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Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 1,42,400 (Level 4 to Level 8)| Online Application Starts | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 November 2026 |
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| Written Exam / CBT Date | November 2026 |
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District Court Kottayam has issued an official notification for the post of Confidential Assistant on a contract basis in the Fast Track Special Court Erattupetta. Eligible candidates can submit offline applications by 13 November 2026.
Kottayam District Court forms an integral component of the subordinate judiciary in Kerala, functioning under the superintendence of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam. The district judiciary exercises original and appellate jurisdiction across civil, criminal, motor accidents claims, and family litigation across six administrative taluks: Kottayam, Changanassery, Vaikom, Meenachil (Pala), Kanjirappally, and Erattupetta.
To ensure time-bound adjudication of sensitive criminal trials under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and related special penal statutes, the Government of Kerala established Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) across all judicial districts. These special courts conduct daily in-camera trials to protect vulnerable victims and expedite depositions without procedural adjournments.
Maintaining the integrity of confidential depositions, recording verbatim testimony, and typing daily judicial rulings requires highly skilled stenographic personnel. The presiding special judge relies on a Confidential Assistant to transcribe sensitive oral testimony accurately into the Case Information System (CIS). To staff the vacant post at the Fast Track Special Court in Erattupetta, the District Judge of Kottayam has issued official notification C1-5415 OF 2022 inviting applications from qualified stenographers on a contract basis.
Selected personnel will work in a professional judicial setting, gaining valuable courtroom experience while drawing consolidated monthly compensation under state finance department rules. Don't miss this opportunity to serve in the Kerala subordinate judicial establishment.
Fast Track Special Courts operate under statutory guidelines framed by the Supreme Court of India and High Court of Kerala. These courts prioritize child-friendly proceedings, ensuring that young victims do not face accused perpetrators directly during examination. Audio-video linkages, one-way mirrors, and separate waiting lounges are standard fixtures in the Erattupetta courtroom.
In this sensitive judicial environment, the role of the Confidential Assistant extends beyond mechanical stenography. The assistant must capture nuanced witness answers, judicial queries, and legal objections with absolute fidelity. Even minor typographical errors in recording dates, injury descriptions, or witness identifications can impact criminal appeals before appellate courts.
Furthermore, all case files in Fast Track Special Courts are digitized on the CIS platform with masked victim identities to maintain statutory privacy. The Confidential Assistant works alongside the system administrator to maintain electronic case records, archive digital depositions on secure local servers, and generate encrypted cause lists.
The recruitment covers 1 vacancy in the ministerial establishment of the Kottayam district judiciary:
1. Post Designation: Confidential Assistant (Contract Basis).
2. Posting Location: Fast Track Special Court, Erattupetta, Kottayam District, Kerala.
3. Appointment Nature: The engagement is purely on a temporary contract basis for an initial duration of one year or until regular appointment through the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) occurs, whichever is earlier.
4. Contract Renewal: The tenure may be extended subject to satisfactory performance, good conduct, and continued sanction of the special court scheme by the state government.
The appointee will report directly to the Special Judge, Fast Track Special Court, Erattupetta, assisting in daily trial documentation and chamber administration.
| Cadre & Post Designation | Judicial Station | Vacancies | Monthly Honorarium | Prescribed Technical Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confidential Assistant | Fast Track Special Court Erattupetta | 01 Post | Rs. 24,590/- Consolidated | Degree with Shorthand & Typewriting Higher |
| Total Announced Post | Kottayam District Judiciary | 01 Post | As per G.O.(P) No. 24/2026/Fin | KGTE English & Malayalam with DCA |
Candidates must possess the following qualifications from an institution recognized by the Government of Kerala or a recognized university on or before the closing date:
1. General Education: Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
2. Typewriting Qualification: Higher Grade Certificate in Typewriting English and Malayalam issued by the Kerala Government Technical Examination (KGTE) or its recognized equivalent.
3. Shorthand Qualification: Higher Grade Certificate in Shorthand English and Lower/Higher Grade in Shorthand Malayalam issued by KGTE or recognized state technical board.
4. Computer Word Processing: Certificate in Computer Word Processing or Data Entry Operator Course (minimum 3 months duration) issued by a government-recognized institution (such as LBS Centre, IHRD, or CDIT). Candidates holding a Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) or degree in Computer Science are exempted from the separate word processing certificate requirement.
Age of the applicant is calculated as on the cutoff date of 01 January 2026:
1. Lower Age Limit: Candidate must have completed 18 years of age as on 01 January 2026.
2. Upper Age Limit: Candidate must not have completed 36 years of age (born between 02 January 1990 and 01 January 2008).
