The Madras High Court (MHC) has officially announced a major recruitment drive on 6th April 2025, offering 439 vacancies across multiple positions. This presents a significant opportunity for job seekers in Tamil Nadu’s government sector. Below is an exhaustive guide covering all essential details about this recruitment process.
Detailed Overview of MHC Recruitment 2025
1. Available Positions & Category-wise Distribution
The Madras High Court has opened applications for 13 different posts, categorized into administrative, clerical, and support staff roles. The positions include:
Administrative & Clerical Posts
- Personal Assistant to Hon’ble Judges (28 vacancies)
- Private Secretary to Registrar General (1 vacancy)
- Personal Assistant to Registrars (14 vacancies)
- Personal Clerk to Deputy Registrars (4 vacancies)
- Office Assistant (137 vacancies)
- Residential Assistant (87 vacancies)
Support Staff Positions
- Chobdar (12 vacancies)
- Room Boy (4 vacancies)
- Sweeper (73 vacancies)
- Gardener (24 vacancies)
- Waterman (2 vacancies)
- Sanitary Worker (49 vacancies)
- Watchman (4 vacancies)
2. Important Dates & Deadlines
Candidates must strictly adhere to the following schedule:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 6th April 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 6th April 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 5th May 2025 |
| Final Date for Fee Payment | 6th May 2025 |
| Examination Date | To be announced later |
3. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must ensure they meet the following requirements before applying:
Educational Qualifications
- Personal Assistant/Private Secretary: Degree + Stenography skills (English/Tamil)
- Office Assistant/Residential Assistant: Graduation in any discipline
- Support Staff (Sweeper, Watchman, etc.): Minimum 8th/10th pass (varies by post)
Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025)
- General Category: 18-32 years
- OBC/SC/ST: Relaxation as per government norms
- PwD Candidates: Additional age relaxation applicable
4. Selection Process Breakdown
The recruitment will follow a multi-stage selection procedure:
- Written Examination (Common for all posts)
- Objective-type questions
- Topics: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Language Proficiency
- Skill Test (For clerical/steno roles)
- Typing/Stenography test (English/Tamil)
- Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Only for Personal Assistant & Private Secretary positions
- Document Verification
- Final step before appointment
5. Application Fee Structure
The fee varies based on the post and applicant category:
For Office Assistant & Support Staff (Advt. 72 & 73)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/Others | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Destitute Widows | Exempted |
For PA/PS/PC (Advt. 71)
| Post | General/OBC Fee | SC/ST Fee |
|---|---|---|
| PA to Judges & PS | ₹1200 | Exempted |
| PA to Registrars | ₹1000 | Exempted |
| Personal Clerk | ₹800 | Exempted |
6. Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit Official Website
- Find Recruitment Section
- Navigate to “Careers” or “Current Openings”
- Select Desired Post
- Choose the correct advertisement number (Advt. 71/72/73)
- Register & Fill Form
- Enter personal, educational & contact details
- Upload Documents
- Recent photograph, signature, caste certificate (if applicable)
- Pay Application Fee
- Online payment via debit/credit/net banking
- Submit & Print Confirmation
- Keep a hard copy for future reference
7. Salary Structure & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive attractive pay scales as per MHC norms:
| Post | Pay Scale (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant/PS | ₹35,000 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Office Assistant | ₹20,000 – ₹63,200 |
| Support Staff | ₹16,000 – ₹52,000 |
Additional benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Medical facilities
- Job security
8. Exam Preparation Tips
To maximize success in the selection process:
✔ Understand Syllabus: Focus on General Awareness, Language, and Reasoning
✔ Practice Previous Papers: Available on the MHC website
✔ Improve Typing Speed (For skill test)
✔ Stay Updated: Follow MHC notifications for exam dates
Final Important Notes
- Double-check eligibility before applying
- No offline applications will be accepted
- Correction window (if any) will be announced later
- Beware of fake job portals – Only trust official MHC website
For detailed notifications, download the PDFs from:
🔗 MHC Official Website