Kerala High Court Recruitment 2026: 1 Senior Software Developer – Apply Online @ hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: MCA / B.Tech in IT, CS, or ECE (or equivalent) / M.Sc in Electronics or CS.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.
• Preferred Skills: PHP (Core & Framework), PostgreSQL, HTML5, Javascript/Jquery, experience in any CMS.
• Desired Skills: Node JS/Angular, Experience in AI/ML/NLP Tools.
• Age Eligibility Date: The date for determining age and qualification eligibility shall be the date of closure of the online application process (13.11.2026).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection will be based on a Written Test/MCQ, Programming Test, and Interview, or a Programming Test and Interview, depending on the number of applications received vs vacancies.
• Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the programming test to be called for an interview.
• If the number of qualified candidates is disproportionately high, the High Court reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the notified vacancies.
• The marks obtained in the written test/MCQ and programming test are for shortlisting purposes only; the final selection will be made based on the marks secured in the interview alone.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Self-attested copies of educational certificates (MCA, B.Tech, M.Sc) with recognition certificates.
• Experience certificate proving minimum 3 years of software development experience on official letterhead.
• Date of Birth proof (Matriculation or Birth Certificate) showing age within the born between 02/01/1985 and 01/01/2008 range.
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN) and two recent passport-size photographs.
• Category/Caste certificate in Central Government format (if applicable).
• Candidates must complete One-Time Registration on the Kerala High Court Recruitment Portal, upload documents, apply online, and pay the fee of Rs. 500/- via online or offline Challan mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply online for the Kerala High Court Senior Software Developer post?

The online application window closes on 13th November 2026 (13.11.2026).

What is the application fee for the Senior Software Developer vacancy?

The application fee is Rs. 500/-, payable online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking, or offline via system-generated Fee Payment Challan up to 25th November 2026.

Is the post of Senior Software Developer permanent or contractual?

The post is strictly contractual for a tenure of 1 year. The selected candidate will have no claim for regularization under any circumstances.

What is the salary structure for the selected candidate?

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration (CTC) of Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand only) per month.

What are the key skills required for the Senior Software Developer role?

Candidates should have experience in PHP (Core & Framework), PostgreSQL, HTML5, Javascript/Jquery, and CMS. Experience in Node JS/Angular and AI/ML/NLP tools is highly desired.