District Legal Services Authority Aligarh
Contractual / Regular

District Court Pathanamthitta Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 28, 2026
Confidential AssistantComputer Assistant / LD TypistOffice Attendant

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Vacancies
4 Posts
Pay Scale
₹20,280/- to ₹24,590/- per month
Age Limit
Maximum 62 Years
Job Location
Kerala16Pathanamthitta1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 26, 2026

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Starts

Oct 26, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 6, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window26 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Appointment is open exclusively to retired employees from the Kerala Judicial Department who previously held the same or higher cadre posts (Confidential Assistant, Computer Assistant / LD Typist, or Office Attendant). Candidates must possess an unblemished service record and must not have attained 62 years of age.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit is up to 62 years. Candidates must not have completed 62 years of age on the date of application, and appointees will be relieved immediately upon attaining 62 years of age.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Judicial Service Verification

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Service Record, Integrity & Suitability Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on verification of prior service records in the Kerala Judicial Department, retirement credentials, past confidential report ratings, and suitability evaluation by the District Judge, Pathanamthitta. Selected candidates must execute a prescribed contract agreement before the District Judge prior to joining duty.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Past Service Record & Integrity in Kerala Judiciary40%Length of unblemished service in the Kerala Judicial Department, past Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs), and vigilance clearance.
Domain Competence in Court Procedures & POCSO Case Management30%Familiarity with Civil & Criminal Rules of Practice, Case Information System (CIS), court deposition typing, and judicial filing protocols.
Technical Typing & Shorthand Efficiency (For CA / LD Typist)15%Speed and precision in English/Malayalam shorthand transcription, computer data entry, and order sheet preparation.
Health Fitness & Suitability for 179-Day Contractual Tenure15%Physical fitness, willingness to serve at Special Fast Track Court Adoor, and age below 62 years.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Special Fast Track Court (POCSO) in Adoor, Pathanamthitta functions under the administrative control of the High Court of Kerala and the District Court, Pathanamthitta, dedicated exclusively to the expeditious trial and disposal of offences under the POCSO Act. As re-engaged court staff, Confidential Assistants handle confidential depositions and judgment transcriptions; Computer Assistants / LD Typists manage daily cause lists, order uploads, and CIS case tracking; and Office Attendants assist with case bundles and courtroom decorum. The workplace is solemn, time-bound, and strictly regulated by Kerala Judicial Service standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is strictly contractual for a continuous period of 179 days, stationed at the Special Fast Track Court, Adoor, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. The contract terminates automatically upon completion of 179 days or upon the appointee attaining 62 years of age, whichever occurs earlier. Re-employment confers no claim, right, or seniority for regular absorption or permanent tenure in the Kerala State Judiciary.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a fixed 179-day contractual appointment for superannuated judicial personnel, there is no promotion ladder or cadre progression. It serves as a re-engagement opportunity for retired court personnel to contribute specialized procedural experience to fast-track courts while receiving a fixed monthly consolidated honorarium.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Eligibility Exclusivity: Only retired employees from the Kerala Judicial Department who previously held the same or higher cadre posts are eligible to apply. Direct/open market candidates cannot apply.
  • Strict Age Limit: Candidates must not have completed 62 years of age as of the date of application. Appointees will be immediately relieved upon reaching 62 years.
  • Mandatory Contract Agreement: Selected candidates must execute a formal contractual agreement before the District Judge, Pathanamthitta prior to entering duty.
  • Strict 179-Day Ceiling: The contractual tenure is limited strictly to a continuous period of 179 days.
  • Application Deadline: Applications must be received at the District Court Office in Pathanamthitta on or before 06 November 2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Confidential Assistant1
  • Computer Assistant / LD Typist1
  • Office Attendant2
Total Vacancies4 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: Confidential Assistant (₹24,590/-); Computer Assistant / LD Typist (₹23,360/-); Office Attendant (₹20,280/-). No additional allowances or pension commutation deductions apply.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: Confidential Assistant (₹24,590/-), Computer Assistant / LD Typist (₹23,360/-), and Office Attendant (₹20,280/-). Contractual appointment for a continuous period of 179 days in the Special Fast Track Court, Adoor under POCSO scheme.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Draft an application on plain white paper providing full bio-data (name, address, date of birth, date of retirement from Kerala Judicial Department, last substantive post held, scale of pay, and contact telephone number).
  2. Affix a passport-size photograph on the application form.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies of certificates verifying age, educational/technical qualifications, identification proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID), and pension payment order (PPO) or retirement discharge certificate from the Kerala Judicial Department.
  4. Submit the completed application in person or send it by post addressed to: The District Judge, District Court Office, Pathanamthitta, Kerala – 689645.
  5. Applications must reach the District Court Office on or before 06 November 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is prescribed for applying to these contractual re-employment positions).

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The last date for receipt of applications at the District Court Office, Pathanamthitta (either in person or by post) is 06 November 2026.

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