Section 7 of Kerala High Court Service Rules, 2007

7. Procedure for direct recruitment and preparation of Rank list :- (1) Subject to Rule 40(3), all appointments by direct recruitment shall be made from a Rank list prepared after due process of selection, including written test or interview or both, wherever required, commencing from publication of notification inviting applications from qualified hands. Provided that appointment to categories in Division IV, by direct recruitment, may also be made from a Rank list prepared after a due process of selection from the list of qualified hands furnished by the employment exchange. Provided further that a Judge on his appointment, may nominate persons of his choice for appointment of two Peons and a Part-time Sweeper to his personal staff, subject to availability of vacancies and the qualifications prescribed in these Rules. (2) Rank list prepared for appointment by direct recruitment to the Service shall remain in force for a minimum period of two years from the date on which it is brought into force and shall continue to remain in force until the publication of a fresh list or till the expiry of three years, whichever is earlier.