Here are the complete and verified details for the Madras High Court Assistant Programmer Recruitment 2025 for 41 posts—with the correct dates, eligibility, selection process, and how to apply:
Quick Summary
Detail Information
Organization Madras High Court (Judicial Recruitment Cell)
Post Assistant Programmer (Technical Manpower)
Number of Posts 41
Notification Number & Date No. 171/2025, dated 10 August 2025
Application Mode Online only via mhc.tn.gov.in
Application Window 10 August – 9 September 2025
Pay Scale Level-13: ₹35,900 – ₹1,31,500 per month
Selection Process Written Exam → Skill Test → Viva-voce (Interview)
Qualifications BCA/B.Sc (with 3 yrs exp) or B.Tech/B.E/MCA/M.Sc (2 yrs) or M.E/M.Tech (1 yr)
Age Criteria General: 18–32 yrs; Reserved/In-service limits apply
Application Fee ₹1,000 (UR/Others); Fee exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Destitute Widows (Tamil Nadu only)
Full Breakdown & Official Guidelines
Notification & Application Timeline
Official Notification No. 171/2025 was released on 10 August 2025
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Online Applications opened on 10 August 2025 and will close on 9 September 2025
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Only online submissions via the official site (mhc.tn.gov.in) are accepted—applications via post, email, or any other mode are not permitted
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Vacancy & Pay Details
A total of 41 Assistant Programmer positions are available
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Pay is under Pay Level-13, ranging from ₹35,900 to ₹1,31,500 per month
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications required:
BCA or B.Sc. with 3 years of experience in software development, OR
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. with 2 years of experience, OR
M.E./M.Tech with 1 year of experience
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Age limits (as of 1 July 2025):
General: 18–32 years
Reserved categories, in-service candidates, and ex-servicemen have extended limits as per rules
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Application Fee
₹1,000 for Unreserved/Others/BC/MBC/DC categories.
Full fee exemption for SC, SC(A), ST (only for relevant Tamil Nadu candidates), Persons with Disabilities, and Destitute Widows
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Selection Process
Written Exam:
Part A (Tamil): SSLC level, 50 marks, no negative marking.
Part B (Technical/English): 100 marks, 150 total, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
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Skill Test on programming.
Viva-voce (Interview).
Final selection is based on combined merit from Part B, Skill Test, and Viva-voce. Age serves as a tie-breaker if needed
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Examination Centres & Posting
Examinations (Written, Skill Test, Viva-voce) will be held in Chennai and/or other centers determined by the High Court
Selected candidates may be posted at Chennai (Principal Seat) or Madurai Bench or other districts in Tamil Nadu, and may be transferred as per administrative requirements
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No TA/DA is provided for attending any of the stages
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What You Should Do Next
Visit the official Madras High Court recruitment portal: mhc.tn.gov.in.
Download and thoroughly read both the Notification and Instructions to Candidates sections.
Confirm your eligibility:
Academic qualification and work experience.
Age and category-based relaxation criteria.
Prepare your application:
Complete online form carefully (desktop/laptop recommended as mobile devices may have compatibility issues)
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Upload necessary documents and pay the appropriate fee.
Apply early to avoid last-minute issues before 9 September 2025.
Prepare for Written Test, Skill Test, and Viva-voce using available syllabus and pattern details
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