Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply
The High Court of Kerala has invited online applications for 90 System Assistant posts on contract basis in the District Judiciary, under Rec. No. 24/2026. The selected candidates will give technical support to systems and services in the district courts. The pay is Rs 24,590 per month (consolidated) and there is no application fee.
The online application runs from 20 November 2026 and closes on 14 December 2026. Keep your documents ready, and note the registration step before you apply. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in explains everything in simple words.
What Are the Key Highlights of Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The High Court of Kerala, at Ernakulam, runs this recruitment through its own Recruitment Portal. Candidates can apply only online, and no other mode of application is accepted. For more state openings, see Kerala government jobs on our site.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Kerala |
| Post | System Assistant in the District Judiciary (contract basis) |
| Recruitment Number | 24/2026 |
| Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 90 |
| Pay | Rs 24,590 per month (consolidated) |
| Job Location | District Judiciary across Kerala |
| Application Window | 20 November 2026 to 14 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Who Can Apply | Qualified Indian citizens |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The notification lists vacancies district by district. It does not print a grand total, so the 90 posts shown here are the sum of the 14 district rows. You give a district preference in the form, but the allotment depends on the rank list and the decision of the High Court.
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | 10 |
| Kollam | 8 |
| Pathanamthitta | 4 |
| Alappuzha | 7 |
| Kottayam | 7 |
| Thodupuzha | 4 |
| Ernakulam | 12 |
| Thrissur | 7 |
| Palakkad | 7 |
| Manjeri | 5 |
| Kozhikode | 8 |
| Kalpetta | 3 |
| Thalassery | 6 |
| Kasargod | 2 |
| Total | 90 |
The High Court can appoint, relocate or transfer the appointed candidates as per requirement.
What Is the Eligibility for Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026?
Educational Qualification
You need any one of these two routes, plus the experience below. Browse more diploma jobs and computer and IT jobs if you want similar options.
| Route | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Route 1 | Government approved 3 years Diploma in Computer or Electronics, or a higher qualification |
| Route 2 | B.Sc. (Computer Science) or BCA, or a higher qualification |
Experience
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Essential | At least 2 years experience in hardware troubleshooting, with basic knowledge in computer networking |
| Desired | One year experience in the eCourts project in Kerala, or one year working experience on any Linux based platform |
You must have the qualification and the experience on or before 10 November 2026, the date of the notification. Candidates claiming a higher qualification must upload the relevant Government Order along with the certificate. If your diploma or degree is not from a Kerala university, get a certificate of recognition from a Kerala university and keep it with you. If it is not produced when called for, your candidature will be cancelled.
Age Limit
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | On or after 2 January 1985 |
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The notification gives only this birth-date cut-off. It does not mention any age relaxation for any category, so check your date of birth first.
What Is the Salary of Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026?
The remuneration is Rs 24,590 per month, and it is consolidated. This means one fixed amount, with no separate pay scale shown in the notification.
The job is on contract basis, and the contract is initially for 2 years. It may be extended based on performance, requirements and orders of the High Court, subject to Administrative Sanction from the Government. The appointment is temporary. The person appointed will not have any claim for regularization under any circumstances, and will not be entitled to any preferential claim for future appointment. Think about this before you apply.
What Is the Selection Process for Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Screening or shortlisting of the applications |
| Stage 2 | Interview |
Meeting the eligibility criteria does not by itself entitle you to an interview, and the High Court reserves the right to alter the mode of selection. You will be called for interview only after the uploaded documents are scrutinised. The rank list stays valid for two years from the date of its final publication, and may be extended by the High Court in the light of Government sanction, or until a fresh rank list is published, whichever is earlier. Vacancies arising in this period are filled from the list.
Call letters are downloaded from your profile on the portal two weeks before the interview, and you will be told by SMS or e-mail. Your admission to the interview is provisional, and your eligibility is checked against original documents at certificate verification. Using an edited or modified call letter will lead to disqualification, and you may be debarred.
How to Apply Online for Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026?
This is a register first, then apply process, so do not skip the first step. The registration and the application are both done on the High Court Recruitment Portal (link in Essential Links).
- Complete the One Time Registration using the “One Time Registration Login” link on the portal, if not already done. The steps are in the “How to apply” link on the portal.
- Read the notification and “How to apply” carefully. Keep a scanned photograph, signature and your qualification details ready.
- Log in and fill in My Profile. Then choose Apply Now in the Dashboard for the System Assistant post and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Upload the documents: qualification certificate (with the equivalency or recognition certificate if acquired outside Kerala), experience certificates in the “Downloads” format, and any other relevant documents.
- Check the preview of your application. Once submitted, no change or editing can be made, and uploaded documents cannot be re-uploaded or deleted.
- Submit, and take a printout for your reference. You need not send the printout or any document to the High Court.
Applying from abroad? E-mail your location with your public IP address to the High Court at recruitment.hckerala@nic.in to get access to the portal, and inform them by e-mail after you finish the application. Apply early, as the portal may fail to log you in close to the closing date.
Is There Any Application Fee for Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil, no application fee is charged |
What Are the Important Dates for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 10 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 20 November 2026 |
| Online application closes | 14 December 2026 |
| Qualification and experience cut-off | 10 November 2026 |
What Conditions Can Cancel Your Kerala High Court System Assistant Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong or false information | Your candidature will stand cancelled at any stage, and your service can be terminated even after appointment |
| Not meeting the norms | Applications not submitted as per the notification and portal instructions will be summarily rejected |
| Original documents | If you do not produce originals for age, qualification and experience when called for, your candidature will be cancelled |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will cancel your candidature |
| Claims left out | Anything not claimed in the application against the appropriate field will not be considered at a later stage |
| Misbehaviour in interview | You can be disqualified or debarred from applying for any High Court post, permanently or for a period |
| Modification or cancellation | The High Court can modify or cancel the notification at any stage of selection |
For more legal and court related openings, see law and judicial jobs on our site.
Essential Links for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Rec No. 24/2026)
- Register and Apply Online for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Rec No. 24/2026)
- Official Notification Page for Kerala High Court System Assistant Recruitment 2026 on the Recruitment Portal
- Visit Kerala High Court Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Kerala Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the diploma or degree and the 2 years of hardware experience, this is a good chance to work in the Kerala District Judiciary. Remember the last date, 14 December 2026, and apply well before it. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.