalent, Diploma in Electronics, and six months experience, and the notified pay is Rs. 31,100-66,800. Eligible applicants under advertisement number 7/2026 can submit the online application from 16 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 by completing the One Time Registration and uploading the required documents. The selection process consists of a Written Test (if conducted) followed by an Interview.

Kerala High Court Telephone Operator at a Glance

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is conducted for 1 NCA vacancy reserved for Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala.

This is the Second NCA notification for the vacancy that arose from Ranked List No. REC 3-1796/2024 dated 24.10.2025 (Rec. No. 18/2024). The ranked list prepared under this notification will remain in force until a candidate is advised and appointed against the earmarked Scheduled Castes vacancy.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfill the qualification, age, and community norms specified for the post.

Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Qualification

All qualifications must be acquired on or before the date of closure of filing of online applications. Candidates claiming equivalent or higher qualifications must produce the respective Government Order issued on or before the closure date.

Age Limit and Relaxations

Candidates must be born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive). Age relaxations apply to eligible categories as follows:

• Ex-servicemen, Ex-general Reserve Engineer Force, and Disembodied Territorial Army: Can exclude their defence/GREF/Territorial Army service period and unemployment period upon discharge up to 5 years, provided they have not completed 50 years of age.
• Blind and Low Vision: Age relaxation up to 15 years, subject to an upper age limit of 50 years.
• Other Categories of Disabilities: Age relaxation up to 10 years, subject to an upper age limit of 50 years.
• Widows: Age relaxation up to 5 years, subject to an upper age limit of 50 years.

Pay and Tenure

The post of Telephone Operator carries the scale of pay of Rs. 31100-66800. Appointments are made through Direct Recruitment of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala.

How to Apply for Kerala High Court Telephone Operator

1. Complete “One Time Registration” using the “One Time Registration Login” link on the official recruitment website (https://hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in).
2. Log into your profile and select the “My Profile” option in the dashboard to enter the required details.
3. Select the “Upload documents” option in the dashboard and upload properly scanned and legible copies of the required qualification documents.
4. Select the ‘Apply Now’ option available in the dashboard and carefully review the preview of the application before final submission.
5. Submit the online application and keep a soft or hard copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

• Plus Two or equivalent certificate
• Diploma in Electronics certificate
• Experience Certificate with six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation (in the format available in the ‘Downloads’ section of the portal)
• Caste Certificate valid on the date of closure of online applications or certificate verification, in the format appended to G.O. (P) No. 11/2026/SCSTD dated 14.03.2026
• Job oriented physical and functionality certification for differently abled candidates claiming age relaxation, as per G.O. (P) No. 5/2023/SJD dated 01.10.2023
• Medical certificate and declaration for scribe facility or compensatory time, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate / Service Certificate from the Head of Office or Department for government employees

Selection and Interview

Selection is based on an Interview or a Written Test and Interview, depending on the number of candidates. If conducted, the Written Test will be an objective type test of 75 minutes duration carrying 100 marks, structured as follows:

• Diploma in Electronics Syllabus Questions: 50 marks
• General Knowledge / Current Affairs: 30 marks
• Proficiency in English Language: 20 marks

The written test contains 100 questions carrying 1 mark each, with a negative marking of 1/4 mark for every incorrect answer. Total marks for the Interview are 10. Candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the Interview to be considered for inclusion in the ranked list.

Important Dates

Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Important Instructions

• No application fee is charged for this recruitment.
• Applications from candidates belonging to communities other than Scheduled Castes of Kerala will be summarily rejected.
• Once submitted, online applications and uploaded documents cannot be edited, modified, re-uploaded, or deleted.
• Candidates working in government service must indicate the same in the online application and produce a No Objection Certificate or Service Certificate when called for.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates must produce original documents to prove age, qualification, and caste as and when called for.
• Differently abled candidates requiring a scribe must indicate their intention in the online application and submit medical certificates in the prescribed format.

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