Madras High Court Sweeper Gardener Watchman Recruitment 2025 Apply Now for 152 Posts
April 6, 2025 by Manish Tomar
The High Court of Madras is recruiting for several direct recruitment posts. This notification number 73/2025 was released on 06/04/2025. There are a total of 152 vacancies for the posts of Sweeper, Gardener, Waterman, Sanitary Worker, and Watchman. The job location will be at the Madras High Court premises in Madras or Madurai or associated judicial academies. Eligible applicants from India can apply online starting from 06/04/2025 until the last date 05/05/2025 . Please note that reservation benefits are applicable mainly for candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
High Court of Madras |
| Post Name |
Sweeper, Gardener, Waterman, Sanitary Worker, Watchman |
| Advt No |
73/2025 |
| Job Type |
Regular |
| Mode of Exam |
Written Exam and Skill Test |
| Vacancies |
152 |
| Salary |
Level 1 Pay Rs 15700 to 58100 plus allowance |
| Eligible From |
India |
| Job Location |
Madras High Court Madras or Madurai |
| Category |
High Court Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
Age Limit |
| Sweeper |
73 |
18-32 Years (UR). Relaxation applicable. |
| Gardener |
24 |
| Waterman |
2 |
| Sanitary Worker |
49 |
| Watchman |
4 |
| Category |
Age Relaxation / Limit Details |
| Reserved Categories (SC SC(A) ST MBC&DC BC BCM) |
Maximum age limit 37 years. (Standard limit is 18-37 years). |
| Differently Abled Persons |
Up to 10 years over maximum age limit. |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Maximum age 50 years (UR) or 55 years (Reserved). |
Exam Fee
| Category |
Examination Fee |
| BC BCM MBC&DC Others UR |
Rs. 500 |
| SC SC(A) ST |
No Fee (Total Exemption) |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities |
No Fee |
| Destitute Widows of all castes |
No Fee |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
Sweeper
Gardener
Waterman
Sanitary Worker
Watchman
|
- Must have passed Class 8 standard or equivalent.
- Must not have passed Class 12 standard or higher.
- Work experience weightage possible at verification stage.
|
Selection Process
-
Common Written Examination
- Type: Objective Type Questions (No Negative Marks)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Structure:
- Part A: Tamil Eligibility Test (or General English) - 25 Marks (Qualifying Only)
- Part B: Basic Knowledge (Bi-Lingual) - 40 Marks (Counts for Selection)
- Minimum Marks: 10 marks needed in each Part A and Part B
- Syllabus: General Tamil or English General Knowledge Current Affairs Basic Arithmetic Housekeeping skills (up to Class 8 level)
-
Skill Test
- Shortlisting: Based on Part B written marks merit and reservation. Ratio 1:4 or 1:5 based on vacancies
- Maximum Marks: 40 Marks
- Minimum Marks: 10 marks needed to qualify
- Nature: Practical test of skills needed for the specific post (Sweeping Cleaning Gardening Security etc.)
-
Certificate Verification
- Shortlisting: Based on Skill Test marks merit and reservation. Ratio 1:2 or 1:3 based on vacancies
- Experience Weightage: Up to 20 marks for relevant work experience (NMRs etc.) during verification
-
Final Selection
- Basis: Combined marks from Written Exam Part B Skill Test and Experience Weightage
- Process: Based on merit following rule of reservation for each post
How to Apply
- Go to the Official MHC Recruitment Portal. Apply only online.
- Register your basic details first on the portal.
- Pay the examination fee online if applicable for your category.
- Submit before the last date 05/05/2025.
- Keep required documents ready for upload later when requested.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date |
06/04/2025 |
| Online Application Last Date |
05/05/2025 |
| Online Fee Payment Last Date |
06/05/2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the maximum education allowed for these posts?
- You must have passed Class 8 but should not have passed Class 12 or equivalent. Having higher qualification is not allowed.
- Can I use my phone to apply online?
- No it is advised to use only a Desktop or Laptop as the application is compatible with them.
- I am from another state can I get reservation benefits?
- No candidates from other states or Union Territories are treated only as Unreserved Category regardless of their community status elsewhere.
- If I pay the fee but cannot attend the exam will I get a refund?
- No the fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
