Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Exam 2025 – 06 Judge Vacancies Announced
Kerala High Court Recruitment 2025: Apply for 06 District and Sessions Judge Posts under Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Exam
The Kerala High Court has formally announced the Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Examination 2025, intended to directly recruit qualified candidates for the esteemed position of District and Sessions Judge. A total of 06 prestigious posts are open to eligible Indian citizens with a strong background in law and legal practice. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online via the official Kerala High Court recruitment portal. The final date to complete and submit the application form is May 19, 2025.
🏛️ Kerala HC Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
- Conducting Authority: High Court of Kerala
- Examination Title: Kerala Higher Judicial Service Competitive Exam 2025
- Position: District and Sessions Judge
- Total Vacancies: 06
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Portal: hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in
- Notification Type: Direct Recruitment
🧑⚖️ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the position of District and Sessions Judge, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
✔️ Nationality
- Must be a citizen of India.
✔️ Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
✔️ Professional Experience
- Must be a practicing Advocate with a minimum of 7 years of standing as of January 1, 2025.
- Candidates must continue to practice law at the time of appointment, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dheeraj Mor v. High Court of Delhi (dated 19.02.2020).
✔️ Other Requirements
- Must be of good character.
- Should be in sound health and possess active habits.
- Must be free from physical defects or infirmities that would make them unfit for judicial duties.
- Candidates must not have more than one living spouse at the time of application, unless such condition has been officially waived by the government.
- Must not be employed in the Union or any State Government service.
💰 Pay Scale
Appointed candidates will receive a competitive remuneration package as outlined below:
- ₹ 144,840 – ₹ 194,660/- (as per current judicial pay structure)
This includes additional benefits and allowances as per Kerala High Court norms.
📝 Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective type screening test
- Main Examination – Descriptive written test
- Viva Voce – Personal Interview assessing legal knowledge, character, and suitability
Final merit will be prepared based on performance in the Main Exam and Viva Voce.
💳 Application Fee
- ₹ 1500/- for General/OBC candidates
- No Fee for SC/ST/PwBD (Unemployed) applicants
- Payment can be made online or offline through the official portal
🗂️ How to Apply Online
Interested and eligible candidates should follow the steps below to complete the online application:
- Visit the Official Portal: hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in
- Registration: Create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal, academic, and professional details
- Upload Documents:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Proof of age, educational qualifications, and advocacy experience
- Fee Payment: Pay the examination fee via online/offline mode
- Submit Application: Review all details and finalize the submission
- Print Application: Keep a printed copy for future reference
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 21 April 2025 |
| Online Registration Closes | 19 May 2025 |
| Commencement of Fee Payment | 26 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Online/Offline) | 02 June 2025 |
🔗 Useful Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online at Kerala HC Portal
- Join Our Telegram Channel for Legal Jobs
- Explore Latest Government Job Updates
📌 Conclusion
The Kerala State Higher Judicial Service Exam 2025 is an excellent opportunity for experienced advocates aspiring to serve the judiciary. With a competitive salary and a position of high responsibility, this recruitment offers not just a job, but a chance to uphold justice at the highest level in Kerala’s judicial framework.
Eligible candidates are advised to carefully read the notification, ensure compliance with all eligibility requirements, and apply online well before the closing date of May 19, 2025.
Start your journey toward a distinguished judicial career—apply now and contribute to the justice system of Kerala.