What the notice says
Kerala High Court Research Assistant 2026 is Recruitment No. 23/2026 dated 29 October 2026 of the High Court of Kerala. Last date to apply and pay fee online is 30 November 2026. 48 anticipatory vacancies. Honorarium of Rs 35,000 per month. Apply only on the official portal at hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
| Key fact | On this notice |
|---|---|
| Last date | 30 November 2026 (online application and fee) |
| Vacancies | 48 (anticipatory) |
| Pay | Rs 35,000 per month (honorarium, contract) |
| Fee | Rs 1000; exempt for SC/ST and unemployed candidates with benchmark disabilities |
| Location | High Court of Kerala, Kochi |
| Age limit | Born between 1 December 1994 and 30 November 2004 (both days inclusive) |
| Who can apply | Graduation in Law; final-year/semester law students also eligible |
What the High Court of Kerala does
The High Court of Kerala is the highest judicial court in the state of Kerala. It handles constitutional, civil, criminal and other cases at the state level. Research Assistants support judges with legal research and drafting on a temporary contract basis.
What kind of role this is
This is a temporary contractual engagement for one year. It may be extended to a second year based on government sanction and performance assessment. It is not a permanent government post. There is no claim to regularisation.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
- You hold a Graduation in Law, or you are in the final year or semester of your law degree.
- You were born between 1 December 1994 and 30 November 2004 (both days inclusive).
- You can complete One Time Registration and apply online on the High Court recruitment portal.
Skip if
- You want a permanent job or regular government service from this engagement.
- You cannot produce original certificates and the consolidated mark sheet at the time of verification before viva voce (especially if you are a final-year student).
- You are outside the birth-date window printed in the notice.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment opens | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application and fee | 30 November 2026 |
| Offline fee payment window | 4 December 2026 to 11 December 2026 |
| Fee | Rs 1,000 for most candidates. Exempt: SC, ST, and unemployed candidates with benchmark disabilities. Pay online or by system-generated challan. Bank charges extra if any. |
Available positions
No category-wise vacancy split is printed on the summary available. The 48 posts are anticipatory and on contract.
1. Research Assistant — Rs 35,000 per month 48 Vacancies (anticipatory)
Eligibility
- Graduation in Law.
- Final-year or final-semester law students may apply. They must produce all mark lists and the consolidated mark sheet or percentage certificate at certificate verification before viva voce.
- Age: born between 1 December 1994 and 30 November 2004 (both days inclusive).
Total vacancies — 48 (anticipatory).
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Graduation in Law. Final-year students eligible subject to producing full mark sheets at verification. | No prior experience required. Contract of 1 year, extendable. |
Selection
- Written test and/or scientific or computer-based test (as decided by the High Court).
- Certificate verification before the viva voce.
- Viva voce examination.
- Ranked list prepared on the basis of the test and viva voce.
How to prepare (free, official)
- Official recruitment portal and notification
- Code of Conduct and Duties and Functions for Research Assistant (available on the portal downloads section)
How to apply
- Visit hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
- Complete the mandatory One Time Registration if you have not already done so.
- Log in, read the notification for Recruitment No. 23/2026, and fill the online application.
- Pay the fee online by 30 November 2026, or use the offline challan window from 4 to 11 December 2026 if needed.
- Save the acknowledgement. An application once filed cannot be withdrawn.
FAQs
What is the last date?
30 November 2026 for online application and online fee payment. Offline fee payment is open until 11 December 2026.
Who can apply?
Candidates with a Graduation in Law. Final-year or final-semester law students can also apply, provided they produce all certificates and the consolidated mark sheet at verification before viva voce.
How many vacancies?
48 anticipatory vacancies on a temporary contract basis.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official portal: hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
Does this lead to a permanent job?
No. It is a one-year contract engagement (extendable to a second year on sanction and performance). There is no claim to regularisation or permanent appointment.
More government law jobs are on the AAG Legal jobs board.