Madras High Court Recruitment 2025 for 47 Government Job Vacancies – Overview
The High Court of Madras has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025, inviting online applications for various prestigious positions within the Madras High Court Service. This recruitment aims to fill 47 vacancies for the posts of Personal Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges, Private Secretary to the Registrar General, Personal Assistant (to the Registrars), and Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars). Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official Madras High Court portal before the deadline on May 5, 2025. This is a valuable opportunity for graduates seeking a stable government job in the judicial sector of Tamil Nadu.
Organization Details
- Hiring Organization: High Court of Madras
- Recruiting Body: Judicial Recruitment Cell, High Court, Madras
- Total Posts: 47
- Post Names:
- Personal Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges
- Private Secretary to the Registrar General
- Personal Assistant (to the Registrars)
- Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars)
- Location: Posting can be at the Principal Seat of High Court, Madras (Chennai) or the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. Candidates are liable to be transferred between these locations based on administrative needs.
- Application Mode: Online Only
Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 47 vacancies have been notified across four different posts. The distribution is as follows:
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Number of Vacancies |
| 1 | Personal Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges | 28 |
| 2 | Private Secretary to the Registrar General | 1 |
| 3 | Personal Assistant (to the Registrars) | 14 |
| 4 | Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars) | 4 |
| Total | 47 |
(Source: Madras High Court Notification No. 71/2025)
Note: The detailed category-wise distribution of vacancies (e.g., SC, ST, OBC, UR) is provided in the Annexure to the official notification provided below. Candidates are advised to refer to the full notification PDF for the complete breakdown.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the specified eligibility criteria regarding age, education, and technical skills before applying.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years (Should not have been born after 01.07.2007)
- Maximum Age:
- Reserved Categories (SC/SC(A)/ST/MBC&DC/BC/BCM of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry): 37 years*
- Others / Unreserved Categories (including candidates from other states): 32 years*
- In-Service Candidates (Madras High Court Service / Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service): 47 years*
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for Differently Abled Persons (up to 10 years) and Ex-servicemen as per government rules.
- *Maximum age limit increased by 2 years as per G.O. (Ms) No. 91, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, etc.) from a recognized University in the Indian Union under the 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern.
Technical Qualifications
- For Personal Assistant to Hon’ble Judges / Private Secretary to Registrar General:
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in English Shorthand by Higher / Senior Grade (120 wpm).
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade (45 wpm).
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Tamil Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade (45 wpm).
- Must possess a Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education. (Candidates without this certificate can also apply but must acquire it during probation). Candidates with a Degree/Diploma in Computer Science/Engineering are exempted.
- For Personal Assistant (to the Registrars) / Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars):
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in English Shorthand by Higher / Senior Grade (120 wpm).
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Tamil Shorthand by Higher / Senior Grade (90 wpm).
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in English Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade (45 wpm).
- Must have passed the Government Technical Examination in Tamil Typewriting by Higher / Senior Grade (45 wpm).
- Must possess a Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation (Same conditions/exemptions apply as above).
Note: Candidates claiming reservation under Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) must have studied through Tamil Medium up to the prescribed educational qualification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 06.04.2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 05.05.2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Remittance | 06.05.2025 |
| Common Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Skill Test Date | To be notified |
| Viva-voce Date | To be notified |
(Source: Madras High Court Notification No. 71/2025)
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Madras High Court website for updates on exam dates.
Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scales as per the revised structure:
| Name of the Post | Pay Level & Scale of Pay (Revised) |
| Personal Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges | Pay Level-22 (Rs. 56,100 – 2,05,700/- + Spl. Pay) |
| Private Secretary to the Registrar General | Pay Level-22 (Rs. 56,100 – 2,05,700/- + Spl. Pay) |
| Personal Assistant (to the Registrars) | Pay Level-16 (Rs. 36,400 – 1,34,200/-) |
| Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars) | Pay Level-22-10 (Rs. 20,600 – 75,900/-) |
In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be eligible for allowances and benefits as per the rules of the Madras High Court Service.
Selection Process
The selection process involves three stages:
- Common Written Examination (Qualifying Nature):
- Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard – Objective Type, 50 Marks, Min. 20 Marks). General English option available for Persons with Disability.
- Part B: English Test (Degree Standard – Descriptive Type, 100 Marks, Min. 35 Marks). Includes Essay, Precis Writing, Letter Writing, etc..
- Total Duration: 180 Minutes.
- Marks from this exam are only qualifying and not counted for the final selection.
- Skill Test:
- Candidates qualified in the written exam will be called for the Skill Test relevant to the post(s) applied for.
- PA to Judges / PS to RG: English Shorthand Test (120 wpm) and Tamil Typewriting Test (45 wpm).
- PA (Registrars) / PC (Deputy Registrars): English Shorthand Test (120 wpm) and Tamil Shorthand Test (90 wpm).
- Candidates must qualify in both transcription and outline parts (for shorthand) and the typewriting test as applicable.
- Viva-voce:
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Viva-voce based on merit in the Skill Test, following the rule of reservation (in a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on vacancies).
- Maximum Marks: 15, Minimum Qualifying Marks: 6.
- Assesses suitability, language skills, mental alertness, computer expertise, attitude, etc..
Final Selection: Based on the combined marks secured in the Skill Test and Viva-voce, following the rule of reservation.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal of the Madras High Court: mhc.tn.gov.in.
- Read the ‘Notification’ and ‘Common Instructions to the candidates’ thoroughly before applying.
- Click on the link for the recruitment of PA/PS/Clerk posts.
- Register yourself if you are a new user, or log in with your credentials.
- Fill the online application form carefully with accurate details. Choose the post(s) you wish to apply for. (Separate applications are not needed if applying for multiple posts, but separate fees apply for non-exempted categories).
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates as specified).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Verify all details carefully before final submission, as applications cannot be edited later.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
- Important: Use only a Desktop or Laptop to fill the application; avoid using smartphones or tabs.
Application Fees
The application fee varies depending on the post and category:
| Category | Application Fees. |
| BC/BCM/MBC&DC/OTHERS/UR | Rs. 1200/- for PA to Judges / PS to RG Fee Rs. 1000/- for PA (Registrars) Fee Rs. 800/- for PC (Deputy Registrars) Fee |
| SC/SC(A)/ST (TN & Puducherry only) | Total Exemption |
| Persons with Disability (>=40%) | Total Exemption |
| Destitute Widows (All Communities) | Total Exemption |
Official Notification & Apply Link
- Official Notification PDF: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
- Official Website: Visit Now
Stay Updated:
Candidates are urged to apply well before the last date (May 5, 2025) to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Good luck!