District Court, Pathanamthitta invites offline applications for 4 contract posts: Confidential Assistant, Computer Assistant/LD Typist and Office Attendant. Consolidated monthly pay runs from Rs 20,280 to Rs 24,590. Applications must reach the District Court office by 6 November 2026.
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The notice is dated 26 October 2026. The court wants a panel of people for the Special Fast Track Court at Adoor, which handles cases registered under the POCSO Act in Pathanamthitta district. Only people who retired from the Kerala Judicial Department from equivalent posts or from posts above them can be appointed, and the work is a fixed contract of 179 days. Applications on white paper, with your own photo affixed, must reach the District Court office by hand or post on or before 6 November 2026.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Court, Pathanamthitta |
| Notice date | 26 October 2026 |
| Court | Special Fast Track Court, Adoor |
| Posts | Confidential Assistant, Computer Assistant/LD Typist, Office Attendant |
| Total vacancies | 4 (adding the post-wise figures; the notice prints no total) |
| Type of appointment | Contract, continuous period of 179 days |
| Pay | Rs 20,280 to Rs 24,590 consolidated monthly pay, depending on the post |
| Mode of application | Offline, directly or by post |
| Last date | 6 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 26 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Not given in the notice |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| Sl. No. | Post | Vacancies | Consolidated monthly pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confidential Assistant | 1 | Rs 24,590 |
| 2 | Computer Assistant/LD Typist | 1 | Rs 23,360 |
| 3 | Office Attendant | 2 | Rs 20,280 |
Where the posts are
The posts are for the Special Fast Track Court at Adoor, sanctioned in Pathanamthitta district. The notice says the court exists for disposal of cases registered under the POCSO Act. The people appointed will come from a panel the court is preparing.
Eligibility
The notice states that appointment shall be only from those retired from the Kerala Judicial Department, from equivalent posts or from posts above them.
The notice also sets these conditions:
- A person will be relieved on completion of 62 years.
- On getting appointment, a contract agreement in the prescribed format must be signed before the District Judge.
Age limit
The age must not exceed a maximum of 62 years.
Contract terms
Every appointment under this notice is on contract and lasts only for a continuous period of 179 days. The pay is a consolidated monthly figure, as shown in the table above.
Selection process
The notice says applications are invited for preparing a panel for appointment on contract basis.
How to apply
- Prepare the application on white paper with your own photo affixed.
- Attach documents proving age, qualification and identity.
- Submit it directly or by post to the District Court office.
- Make sure it is received at the District Court office on or before 6 November 2026.
Documents the notice asks for
- Your own photo, affixed to the application
- Documents proving age
- Documents proving qualification
- Documents proving identity
Points to check before applying
- Only retired members of the Kerala Judicial Department, from equivalent posts or higher posts, can be appointed.
- The contract agreement must be signed before the District Judge after appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the District Court, Pathanamthitta recruitment?
Applications must be received by 6 November 2026.
How many posts are there?
There are 4 posts in all, adding the post-wise figures: Confidential Assistant 1, Computer Assistant/LD Typist 1 and Office Attendant 2.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must not be more than 62 years old.
What is the salary for each post?
Confidential Assistant gets Rs 24,590, Computer Assistant/LD Typist gets Rs 23,360 and Office Attendant gets Rs 20,280, all as consolidated monthly pay.
Who can be appointed?
Only people retired from the Kerala Judicial Department, from equivalent posts or from posts above them.
How do I apply?
Apply offline by giving the application to the District Court office directly or sending it by post.