Tenkasi Court Commissioner of Oaths Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Principal District Court, Tenkasi has issued an official memorandum for appointment of Commissioner of Oaths in the Tenkasi District Judiciary. The number of vacancies is not stated in the notification. Practising advocates in Tenkasi District can submit the prescribed Form VI application offline. For the June window, applications are accepted from 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.

Principal District Court Tenkasi Commissioner of Oaths Recruitment 2026

The Principal District Judge, Tenkasi has published this notice after instructions from the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court. The court forwards applications from eligible advocates in the district in January and June every year. Appointment is made by the High Court from a panel of lawyers prepared and submitted by the District Judge in order of merit after obtaining consent.

Vacancy Details

• Post: Commissioner of Oaths
• Vacancies: Not stated in the official notification.
• Jurisdiction: Tenkasi District Judiciary.
• Term: Appointment is for 3 years, with eligibility for a further 3 years as per the Commissioner of Oaths Rules, 1988.

Who Can Apply?

• For advocates generally: You should have practised as a legal practitioner for at least 5 years by the date of panel submission.
• For women advocates: You should have practised for at least 3 years by the date of panel submission.
• Place of practice: The notice is for advocates practising in Tenkasi District.
• Application form: Application must be made in prescribed Form VI.

Age Limit

• Age limit: Not stated in the notification.

Salary

• Salary or honorarium: Not stated in the notification.
• Role power: A Commissioner of Oaths verifies affidavits to be used in courts by administering oaths and affirmations.

Fee Details

• Court fee stamp: Every application must carry a court fee stamp of Rs. 10.
• Certificate fee: Fee for issue of certificate is Rs. 100 through challan.
• Other fee: No separate application fee is stated.

Selection Process

1. Application Submission: Eligible advocates submit Form VI with all checklist documents to the Principal District Judge, Tenkasi.
2. Document Scrutiny: The court checks the prescribed form, experience, affidavit, certificates, police verification and other mandatory documents.
3. Panel Preparation: The District Judge prepares and forwards the panel of lawyers in order of merit.
4. High Court Appointment: Final appointment is made by the High Court as per the Commissioner of Oaths Rules, 1988.

No written exam is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply

1. Open the recruitment notice on tenkasi.dcourts.gov.in and download the Commissioner of Oaths PDF.
2. Fill the prescribed Form VI with personal, practice and enrolment details.
3. Attach all mandatory documents from the checklist in 2 copies.
4. Affix the required Rs. 10 court fee stamp on the application.
5. Attach the Rs. 100 challan for certificate fee.
6. Submit the application to the Principal District Judge, Tenkasi during the June application window.
7. For this cycle, submit between 1 June 2026 and 30 June 2026.

Documents Required

• Requisition letter
• Form VI application for appointment of Oath Commissioner
• Passport size photo affixed in the application
• Court fee stamp of Rs. 10
• Affidavit from a Notary Public
• Challan of Rs. 100 for certificate issue fee
• 10th/12th mark sheet
• Provisional and B.L. degree certificate
• Certificate of enrolment as Advocate
• Photocopy of enrolment number ID card
• Experience and conduct certificate from the concerned Bar Association
• Police Verification Report from Tamil Nadu Police official website
• Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, if name or initial has changed

Important Dates

• Memorandum Date: 4 May 2026
• Recruitment Page Start Date: 5 May 2026
• June Application Start: 1 June 2026
• June Application End: 30 June 2026
• Website Notice End Date: 31 December 2026

• Verify affidavits to be used in courts by administering oaths and affirmations.
• Work within the jurisdiction and terms fixed for Commissioner of Oaths by the High Court.
• Follow the Commissioner of Oaths Rules, 1988 and directions of the District Judiciary.
• Maintain proper care while verifying affidavits and related court documents.
• Produce required consent, certificates and documents when called for panel or appointment processing.