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The Kerala High Court Office Attendant salary follows a pay scale of ₹23,000 – ₹50,200. On top of basic pay you receive Dearness Allowance (DA), which is 35% for Kerala government employees from the March 2026 salary, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on where you are posted. This guide explains the pay scale, the full salary structure, a worked in-hand salary example, recent DA and pay-commission updates, and how your pay grows over time for Recruitment No. 21/2026.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Salary 2026: Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Office Attendant, High Court of Kerala |
| Recruitment No. | 21/2026 (17 anticipated vacancies) |
| Pay scale | ₹23,000 – ₹50,200 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹23,000 |
| Dearness Allowance | 35% of basic pay |
| House Rent Allowance | 4% to 10% of basic, depending on place of posting |
| Illustrative starting gross (Kochi) | About ₹33,350 per month |
| Illustrative in-hand (estimate) | About ₹28,000 – ₹30,000 per month |
| Application window | 23 September – 26 October 2026 |
Kerala High Court Office Attendant Pay Scale 2026 Explained
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The scale of ₹23,000 – ₹50,200 comes from the state’s revised pay structure, which took ₹23,000 as its new minimum, up from the earlier ₹16,500. The 11th Pay Revision Commission set the state’s pay range from ₹23,000 at the bottom to ₹1,66,800 at the top, so Office Attendant sits at the entry point of the ladder. High Court employees‘ pay is revised on the basis of the same commission’s recommendations.
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| Component | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Basic pay | Starts at ₹23,000 and rises by annual increments up to ₹50,200 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | 35% of basic pay, revised periodically |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Percentage of basic pay by place of posting, with minimum and maximum limits |
| Other allowances | Travel and other allowances as per government rules |
| Gross salary | Basic + DA + HRA + other allowances |
| Deductions | Pension contribution (if applicable), insurance and health scheme contributions, professional tax |
| In-hand salary | Gross salary − deductions |
Kerala DA 2026: Latest Update for Office Attendant Salary
The Kerala government raised DA from 25% to 35% of basic pay through GO(P) No. 27/2026/Fin dated 20 February 2026, paid with the March 2026 salary. The order covers state government employees, local body staff, and teachers and non-teaching staff of aided institutions.
| DA Order | Instalment | Paid With |
|---|---|---|
| GO(P) No. 135/2025/Fin (30 Oct 2025) | 4% (due 1 Jan 2023) | October 2025 salary |
| GO(P) No. 15/2026/Fin (4 Feb 2026) | 3% (due 1 Jul 2023) | February 2026 salary |
| GO(P) No. 27/2026/Fin (20 Feb 2026) | 10% (due up to 1 Jul 2025) | March 2026 salary |
DA arrears are handled by separate orders, so they are not part of your regular monthly pay. DA is revised periodically, so check the rate on your joining date.
Kerala HRA Rates: What You Get by Place of Posting
HRA is a percentage of your basic pay, with a minimum and maximum, based on how the place of posting is classified.
| Class | Places | % of Basic | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Corporation limits of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur | 10% | ₹2,300 | ₹10,000 |
| B | Municipalities at district headquarters | 8% | ₹2,000 | ₹8,000 |
| C | Other municipalities | 6% | ₹1,500 | ₹6,000 |
| D | Panchayats | 4% | ₹1,200 | ₹4,000 |
The recruitment is for the High Court’s establishment in Kochi, so Class A rates are the likely reference. At the starting basic of ₹23,000, 10% is ₹2,300, which is the Class A minimum.
Kerala High Court Office Attendant In-Hand Salary
Assumptions: starting basic pay ₹23,000, DA at 35%, posting in Kochi (Class A HRA).
| Item | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic pay | 23,000 |
| DA (35%) | 8,050 |
| HRA (10%) | 2,300 |
| Gross salary | 33,350 |
| Pension contribution, if the contributory scheme applies (10% of basic + DA) | about −3,105 |
| Health scheme, insurance and professional tax | about −1,000 to −2,000 |
| Estimated in-hand | about 28,000 – 30,000 |
Gross salary at the starting basic, by HRA class:
| HRA Class | HRA (₹) | Gross (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| A (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, etc.) | 2,300 | 33,350 |
| B (district HQ municipalities) | 2,000 | 33,050 |
| C (other municipalities) | 1,500 | 32,550 |
| D (panchayats) | 1,200 | 32,250 |
These are estimates. Your actual deductions depend on the pension scheme that applies to you and on the insurance and health schemes you join, so treat the in-hand figure as a guide, not an official pay slip.
How Your Salary Grows
- Annual increments: your basic pay rises each year within ₹23,000 – ₹50,200.
- DA revisions: DA is calculated on basic pay, so every DA hike raises your gross salary.
- Time Bound Higher Grades (TBHG): the state pay revision order says employees in categories from the ₹23,000–₹50,200 entry scale up to ₹27,900–₹63,700 are eligible for four Time Bound Higher Grades, which move you to a higher scale after set years of service without a promotion. Check the order for the years and scales, and confirm how it applies in the High Court establishment.
- Promotion and transfer: moving to a higher post in the establishment raises your scale. See our [job profile guide] for the career path.
Recent Updates That Could Affect Your Salary
| Update | Status |
|---|---|
| DA raised from 25% to 35% | Applied from the March 2026 salary |
| 12th Pay Revision Commission | Constituted in February 2026 under former Chief Secretary V P Joy, and asked to report in three months. I could not confirm the report or its implementation, so the scale above could change in future |
| Assured Pension Scheme | Announced in the 2026-27 budget to replace the contributory scheme, with retirees getting up to 50% of the last drawn salary including DR. Confirm whether it covers new High Court staff |
| DA and DR arrears | Government said pending instalments and arrears would be cleared |
| House Building Advance | Budget said it will be reinstated for employees |
Kerala Office Attendant Salary vs High Court Assistant Salary
| Post | Pay Scale | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Office Attendant | ₹23,000 – ₹50,200 | SSLC, non-graduate |
| Assistant | About ₹39,300 – ₹83,000 | Degree |
Upgrading your qualification opens higher scales. See the [Assistant salary guide] for the next level.
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Join Now!Perks and Benefits Beyond Kerala HC Office Attendant Salary 2026
- Job security in a regular court establishment post
- Leave (earned, medical and casual), medical reimbursement and retirement benefits under government rules
- DA revised regularly to offset inflation
- Increments, TBHG and promotion opportunities
How to Start Earning This Salary
- Apply by 26 October 2026 at hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in (fee ₹500; SC/ST and unemployed differently-abled candidates are exempt).
- Clear the written test (100 marks, 75 minutes) and the interview (10 marks, 35% minimum).
- Get into the ranked list, which stays valid for up to two years.
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