Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Kerala High Court; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 347,000 - 745,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerala High Court invites applications for 1 Telephone Operator from candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes in Kerala. Posting in Ernakulam; age between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2008; educational qualifications Plus Two or equivalent and Diploma in Electronics; six months experience and computer operation; fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi.

Online application starts 16 October 2026 and closes 16 November 2026; selection by Written Test (if conducted) and Interview; no application fee.

Qualifications

• Must possess Plus Two or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma in Electronics from Government-recognized institution.
• Six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation.
• Fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi.

Skills

English fluency

Malayalam fluency

Hindi fluency

Education

Plus Two or equivalent

Diploma in Electronics

Job description

Kerala High Court has announced recruitment for 1 Telephone Operator vacancy under advertisement number 7/2026, with the place of posting in Ernakulam. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala alone are eligible to apply, with the age limit requiring candidates to be born between 2 January 1981 and 1 January 2008 (both days inclusive). The post carries a pay scale of 31100-66800. Applicants must possess Plus Two or equivalent, Diploma in Electronics, six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation, and fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi. Eligible applicants can submit the ONLINE application by completing One Time Registration, logging into their profile, and uploading the required documents. The online application process starts on 16 October 2026 and closes on 16 November 2026, and selection consists of a Written Test (if conducted) followed by an Interview.

Kerala High Court Telephone Operator at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation High Court of Kerala

Advertisement No. 7/2026

Post Name(s) Telephone Operator

Vacancies 1 (Scheduled Castes - NCA Vacancy)

Pay ₹ 31100-66800

Age Limit Candidates born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive)

The recruitment is conducted for 1 NCA vacancy for the Telephone Operator post earmarked for Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala. This is the second NCA notification for the vacancy that arose from Ranked List No. REC 3-1796/2024 dated 24.10.2025 (Rec. No. 18/2024). The ranked list prepared under this notification will remain in force until a candidate is advised and appointed against the vacancy earmarked for Scheduled Castes.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must fulfill the following essential qualifications and eligibility criteria:

• Nationality & Community: Indian citizens belonging to the Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala alone are eligible to apply. Applications from other communities will be summarily rejected.
• Educational Qualification: Plus Two or equivalent, and a Diploma in Electronics awarded by an Institution recognized by the Government.
• Experience: Six months experience as Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation. The experience certificate must be in the required format available in the 'Downloads' link in the recruitment portal.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi.
• Age Limit: Candidates must have been born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Category

Relaxation

Ex-serviceman / Ex-general Reserve Engineer Force / Disembodied Territorial Army person Exclusion of service period in defence forces, General Reserve Engineer Force, or Territorial Army, plus period of unemployment on discharge up to 5 years (provided the candidate has not completed 50 years of age).

Blind and Low Vision Up to 15 years (upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years).

Other categories of disabilities Up to 10 years (upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years).

Widows Up to 5 years (upper age limit shall not exceed 50 years).

The post of Telephone Operator carries the scale of pay of ₹ 31100-66800 under direct recruitment.

Selection and Interview

Selection will be based on Interview or Written Test & Interview depending on the number of candidates. If conducted, the Written Test will be of Objective Type with a duration of 75 minutes, comprising 100 questions carrying 1 mark each. A negative marking of 1/4 mark applies for every incorrect answer. Total marks for the Interview shall be 10, and candidates must secure a minimum of 35% marks in the Interview to be considered for inclusion in the ranked list.

Section

Subject

Marks

a) Questions based on the syllabus related to Diploma in Electronics 50

b) General Knowledge / Current Affairs 30

c) Questions to test proficiency in English language 20

Total Objective Type (100 Questions) 100

Event

Date

Date of commencement of filing of online application 16/10/2026

Date of closure of filing of online application 16/11/2026

Admission Tickets for Written Test download Three weeks prior to the date of Written Test

Call Letters for Interview download Two weeks prior to the date of Interview

• Only candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala are eligible to apply. Applications from other communities are summarily rejected.
• Caste certificates valid on the date fixed for closure of filing of online applications or certificate verification must be produced in the format appended to G.O. (P) No. 11/2026/SCSTD dated 14.03.2026.
• Government employees must indicate their service in the application and produce a No Objection Certificate/Service Certificate when called for.
• Canvassing in any form will entail immediate cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates must download Admission Tickets/Call Letters from their profile; hard copies are not sent by post.

Kerala High Court Telephone Operator Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available under notification 7/2026?

There is 1 vacancy available, designated as an NCA vacancy for Scheduled Castes in the State of Kerala.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date for closure of filing of online applications is 16/11/2026.

Q3. What is the application fee?

No application fee is charged for this recruitment.

Q4. What are the essential educational qualifications required?

Candidates must possess a Plus Two or equivalent certificate, a Diploma in Electronics recognized by the Government, six months experience as a Telephone Operator/Receptionist and in Computer Operation, and fluency in English, Malayalam and Hindi.

Q5. What is the age limit to apply?

Candidates must have been born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008 (both days inclusive), subject to applicable relaxations.

Q6. What is the pay scale for the Telephone Operator post?

The post carries a scale of pay of ₹ 31100-66800.

Q7. How is the selection process conducted?

Selection is based on an Interview or a Written Test and Interview, with total interview marks set at 10 and a minimum qualifying mark of 35% in the interview.