Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026: 115 Data Entry Operator Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026

High Court of Madras has released Notification No. 217/2026 for recruitment of 115 Data Entry Operators for e-Sewa Kendras at the Principal Seat of the Madras High Court and in the District Judiciary. The engagement is on a purely contractual basis.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal at mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec. The last date for submission of the online application is 29 September 2026. Applications submitted through post, courier, Speed Post, email, hand delivery or any other mode will not be accepted.

The recruitment carries a consolidated monthly pay of Rs 15,000. Selection will be made through a Written-cum-Skill Test followed by Viva Voce and verification of original documents.

High Court of Madras Overview

The High Court of Madras is conducting this recruitment for Data Entry Operators to work in e-Sewa Kendras functioning at the Principal Seat and District Judiciary. The selected candidates will assist litigants and court users with digitally enabled services under the eCourts project.

The role includes data entry, e-Filing support, video-conferencing assistance, digital document processing, e-Payment assistance and other technology-related public facilitation duties.

Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Important: A candidate can apply for only one District. If a candidate applies for more than one District, all such applications will be summarily rejected.

Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

No individual communication regarding the date and time of the Written-cum-Skill Test, Viva Voce or certificate verification will be sent. Candidates must regularly check the Madras High Court recruitment portal and the respective District Court website.

Madras High Court DEO Vacancy 2026

A total of 115 Data Entry Operator vacancies have been notified across the Principal Seat of Madras High Court, districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Candidates will be posted in the e-Sewa Kendras of the District for which they applied. No claim for transfer from one District to another will be entertained.

Madras High Court DEO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Madras High Court DEO Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:

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

Candidates should ensure that they possess the required qualification before submitting the application. If a candidate is found ineligible at any stage, he or she will be disqualified from the selection process.

Madras High Court DEO Age Limit 2026

Age will be determined as on 1 September 2026.

The notification states that over-age candidates will be summarily rejected and no correspondence regarding age eligibility will be entertained.

Madras High Court DEO Application Fee 2026

There is no examination fee for Madras High Court Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026.

Madras High Court DEO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs 15,000 per month.

The appointment is purely contractual. Selected candidates cannot claim permanency in future, and the High Court of Madras may terminate the contractual engagement according to the conditions stated in the notification.

Madras High Court DEO Selection Process 2026

Selection will be based on the following stages:

1. Written Examination - 25 Marks
2. Skill Test - 25 Marks
3. Viva Voce - 50 Marks
4. Original Document / Certificate Verification

The Written Examination and Skill Test together form the Written-cum-Skill Test. The total duration prescribed for this stage is 60 minutes.

Madras High Court DEO Exam Pattern 2026

The Written Examination contains 25 multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark.

Madras High Court DEO Written Exam Syllabus 2026

The Written Examination covers six major areas:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. PDF and Document Handling and Processing

• Creating and managing documents.
• Document types and file extensions.
• Office and Excel basics.
• PDF creation, conversion, merging and splitting.
• Digital signatures.
• File naming, organisation and security.

4. 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 and troubleshooting for hard and soft VC.

5. 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.

6. 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.

Madras High Court DEO Skill Test 2026

The Skill Test carries 25 marks, with minimum qualifying marks of 10. Candidates' practical computer skills will be tested in the following areas:

• Scanning and converting documents to OCR.
• Conversion of PDF to OCR.
• Handling LibreOffice.
• Configuring Local Area Network (IP configurations).
• Hardware troubleshooting and driver installations.

Madras High Court DEO Viva Voce 2026

Candidates who qualify the Written-cum-Skill Test will be shortlisted for Viva Voce on merit, generally in the ratio of 1:3 against the vacancies.

If two or more candidates obtain equal marks at the cut-off point, all such candidates will be called for Viva Voce.

The Viva Voce assesses candidates' suitability through mental alertness, skills, attitude, ethics, character and experience in areas such as computer skills, computer networks, databases and operating systems.

Madras High Court DEO Final Merit List 2026

Final selection will be based on the combined marks secured in the Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce.

If two or more candidates obtain equal total marks, the candidate who is senior in age will be placed higher in the merit list.

Final selection will be made only after scrutiny and verification of original certificates and testimonials.

Madras High Court DEO Nature of Work

Data Entry Operators working in e-Sewa Kendras may be assigned duties including:

• Handling inquiries regarding case status, next hearing date and other case details.
• Handling video-conference appearances and assisting VC hearings.
• Facilitating online applications for certified copies and other filings.
• Supporting e-Filing of petitions, including scanning hard-copy petitions, appending e-Signatures, uploading documents into CIS and generating filing numbers.
• Performing data entry relating to e-Services.
• Assisting with online purchase of e-Stamp papers and e-Payments.
• Helping applicants obtain Aadhaar-based digital signatures.
• Assisting users in downloading and using the eCourts mobile application.
• Handling inquiries about Judges on leave.
• Providing information about Court locations, cause lists and hearing status.
• Guiding people regarding free legal services available through Legal Services Authorities and Committees.
• Facilitating disposal and online compounding of traffic challans and petty offences through Virtual Courts.
• Assisting users with digitally available services under the eCourts Project.
• Any other work assigned by the Registrar (IT-cum-Statistics), Madras High Court.

Madras High Court DEO Examination Centre 2026

The Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce will be conducted at the campus of the Principal District Court of the concerned District or at any other place notified by the respective District Court.

Requests for change of examination venue will not be entertained.

How to Apply for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official recruitment portal at https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec.
2. Read the recruitment Notification and Terms and Conditions carefully.
3. Use a Desktop or Laptop to submit the application, as the application module is not designed for smartphones or tablets.
4. Register through the online application portal.
5. Select the District for which you want to apply.
6. Enter your personal, educational and other required details carefully.
7. Review all details before final submission.
8. Submit the completed application before 29 September 2026.
9. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important: Mere registration does not amount to submission of a completed application. Once the application is finally submitted, it cannot be edited.

Madras High Court DEO One-District Rule

Candidates can apply for only one District.

If a candidate submits applications for more than one District, the applications will be summarily rejected in all the Districts concerned.

Madras High Court DEO Contract Conditions

• The post is purely contractual.
• Selected candidates cannot claim permanency in future.
• The High Court may terminate the contractual employment according to the conditions of engagement.
• Selected candidates are eligible for only 12 days of casual leave per year.
• No sandwich leave is permitted as described in the notification.
• Salary will be deducted for absence or leave beyond the permissible limit.
• No transfer from one District to another can be claimed.
• Candidates may be required to attend office beyond normal Court hours, including odd hours and Court holidays, if required.
• No TA/DA is payable for attending the interview.

Madras High Court DEO Important Instructions

• Recruitment will be made purely on merit.
• Candidates should not approach touts or agents claiming to secure appointment.
• Canvassing or use of unfair means may result in disqualification.
• Candidates are solely responsible for the information submitted in the online application.
• Applications once finally submitted cannot be edited.
• Candidates must not have been debarred or disqualified by the Madras High Court or another recruiting agency.
• Candidates should not be dismissed Government employees.
• Only online applications submitted through the official recruitment portal will be accepted.
• Candidates should regularly monitor the official recruitment portal and the concerned District Court website.
• Final appointment is subject to verification of original documents and certificates.

Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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