Madras High Court e-SEWA Kendra Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 – 115 Posts, Rs.15,000/Month | Apply Online by 29 Sep 2026

Madras High Court e-SEWA Kendra Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 – 115 Posts, Rs.15,000/Month | Apply Online by 29 Sep 2026

The High Court of Madras has invited online applications for 115 posts of Data Entry Operator for e-Sewa Kendras in the Principal Seat of Madras High Court and in the District Judiciary across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. All posts are on a purely contractual basis.

Notification No. 217/2026, dated 23.09.2026. Applications are accepted ONLY through online mode.

Important Dates

Post Details

District-wise Vacancy Details

Location Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

• Candidates should have completed 18 years of age.
• Candidates should not have completed 35 years of age, i.e. they should not have been born before 02.09.1991.
• Age-barred applications will be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following:

• B.Sc (Computer Science)
• B.Sc (IT)
• BCA
• B.E (Computer Science)
• B.Tech
• MCA
• M.Sc (Computer Science)
• M.E (Computer Science)
• M.Tech
• M.Sc (IT)

Application Fee

NIL – no examination fee is payable as per the notification.

Mode of Selection

The selection of candidates will be based on (a) Written-cum-Skill Test and (b) Viva Voce. The duration of the Written-cum-Skill Test is 60 minutes.

• Candidates will be shortlisted for Viva Voce on merit, among qualified candidates, in the ratio of 1:3.
• Where 2 or more candidates score equal marks, all such candidates will be called for Viva Voce.
• Where 2 or more candidates score equal marks in the final list, the candidate senior in age will be placed above in the merit list.
• Final selection is decided only after scrutiny and verification of original documents/testimonials.

Written-cum-Skill Test Syllabus

Written Examination – 6 Modules

• Windows and Linux Basics – basic OS concepts, types of operating systems, file and folder management, user accounts and permissions, software installation and updates, basic Windows and Linux commands.
• Networking – basic networking concepts, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, IP address, DNS and DHCP, switches, routers and firewalls, network cables and connectivity, basic network commands and troubleshooting, internet and network security basics.
• PDF and Document Handling and Processing – creating and managing documents, types of documents and extensions, Office and Excel basics, PDF creation/conversion/merging/splitting, digital signatures, file naming, organization and security.
• Video Conferencing – basic concepts, microphones, speakers, cameras and displays, audio and video configuration, WebEx, Microsoft Teams and other platforms, basic components and troubleshooting (hard and soft VC).
• Hardware Troubleshooting – basic computer hardware components, CPU/RAM/HDD/SSD and motherboard, printers, scanners and peripheral devices, hardware installation, backup procedures, basic fault identification and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance.
• Internet Basics – basic internet concepts, web browsers and search engines, websites, URLs and DNS, email and attachments, internet connectivity and Wi-Fi, cloud services, cyber security and safe internet usage, phishing, malware and password security.

Skill Test

• Scanning and converting documents to OCR
• Conversion of PDF to OCR
• Handling Libre Office
• Configure local area network (IP configurations)
• Hardware troubleshooting and driver installation

Nature of Work

• Handling inquiries about case status, next date of hearing and other details.
• Handling VC appearance and assisting VC hearings.
• Facilitating online applications for certificate copies and other such filing.
• Facilitating eFiling of petitions – scanning of hard-copy petitions, appending eSignatures, uploading them into CIS and generation of filing number.
• Data entry work related to eServices.
• Assisting in online purchase of eStamp papers and ePayments.
• Helping applicants apply for and obtain Aadhaar-based digital signature.
• Publicizing and assisting in downloading the eCourts mobile app for Android and iOS.
• Handling queries about judges on leave.
• Handling queries about the location of a particular court, its cause-list, and whether a case is taken up for hearing.
• Guiding people on how to avail free legal services from the District Legal Services Authority, High Court Legal Services Committee and Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.
• Facilitating disposal of traffic challans in virtual courts as also online compounding of traffic challans and other petty offences.
• All other queries and assistance in respect of facilities which are digitally available under the eCourt Project.
• Any other work assigned by the Registrar (IT-cum-Statistics), Madras High Court.

