The High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam has issued a notification (HCKL/863/2026-REC3-HC KERALA dated 10.11.2026) for System Assistant in the District Judiciary on contract basis under Recruitment No. 24/2026. System Assistants provide technical support to the systems and services of the District Judiciary across Kerala.
The district-wise table lists 90 vacancies in 14 judicial districts. Pay is a consolidated ₹24,590 per month, there is no application fee, and online applications run from 20 November 2026 to 14 December 2026 on the High Court recruitment portal. Below are the eligibility, district-wise vacancies, selection process and how to apply for the Kerala HC System Assistant Recruitment 2026.
Kerala HC System Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Rec. No. 24/2026) | 10.11.2026 |
| Online application starts | 20.11.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14.12.2026 |
| Qualification and experience cut-off | On or before the date of notification (10.11.2026) |
| Interview call letters | Two weeks before the interview (date to be announced) |
Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam |
| Post | System Assistant in the District Judiciary (contract basis) |
| Recruitment No. | 24/2026 |
| Vacancies | 90 (district-wise total) |
| Remuneration | ₹24,590 per month (consolidated) |
| Contract period | Initially 2 years, extendable |
| Application fee | Nil |
| Selection | Screening/shortlisting of applications + interview |
| Official portal | hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in |
District-wise Vacancy Details
| Judicial District | Vacancies | Judicial District | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | 10 | Thrissur | 7 |
| Kollam | 8 | Palakkad | 7 |
| Pathanamthitta | 4 | Manjeri | 5 |
| Alappuzha | 7 | Kozhikode | 8 |
| Kottayam | 7 | Kalpetta | 3 |
| Thodupuzha | 4 | Thalassery | 6 |
| Ernakulam | 12 | Kasargod | 2 |
| Total | 90 |
Candidates must give their preference of district. District allotment depends on the rank list and the High Court’s decision, and the High Court can relocate or transfer appointees as required.
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential qualification: Government-approved 3-year Diploma in Computer/Electronics or higher qualification, OR B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA or higher qualification.
- Experience: at least 2 years of experience in hardware troubleshooting with basic knowledge of computers.
- Desired experience: experience in the eCourts project in Kerala, OR one year of working experience on any Linux-based platform.
- Qualification and experience must be acquired on or before the date of notification. Candidates with diplomas/degrees from outside Kerala need a recognition certificate from a Kerala university.
Age Limit
Candidates should be born on or after 02.01.1985. The notification does not list any separate category-wise age relaxation, so check the official notification before applying.
Application Fee and Salary
No application fee is charged. Selected System Assistants get a consolidated remuneration of ₹24,590 per month. The contract is initially for 2 years and may be extended based on performance, requirement and Government sanction. It is a temporary appointment with no claim to regularisation. The rank list is valid for two years from publication (extendable), and vacancies arising during that period will be filled from it.
Selection Process
- Screening/shortlisting of online applications based on the uploaded documents.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates. Call letters can be downloaded from the candidate profile two weeks before the interview; candidates are informed by SMS/e-mail.
- Meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee an interview call. Original documents are checked at certificate verification.
How to Apply for Kerala High Court System Assistant 2026
- Visit the recruitment portal hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in and read the notification and the “How to apply” link.
- Complete the One Time Registration if you have not applied through the portal on or after 01.02.2024.
- Log in, complete ‘My Profile’ and choose Apply Now for System Assistant (Rec. No. 24/2026) from the Dashboard between 20.11.2026 and 14.12.2026.
- Upload your Diploma/B.Sc./BCA certificate, the 2-year hardware troubleshooting experience certificate in the format from the portal’s ‘Downloads’ link, and desired-experience certificates if any.
- Check the preview carefully – no edits are allowed after submission – then submit.
- Print the application for your records. You do not need to send the printout or documents to the High Court.
Helpline: Recruitment & Examination Cell, High Court of Kerala – 0484-2562235 (working days, 10 AM to 4:30 PM), e-mail recruitment.hckerala@nic.in. Candidates applying from abroad must first e-mail their location and public IP address to get portal access.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF (Rec. No. 24/2026) | Download Kerala HC System Assistant Notification |
| One Time Registration | Register on hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in |
| Candidate login / Apply (from 20.11.2026) | Login |
| Official recruitment portal | hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in |
हिंदी में जानकारी
केरल हाईकोर्ट ने जिला न्यायपालिका में सिस्टम असिस्टेंट (कॉन्ट्रैक्ट) भर्ती के लिए रिक्रूटमेंट नं. 24/2026 (अधिसूचना दिनांक 10.11.2026) जारी की है। जिलेवार तालिका के अनुसार कुल 90 पद हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 20 नवंबर 2026 से 14 दिसंबर 2026 तक hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in पर होंगे। कोई आवेदन शुल्क नहीं है।
योग्यता: कंप्यूटर/इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स में 3 वर्षीय डिप्लोमा या B.Sc. (कंप्यूटर साइंस)/BCA, साथ में हार्डवेयर ट्रबलशूटिंग का कम से कम 2 वर्ष का अनुभव। जन्म 02.01.1985 या उसके बाद। वेतन ₹24,590 प्रति माह (समेकित), अनुबंध शुरुआत में 2 वर्ष। चयन आवेदनों की स्क्रीनिंग और इंटरव्यू से होगा।
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When can I apply for Kerala HC System Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Online applications open on 20.11.2026 and close on 14.12.2026 on hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
Q2. How many vacancies are in Kerala High Court Rec. No. 24/2026?
The district-wise table adds up to 90 posts across 14 judicial districts, with the most in Ernakulam (12) and Thiruvananthapuram (10).
Q3. What is the salary of Kerala HC System Assistant?
A consolidated remuneration of ₹24,590 per month on contract basis.
Q4. Is there any application fee?
No. The notification says no application fee is charged.
Q5. Is there a written exam?
No written exam is mentioned. Selection is by screening/shortlisting of applications followed by an interview.
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Note: This article is prepared from the official notice/website. Dates and details can change – always verify the latest information on the official website before applying or downloading. / नोट: आवेदन या डाउनलोड से पहले आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर नवीनतम जानकारी अवश्य जांचें।
