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  • Updated August 31, 2026 12:42 PM
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Karnataka High Court LDCE 2026 Overview

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OrganizationHigh Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Notification No.GOB(I) 47(1)/2026
Notification Date28 August 2026
PostDistrict Judge (25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination category)
Total Posts79, subject to change based on the outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022/1989 (All India Judges' Association & others v. Union of India & others), pending before the Supreme Court
Governing RuleRule 4-B of the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025
Recruitment ModePromotion by merit, through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE)
Eligible CandidatesOnly serving Senior Civil Judges meeting the eligibility criteria below – not open to the general public
Application ModeOnline only, via judiciary.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka HC LDCE 2026 Important Dates

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Notification Date28 August 2026
Online Application Last Date15 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Eligibility Reckoning Date28 August 2026 (date of this notification)

Karnataka HC LDCE 2026 Eligibility

  • Applications are invited only from Senior Civil Judges who, as on the date of this notification (28.08.2026), satisfy all of the following conditions:
  • Currently serving as a Senior Civil Judge, having put in not less than 3 years of service as a Senior Civil Judge.
  • Completed a minimum of 7 years of total service in the combined cadre of Civil Judge & Senior Civil Judge.
  • Attained the age of 35 years.

Karnataka HC LDCE 2026 Selection Process

  • Selection is through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), consisting of a Written Examination followed by a Viva-voce, strictly on the basis of merit.
  • The procedure is as laid down under Rule 4-B of the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025; applicants are advised to read these rules carefully.
  • The list of applicants found eligible for the Written Examination and Viva-voce will be announced on the High Court of Karnataka's official website.
  • Eligible applicants will be intimated through SMS and e-mail, and must download their Admission Card/Call Letter from the High Court website.
  • Applicants must appear for the Written Examination, and for the Viva-voce if called, at their own expense, at the place and time decided and notified by the High Court of Karnataka.

How to Apply for Karnataka HC LDCE 2026

  • Visit the High Court of Karnataka's official website: judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
  • Fill in the online application, compulsorily providing a valid mobile number and e-mail ID for communication.
  • Scan and upload a recent passport-size photograph with white background (5cm length x 3.6cm breadth, max. 50KB, JPG format) and a signature on white paper in black ballpoint pen (2.5cm length x 7.5cm breadth, max. 25KB, JPG format); both images must be clear and visible.
  • Verify that all particulars furnished, and eligibility, are correct in all respects before submitting.
  • Submit the application online well in advance of the deadline – the website accepts applications round the clock until 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

Documents/Uploads Required

  • Passport-size photograph, white background, 5cm x 3.6cm, max. 50KB, JPG format only
  • Signature on white paper in black ballpoint pen, 2.5cm x 7.5cm, max. 25KB, JPG format only
  • Valid personal mobile number and e-mail ID (compulsory, for all official communication)

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  • A Limited Departmental Competitive Examination consisting of a Written Examination followed by a Viva-voce, strictly on the basis of merit.
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