Kerala High Court Registrar Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

The High Court of Kerala has officially announced the notification for Kerala High Court Registrar Recruitment 2026. Applications are invited under notification reference number HCKL/7373/2026-REC1-HC KERALA (Recruitment No. 22/2026) from eligible and qualified Indian citizens for appointment to the post of Registrar (Protocol & Security Control) on a term appointment basis. Candidates interested in this state judiciary vacancy can submit their online applications via the official recruitment portal.

Kerala High Court Registrar Recruitment 2026: Key Overview

Important Dates for Kerala High Court Registrar Recruitment 2026

Applicants must take note of the crucial timelines prescribed by the High Court of Kerala to ensure timely submission of forms and payment of fee1]:

• Official Notification Release Date: 02.09.2026
• Commencement of Online Application & Online Fee Payment: 05.09.2026
• Last Date for Online Application & Online Fee Remittance: 03.10.2026
• Commencement Date for Offline Fee Payment (Challan): 06.10.2026
• Last Date for Remitting Application Fee Offline: 13.10.2026

Eligibility Criteria for Kerala High Court Registrar Recruitment 2026

1. Age Limit:

Candidates applying for this recruitment must have been born between 02/01/1971 and 01/01/1991 (both days inclusive). No candidates born outside of this eligibility window will be considered[cite: 1].

2. Educational and Service Qualifications:

• Service Requirement: Candidate must be an ex-serviceman not below the rank of a Major in the Indian Army or its equivalent rank.
• Academic Requirement: Graduation Degree in any subject OR a recognized Diploma in Public Relations.
• Desirable Experience: A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a Public Relations or Protocol Department is desirable.
• Equivalence Certification: Candidates holding degrees from non-Kerala universities must obtain and preserve a recognition certificate issued by any of the Universities in Kerala.

Selection Process and Application Fee

The selection for this appointment will be conducted through a direct Personal Interview carrying 50 marks. Candidates are required to secure a minimum qualifying score of 35% marks in the interview to qualify for inclusion in the ranked list. The High Court reserves full authority to shortlist candidates prior to the interview based on qualifications, experience, awards, and prior protocol background.

Application Fee: ₹1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only). Candidates can make payments online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking, or download the system-generated Challan for offline remittance.

How to Apply for Kerala High Court Registrar Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official recruitment website: hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
2. Complete the One Time Registration module by entering your personal details and uploading scanned images.
3. Under the applicant dashboard, find Recruitment No. 22/2026 and click on Apply Now.
4. Fill out your academic and military service details accurately.
5. Pay the required application fee through online payment or download the challan for offline remittance.
6. Download and save the submitted application confirmation form for documentation and certificate verification records.