Madras High Court Office Assistant Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Madras High Court Office Assistant Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination is conducted in an offline mode using an OMR-based, objective-type question format. The question papers are structured in Tamil, English, and Hindi to accommodate diverse applicant preferences.

Marking Scheme & Paper Breakdown

The written assessment is split into two equal sections, giving a total of 100 questions and 100 maximum marks to be completed within 2 hours (120 minutes). Candidates receive 1 mark for each correct answer.

Part A serves as an eligibility test (specifically for physically challenged candidates as noted, or general eligibility depending on role) where questions appear in Tamil or English per preference, and its curriculum aligns with academic standards up to the VIII level. Candidates must secure a minimum of 20 marks in Part A to qualify for the evaluation of their Part B answer script. Part B is bilingual, featuring questions in both English and Hindi.

Subject-Wise Syllabus Details

Madras High Court Office Assistant Syllabus for Part A

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze test
• Tenses
• Grammatical Error-based question
• Adjectives
• Prepositions
• Sentence Completion
• Fillers
• Paragraph Completion
• Adverbs
• Antonym and synonym

Madras High Court Office Assistant Syllabus for Part B

• Current affairs
• Basic arithmetic abilities
• Knowledge of housekeeping
• Hygiene
• Food and Service
• Food Production
• Gardening Skills
• Water Conservation
• Basic Principles of Guarding House/Office

Selection Process Breakdown

The recruitment selection process comprises three distinct stages:

1. Written Examination: Evaluates candidates across Part A and Part B with a minimum qualifying mark requirement of 20 marks for each section.
2. Skill Test: Carries a total of 70 marks. Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 28 marks to qualify for subsequent stages.
3. Viva Voce: Carries 30 marks where candidates must score at least 12 marks to be considered for final selection. Document verification is also conducted during this stage.

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates should organize their study plan according to the VIII-level academic standards for Part A and general knowledge topics for Part B. Keep track of official announcements regarding hall tickets, ensure travel arrangements are made in advance for the offline examination center, and gather all necessary documents for verification during the viva voce phase.