Madras High Court Recruitment 2026 115 DEO Posts | Apply Now!

The Madras High Court has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 217/2026 Dated: 23.09.2026) to fill Recruitment To The Post Of 115 Data Entry Operator For E-Sewa Kendra In The Principal Seat Of Madras High Court And In The District Judiciary As Contract Staff. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Madras High Court i.e. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 23.09.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 29.09.2026.

Eligible candidates with qualifications B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA, M.Sc, MCA, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Tamilnadu. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 8 days prior to the examination date.

Madras High Court Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link 

Madras High Court Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link 

Madras High Court Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]

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Current Madras High Court Job Openings:

1. Data Entry Operator (Contractual Staff) – 115 Posts

District Wise Vacancy Details:

• Principal Seat of Madras High Court – 2 Posts
• Ariyalur – 1 Post
• Chengalpattu – 3 Posts
• Chennai – 11 Posts
• Coimbatore – 4 Posts
• Cuddalore – 2 Posts
• Dharmapuri – 2 Posts
• Dindigul – 4 Posts
• Erode – 2 Posts
• Kallakurichi – 4 Posts
• Kancheepuram – 3 Posts
• Kanniyakumari – 5 Posts
• Karur – 1 Post
• Madurai – 5 Posts
• Mayiladuthurai – 1 Post
• Nagapattinam – 2 Posts
• Namakkal – 1 Post
• Nilgiris – 1 Post
• Perambalur – 2 Posts
• Pudukkottai – 1 Post
• Ramanathapuram 1 Post
• Salem – 4 Posts
• Sivagangai – 1 Post
• Tenkasi – 2 Posts
• Thanjavur – 3 Posts
• Theni – 2 Posts
• Thoothukudi – 6 Posts 
• Tiruchirappalli – 5 Posts
• Tirunelveli – 5 Posts
• Tirupathur – 1 Post
• Tiruppur – 2 Posts
• Tiruvallur – 6 Posts
• Tiruvannamalai – 4 Posts
• Tiruvarur – 4 Posts
• Vellore – 3 Posts
• Villupuram – 2 Posts
• Virudhunagar – 1 Post 
• Puducherry – 6 Posts

Madras High Court Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must possess 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). 

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., should not have been born before 02.09.1991.

Pay Scale:

1. Data Entry Operator (Contractual Staff) – Rs.15,000/-  

Method of Selection:

• Written Exam – Skill Test 
• Viva Voce 

Written Examination (25 Marks) (Minimum Qualifying Marks: 10): 

The Written test will consist of 25 Multiple Choice questions (Objective type). Each question will carry one mark.

• Windows and Linux Basics
  • Basic operating system 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 and 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 its extensions 
  • Office and Excel basics 
  • PDF creation, conversion, merging and splitting 
  • Digital signatures 
  • File naming, organization and security
• Video Conferencing 
  • Basic video conferencing concepts 
  • Microphones, speakers, cameras and displays 
  • Audio and video configuration 
  • WebEx, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing platforms 
  • Basic components for Video Conferencing 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(25 Marks) (Minimum Qualifying Mark: 10)

• Candidates skill in Computers would be tested, as per the following Syllabus. 
• Scanning and Converting Documents to OCR,  
• Conversion of PDF to OCR,  
• Handling Libre Office,  
• Configure local area network (IP Configurations),  
• Hardware Trouble shooting and Driver installations

Viva Voce: 

• Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Qualification Marks: 20 
• The Object of Viva Voce is to assist the suitability of the Candidates by judging their mental alertness, skills, attitude, ethics, character, experience in Computer Skill, Computer Network, Database, OS etc.

Application Fee for Madras High Court:  

• For All Applicants – Nil 

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 23.09.2026 and 29.09.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Madras High Court website https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 23.09.2026 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 29.09.2026 
• Date of Examination: 10.10.2026/11.10.2026 
• Viva voce: 24.10.2026/ 25.10.2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

• Is Madras High Court positions a permanent job?
  • No, its a Contract Basis Job. 
• What is the last date to apply for Data Entry Operator recruitment 2026? 
  • The last date to submit your online application for the Madras High Court positions is 29.09.2026. The online application portal opened on 23.09.2026. 
• Where will the selected candidates be posted? 
  • The official place of posting for all the 115 positions will be Tamilnadu. 
• What is the educational qualification required for DEO? 
  • Eligible candidates possessing a B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc, BCA, M.Sc, MCA, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc can apply exclusively via the online mode.
• What is the selection process for Madras High Court positions? 
  • The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Written Exam – Skill Test, Viva Voce 
• What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Data Entry Operator?
  • The crucial date for reckoning age is 01.09.2026.