Kerala High Court Recruitment 2020: 50 Civil Judge Posts - Apply Online

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate for appointment as Munsiff-Magistrate by direct recruitment shall satisfy the following general conditions, namely;

1. Shall be a citizen of India.
2. Shall be a holder of a degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India for the purpose of enrolment as an Advocate.
3. Shall not have completed 35 years of age on the first day of January 2020. The upper age limit shall be raised by five years in the case of candidates belonging to any of the Scheduled Castes or adult members of such castes and their children when such adult members are converted to other religions or Scheduled Tribes, and by three years in the case of candidates belonging to any of the Other Backward Classes, as provided in Rule 10 (c) of Part II of Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1958.
4. Shall be of good character.
5. Shall be of sound health having no bodily infirmities, which renders him/her unfit for an appointment.

While applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other norms mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

Rs 1000/- for All candidates, except SC/ ST/ Unemployed Persons with Disability are exempted in the fee. The Payment of Fees through Internet Banking/ Debit/ Credit Card, etc. (as provided in the Online Application) will only be accepted.

Selection Procedure

The selection shall be after holding competitive examinations at two successive stages. The first stage is the Kerala Judicial Service (Preliminary) Examination. The second stage is the Kerala Judicial Service (Main) Examination, consisting of a written examination and a viva-voce.