Kerala High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit is 35 years as on 01-01-2026. Relaxations apply as per government norms for SC/ST, OBC, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Educational Qualification

• A Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Minimum of 3 years of practice as an Advocate.

Recruitment Categories

• Direct Recruitment: For Indian citizens meeting the above qualifications.
• Recruitment by Transfer: For candidates with a law degree recognized by the Bar Council of India and at least three years of practice prior to appointment to the feeder category.

Important Dates

• Updated: April 1, 2026
• Start of online application and fee payment: 01-04-2026
• End of online application and fee payment: 04-05-2026
• Remittance of application fee through offline mode: 07-05-2026
• Last date for remittance of application fee through offline mode: 04-05-2026

Application Fee

• SC/ST/Unemployed Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Nil
• All other categories: ₹1250

Additional Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 04-05-2026.
• Use the Apply Online link in the Important Links section or visit the official Kerala High Court recruitment portal to complete the application.
• Ensure all personal, educational, and contact details are accurate.
• Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online where applicable and retain a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
• Read the official notification PDF carefully for vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and selection process.