Madras High Court DEO Notification 2026: e-Sewa Kendra Vacancies, Eligibility and Last Date
The High Court of Madras has released Notification No.217/2026 for 115 Data Entry Operator posts in its e-Sewa Kendras, at the Principal Seat of the Madras High Court and in the District Judiciary across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The pay is a consolidated ₹15,000 per month, and there is no application fee at all — the notification prints -NIL- against the examination fee. If you hold a computer science or IT degree and want government jobs in Tamil Nadu, this deserves a serious look today rather than next week.
The window here is unusually tight. Applications are accepted only online and the closing date is 29 September 2026. The notification prints no application start date, so treat today as your starting point. One rule catches people out every time: you may apply for only one district, and applying for more than one gets you rejected in all of them. This article covers the district-wise vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern and every condition that can cost you the job. GovtJobsAlert.in brings you each such update first.
Key Highlights of Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026
The High Court of Madras runs e-Sewa Kendras — help desks inside court campuses where people check case status, e-file petitions, join video-conference hearings and pay court fees online. The Data Entry Operators hired here are the staff behind that counter. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis, and the notification is blunt about it: you cannot claim permanency later.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Madras |
| Notification Number | 217/2026 |
| Post Name | Data Entry Operator (contractual) |
| Total Vacancies | 115 |
| Consolidated Pay | ₹15,000 per month |
| Job Location | Principal Seat of Madras High Court and District Judiciary |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 September 2026 |
How Many Vacancies in Each District for Madras High Court DEO 2026?
The posts are spread over 38 locations. You may apply for only one district, so pick the one you can actually report to — you cannot claim a transfer to another district later, and your posting will be in an e-Sewa Kendra in the district you applied for.
| District | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal Seat of Madras High Court | 2 |
| Ariyalur | 1 |
| Chengalpattu | 3 |
| Chennai | 11 |
| Coimbatore | 4 |
| Cuddalore | 2 |
| Dharmapuri | 2 |
| Dindigul | 4 |
| Erode | 2 |
| Kallakurichi | 4 |
| Kancheepuram | 3 |
| Kanniyakumari | 5 |
| Karur | 1 |
| Madurai | 5 |
| Mayiladuthurai | 1 |
| Nagapattinam | 2 |
| Namakkal | 1 |
| Nilgiris | 1 |
| Perambalur | 2 |
| Pudukkottai | 1 |
| Ramanathapuram | 1 |
| Salem | 4 |
| Sivagangai | 1 |
| Tenkasi | 2 |
| Thanjavur | 3 |
| Theni | 2 |
| Thoothukudi | 6 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 5 |
| Tirunelveli | 5 |
| Tirupathur | 1 |
| Tiruppur | 2 |
| Tiruvallur | 6 |
| Tiruvannamalai | 4 |
| Tiruvarur | 4 |
| Vellore | 3 |
| Villupuram | 2 |
| Virudhunagar | 1 |
| Puducherry | 6 |
| Total | 115 |
The notification gives no community-wise UR, OBC, SC, ST or EWS split anywhere. It says the recruitment is made purely on merit basis, and the district table above is the only breakdown printed in the PDF — so do not plan around a reservation roster here.
What is the Eligibility for Madras High Court DEO 2026?
Educational Qualification
Any one of the degrees below is enough. You do not need more than one, and the notification prescribes no experience.
| Level | Qualifying Degree |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | B.Sc (Computer Science) |
| Bachelor’s | B.Sc (IT) |
| Bachelor’s | BCA |
| Bachelor’s | B.E. (Computer Science) |
| Bachelor’s | B.Tech |
| Master’s | MCA |
| Master’s | M.Sc (Computer Science) |
| Master’s | M.Sc (IT) |
| Master’s | M.E (Computer Science) |
| Master’s | M.Tech |
Read the wording closely. The notification spells out the branch for B.E. (Computer Science) and M.E (Computer Science), but writes B.Tech and M.Tech with no branch attached, and it never explains that difference. If your B.Tech is in another branch, go through the Terms and Conditions on the portal before you submit and be ready to prove your claim at verification — anyone found not eligible is disqualified from the selection process. These are solid entry-level openings for anyone tracking computer and IT government jobs.
Age Limit
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years completed |
| Maximum age | Must not have completed 35 years |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 September 2026 |
| Date of birth bar | Must not have been born before 2 September 1991 |
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The notification mentions no age relaxation for any category, and it warns that age-barred applications will be summarily rejected, with no correspondence entertained on the point. So work out your exact age as on 1 September 2026, not as on the day you fill the form.
What is the Salary for Madras High Court DEO 2026?
The pay is a flat consolidated ₹15,000 per month, printed in the notification as Rs.15,000/-. There is no pay level, no grade pay and no allowance table, because this is contract staff and not a regular government post.
| Component | What the Notification Says |
|---|---|
| Consolidated pay | ₹15,000 per month |
| Pay Level / Grade Pay | Not prescribed |
| Casual leave | 12 days per year |
| Leave beyond that | Salary is deducted for any absence or leave beyond the permissible leave |
| Sandwich leave | Not allowed — if a national holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday you cannot take leave on the Friday and Monday, and you cannot take leave on both a Friday and a Monday |
| Working hours | You must attend office irrespective of court hours, including odd hours and court holidays, if required |
| TA/DA for the interview | Not payable |
| TA/DA for duty at another e-Sewa Kendra | Not payable |
Read that table fully before you decide. ₹15,000 is the entire package — nothing is added on top of it, and the notification prescribes no allowance, TA or DA.
