Madras High Court has released Notification No. 217/2026 for the recruitment of 115 Data Entry Operator (DEO) posts on a contractual basis for e-Sewa Kendras. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online from 23 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 through the official recruitment portal mhc.tn.gov.in/esk_rec (desktop only). Check the important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process and application steps below.
Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 September 2026 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 September 2026 |
| Written Examination / Skill Test (Tentative) | 10-11 October 2026 |
Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
No application fee details have been mentioned in the official notification (No. 217/2026).
Madras High Court DEO Vacancy 2026 – Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator (Contractual – e-Sewa Kendra) | 115 |
| Total | 115 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree as per the official notification (No. 217/2026). Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully for the detailed qualification requirements.
- Pay Scale: Rs. 15,000/- per month (consolidated pay).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
Selection Process
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 25 Marks |
| Skill Test | 25 Marks |
| Viva Voce | 50 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks |
How to Apply for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official application portal on a desktop computer – the portal works on desktop only. Click Here to open the application portal.
- Find and open the Madras High Court Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 (Notification 217/2026) application link.
- Fill in all the required details carefully and upload the necessary documents.
- Submit the application form on or before 29 September 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 29 September 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced under Notification 217/2026?
A. A total of 115 contractual Data Entry Operator (e-Sewa Kendra) posts.
Q3. What is the salary for Madras High Court Data Entry Operator posts?
A. Rs. 15,000/- per month (consolidated pay).
Q4. What is the age limit for Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A. Written examination (25 marks), skill test (25 marks) and viva voce (50 marks), for a total of 100 marks.
Q6. Where can I apply online?
A. Online applications can be submitted through the official portal – Click Here to apply (desktop only).