Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Kerala High Court; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerala High Court invites applications for the position of Senior Software Developer on a contract basis at the Kerala Judicial Academy. Eligible candidates must hold MCA/B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) or M.Sc (Electronics/CS) with 3+ years of software development experience. Remuneration is Rs. 60,000 per month. Online window: 16 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026. Selection includes written, programming tests and interview.

The tenure is 1 year; appointment with no regularization. Apply through the official portal.

Qualifications

• Post requires MCA / B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) or equivalent / M.Sc (Electronics/CS) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.
• Desired Skills: Node JS/Angular, AI/ML/NLP Tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) in the Kerala Judicial Academy.

Skills

Node JS/Angular

AI/ML/NLP Tools

Education

MCA / B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) / M.Sc (Electronics/CS)

Job description

Kerala High Court has announced recruitment for 1 Senior Software Developer vacancy on a contract basis at the Kerala Judicial Academy, with advertisement number 09/2026. Eligible candidates must hold an MCA, B.Tech in IT, CS or ECE, or equivalent, or an M.Sc in Electronics or CS, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development. The pay for the post is Rs. 60,000 per month. Candidates can apply online through the recruitment portal, with the online application window open from 16 October 2026 to 13 November 2026. The selection process includes a written test, programming test, and interview.

Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation The High Court of Kerala

Advertisement No. 09/2026

Department Kerala Judicial Academy

Post Name(s) Senior Software Developer (on contract basis)

Vacancies 1 (One)

Pay Rs. 60,000/- per month (CTC)

Age Limit Candidates born between 02/01/1985 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive)

Candidates must meet the educational, professional, and age criteria prescribed for the post of Senior Software Developer.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

Post

Qualification Required

Senior Software Developer MCA / B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) or equivalent / M.Sc (Electronics/CS) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.

Desired Skills: Node JS/Angular, Experience in AI/ML/NLP Tools.

Age Limit

Candidates born between 02/01/1985 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. The date for determining whether a candidate possesses the qualification and age eligibility shall be the date fixed for closure of the online application process.

Pay and Tenure

The tenure of appointment is 1 year on a contract basis. The consolidated remuneration (CTC) is Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand only) per month. The person appointed will have no claim for regularization under any circumstances and must execute an agreement with the High Court fixing and regulating conditions of service.

Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer Job Description

• Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS) in the Kerala Judicial Academy.

Selection and Interview

The selection will be on the basis of a Written Test/MCQ, Programming Test, and Interview, or a Programming Test and Interview, having regard to the number of applications received vis-a-vis the number of vacancies. Candidates who secure a minimum of 50% marks in the programming test will be called for an interview. However, if the number of qualified candidates is disproportionately high, the High Court will decide a short list based on the number of vacancies notified. The written test/MCQ, if any, and Programming Test are for shortlisting candidates, and the marks in the interview alone will be considered for final selection.

Event

Date

Date of commencement of filing of online application and remittance of fee (online mode) 16.10.2026

Date of closure of filing of online application and remittance of fee (online mode) 13.11.2026

Date of commencement of remittance of application fee (offline mode) 18.11.2026

Last date for remittance of application fee (offline mode) 25.11.2026

Application Form Apply Online through the Recruitment Portal

Official Notification PDF View HCKL/7716/2026-REC1-HC KERALA Notification

Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available for the Senior Software Developer post?

There is only 1 vacancy available for the post.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date for filing online applications and remitting the fee through online mode is 13.11.2026.

Q3. What is the essential educational qualification required?

Candidates must possess an MCA, B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE) or equivalent, or M.Sc (Electronics/CS), along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.

Q4. What is the age limit to apply?

Candidates must be born between 02/01/1985 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive).

Q5. What is the monthly salary offered for this position?

The monthly CTC is Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand only).

Q6. Is the job permanent or on a contract basis?

The appointment is on a contract basis for a tenure of 1 year with no claim for regularization.

Q7. What is the application fee amount?

The application fee is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only).

Q8. What is the selection process for this recruitment?

The selection process comprises a written test/MCQ, a programming test, and an interview, or a programming test and interview based on the volume of applications.