Madras High Court has announced a comprehensive recruitment drive for 2024, offering a total of 2329 vacancies across various positions including Examiner, Reader, Senior Bailiff, Junior Bailiff, Driver, and others. This initiative provides an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the judicial services in various capacities. Those interested in these positions can apply online by meeting the specified eligibility criteria.
Madras High Court Office Assistant, Watchman, & Other Vacancies 2024: Complete Recruitment Details
Post Details
The recruitment spans a wide range of job roles, each with different responsibilities. Below is a detailed breakdown of the vacancies:
- Examiner: 60 Posts
- Reader: 11 Posts
- Senior Bailiff: 100 Posts
- Junior Bailiff/Process Server: 242 Posts
- Process Writer: 1 Post
- Xerox Operator: 53 Posts
- Driver: 27 Posts
- Copyist Attender: 16 Posts
- Office Assistant: 638 Posts
- Cleanliness worker/Scavenger: 202 Posts
- Gardener: 12 Posts
- Watchman/Nightwatchman: 459 Posts
- Nightwatchman – Masalchi: 85 Posts
- Watchman – Masalchi: 18 Posts
- Sweeper – Masalchi: 1 Post
- Waterman/Waterwoman: 2 Posts
- Masalchi: 402 Posts
Educational Qualifications
Candidates need to possess specific educational qualifications based on the position they are applying for:
- For Examiner, Reader, Senior Bailiff, Junior Bailiff/Process Server, Process Writer, Xerox Operator: SSLC Public Examination or equivalent, with eligibility for admission to Higher Secondary Courses or College Courses.
- For Driver Posts: Minimum VIII standard and a valid Driving License for motor vehicles.
- For Copyist Attender, Office Assistant: Minimum VIII standard.
- For Other Posts (Cleanliness worker, Gardener, Watchman, etc.): Ability to read and write Tamil.
Application Fee
- BC (Other than Backward Class Muslims), BCM, MBC & DC, Others: Rs. 500/- for each post.
- SC/ST, Differently abled Persons, and Destitute Widows of all castes: No fee.
Payment Mode: Online.
Age Limit (as on 01-07-2024)
- SCs, STs, and Destitute Widows of all castes: Up to 37 years.
- MBCs/Denotified Communities, BCs (other than Muslims) and BCMs: Up to 34 years.
- Others/Unreserved categories: Up to 32 years.
Age relaxation applies according to government norms.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 28-04-2024
- Last Date for Submission of Online Applications: 27-05-2024
- Last Date for Remittance of Fee through Bank: 29-05-2024
How to Apply
Candidates interested in these vacancies can apply online through the official Madras High Court website. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official Madras High Court recruitment portal.
- Navigate to the relevant recruitment notification and click on the apply link.
- Fill out the application form with all required details.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| Application Link | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria and have all necessary documents ready before applying. This recruitment drive offers a great chance to join one of the prestigious courts in India, contributing to the judiciary while advancing your career.

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