The Madras High Court has announced the DEO Recruitment 2026 for 115 Data Entry Operator posts on a contractual basis at e-Sewa Kendras. The recruitment is being carried out through Notification No. 217/2026, issued on 23 September 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the designated application portal from 23 September to 29 September 2026.
Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Notification 2026 has been released on its official website at mhc.tn.gov.in. This notification includes all the important details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application dates, syllabus, salary, number of vacancies, and other instructions for candidates. To facilitate the application process, we have also provided a direct link in the article to download the notification PDF.
Madras High Court DEO Notification 2026 – Download PDF
Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026: Overview
Interested candidates can go through the overview table of the Madras High Court DEO Vacancy 2026 to get the complete details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Madras |
| Post Name | Data Entry Operator |
| Advertisement No. | 217/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 115 |
| Employment Type | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 September 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Monthly Remuneration | ₹15,000 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Written-cum-Skill Test | October 10/11, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Viva Voce | October 24/25, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | mhc.tn.gov.in |
Madras High Court DEO Vacancy 2026
A total of 115 Data Entry Operator vacancies have been announced. The vacancies are spread across the Principal Seat, 36 districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The district-wise vacancies are given below:
| District/Seat | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Principal Seat of Madras HC | 2 |
| Ariyalur | 1 |
| Chengalpattu | 3 |
| Chennai | 11 |
| Coimbatore | 4 |
| Cuddalore | 2 |
| Dharmapuri | 2 |
| Dindigul | 4 |
| Erode | 2 |
| Kallakurichi | 4 |
| Kancheepuram | 3 |
| Kanniyakumari | 5 |
| Karur | 1 |
| Madurai | 5 |
| Mayiladuthurai | 1 |
| Nagapattinam | 2 |
| Namakkal | 1 |
| Nilgiris | 1 |
| Perambalur | 2 |
| Pudukkottai | 1 |
| Ramanathapuram | 1 |
| Salem | 4 |
| Sivagangai | 1 |
| Tenkasi | 2 |
| Thanjavur | 3 |
| Theni | 2 |
| Thoothukudi | 6 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 5 |
| Tirunelveli | 5 |
| Tirupathur | 1 |
| Tiruppur | 2 |
| Tiruvallur | 6 |
| Tiruvannamalai | 4 |
| Tiruvarur | 4 |
| Vellore | 3 |
| Villupuram | 2 |
| Virudhunagar | 1 |
| Puducherry | 6 |
| Total | 115 |
What is the Eligibility Criteria?
All candidates who want to apply for the DEO Recruitment 2026 must meet the educational qualification and age limit criteria.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
- B.Sc. (Computer Science)
- B.Sc. (Information Technology)
- BCA
- B.E. (Computer Science)
- B.Tech
- MCA
- M.Sc. (Computer Science)
- M.E. (Computer Science)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc. (Information Technology)
Age Limit
The age of the candidates will be calculated as on 1 September 2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Candidates should not have been born before 2 September 1991.
Candidates who are age-barred will be summarily rejected, as stated in the notification.
Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra 2026 Application Fee
Candidates do not have to pay any examination/application fee for the Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026. The application fee is Nil for all applicants.
Madras High Court DEO Apply Online 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online for Madras HC DEO Recruitment 2026 through the official e-Sewa Kendra recruitment portal. The online application process is open from 23 September to 29 September 2026. Candidates must use a Desktop or Laptop, as the application module is not compatible with smartphones or tablets. Here, we have shared the direct link to register and submit an online application.
Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 – Apply Link
How to Apply for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra recruitment portal.
- Read the Notification and Terms and Conditions carefully.
- Check the required educational qualification and age limit.
- Register on the online recruitment portal.
- Fill in the required personal and educational details.
- Select only one district for which you wish to apply.
- Upload the required information/documents as instructed.
- Carefully verify all details entered in the application.
- Submit the application before September 29, 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Document Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the following documents and details ready while filling out the Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 application:
- Educational qualification certificate/marksheet
- Date of Birth proof
- Valid ID proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Relevant certificates/testimonials, if applicable
Madras High Court DEO Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern for the Madras High Court e-Sewa Kendra Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
| Stage | Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 25 | 10 |
| Skill Test | 25 | 10 |
| Viva Voce | 50 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | — |
The final selection will be based on the total marks secured in the Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce. In case of a tie, the candidate senior in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
Madras High Court DEO Syllabus 2026
The written examination will cover the following subjects:
- Windows and Linux basics
- Networking
- PDF and document handling
- Document processing
- Video conferencing
- Internet basics
- Hardware troubleshooting
Madras High Court DEO Skill Test 2026
The practical Skill Test will assess candidates’ computer skills. The syllabus includes:
- Scanning and converting documents to OCR
- Conversion of PDF to OCR
- Handling LibreOffice
- Configuring a Local Area Network and IP configurations
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Driver installation
Madras High Court DEO Salary 2026
Selected Data Entry Operators will be engaged on a contractual basis and will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹15,000 per month. The post does not carry a regular permanent appointment, and candidates cannot claim permanency on the basis of this contractual engagement.
Madras High Court DEO Selection Process 2026
The selection process will consist of:
- Written-cum-Skill Test
- Viva Voce
- Document Verification
The written component carries 25 marks, while the skill component and viva voce form the remaining stages as specified in the recruitment notification. The written-cum-skill test is scheduled tentatively for October 10 and 11, 2026, while the viva voce is tentatively scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026.