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- High Court of Karnataka has released the official Civil Judge Notification 2026 on 16th April 2026 at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in. A total of 90 vacancies (15 fresh + 75 backlog) have been announced under the Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged between 40 to 45 years (category-wise) with a qualification of Degree in Law + 3 years of practice as an Advocate / Public Prosecutor / Assistant Public Prosecutor / Government Counsel can apply online from 16th April 2026 to 15th May 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
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Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Overview
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Category-wise Vacancy Details
- A total of 90 vacancies (15 fresh + 75 backlog) will be filled for Civil Judge posts under High Court of Karnataka Recruitment 2026. Check category-wise vacancy details in the table below.
- Note: (*) Indicates backlog posts. (#) Indicates fresh vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disability. Horizontal reservations for Women, Rural, Kannada Medium, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and Transgender are as per Government orders.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Must be holder of a degree in law granted by a University established by law in India. As on the last date fixed for receipt of application, must be practicing as an advocate for not less than three years continuously or must be working as Public Prosecutor / Assistant Public Prosecutor / Government Counsel for not less than three years.
- Nationality: Must be a Citizen of India.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Note: Age is calculated as on the last date fixed for receipt of application. The maximum age limit is relaxed by three years in case of ex-servicemen candidates as per Government Order No.DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
- Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of Civil Judge.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- The selection for Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following:
- Preliminary Examination: Objective Type (100 marks). Minimum qualifying marks: 50 (SC/ST/PwBD) / 60 (others).
- Main Written Examination: Translation Paper (100 marks), Law Paper-I (100 marks), Law Paper-II (100 marks), Law Paper-III (100 marks). Minimum qualifying marks per paper: 40 (SC/ST/PwBD) / 50 (others).
- Viva-voce: 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 20% (SC/ST/PwBD) / 25% (others).
- Computer Test: 25 marks (qualifying nature; not added to total).
- Final selection is based on aggregate marks obtained in the Competitive Examination (Written Examination + Viva-voce). Candidates must also pass the Kannada Language Examination conducted by KPSC.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
- Candidates must upload the following at the time of online application and produce originals at document verification / Viva-voce stage:
- SSLC or equivalent certificate (proof of Date of Birth), Degree & Law Degree marks cards, Convocation certificates, Certificate of Practice (for advocates), Caste / Category certificates, Rural / Kannada Medium / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Transgender certificates (as applicable), Character certificates, etc.
- Note: Three sets of self-attested copies along with originals must be produced at Viva-voce stage.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- Fee is payable online through SBI e-pay (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI). Fee once paid will not be refunded.
How to Apply for High Court of Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
- Eligible candidates for Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 must submit their application online through the official website within the specified last date. The online application process is as follows:
- Step 1 - Registration: Visit the High Court of Karnataka website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in and click on the recruitment link for Civil Judge. Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
- Step 2 - Application Submission: Login with credentials, fill all required personal, educational and practice details. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and all supporting documents (educational certificates, practice certificate, category certificates etc.).
- Step 3 - Fee Payment & Final Submission: Pay the prescribed application fee online. Review all entries, submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
- Note: Applications submitted by any other mode other than online will not be considered. Candidates must ensure that all particulars furnished are correct. Last date for submission of online application and payment of fee is 15 May 2026.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess all required qualifications and certificates by the last date of online application (15 May 2026). The candidate shall furnish three character certificates at the time of document verification.
- Candidates claiming reservations must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority. Practicing advocates must submit the practice certificate in the prescribed format. Candidates with bigamous marital status are not eligible.
- Furnishing false information or suppressing material facts will lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal prosecution. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. The decision of the High Court of Karnataka shall be final and binding on the candidates.
- All updates regarding the recruitment will be published only on the official website of the High Court of Karnataka. Candidates must regularly check the website for Preliminary / Main Examination dates, admit cards and other information.
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Q1. How many vacancies are there in Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
- The High Court of Karnataka has notified 90 Civil Judge vacancies, including 15 fresh posts and 75 backlog posts across various reservation categories.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Karnataka High Court Civil Judge 2026?
- Candidates must hold a Degree in Law (LLB) from a university established by law in India and, as on the last date of application, must have not less than 3 years of continuous practice as an Advocate or 3 years’ service as Public Prosecutor/Assistant Public Prosecutor/Government Counsel.
Q4. What is the age limit for Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
- Maximum age limits as on the last date of application are: 40 years for General Merit, 43 years for Category II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) and 45 years for SC/ST/Category‑I, with an additional 3‑year relaxation for Ex‑servicemen as per the latest government order.
Q5. What is the salary/pay scale for Karnataka Civil Judges in 2026?
- Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520, initially on probation for two years, with compulsory pre‑posting training of at least one year in the Karnataka Judicial Academy/other designated institutions.
Q6. What is the selection process for Karnataka High Court Civil Judge 2026?
- The selection comprises Preliminary Examination (objective, 100 marks), Main Written Examination (four papers of 100 marks each – Translation, Law Paper I, II, III), Viva‑voce (100 marks) and a Computer Test (25 marks, qualifying); final merit is based on Mains + Viva‑voce, subject to clearing the Kannada language exam conducted by KPSC.
Q8. What is the application fee for Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
- For General Merit and Category II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) candidates, the fee is ₹1,000 for the Preliminary Exam and ₹1,500 for the Main Exam; for SC/ST/Category‑I/PwBD, it is ₹500 (Prelims) and ₹750 (Mains), payable online via SBI e‑Pay.
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