High Court of Kerala Civil Judge Recruitment 2025, Preliminary Exam Postponed
May 9, 2025 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/- |
Essential Qualification
| 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
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.
What is the age limit for this post?
The age limit is 35 years as of 01/01/2025, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What are the steps involved in the selection process?
The selection process includes a preliminary examination, a main written examination, and a viva-voce.
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.