What is the Selection Process for Madras High Court DEO 2026?
| Stage | Maximum Marks | Minimum to Qualify |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 25 | 10 |
| Skill Test | 25 | 10 |
| Viva Voce | 50 | 20 |
The written test is 25 multiple-choice questions, one mark each, and the duration printed for the written-cum-skill test is 60 minutes. The notification does not split that hour between the written part and the skill part, and it says nothing either way about negative marking — so prepare on the assumption that every question counts.
| Written Test Topic | What to Revise |
|---|---|
| Windows and Linux basics | OS concepts and types, file and folder management, user accounts and permissions, software installation, basic commands |
| Networking | LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi, IP address, DNS and DHCP, switches, routers and firewalls, cabling, troubleshooting, security basics |
| PDF and document handling | Document types and extensions, Office and Excel basics, PDF creation, conversion, merging and splitting, digital signatures |
| Video conferencing | Mic, speaker, camera and display, audio and video configuration, WebEx and Microsoft Teams, hard and soft VC troubleshooting |
| Hardware troubleshooting | CPU, RAM, HDD/SSD, motherboard, printers, scanners, hardware installation, backup procedures, preventive maintenance |
| Internet basics | Browsers and search engines, websites, URLs and DNS, email and attachments, cloud services, phishing, malware, password security |
| Stage | Practical Skill Tested |
|---|---|
| Skill Test | Scanning and converting documents to OCR |
| Skill Test | Conversion of PDF to OCR |
| Skill Test | Handling LibreOffice |
| Skill Test | Configuring a local area network (IP configuration) |
| Skill Test | Hardware troubleshooting and driver installation |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting for viva voce | On merit in a 1:3 ratio from candidates who qualified in the written-cum-skill test; where two or more score equal marks, all of them are called |
| Final merit | Total of the written-cum-skill test and the viva voce |
| Tie-break | The candidate senior in age is placed higher in the merit list |
| Confirmation | Decided only after scrutiny and verification of original documents and testimonials |
| Test venue | The campus of the Principal District Court of the district concerned, or any other place notified by the District Court |
Only candidates who qualify in the written-cum-skill test move ahead to the viva voce. To plan your revision properly, our exam syllabus and preparation guides will help you structure it.
What Conditions Can Cost You the Madras High Court DEO Job 2026?
Every line below is lifted from the notification itself. These are the ones candidates skim past and regret later.
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| One district only | Applying for more than one district gets your application summarily rejected in all districts |
| Only the online portal | Applications by post, courier, speed post, e-mail or hand delivery will not be entertained under any circumstances |
| Desktop or laptop only | The application module works only on a desktop or laptop, not on a smartphone or tab |
| Registering is not applying | Mere registering is not treated as an application for the post |
| No editing after submit | Once finally submitted, the online application cannot be edited |
| Found not eligible | You will be disqualified from participating in the selection process |
| False information | Anything false, incorrect or ineligible found at any stage leads to action including rejection of the application |
| Debarred candidates | You must not have been debarred or disqualified by the Madras High Court or any other recruiting agency |
| Dismissed employees | A dismissed government employee is not eligible to apply |
| Canvassing and unfair means | You must not be a party to canvassing of any kind; indulging in unfair means by approaching the recruitment body in person or through anyone disqualifies you from appointment |
| No individual intimation | No personal communication about the test, viva voce or certificate verification will be sent |
| Exam venue | A request to change the venue will not be entertained under any circumstances |
| No transfer | You cannot claim a transfer from one district to another |
| No permanency | The post is purely contractual and you cannot claim permanency in future |
| Termination | The Madras High Court can terminate a selected candidate at any time without assigning a reason |
How to Apply Online for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
Applications are taken only through the official e-Sewa Kendra recruitment portal — the direct link is in the Essential Links section below. Use a desktop or laptop, as the form does not work on a phone. Keep your degree certificate and date-of-birth proof beside you so what you type matches them exactly.
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official e-Sewa Kendra recruitment portal on a desktop or laptop (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Read the Notification and the Terms and Conditions on the portal and confirm that you are eligible |
| 3 | Register with a working mobile number and email id, then sign in to the portal |
| 4 | Fill the online application form and choose the one district you want to be posted in |
| 5 | There is no fee to pay — the notification prints -NIL- against the examination fee |
| 6 | Check every detail carefully, because the form cannot be edited after final submission |
| 7 | Submit on or before 29 September 2026 and save the confirmation for your own records |
Registering alone will not count as an application, so do not stop halfway. You are solely responsible for what you enter — the High Court will not accept blame placed on an internet cafe for mistakes made while applying.
What are the Important Dates for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notification | 23 September 2026 |
| Last date for the online application | 29 September 2026 |
| Written-cum-skill test (tentative) | 10 or 11 October 2026 |
| Viva voce | 24 or 25 October 2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 September 2026 |
The notification header is dated 23 September 2026 while the Registrar General’s signature page reads 22 September 2026; both are reproduced here as printed. The PDF gives no application start date and no admit card date, and only the written-cum-skill test date carries the word Tentative — the viva voce follows that test, so confirm both on the portal.
Is There Any Application Fee for Madras High Court DEO 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | No fee |
| OBC | No fee |
| SC / ST | No fee |
| EWS | No fee |
| PwBD | No fee |
| Women | No fee |
The notification prints exactly one line under Examination Fee: -NIL-. There is no payment step anywhere in this process, so if any website or agent asks you for money for this recruitment, it is not the High Court. The PDF itself cautions candidates against touts and agents.
Essential Links — Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026
- Visit Madras High Court Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Government Jobs Telegram Channel
- Join Puducherry Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have a computer science or IT degree and are under 35, very little stands between you and this application — no fee, one form, and a court job at the end of it. Remember the two things that decide it: pick one district only, and finish before 29 September 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Tamil Nadu government job updates.