Terms and Conditions

• The recruitment is made purely on merit basis.
• The post is purely on a contractual basis and the candidate should not claim any permanency in the future.
• The Madras High Court can terminate the employment of the selected candidate at any time without assigning any reason.
• Selected candidates will be eligible for only 12 days of casual leave per year; no sandwich leave is allowed.
• Salary will be deducted for any absence or leave beyond the permissible leave.
• Candidates should not claim any transfer from one District to another.
• Candidates must attend the office irrespective of Court hours and even on odd hours and Court holidays, if required.
• No TA/DA will be claimed for attending the interview or for attending another eSewa Kendra in addition to the allotted one.
• Candidates can apply for only one District. If applied for more than one District, the application shall be summarily rejected in both/all the Districts.
• Candidates should not be a dismissed Government Employee, should not have been debarred/disqualified by the Madras High Court or any other recruiting agency, and should not be a party to any kind of canvassing.
• If any information is found false or incorrect, or ineligibility is detected at any stage, action including rejection of the application will be taken.
• Candidates indulging in unfair means, or approaching the Recruitment Body either in person or through anyone, will be disqualified from appointment.
• The online application, once finally submitted, cannot be edited.
• Candidates are solely responsible for claims made in the online application and cannot blame the service provider (internet cafe, browsing centre, Common Service Centre).

Important Instructions

• Applications submitted through mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec alone will be accepted. Applications by post, courier, Speed Post, e-mail, hand delivery etc. will not be entertained under any circumstances.
• Use only a Desktop or Laptop to apply. The application module is not compatible with Smart Phone or Tab.
• Read the ‘Notification’ and ‘Terms and Conditions’ available on the application portal and the District Court website carefully before filling the form.
• Mere registration will not be considered as an application for the post.
• No individual communication regarding the date and time of the Written-cum-Skill Test, Viva Voce and certificate verification will be issued. Candidates must follow information notified on the official portals.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec.
2. Go through the ‘Notification’ and ‘Terms and Conditions’ pages and confirm eligibility.
3. Register and fill the online application form using a desktop or laptop.
4. Select the single District in which you wish to apply – applications for more than one District will be rejected in all.
5. Upload the required documents/photograph as prescribed and submit the form.
6. Verify the filled application carefully before final submission, as it cannot be edited after submission.
7. Complete the process before the last date, 29.09.2026. No fee is payable.

Examination Centres

The Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce will be conducted in the campus of the Principal District Court of the district concerned, or any other place as may be notified by the District Court. Requests for change of venue will not be entertained under any circumstances.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many vacancies are there? 115 in total, spread across the Principal Seat of Madras High Court and 37 districts including Puducherry.
• What is the pay? Rs. 15,000/- consolidated per month on a purely contractual basis.
• What is the application fee? NIL. No fee is payable.
• What is the age limit? The candidate must have completed 18 years and must not have completed 35 years as on 01.09.2026, i.e. born on or after 02.09.1991.
• What is the last date to apply? 29.09.2026, through online mode only.
• Can I apply for more than one district? No. Applying for more than one District leads to summarily rejection of the application in all such Districts.
• Is this a permanent job? No. The post is purely contractual, carries no permanence, and the High Court may terminate the engagement at any time without reason.
• How is the selection made? Through a Written-cum-Skill Test (60 minutes) carrying 50 marks and a Viva Voce carrying 50 marks, for a total of 100 marks, followed by verification of original documents.
• Are applications by post or courier accepted? No. Only online applications through the official portal are accepted.
• Can I apply from a mobile phone? No. The application module is compatible only with a Desktop or Laptop.

Key Points

• Posts: 115 Data Entry Operator posts for e-Sewa Kendras
• Pay: Rs. 15,000/- consolidated per month, contractual
• Age: 18 completed and not completed 35 as on 01.09.2026
• Qualification: B.Sc (CS/IT), BCA, B.E (CS), B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc (CS/IT), M.E (CS), M.Tech
• Fee: NIL
• Apply: Online only at mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec by 29.09.2026
• Selection: Written-cum-Skill Test + Viva Voce