Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Exam Pattern
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Office Subordinate (Attender) is the lowest ministerial grade in the Telangana courts. Two separate recruitments are live on the High Court site. Notification No. 9/2026 of 19 January 2026 fills 319 posts across the district courts, of which Medchal-Malkajgiri has 106, Khammam 33 and Rangareddy 23. Notification No. 101/2026 of 2 February 2026 fills 34 posts in the High Court's own establishment.
Both used OMR tests, on 29 August and 30 August 2026. By mid-October 2026 neither result had appeared on the recruitment page.
An earlier round, Notification No. 9/2025 of 2 January 2025, ended with a provisional list on 7 May 2026.
Last checked against the official notification on .
Telangana High Court Office Subordinate Details
Exam Pattern
Both tests are OMR-based: 45 General Knowledge multiple-choice questions, 45 marks, 60 minutes, English and Telugu. A viva voce is for 5 marks.
| Recruitment | Minimum in OMR test: OC and EWS | BC | SC, ST, PH |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts (9/2026) | 40% | 35% | 30% |
| High Court (101/2026) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in any class from 7th to 10th, or an equivalent exam. Anyone with a qualification above Class 10 is not eligible.
- State your work experience in the form (cooking, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting), as the job includes work at the residences of judicial officers.
- Age 18 to 46 on 01-07-2026, with 5 extra years for SC, ST, BC and EWS and 10 for persons with disabilities. Ex-servicemen get the Rule 12(1)(c)(i) relaxation.
- Knowledge of the language of the district (district courts recruitment).
Selection Process
After the OMR test, qualified candidates are taken at 1:3 to the vacancies for certificate verification, and the eligible ones are called to the interview. Final ranking adds test and interview marks. Court contract and outsourcing staff with two years of service get weightage by length of service if they clear the minimum.
The High Court establishment posts follow the same steps.
Salary
Pay scale ₹19,000–58,850 for both notifications.
How to Apply
Online on the High Court portal. The fee was ₹600 for OC and BC and ₹400 for SC, ST, EWS, ex-servicemen and PwD, plus service charges and non-refundable. For the district courts you file per district, using one profile ID.
Important Dates
| Step | District courts (9/2026) | High Court (101/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 19-01-2026 | 02-02-2026 |
| Online applications | 24-01-2026 to 13-02-2026 | 07-02-2026 to 28-02-2026 |
| Court contract and outsourcing staff | 18-02-2026 to 05-03-2026 | 02-03-2026 to 15-03-2026 |
| OMR test | 29-08-2026, 10.00 am to 11.00 am | 30-08-2026, 11.00 am to 12.00 noon |
| Hall tickets | From 22-08-2026 | From 22-08-2026 |
Admit Card
Hall tickets for both tests opened on 22 August 2026 from the High Court website, with the centre printed on them. Links sit on the recruitment page.
Result
No 2026 result has been posted. For the previous round the court published the hall ticket numbers of provisionally selected Office Subordinates on 7 May 2026.
Cut Off
No cut-off is published, only the minimum qualifying percentages in the pattern table.
Preparation Tips
The paper has 45 General Knowledge questions and nothing else, so current affairs, simple science, civics and Telangana basics are enough. The interview is only 5 marks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts were notified?
319 for the district courts and 34 for the High Court.
What if I have passed Intermediate?
You are not eligible. The notifications bar anyone with a qualification above Class 10.
Is there an interview?
Yes, a 5-mark viva voce after the OMR test.
When were the tests?
29 August 2026 for the district courts and 30 August 2026 for the High Court.
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