The High Court of Kerala has announced a unique opportunity for its retired personnel to contribute to a significant Digitisation Project within the District Judiciary. The initiative aims to create a district-wise Manpower Resource Pool for temporary engagement on a daily wage basis.
Important Dates at a Glance
- Start Date for Online Applications: November 3, 2025
- Last Date for Online Applications: November 23, 2025
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this selection process.
Vacancy Details
A total of 255 individuals will be selected for the district-wise Manpower Resource Pool for the position of Digitisation Officer.
District-Wise Breakdown of Vacancies:
| District | No. of Posts | District | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | 30 | Thrissur | 20 |
| Kollam | 25 | Palakkad | 15 |
| Pathanamthitta | 10 | Manjeri | 10 |
| Alappuzha | 20 | Kozhikode | 25 |
| Kottayam | 15 | Kalpetta | 10 |
| Thodupuzha | 10 | Thalassery | 15 |
| Ernakulam | 40 | Kasaragod | 10 |
| Total | 255 |
Eligibility Criteria
A. Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed S.S.L.C.
- Language Proficiency: Ability to read and write in Malayalam and English.
- Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in judicial-side clerical work in the High Court of Kerala or District Judiciary of Kerala (including temporary courts).
- Technical Skill: Working knowledge of computers.
B. Desirable Qualification:
- Prior experience in the digitization of court records.
C. Age Limit:
- The candidate’s age must not exceed 65 years as of the date of the notification (October 31, 2025). Engagement will cease upon reaching the age of 65.
Pay Scale / Remuneration
Selected candidates will be engaged on a daily wage basis with the following remuneration:
- Daily Wage: ₹1,160 per day.
- Monthly Cap: The maximum monthly pay is ₹31,320.
- Pension Offset Clause: The final remuneration will be the lesser of the above amount or the difference between the candidate’s Last Drawn Basic Pay and Basic Pension.
Selection Process
- Primary Mode: Selection for the resource pool will be based on an Interview.
- Shortlisting Right: The High Court reserves the right to shortlist candidates if the number of applications is disproportionately high, using any reasonable criteria.
- Interview Venue: The interview will be conducted at the headquarters of the Principal District Court of the concerned district. No requests for a change of venue will be entertained.
- Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents (proof of pension, retired identity card, etc.) when called for. Candidature is liable to be cancelled for non-production or submission of non-authentic documents.
Note: Inclusion in the resource pool does not guarantee immediate engagement. Candidates will be assigned work based on project requirements in their district.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only online. Applications will be accepted only through online mode — submissions made in any other way will not be considered.
- One-Time Registration: Visit the recruitment portal hckrecruitment and complete the ‘One Time Registration’ process. Have scanned copies of your photograph (white/light background) and signature ready.
- Apply for the Post: After registration, log in, go to the ‘Dashboard’, and click ‘Apply Now’. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Review and Submit: Carefully check all entered details in the application preview before final submission. After submission, you won’t be able to edit or make any changes to your application.
- Print Confirmation: Please take a printout of the submitted application and keep it for your future reference. Do not send any documents to the High Court.
