Overview
The High Court of Kerala has released recruitment notification Advt No. HCKL1152026-REC 4-HC KERALA for the post of Civil Judge Junior Division. There are a total of 27 vacancies available for qualified legal professionals. Interested candidates must possess a Law Degree and a minimum of 3 years of practice as an Advocate, with the last date to apply being 04/05/2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category/Special Recruitment | No. of Vacancies |
|---|
| Civil Judge Junior Division | Blindness / Low Vision | 5 |
| Civil Judge Junior Division | Deaf / Hard of Hearing | 6 |
| Civil Judge Junior Division | Locomotor Disability (incl. Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims) | 3 |
| Civil Judge Junior Division | Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness | 1 |
| Civil Judge Junior Division | NCA Recruitment (SC/ST) | 1 |
| Civil Judge Junior Division | NCA Recruitment (SC/ST) | 1 |
| Civil Judge Junior Division | Other Categories (as per notification) | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of enrolment as an Advocate.
Minimum 3 years of practice as an Advocate.
For specific NCA categories, candidates must belong to the SC/ST community in Kerala.
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: 23 April 2026
Application Start Date: 01/04/2026
Last Date to Apply: 04/05/2026
Exam Date: 28/06/2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
General/OBC/All Other Categories: ₹ 1250/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Unemployed Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Nil (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online (for application) / Offline (for fee payment starting 07/05/2026)
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹ 77,840 – ₹ 1,36,520
Monthly Salary: As per the mentioned pay scale
Selection Process
How to Apply
Visit the official website of the High Court of Kerala recruitment portal.
Click on the Registration link to create a new account.
Fill in the required personal and professional details accurately.
Upload necessary documents including Law Degree and proof of practice.
Pay the application fee through the online mode.
Submit the application before 04/05/2026.
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