High Court of Kerala Recruitment – 06 Higher Judicial Service Posts – Apply Here

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The High Court of Kerala has officially released a notification for the Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Examination 2025, offering an excellent opportunity for experienced advocates to step into the esteemed role of District and Sessions Judge. If you’re looking to advance your career in the judiciary, this is a golden chance not to be missed.

 Post Details

The recruitment is being conducted for the position of District and Sessions Judge under the Higher Judicial Service. The posts are to be filled through direct recruitment from the Bar.

 Number of Posts

  • Total Vacancies: 06

    • Regular Vacancies: 03

    • Special Recruitment (PwBD): 02

    • NCA Vacancy (Muslim community): 01

 Educational Qualification

  • Must be a practicing Advocate with not less than 7 years of standing at the Bar as of January 1, 2025.

  • The applicant should have a sound knowledge of law, good character, and should not be engaged in any other governmental employment.

 Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 35 years

  • Maximum Age: 45 years as on January 1, 2025
    (Relaxation up to 50 years is applicable for eligible categories as per rules.)

 Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in the scale of:

  • ₹144,840 – ₹194,660/- per month (as per Kerala State Higher Judicial Service norms)

 Selection Process

The selection will be done in three stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type Screening Test)

  2. Main Examination (Written Examination)

  3. Viva Voce (Interview)

Final selection will be based on performance in all three stages.

 Application Fees

  • General/OBC: ₹1,500/-

  • SC/ST/Unemployed PwBD: No Fee

Fees can be paid online or via SBI Challan at designated branches.

 Important Dates

  • Start of Online Application: April 21, 2025

  • Last Date to Apply Online: May 19, 2025

  • Offline Fee Payment Window: May 26 – June 2, 2025

 Important Links

 How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the High Court of Kerala Higher Judicial Service Recruitment 2025:

  1. Register on the official recruitment portal (https://hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in) if not already done.

  2. Login using your credentials and select all relevant recruitment numbers (09/2025, 10/2025, 11/2025) in a single application.

  3. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, academic, and professional details.

  4. Upload necessary documents such as photograph, signature, proof of experience, etc.

  5. Pay the fee through online or offline mode (SBI challan).

  6. Submit the application and print a copy for future reference.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and aspire to be part of Kerala’s judiciary at a higher level, apply now and take a step toward a prestigious and impactful career!