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| Recruiting authority | High Court of Bombay |
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| Last successful check | 11 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 25 Feb 2026 |
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- Updated January 30, 2026 11:45 AM
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Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview
Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
- Educational Qualification:
- Essential: Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university
- Knowledge of Marathi: Sufficient knowledge of Marathi to enable the candidate to speak, read, write and translate with facility from Marathi into English and vice-versa (mandatory)
- Experience Required (as on date of publication of advertisement - 30.01.2026):
- Option 1: Practicing as an Advocate in High Court of Bombay or Courts subordinate thereto OR serving as a Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service for not less than 7 years While computing the period, the following shall be included: Period as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate or Judicial Officer Period worked as Law Clerk (after provisional enrollment/registration as Advocate) with Judges of Bombay High Court or Judicial Officers of subordinate courts
- Option 2: Working or must have worked as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate for not less than 7 years (period as practicing Advocate shall be included)
- For Serving Judicial Officers: 7 years shall include continuous service as Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service plus service (if any) as Public Prosecutor/Government Advocate plus practice (if any) as Advocate plus experience (if any) as Law Clerk
Salary for Bombay High Court District Judge Posts
- District Judge: Rs. 1,44,840 - 1,94,660 per month
- Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible under the Rules
- Note: Selected candidates will be appointed initially on probation for a period of two years.
Age Limit for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 (as on 30.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 35 years (must have attained)
- Maximum Age: 45 years for General/Others category
- Maximum Age: 48 years for candidates who are Persons with Disability (PwD) and/or belonging to Backward Communities
- Note: No age relaxation beyond the specified limits.
Application Fee for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
- Payment Mode: Online through SBCollect - Internet Banking (SBI or any other bank) / Credit Cards / UPI / e-Challan at any SBI branch
- Important: Mere payment of fee does not create any right to appear for the examination.
Important Dates for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
Selection Process for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
- The selection will be based on performance in the following stages:
General Instructions for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must be citizens of India
- Applications must be submitted online only - no other mode accepted
- Candidates already in Government service must apply through proper channel (with NOC)
- Candidates must possess sufficient knowledge of Marathi language
- Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years
- Service Bond: Rs. 2,00,000/- to work for 3 years from date of joining
- Post-service restriction: Cannot practice in courts for 2 years after ceasing service
- Multiple applications should be avoided; latest application with correct payment will be considered
- Incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected
- Willful suppression of material facts will lead to dismissal
- Candidates must maintain good moral character
- Medical fitness certificate required before appointment
- Scribe facility available for PwD candidates (candidate to arrange own scribe)
Disqualifications:
- Non-citizen of India
- Compulsorily retired, removed or dismissed from judicial/government service
- Failed to complete probation period
- Convicted for offence involving moral turpitude
- More than one spouse living
- More than two children (subject to exceptions as per Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 2005)
- Copying or misconduct during examination
- Influencing recruiting authority
At the time of Document Verification (original + attested copies):
- Proof of Indian Citizenship
- Age proof (Birth Certificate/SSC/School Leaving Certificate/Service Book)
- For Practicing Advocates: Certificate of standing as legal practitioner (Form A1) Certificate of knowledge of Marathi (Form A2) Character Certificate from 2 respectable persons (Form A3) - issued on or after 30.01.2026 LL.B. mark sheets (all semesters/years) and Degree Certificate Other degree certificates and mark sheets Sanad issued by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa Certificate of Practice from Bar Council of India (for law degrees from 2009-10 onwards)
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, if any)
- Backward Class certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate/UDID Card with Form 1 (if applicable)
- Send Documents to: The Registrar (Legal & Research) 105, 1st Floor, PWD Building High Court, Fort Mumbai – 400 032
- Note: Non-production of original documents at verification stage will result in disqualification.
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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 89 posts are available for District Judge (by Nomination - 25%). However, the number of vacancies are likely to vary, which will be notified on the official website only.
Q3. What is the age limit for Bombay High Court District Judge posts?
- Candidates must be between 35 and 45 years of age (48 years for PwD/Backward Communities) as on the date of publication of advertisement (30.01.2026).
Q4. What is the application fee for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
- General/EWS/Others candidates need to pay Rs. 1,000/- (non-refundable), while SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Transgender candidates need to pay Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) through SBCollect online payment gateway.
Q5. What is the qualification required for Bombay High Court District Judge posts?
- Candidates must hold a Degree in Law (LL.B.) and have either: (1) practiced as Advocate in Bombay High Court/subordinate courts OR served as Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service for at least 7 years, OR (2) worked as Public Prosecutor/Government Advocate for at least 7 years. Knowledge of Marathi language is mandatory.
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