Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026: Notification Out, Apply Online for 17 Posts

The High Court of Kerala has officially released the Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 notification on 16 September 2026. Issued under Recruitment No. 21/2026, this notification opens up 17 anticipated vacancies for the post of Office Attendant through direct recruitment. For SSLC-qualified candidates across Kerala looking for a stable government job in the judiciary, this is one of the most awaited notifications of the year.

This article covers everything you need to know about the Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 — eligibility, important dates, application fee, salary, selection process, and how to apply online.

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Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026: Overview

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Notification 2026 PDF Download

Candidates can download the official notification PDF for complete details regarding the recruitment, including eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, selection process, and other instructions. Click the link below to download the notification PDF.

Important Dates for Kerala High Court Office Attendant 2026

• Notification Released: 16 September 2026
• Online Application Starts: 23 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 26 October 2026
• Last Date for Offline Fee Payment: 6 November 2026

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date, as heavy traffic on the application portal close to the deadline often causes submission delays.

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Vacancy Details 2026

The notification announces a total of 17 anticipated vacancies for the Office Attendant post. As these are anticipated vacancies, the exact number of appointments may vary depending on actual requirements at the time of selection. Importantly, any additional vacancies that arise during the validity period of the ranked list will also be filled from the same list, which stays in force for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years from the date of publication.

Eligibility Criteria for Kerala High Court Office Attendant 2026

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed SSLC (10th) or an equivalent examination.
• Candidates who have already acquired a graduation degree are not eligible to apply for this post.
• The required qualification must be obtained on or before the last date for submitting the online application, i.e., 26 October 2026.
• Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must be ready to submit the relevant Government Order when asked.
• Shortlisted candidates will need to submit an affidavit confirming that they had not acquired a graduation degree as of the closing date.

Age Limit

Candidates must be born between 2 January 1986 and 1 January 2008 to be eligible for the Office Attendant post. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories, as per the specific provisions mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process for Kerala High Court Office Attendant 2026

The selection process for the Office Attendant post consists of two stages:

1. Written Examination: An objective-type test carried for 100 marks.
2. Interview: Carried for 10 marks.

The final ranked list will be prepared based on the combined performance in both stages.

How to Apply for Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online for the Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official Kerala High Court Recruitment Portal at hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
2. Go to the One Time Registration (OTR) section and complete the registration if you are a new applicant.
3. Log in using your registered credentials.
4. Fill in the required details under My Profile.
5. Go to the Dashboard and click Apply Now against Office Attendant Recruitment No. 21/2026.
6. Enter your personal, educational, community, and other required details.
7. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
8. Pay the application fee (where applicable) and submit the form.

Keep a printout or digital copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Application Fee for Kerala High Court Office Attendant 2026

• General/OBC candidates: ₹500
• SC/ST candidates and unemployed differently-abled candidates: Exempted from the application fee

The notification also provides for 4% reservation for eligible differently-abled candidates under the specified disability categories.

Documents Required

• SSLC / equivalent qualification certificate
• Proof of date of birth
• Community certificate (if claiming reservation)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (as per prescribed format)

Kerala High Court Office Attendant Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the Office Attendant post will draw a pay scale of ₹23,000 – ₹50,200, along with allowances as applicable to High Court of Kerala staff.

Why Consider the Kerala High Court Office Attendant Post?

A position at the High Court of Kerala offers job security, a respectable pay scale under government norms, and the prestige of working within one of India’s premier judicial institutions. Since only candidates without a graduation degree are eligible, this notification is a strong opportunity specifically for SSLC/Plus Two-level aspirants who might otherwise face tougher competition in graduate-level government exams.

Stay tuned to Entri for the latest updates on the Kerala High Court Office Attendant Recruitment 2026, including exam date announcements, admit card release, syllabus breakdown, and previous year question papers.