Madras High Court Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for Personal Assistant, Private Secretary & Personal Clerk Posts

The High Court of Madras has issued inviting online applications for recruitment to multiple posts in the Madras High Court Service. The vacancies are available for the posts of:

• Personal Assistant to the Hon’ble Judges
• Private Secretary to the Registrar General
• Personal Assistant (to the Registrars)
• Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars)

This recruitment offers a great opportunity for graduates with skills in shorthand, typewriting, and computer operations to join the prestigious judiciary system of Tamil Nadu.

Important Dates

• Date of Notification: 06 April 2025
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 05 May 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 06 May 2025

Application Fee

• For BC / BCM / MBC & DC / Others / Unreserved:
  • ₹1200 for Personal Assistant to Hon’ble Judges
  • ₹1200 for Private Secretary to the Registrar General
  • ₹1000 for Personal Assistant (to the Registrars)
  • ₹800 for Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars)
• For ST, SC, and SC(A) candidates from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry:
  • Exempted from fee
• For Persons with Disability and Destitute Widows:
  • Exempted from fee
  • Benchmark disability must be 40% or more
  • valid Destitute Widow Certificate issued by a competent authority is mandatory.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years (i.e., born on or before 01 July 2007)
• Maximum Age:
  • Candidates belonging to SC, SC(A), ST, MBC & DC, BC, and BCM categories must not exceed 37 years of age, i.e., they should be born on or after July 1, 1988.
  • Others / Unreserved Categories: 32 years (born on or after 01 July 1993)
  • For in-service personnel from the Madras High Court or Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service, the upper age limit is 47 years, applicable to those born on or after July 1, 1978.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications (For All Posts)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, or any discipline from a recognized University under 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern.

Technical Qualifications

1. Personal Assistant to Hon’ble Judges

• English Shorthand proficiency at the Higher/Senior Grade level-120 wpm is required
• English Typewriting (Higher/Senior Grade) – 45 words per minute
• Skilled in Tamil Typewriting at the Higher/Senior Grade level, maintaining a speed of 45 words per minute.
• Certificate Course in Computer on Office Automation by Directorate of Technical Education
  • Candidates without the certificate may also apply but must obtain it during the probation period
  • However, candidates holding a degree or diploma in Computer Science or Engineering are exempted from this requirement.

2. Private Secretary to the Registrar General

• Same qualifications as Personal Assistant to Hon’ble Judges

3. Personal Assistant (to the Registrars)

• Proficiency in English Shorthand at the Higher/Senior Grade level with a speed of 120 words per minute is mandatory.
• Tamil Shorthand (Higher/Senior Grade) – 90 words per minute
• Proficient in English and Tamil Typewriting at Higher/Senior Grade level, with a typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Completed a certified course in Office Automation, conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education

4. Personal Clerk (to the Deputy Registrars)

• Same qualifications as Personal Assistant (to the Registrars)

Selection Process

The recruitment process is likely to involve multiple stages of evaluation:

1. Written Examination – Objective type to test general knowledge, English, and subject-related skills
2. Skill Test – Includes shorthand and typewriting test in English and Tamil as per the required speed
3. Interview / Oral Test – For final evaluation of candidates’ suitability

Detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be released separately on the official website.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply only through online mode. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal; submissions via any other mode will not be considered.

Steps to Apply:

1. Go to the official recruitment website. of the Madras High Court (link not provided as per guidelines).
2. Carefully read the notification and common instructions to candidates.
3. Begin by signing up using an active email address and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, academic, and technical qualification details.
5. Upload necessary documents and certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Choose the post(s) you are applying for. If applying for more than one post, select all applicable posts in the same application.
7. The application fee should be paid based on your category using approved online payment options.
8. Review the filled-in application form carefully before submitting.
9. Complete the application process and download a copy of the confirmation page for your records.

Note: Use only a desktop or laptop to complete the application process. The portal does not support access via smartphones or tablets—please use a desktop or laptop for the best experience.

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