The District Court, Thrissur
Contractual / Regular

Thrissur District Court Driver Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 21, 2026
Contract Driver

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹24,590/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 62 Years
Job Location
Kerala25Thrissur1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 19, 2026

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Starts

Sep 19, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window19 – 26 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have retired as a Driver from the Judicial Department (Courts), similar government departments, or other State/Central Government services. Must hold a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license and possess a clean, unblemished past service and conduct record.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must not have completed 62 years of age as on the last date of application submission (26.09.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Service Record Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Driving Assessment & Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications will be screened based on retirement verification, past service records, and driving license validity. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical driving assessment and personal interview before the District Court Selection Committee.

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 & Vigilance Track Record30 MarksEvaluation of past government driving service, accident-free history, attendance, and conduct commendations from parent department.
Driving Proficiency & Vehicle Maintenance Acumen30 MarksPractical driving assessment, smooth vehicle maneuvering, emergency braking, vehicle inspection, and preventive upkeep knowledge.
Knowledge of Kerala Traffic Rules & Route Familiarity20 MarksUnderstanding of Motor Vehicle Act provisions, mandatory traffic signage, VIP protocol escort driving, and road network familiarity across Thrissur district.
Personal Interview & Medical/Visual Fitness20 MarksInterview before the Principal District Judge, physical stamina, visual alertness, and professional demeanor.

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.

Appointees serve as official drivers attached to the Principal District and Sessions Court, Thrissur (or designated judicial officers/magistrates within the district judicial unit). Work entails official transportation of judicial officers between court complexes, inspection visits, transit of case records, and routine official duties. Working hours align with court timings (typically 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM) but may extend during camp sittings, weekend emergency duties, or protocol transit.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely on a temporary contract basis for a standard tenure of 179 days (or until regular driver postings are effected by the High Court of Kerala / Kerala PSC, whichever is earlier). Stationed at the District Court Complex, Ayyanthole, Thrissur.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual appointments of retired personnel do not confer any right, claim, or preference for permanent absorption, regularization, or cadre promotion within the Kerala Judicial Ministerial Subordinate Service. The engagement terminates automatically upon expiry of the 179-day tenure unless formally renewed under prevailing government orders.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Applications must be physically submitted or reach by Registered/Speed Post at the Principal District & Sessions Court, Ayyanthole, Thrissur on or before 26.09.2026 by 5:00 PM; late or incomplete submissions will be summarily rejected.
  • Only candidates retired as drivers from the Judicial Department, similar government departments, or other State/Central Government services are eligible; candidates from the open market or non-government backgrounds are strictly ineligible.
  • Candidates must not exceed 62 years of age as on the closing date (26.09.2026).
  • Self-attested copies of the retirement order / Pension Payment Order (PPO), valid driving license, and certificate of service/conduct must be attached with the application.

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

  • Contract Driver1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly salary of ₹24,590/- per month during the 179-day contractual re-employment period.

Purely contractual re-employment appointment for a period of 179 days with fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹24,590/- per month without standard DA/HRA allowances.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on white paper in the prescribed format including personal details, address, date of birth, date of retirement, department from which retired, Pension Payment Order (PPO) number, driving license number and validity, and contact details.
  2. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of proof of age, retirement certificate / pension order, driving license, and conduct/service certificate from the parent department.
  4. Enclose the application and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed with "Application for the post of Contract Driver (Advt No. HC-20/2026)".
  5. Submit the application directly in person or send by Registered / Speed Post to reach on or before 26.09.2026 (5:00 PM) to: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Principal District & Sessions Court, Ayyanthole, Thrissur – 680 003, Kerala.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to be paid by any candidate.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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The last date to submit the offline application at the Principal District and Sessions Court, Thrissur is September 26, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

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