High Court of Kerala Civil Judge Recruitment 2025, Preliminary Exam Postponed
by Monika
The High Court of Kerala is recruiting for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. This is a great opportunity to join the Kerala Judicial Service. There are a total of 16 vacancies, including both NCA and Regular positions. The recruitment notification was released on 31/01/2025. This is a regular basis job, and selected candidates will be posted in Kerala. Interested candidates can apply online from 03/02/2025 to 25/02/2025. Apply Here. This opportunity is open to citizens of India. The High Court of Kerala's recruitment for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is suspended pending a Supreme Court judgment.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
High Court of Kerala |
| Post Name |
Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Advt No. |
HCKL/1/2025-REC 4-HC |
| Nature of Job |
Regular |
| Mode of Exam |
Offline |
| Vacancies |
16 |
| Salary |
Rs. 77840 - 136520 |
| Applicant Eligible From |
India |
| Job Location |
Kerala |
| Category |
Kerala Govt Jobs |
Post Details
| S.No. |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
| 1 |
Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
16 (4 NCA, 12 Regular) |
Age Eligibility
Candidates should not have completed 35 years of age as of 01/01/2025. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) candidates as per rules. For Ex-servicemen, the maximum age limit is 50 years.
Exam Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD (Unemployed) |
Nil |
| All Others |
Rs. 1250/- |
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
- Citizen of India
- Law degree recognized by the Bar Council of India
|
Selection Process
| Selection Process Steps |
Details |
| Stage 1: Preliminary Examination |
- Objective type screening test
- 100 multiple choice questions (2 marks each)
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each incorrect answer
|
| Stage 2: Main (Written) Examination |
- 4 papers (100 marks each)
- Duration: 3 hours for each paper
|
| Stage 3: Viva-Voce |
- Maximum marks: 50
- Cut-off marks: 40% for general and OBC candidates, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
|
How to Apply
- Visit the High Court of Kerala recruitment website: Click Here.
- Complete the "One Time Registration" if you haven't already.
- Fill in the online application form with the required details.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online or offline mode.
Important Dates
| Important Dates |
Date and Time |
| Online Registration Start Date |
03/02/2025 |
| Online Registration Last Date |
25/02/2025 |
| Offline Fee Payment Start Date |
03/03/2025 |
| Offline Fee Payment Last Date |
10/03/2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 25/02/2025, and the last date for offline fee payment is 10/03/2025.
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What is the age limit for this post?
The age limit is 35 years as of 01/01/2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.
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What are the steps involved in the selection process?
The selection process includes a preliminary examination, a main written examination, and a viva-voce.
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Is there any fee for the pre-examination training for SC/ST candidates?
No, the training is free of cost, but candidates need to arrange for their boarding and lodging.
