Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026: The High Court of Kerala has issued a notification for recruitment to the post of Gardener under Recruitment Number 15/2026. The recruitment is being done on a direct recruitment basis. There are 5 vacancies available. Interested and eligible Indian citizens can apply on the recruitment portal of the High Court.
Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Organisation: High Court of Kerala
- Post Name: Gardener
- Recruitment Number: 15/2026
- Total Vacancies: 05
- Method of Appointment: Direct Recruitment
- Application Mode: Online
- Written Examination Centre: Ernakulam, if a written test is conducted
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Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | August 24, 2026 |
| Online Application & Online Fee Payment Closes | September 26, 2026 |
| Offline Fee Payment Starts | September 30, 2026 |
| Last Date for Offline Fee Payment | October 7, 2026 |
Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026: Vacancy and Salary Details
| Post | Gardener |
| Recruitment Number | 15/2026 |
| Vacancies | 05 |
| Pay Scale | ₹23,700–₹52,600 |
| Appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Ranked List | Vacancies arising during its validity may also be filled from the list |
The notification also provides reservation for eligible differently abled candidates. As stated in the notification, 4% of vacancies in the Gardener category are reserved for eligible differently abled candidates.
Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Essential Qualification 1 | S.S.L.C. or equivalent |
| Essential Qualification 2 | Diploma in Gardening or VHSE in Nursery Management and Ornamental Gardening or VHSE-Agriculture (Plant Protection) or VHSE Agriculture |
| Physical Requirement | Good physique |
| Experience | Preference will be given to candidates having experience in horticulture and/or farm work |
Age Limit
| Category | Eligible Date of Birth |
| General Candidates | Born between 02/01/1986 and 01/01/2008, both days inclusive |
| SC/ST Candidates | Born between 02/01/1981 and 01/01/2008, both days inclusive |
| OBC Candidates | Born between 02/01/1983 and 01/01/2008, both days inclusive |
| Widows | Up to 5 years’ age relaxation, subject to the maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Low Vision, Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Up to 15 years’ age concession, subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
| Other Benchmark Disabilities | Up to 10 years’ age concession, subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General Candidates | ₹600 |
| SC/ST Candidates | Exempted |
| Unemployed Differently Abled Candidates | Exempted |
Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
The Kerala High Court will decide the selection method based on the number of valid applications:
- Interview: The selection may be conducted through an interview carrying 50 marks.
- Written Test + Interview: If a written test is conducted, it will have 100 objective questions for 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Exam Duration: The written test will be 75 minutes.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates need at least 40 marks in the written test for inclusion in the ranked list.
- Written Test Centre: Ernakulam, if the written test is conducted.
- Question Medium: English.
The written test syllabus will be based on the subjects covered under Diploma in Gardening, VHSE Nursery Management and Ornamental Gardening, VHSE-Agriculture (Plant Protection), and VHSE-Agriculture.
Documents Required for Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following information and documents ready, as applicable:
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Details of educational qualifications
- Original documents proving age and qualification
- Community/Caste Certificate
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
- Economically Weaker Section Certificate, where applicable
- Disability-related certificates, where applicable
- NOC/Service Certificate for eligible government employees
- Medical certificate and required declaration for candidates using a scribe
The High Court will verify original documents when candidates are called for certificate verification.
How to Apply for Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026
- Visit the High Court of Kerala Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the One Time Registration through the One Time Registration Login.
- Enter the required information in My Profile.
- Select Apply Now from the Dashboard.
- Fill in the application form carefully and upload the required photograph and signature.
- Preview the application and verify all details before submission.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the available payment method.
- Submit the application before the applicable deadline.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Once the application is submitted, changes or modifications cannot be made. Candidates do not need to send the application printout or other documents to the High Court.
Important links
| Kerala High Court Official Website | Click here |
| Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in Kerala High Court Gardener Recruitment 2026?
There are 5 Gardener vacancies.
Q2. What is the salary for the Gardener post?
The pay scale is ₹23,700–₹52,600.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date for online application is 26th September 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹600. SC/ST candidates and unemployed differently abled candidates are exempt.
Q5. Where will the written examination be held?
If a written test is conducted, it will be held at Ernakulam.
