High Court of Kerala has announced Office Attendant Recruitment No. 21/2026 for 17 anticipated vacancies.
This recruitment is relevant to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community because Deaf and Hard of Hearing is explicitly listed as a suitable benchmark disability category for the Office Attendant post under the 4% reservation for eligible differently abled candidates.
The notification does not separately state how many of the 17 anticipated vacancies will specifically fall to Deaf/HH candidates, so DeafJobsIndia does not claim a fixed number of D/HH vacancies.
Quick recruitment details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Kerala |
| Post | Office Attendant |
| Recruitment No. | 21/2026 |
| Vacancies | 17 anticipated |
| Deaf/HH eligibility | Explicitly suitable |
| Disability reservation | 4% for eligible differently abled candidates |
| Pay scale | ₹23,000–₹50,200 |
| Qualification | SSLC/equivalent; must not have acquired graduation |
| Application starts | 23 September 2026 |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 |
| Location | Kerala |
| Selection | Written Test + Interview |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing eligibility confirmed
The notification identifies the following benchmark disability category as suitable for the Office Attendant post:
Category B — Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This means Deaf/HH eligibility is based on the post’s stated disability suitability and is not inferred from a generic PwBD provision.
The recruitment provides 4% reservation for eligible differently abled candidates according to the applicable Government order.
Important vacancy clarification
There are 17 anticipated Office Attendant vacancies.
However, the notification does not give a separate number exclusively reserved for Deaf or Hard of Hearing candidates. Therefore, candidates should not interpret the 4% provision as a guarantee that a specific number of the currently anticipated vacancies will be allotted to D/HH.
Qualification
Candidates should:
- Have passed SSLC or an equivalent qualification
- Not have acquired graduation by the closing date of application
Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification should follow the proof requirements in the official notification.
Age relaxation for Deaf/HH candidates
The recruitment notification provides age relaxation for eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities. Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates should check the official age provisions and certificate requirements before applying.
Application fee
The general application fee is ₹500.
SC/ST candidates and eligible unemployed differently abled candidates are exempt from the application fee, subject to the notification conditions.
Selection process
Selection will be based on:
- Written Test
- Interview
The written examination is an objective test covering General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Mental Ability and General English.
Important dates
- Online application starts: 23 September 2026
- Last date for online application: 26 October 2026
- Offline fee remittance starts: 30 October 2026
- Last date for offline fee remittance: 6 November 2026
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the official High Court of Kerala recruitment portal.
Candidates should complete One Time Registration, fill their profile, choose the Office Attendant recruitment and submit the application according to the portal instructions.
Important note for Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates
Before applying, check:
- Benchmark disability certificate requirements
- Age and relaxation provisions
- Qualification requirements
- Reservation conditions
- Examination instructions
- Any corrigendum or update issued by the High Court
Official Recruitment Portal: https://hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in/
Recruitment No.: 21/2026
Notification: HCKL/7597/2026-REC3-HC KERALA, dated 16 September 2026.
