Ernakulam District Court Recruitment 2026 for 8 Contract Posts

• Applicants must be retired employees of the Judiciary department who retired from an equivalent or higher post.
• They must possess the qualification prescribed by the PSC for the post concerned.

• Use the application format on page 3 of the official notice and include a photograph.
• Write the post and court names separately at the top of the application.
• Complete the requested personal, retirement, pension and contact details, and sign the declaration.
• Attach attested copies of certificates proving age, qualification and experience.
• Submit a separate application for each post if applying for more than one.
• Deliver the application in person or send it by post to the District Judge, District Court, Ernakulam - 682011, so it reaches the office by 5 PM on 16 November 2026.

About the recruitment

The District Judge, Ernakulam has issued notice JS 2-14598/2026 dated 03.11.2026 for eight contract vacancies. The posts are in the Family Court at Aluva and the Fast Track Special Courts at Aluva and Perumbavoor. The notice concerns existing and anticipated vacancies in courts of Ernakulam district.

The vacancies comprise two Confidential Assistant Gr II posts, two Senior Clerk posts, one L.D. Typist post and three Office Attendant posts. Maximum monthly contract pay ranges from ₹20,280 to ₹24,590, depending on the post.

Who can apply

The recruitment is restricted to employees retired from the Judiciary department. They must have retired from an equivalent or higher post and meet the qualification prescribed by the PSC for the post they seek. Applicants must not have completed 62 years; the notice does not state an age calculation date.

How to submit the form

Prepare the application using the format on page 3 of the notice. Put the name of the court and the post separately at the top and include a photograph. The form asks for personal and contact details as well as the Pension Payment Order number, basic pension, retirement date, former post and length of service. Complete and sign the declaration.

Enclose attested copies of certificates proving age, qualification and experience. Anyone applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each. Deliver or post the form to the District Judge, District Court, Ernakulam - 682011. It must arrive by 5 PM on 16.11.2026; late applications will not be considered.

Contract terms

Appointment is for 179 days continuously. An agreement is to be executed between the District Judge, on behalf of the Government, and the person appointed. An appointee will be relieved on reaching 62 years. The notice does not specify an application fee or selection process.