Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026

The High Court of Kerala is recruiting one Telephone Operator through Recruitment No. 7/2026. This direct recruitment is open only to eligible Scheduled Caste candidates from Kerala who meet the stated education, experience, language and age requirements.

There is one vacancy, reserved for Scheduled Castes, and applications are accepted online from 16 October 2026 through 16 November 2026. Applicants must register through the High Court recruitment portal, and selection will be by interview alone or, depending on the number of candidates, by an objective written test followed by an interview.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment has one Telephone Operator opening, reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates belonging to the State of Kerala. Applicants from other communities are not eligible, and their applications will be rejected.

This is the second NCA notification for the vacancy arising from Ranked List No. REC 3-1796/2024, dated 24 October 2025 (Rec. No. 18/2024). The ranked list prepared under this notification will remain in force until a candidate is advised and appointed to the vacancy earmarked for Scheduled Castes.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Plus Two or an equivalent examination and hold a Diploma in Electronics awarded by an institution recognised by the Government. They must also have at least six months of experience as a Telephone Operator or Receptionist and in computer operation. Fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi is required.

All prescribed qualifications must have been acquired by the application closing date. Candidates claiming an equivalent or higher qualification that presupposes the required lower qualification must produce the relevant Government Order, issued on or before the closing date. Shortlisted candidates must submit the original experience certificate, in the prescribed format, at interview.

Age Limit

Applicants must have been born between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2008, both dates inclusive. The notification provides the following age concessions:

Appointment is by direct recruitment. Only Scheduled Caste candidates from Kerala may apply.

Application Fee

No application fee is payable for this recruitment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official High Court of Kerala recruitment portal. The notification is available here; candidates should review it and the portal's application instructions before proceeding.

1. Open the recruitment portal and complete One Time Registration using the One Time Registration Login facility, if you have not already registered.
2. Read the recruitment notification and the portal's “How to apply” instructions carefully.
3. Prepare clear, legible scans of your recent passport-size photograph, signature and supporting documents. These include the Plus Two or equivalent certificate, Diploma in Electronics, experience certificate, Scheduled Caste certificate, proof of date of birth and any other relevant documents.
4. Use the prescribed experience-certificate format available under the portal's Downloads section. Check that each scanned document is legible, as documents cannot be re-uploaded or deleted once submitted.
5. Sign in to your profile and select “My Profile.” Upload the required certificates and review the uploaded documents before continuing.
6. Select “Apply Now” from the dashboard, enter the requested information and check the application preview carefully.
7. Submit the application only after verifying the details. No edits or modifications can be made after submission.
8. Keep a soft or printed copy of the submitted application for your records. You do not need to send the application printout or other documents to the High Court.

The recruitment portal is hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in. The High Court's official website is highcourtofkerala.nic.in.

Salary & Pay Scale

The selected candidate will be appointed on a direct recruitment basis in the pay scale of 31100–66800.

Selection Process

Depending on the number of applicants, the High Court may select candidates through an interview alone or conduct a written test followed by an interview. If held, the written test will be objective type, in online or offline mode, and will take place at Ernakulam. It will have 100 questions for 100 marks and a duration of 75 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark, and one-quarter mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

The interview carries 10 marks. Candidates must secure at least 35% in the interview to be considered for inclusion in the ranked list. The written-test and interview dates will be announced later.

Eligible Scheduled Caste candidates from Kerala should complete the online application and retain a copy before the closing date of 16 November 2026. Check the official recruitment portal for any updates before submitting your form.