Kerala High Court Research Assistant Recruitment 2026: 48 Law Posts

High Court of Kerala has opened 48 anticipatory Research Assistant vacancies under Recruitment No. 23/2026 for temporary appointment on contract. The notification is dated 29 October 2026, while online applications opened on 2 November 2026 and close on 30 November 2026. This recruitment is aimed primarily at recent law graduates, but final-year or final-semester law students can also apply, provided they produce the required certificates and consolidated marks at certificate verification before the viva voce. The monthly honorarium is ₹35,000, and the normal contract period is one year, with possible extension for a second year subject to Government sanction and performance assessment. Candidates must be Indian citizens and should have been born between 1 December 1994 and 30 November 2004, both dates inclusive. The application fee is ₹1,000, while SC, ST and eligible unemployed benchmark-disability candidates are exempted. Selection may involve a written test and/or Scientific/Computer Based Test followed by viva voce, with certificate verification before the interview stage. Applications are accepted only through the official Kerala High Court recruitment portal after One Time Registration.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

The notification describes these as anticipatory vacancies. Vacancies arising during the validity of the ranked list may also be filled from that list.

Basic Qualification

The basic educational requirement is Graduation in Law.

Final-year or final-semester law students are also eligible to apply, subject to producing all required certificates and the consolidated mark sheet at the certificate-verification stage before viva voce.

Candidates whose law degree is from outside Kerala should keep the required university recognition/equivalence proof ready if called for.

Age Eligibility

Eligible candidates must have been born between:

• 1 December 1994
• 30 November 2004

Both dates are inclusive.

The notification does not specify a separate numerical age-relaxation schedule.

Honorarium and Tenure

The Research Assistant honorarium is ₹35,000 per month.

The appointment is temporary and initially for one year. It may be extended for a second year subject to Government sanction for continuation of the post and satisfactory performance.

Application Fee

Online fee payment is available during the application window. The notification also provides an offline fee-payment period from 4 December to 11 December 2026 for the permitted payment route.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. Written Test and/or Scientific/Computer Based Test, as decided by the High Court.
2. Certificate Verification before viva voce.
3. Viva Voce examination.

The exact test date will be notified separately through the recruitment portal.

Important Dates

How to Apply for Kerala High Court Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official Kerala High Court recruitment portal.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you do not already have a recruitment profile.
3. Use Regal Naukri’s Age Calculator to verify your date-of-birth eligibility.
4. Use the Government Job Eligibility Checker for a preliminary review while treating the official notification as final.
5. Complete your profile with qualification, contact and other required details.
6. Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
7. Open Recruitment No. 23/2026 and use Apply Now from the dashboard.
8. Pay the ₹1,000 fee if you are not in an exempt category.
9. Use the Government Job Document Checklist before final submission.
10. Review the Documents Required for Government Jobs guide to prepare for certificate verification.
11. Submit the online application by 30 November 2026.
12. Save the submitted application and fee-payment proof.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep:

• proof of date of birth;
• Law Degree certificate and marksheets;
• consolidated mark sheet;
• final-year/final-semester academic proof, if applying before completion;
• university recognition certificate where required;
• category certificate for fee exemption;
• disability certificate where applicable;
• photograph and signature files;
• valid photo ID;
• any other document requested in the recruitment portal.

Important Candidate Notes

• The 48 vacancies are anticipatory.
• The post is temporary and contractual.
• Final-year/final-semester law students can apply subject to the certificate condition.
• An application once finally submitted cannot be freely edited or withdrawn.
• Admission to tests and viva voce remains provisional until eligibility is verified.
• Candidates should check the official recruitment portal regularly for admission-ticket and interview updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available?

There are 48 anticipatory Research Assistant vacancies.

What is the qualification?

The basic qualification is Graduation in Law. Final-year or final-semester law students can also apply subject to the notification conditions.

What is the age condition?

Candidates must have been born between 1 December 1994 and 30 November 2004, inclusive.

What is the honorarium?

The honorarium is ₹35,000 per month.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹1,000 for non-exempt candidates. SC, ST and eligible unemployed benchmark-disability candidates are exempted.

What is the last date to apply?

Online applications close on 30 November 2026.

Is the post permanent?

No. It is a temporary contract appointment for one year, with possible extension subject to conditions.

What is the selection process?

Selection is through written and/or Scientific/Computer Based Test followed by viva voce, with certificate verification before viva voce.

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