Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The High Court for the State of Telangana has announced a significant opportunity for 10th pass candidates through the Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Recruitment 2026. This notification, No. 101/2026, releases 34 posts for the position of Office Subordinate (Category 5(ii)(a) of Division-III). This recruitment offers a stable career in the judicial sector with a competitive pay scale of Rs. 19,000 – 58,850. The recruitment is conducted via Direct Recruitment through an OMR-based examination. Interested candidates must apply online through the official portal, tshc.gov.in, starting from 07 February 2026. The last date to submit the application form is 28 February 2026.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

Total vacancies are 34, distributed across various reservation categories as per Government of Telangana orders.

Note: Selection against BC-E vacancies is subject to the outcome of Civil Appeal Nos. 2628–2637/2010 before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Candidates claiming EWS must possess a valid current-year EWS certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have passed any examination between 7th to 10th class or its equivalent.
• Candidates having qualification higher than 10th class are NOT eligible. (Overqualification is a disqualification here).
• Applicants must mention any work experience (e.g., cooking, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting) relevant to duties at residences of Judicial Officers.
• Qualification must be possessed as on the date of notification (02.02.2026).

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 46 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST / BC / EWS: 5 Years
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD): 10 Years
• Outsourcing/Contract Employees: Relaxation as per rules (provided within age limit at initial appointment and have at least 2 years of service by date of notification).

Reservation

• Reservation applicable for SC, ST, BC, EWS, Persons with Disability (40% and above), and Women, as per Government of Telangana orders.
• Community must be recognized as BC/SC/ST in the State of Telangana; otherwise, treated as Open Category.
• 33 1/3% horizontal reservation for Women is implemented.

Selection Process & Exam Structure

The recruitment involves an OMR Based Examination followed by a Viva-Voce. This is a competitive examination process.

Selection Stages

1. OMR Based Written Examination (Objective Type).
2. Certificate Verification (for candidates shortlisted in 1:3 ratio).
3. Viva-Voce (Oral Interview).
4. Merit List Preparation.

Exam Pattern Details

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Merit List & Tie-Breaking Criteria

The final merit list is based on the total marks obtained in the OMR exam (45 marks) and Viva-Voce (5 marks).

1. First preference: Total marks secured.
2. If tied: Elder candidate in age is preferred.
3. If tie persists: Candidate with higher marks in prescribed educational qualification is considered.

Application Fee

Note: Fee must be paid online only and is non-refundable.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to https://tshc.gov.in.
2. Find the Notification: Click on the recruitment/notifications section and select "Notification No. 101/2026 – Office Subordinate Recruitment".
3. One Time Profile Registration (OTPR): Complete Part-A by entering basic details to generate your OTPR ID and password.
4. Log In: Use the generated OTPR ID and password to access the application dashboard.
5. Fill Application Form (Part-B): Carefully enter personal details, educational qualification (7th to 10th class), community, disability details, and mention relevant work experience (e.g., cooking, carpentry).
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned certificates in PDF format, photograph, and signature as per the user guide instructions.
7. Pay Fee: Pay the requisite application fee online (Rs. 600 or Rs. 400) using available payment gateways.
8. Submit & Print: Submit the application and save the printout/payment receipt for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

General Instructions

• Mere applying and securing minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee a call for viva-voce or appointment.
• No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid for appearing in the exam or interview.
• All particulars furnished in the application must be true; false information may lead to cancellation and prosecution.
• Applicants must be citizens of India, of sound health, and good character.
• Selection will be strictly as per the High Court Service Rules, 2019 (as amended).