Madras High Court DEO Syllabus 2026

Madras High Court DEO

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24 Sep 2026

Madras High Court DEO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview

Particulars Details
Exam Name Madras High Court DEO Recruitment 2026
Conducting Authority Madras High Court
Post Name Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Selection Process Written Test, Skill Test and Viva Voce
Written Test Marks 25
Skill Test Marks 25
Viva Voce Marks 50
Total Marks 100
Written Test Duration 60 minutes
Official Website mhc.tn.gov.in

Written-cum-Skill Test and Viva Voce Marks Distribution

Selection Stage Maximum Marks Minimum Qualifying Marks
Written Test 25 10
Skill Test 25 10
Viva Voce 50 20
Total 100 -

1. Windows and Linux Basics

  • Fundamental operating system concepts and types of operating systems
  • File and folder management
  • User accounts and permissions
  • Software installation and updates
  • Basic Windows and Linux commands

2. Networking

  • Core networking concepts
  • LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi
  • IP addressing, DNS and DHCP
  • Switches, routers and firewalls
  • Network cables and connectivity
  • Network commands and troubleshooting
  • Internet and network security

3. PDF and Document Handling and Processing

  • Creating and managing documents
  • Document types and file extensions
  • Office and Excel basics
  • PDF creation, conversion, merging and splitting
  • Digital signatures
  • File naming, organisation and security

4. Video Conferencing

  • Basic video conferencing concepts
  • Microphones, speakers, cameras and displays
  • Audio and video configuration
  • Platforms such as WebEx and Microsoft Teams
  • Hardware and software components, plus troubleshooting

5. Hardware Troubleshooting

  • Computer hardware components
  • CPU, RAM, HDD/SSD and motherboard
  • Printers, scanners and peripherals
  • Hardware installation and backup procedures
  • Fault identification, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance

6. Internet Basics

  • Internet concepts, web browsers and search engines
  • Websites, URLs and DNS
  • Email and attachments
  • Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi
  • Cloud services
  • Cybersecurity, phishing, malware and password security

Madras High Court DEO Skill Test Syllabus 2026

  • Scanning and converting documents using OCR
  • PDF-to-OCR conversion
  • Working with LibreOffice
  • Configuring a Local Area Network, including IP configuration
  • Hardware troubleshooting and driver installation