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Kerala High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 27 Posts

Kerala High Court

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Recruitment Year: 2026

Total Vacancies

Locations

Kerala

Last Date

5 Apr 2026

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About this Drive

Kerala High Court (HCKL) Civil Judge (Junior Division) Notification 2026 has been released on the official website highcourt.kerala.gov.in. A total of 27 vacancies have been announced through the Kerala High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026.

Eligibility

Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Direct Recruitment:Citizen of India, Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced for a minimum period of 3 years on 01-01-2026, Not completed 35 years of age on 01-01-2026. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Recruitment by Transfer:Holder of a degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment to feeder category, Not completed 54 years of age as on the last date fixed for closure of application filing process; Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate prior to appointment to feeder category.. Candidates must possess a Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India and have a minimum of 3 years of practice as an Advocate.

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Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Special Recruitment

16 vacancies Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Direct Recruitment:Citizen of India, Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced for a minimum period of 3 years on 01-01-2026, Not completed 35 years of age on 01-01-2026. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Recruitment by Transfer:Holder of a degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment to feeder category, Not completed 54 years of age as on the last date fixed for closure of application filing process

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Civil Judge (Junior Division) - NCA Vacancies

2 vacancies Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Direct Recruitment:Citizen of India, Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced for a minimum period of 3 years on 01-01-2026, Not completed 35 years of age on 01-01-2026. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Recruitment by Transfer:Holder of a degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment to feeder category, Not completed 54 years of age as on the last date fixed for closure of application filing process

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Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Regular Vacancies

9 vacancies Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Direct Recruitment:Citizen of India, Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced for a minimum period of 3 years on 01-01-2026, Not completed 35 years of age on 01-01-2026. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.. Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Recruitment by Transfer:Holder of a degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment to feeder category, Not completed 54 years of age as on the last date fixed for closure of application filing process

Important Dates

Application End04-05-2026

Date of commencement of application filing process/ fee payment through online mode1 April 2026

Date of closure of application filing process/ fee payment through online mode4 May 2026

Date of commencement of remittance of application fee through offline mode7 May 2026

The last date for remittance of application fee through offline mode4 May 2026

Recruitment Timeline

Application End5 Apr 2026

Application End

5 Apr 2026

How to Apply

Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Last date to apply: 5 Apr 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

₹77840 - 136520

Qualification

Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.

Age Text

Max: 35 years (with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD)

Eligibility Items

Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Direct Recruitment:Citizen of India, Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced for a minimum period of 3 years on 01-01-2026, Not completed 35 years of age on 01-01-2026. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.
Civil Judge (Junior Division) - Recruitment by Transfer:Holder of a degree in law recognized by the Bar Council of India, Practiced as an Advocate for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment to feeder category, Not completed 54 years of age as on the last date fixed for closure of application filing process. Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate prior to appointment to feeder category.

Maximum Age

Age Relaxation: SC/ST - Raised by 5 years, OBC - Raised by 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - 10 years relaxation over and above existing upper age limit, Ex-servicemen - As per sub-rule (e) of Rule 10 of Part-II, KS & SSR, 1958, with maximum age limit not exceeding 50 years.

Salary Details

Event	Date
Date Of Commencement Of Application Filing Process/ Fee Payment Through Online Mode	1 April 2026
Date Of Closure Of Application Filing Process/ Fee Payment Through Online Mode	4 May 2026
Date Of Commencement Of Remittance Of Application Fee Through Offline Mode	7 May 2026
The Last Date For Remittance Of Application Fee Through Offline Mode	4 May 2026

Eligibility Text

Candidates must possess a Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India and have a minimum of 3 years of practice as an Advocate.