Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 90 Posts

The High Court of Kerala will fill 90 posts of System Assistant on contract in the District Judiciary throughout Kerala, at a consolidated pay of ₹24,590 per month, for an initial term of 2 years. Candidates need a Government approved 3 years Diploma in Computer/Electronics or a B.Sc. (Computer Science)/BCA (or a higher qualification), plus at least 2 years of hardware troubleshooting experience. Applications are accepted only online through the High Court’s Recruitment Portal (hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in) from 20 November 2026 to 14 December 2026, and no application fee is charged.

Kerala High Court System Assistant at a Glance

About Kerala High Court System Assistant

The High Court of Kerala, located at Ernakulam-682031, is recruiting System Assistants to provide technical support to the system and services in the District Judiciary throughout Kerala. The notification (reference HCKL/7863/2026-REC3-HC KERALA, dated 10/11/2026) is issued by the Registrar (Recruitment). It invites applications from qualified Indian citizens.

Vacancy Details

The notice lists 90 System Assistant vacancies across 14 judicial districts. No category-wise break-up is printed.

Candidates must indicate their preference of the district in which they opt to work. Selected candidates will be allotted districts based on the rank list and as per the decision of the High Court. The High Court holds the right to appoint, relocate or transfer appointed candidates based on requirement, to supervise their activities and to take necessary action if they fail to perform their duties promptly.

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification

• Government approved 3 years Diploma in Computer/Electronics, OR Higher Qualification
• OR B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA, OR Higher Qualification

Experience

Candidates shall have at least 2 years experience in hardware troubleshooting with basic knowledge in computer networking.

Desired Experience

• One year experience in the eCourts project in Kerala, OR
• One year working experience on any Linux based platform

Age Limit

Candidates should be born on or after 02/01/1985.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• The prescribed qualification and experience must be acquired on or before the date of notification (10/11/2026).
• Candidates with a diploma or degree not awarded by the Universities in Kerala should obtain a certificate of recognition from any of the Universities in Kerala and keep it with them; it must be produced when called for, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.
• Candidates claiming higher qualifications must upload the relevant Government Order alongside the respective certificate.

Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

• Remuneration: ₹24,590/- per month (consolidated).
• The appointment will be on contract basis, initially for a period of 2 years. It may be extended based on performance, requirements and orders of the High Court, subject to Administrative Sanction from the Government for extension.
• The appointment will be on a temporary basis, and candidates will not be entitled to any preferential claim for future appointment.
• A person appointed on contract basis will not have any claim for regularisation under any circumstances.
• The rank list will be valid for two years from the date of publication of the final rank list. The High Court may extend it in light of Government sanction for continuing the post, or until a fresh rank list is published, whichever is earlier. Vacancies arising during the validity period shall be filled from the list.

Kerala High Court System Assistant Job Description

According to the notification, System Assistants are appointed to provide technical support to the system and services in the District Judiciary throughout Kerala.

How to Apply for Kerala High Court System Assistant

Applications are accepted only online through the Recruitment Portal of the High Court. No other means or modes of application will be accepted. The window opens on 20 November 2026 and closes on 14 December 2026.

1. Complete the One Time Registration using the One Time Registration Login link at hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in, if not already done. The steps are given in the How to apply link on the website.
2. Keep scanned images of your photograph and signature, and your qualification details, ready.
3. Enter the required details in My Profile.
4. Apply for the post from Apply Now in Dashboard and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Upload the required documents and check the preview of the application. No changes, editing or modification can be made after submission, and uploaded documents cannot be re-uploaded or deleted.
6. Take a printout of the application and keep it for future reference. The printout and documents need not be sent to the High Court.

Candidates applying from abroad must send an email giving their location with public IP address to [email protected] to get access to the recruitment portal. They must also inform the High Court by email after completing the online application.

Documents to Upload

• Certificate of 3 years Diploma in Computer/Electronics or B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ BCA or any other higher qualification claimed
• Equivalency/recognition certificate for qualifications acquired from outside Kerala
• Relevant Government Order alongside the certificate, for higher qualifications claimed
• Experience certificate showing 2 years experience in hardware troubleshooting, in the format available in the Downloads link of the Recruitment Portal
• Experience certificate of the desired experience, if available, in the same prescribed format
• Any other relevant documents

Documents must be properly scanned and legible.

Selection and Interview

Selection is based on screening/shortlisting of the applications followed by an interview. Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview, and candidates will be called only after scrutiny of the uploaded documents. The High Court reserves the right to alter the mode of selection.

• Call letters must be downloaded by logging in to the candidate profile on the Recruitment Portal. They will be ready two weeks before the interview, and candidates will be informed by SMS/e-mail.
• A candidate unable to download the call letter should contact the High Court at 0484-2562235. If no communication about non-receipt reaches the High Court at least one week before the interview, the candidate alone is responsible.
• Candidates should visit the recruitment portal at least once a week to know the interview schedule.
• Admission to the interview is provisional. Eligibility is verified with original documents at the time of certificate verification.
• Using an edited or modified call letter leads to disqualification, and the candidate may be debarred permanently or for a period decided by the High Court.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Original documents proving age, qualifications and experience must be produced when called for, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.
• Anything not specifically claimed in the application against the appropriate field will not be considered later.
• Candidature will be cancelled if a candidate does not meet the eligibility norms or gives false information; if detected after appointment, the service is liable to be terminated.
• Applications not submitted in accordance with the notification and the instructions on the Recruitment Portal will be summarily rejected.
• Canvassing in any form will entail cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates who misbehave or commit malpractice during the interview are liable to be disqualified or debarred from applying for any post in the High Court.
• The High Court reserves its right to modify or cancel the notification at any stage, and its decisions on eligibility and conduct of interview are final.
• For doubts, contact 0484-2562235 (Recruitment & Examination Cell, High Court) on all working days between 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

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