Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026 – Civil Judge (Junior Division) and other Posts – 27 Vacancies
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The High Court of Kerala (Kerala High Court) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 27 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process. Online applications for the vacancies of Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) and other Posts are open. The last date to apply is 04 May 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the deadline. Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Blindness & Low Vision) | 5 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) | 6 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims) | 3 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Autism, Specific Learning Disability & Mental Illness) | 1 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 2/2026, ST, SC) | 1 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 3/2026, ST, SC) | 1 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 4/2026, SC, ST) | 1 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) | 9 | Rs.77840-136520/- | Kerala |
| Total Vacancies: | 27 |
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Blindness & Low Vision) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Autism, Specific Learning Disability & Mental Illness) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 2/2026, ST, SC) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate; must belong to ST, SC community in Kerala | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 3/2026, ST, SC) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate; must belong to ST, SC community in Kerala | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 4/2026, SC, ST) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate; must belong to SC, ST community in Kerala | 3 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) | Degree in Law recognized by Bar Council of India; minimum 3 years practice as Advocate (Direct Recruitment) OR Law degree + 3 years practice + approved probationer in feeder category (Recruitment by Transfer) | 3 years |
To be eligible for Kerala High Court Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by The High Court of Kerala. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by The High Court of Kerala for Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Blindness & Low Vision) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Locomotor Disability incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Special Recruitment (Autism, Specific Learning Disability & Mental Illness) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 2/2026, ST, SC) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 3/2026, ST, SC) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – NCA (Recruitment No. 4/2026, SC, ST) | Max 35 years |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) – Regular Vacancies (Recruitment No. 5/2026) | Max 54 years |
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of The High Court of Kerala is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online fromhckrecruitment.keralacourts.inbefore 04 May 2026.
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in |