3. OBC Candidates: The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years (up to 39 years) for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes of Kerala holding valid non-creamy layer certificates.
4. SC and ST Candidates: A relaxation of 5 years (up to 41 years) is granted to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.
5. Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation is admissible by deducting the period of military service from actual age, in accordance with Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules (KS&SSR).
Selected personnel receive fixed consolidated monthly pay governed by state government directives:
1. Monthly Honorarium: The appointee will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 24,590/- (Rupees twenty-four thousand five hundred and ninety only) as sanctioned under G.O.(P) No. 24/2026/Fin dated 18 February 2026.
2. Statutory Allowances: No Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, or city compensatory allowance is payable during the contractual engagement.
3. Leave Entitlement: The contract appointee is eligible for casual leave as admissible to contract staff under Kerala Service Rules (KSR), but cannot claim earned leave or terminal gratuity.
4. Direct Treasury Disbursement: Monthly honorarium is credited directly into the appointee bank account through the BiMS treasury portal following monthly attendance certification by the presiding special judge.
The Confidential Assistant handles key tasks in the special court:
1. In-Camera Deposition Recording: Taking verbatim dictation from the presiding judge during in-camera examinations of victims and witnesses in sensitive sexual offense trials.
2. Order Typing: Typing judicial bail orders, charge-framing notes, summons, and final judgments on desktop computer terminals with utmost precision and confidentiality.
3. Record Confidentiality: Ensuring that victim identity, medical records, and forensic DNA profiling reports are sealed and preserved strictly as mandated under the POCSO Act.
4. Case Information System (CIS): Uploading non-confidential cause lists and daily case status updates to the e-Courts portal under the supervision of the bench clerk.
The selection process comprises technical skill evaluation and an interview:
1. Initial Application Scrutiny: The administrative committee of Kottayam District Court verifies educational certificates, technical diplomas, age proof, and character credentials.
2. Shorthand and Typing Dictation Test: Eligible applicants will undergo a practical shorthand dictation test at 80 words per minute in English and Malayalam, followed by a computer transcription test to evaluate typing speed, grammatical accuracy, and formatting.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the skill test will be called for an interview before the selection committee headed by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kottayam. Final selection is determined based on aggregate performance in the skill test and interview.
Notification Publication Date: 30 October 2026
Application Submission Starts: 30 October 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 13 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
Date of Shorthand Dictation Test: Mid-November 2026
Interview and Final Selection Date: Late November 2026
Commencement of Duties at Erattupetta: 01 December 2026
1. Official Website: Access kottayam.dcourts.gov.in for court recruitment notifications and cause lists.
2. Official Notification PDF: Download notification C1-5415/2022 from kottayam.dcourts.gov.in.
3. Kerala High Court Portal: Visit highcourt.kerala.gov.in for state judicial circulars.
Prepare an application specifying: Application for the Post of Confidential Assistant (Contract Basis) at FTSC Erattupetta.
Fill in details: Full Name, Father/Spouse Name, Permanent Address, Communication Address, Date of Birth, Age as on 01.01.2026, Religion and Community, Educational Qualifications, Technical Qualifications, and Mobile Number.
Attach self-attested photocopies of: SSLC certificate for age proof, Degree certificate, KGTE Typewriting certificates, KGTE Shorthand certificates, Computer Word Processing/DCA certificate, and Caste/Non-Creamy Layer certificate (if claiming age concession).
Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form and sign across it.
Attach a self-addressed stamped envelope for communication.
Enclose the application in an envelope super-scribed with 'Application for the Post of Confidential Assistant on Contract Basis - District Court Kottayam'.
Submit the envelope by hand or send it by Registered/Speed Post to: The District Judge, District Court, Collectorate P.O., Kottayam, Kerala - 686002.
Quick answers to common candidate queries for Kottayam District Court 2026
The closing date for receipt of offline applications at the Office of the District Judge Kottayam is 13 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications arriving after this hour won't be accepted.
The appointee will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 24,590/- in accordance with G.O.(P) No. 24/2026/Fin issued by the Finance Department of Kerala.
Candidates must hold Higher Grade certificates in Typewriting and Shorthand (English and Malayalam) issued by KGTE, along with a recognized certificate in Computer Word Processing or DCA.
The selected Confidential Assistant will be posted at the Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) in Erattupetta, Kottayam District, Kerala.
No, there is no application fee for any category of applicants. Applications are processed completely free of charge.
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