Determining your exact age eligibility is the crucial first step before applying for the Kerala High Court Assistant post. Below is the official structured breakdown of the age criteria, key cutoff dates, and category-wise legal relaxations tailored for quick reference on the Super Notes platform.
High Court Assistant 2026: Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Salary & Syllabus
1. General Category Age Windows
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years old (Candidates must have completed this age as of the cutoff date).
- Maximum Age Limit: 36 Years old (General/Unreserved candidates must not cross this threshold).
- Crucial Birth Window: For the 2026 cycle, general category applicants must be born between January 2, 1990 and January 1, 2008 (both dates inclusive).
2. Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxations
| Category / Community | Upper Age Limit | Relaxation Period |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | 36 Years | Standard Base Limit |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – NCL) | 39 Years | 3 Years Relaxation |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 41 Years | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Widows (All Categories) | 41 Years | 5 Years Relaxation |
| Members of High Court Service | 40 Years | 4 Years Relaxation |
| Orthopedically Disabled Candidates | 46 Years | 10 Years Relaxation |
| Blind / Deaf / Dumb Candidates | 51 Years | 15 Years Relaxation |
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