Research Assistant at High Court of Kerala [Salary Rs 35K, 48 Seats, Law Students Can Apply]: Apply by Nov 30
The High Court of Kerala has invited online applications for 48 contractual Research Assistant positions, offering a monthly remuneration of ₹35,000. Final-year and final-semester law students are also eligible to apply.
About High Court of Kerala
The High Court of Kerala is the highest judicial court in the Indian state of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, located in Kochi, Ernakulam.
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About the Opportunity
The High Court of Kerala has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the post of Research Assistant on a contractual basis. A total of 48 anticipated vacancies have been announced under Recruitment Notification No. 23/2026.
Law graduates and final-year law students are eligible to apply, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions.
Number of Vacancies
48 (Anticipatory)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
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- Educational Qualification: Graduation in Law from a recognised institution.
- Final-Year Students: Final-year or final-semester law students are also eligible to apply. However, they must produce their degree certificates and consolidated mark sheets during certificate verification, before the viva voce examination.
- Age Limit: Candidates must have been born between 1 December 1994 and 30 November 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Honorarium
Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹35,000, which may be enhanced subject to government sanction.
Duration of Appointment
The appointment will initially be for one year, with the possibility of extension to a second year based on government sanction, continuity of the post and performance assessment.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a written examination and/or scientific/computer-based test, followed by a viva voce examination, as prescribed by the High Court.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹1,000.
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and unemployed differently abled candidates with benchmark disabilities are exempted from paying the application fee.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
| Online Application Begins | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application and Online Fee Payment | 30 November 2026 |
| Offline Fee Payment Begins | 4 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Offline Fee Payment | 11 December 2026 |
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must apply online through the official recruitment portal of the High Court of Kerala.
Applicants must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process before submitting their applications.
After registration, candidates can log in to their profiles, complete the required details and select the relevant recruitment notification under the ‘Apply Now’ section.
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Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
How to Apply?
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