High Court of J&K Recruitment 2026: 16 District Judge (Entry Level) – Apply Online @ exams.jklhc.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has notified 16 vacancies for the post of District Judge (Entry Level) through direct recruitment. The category-wise distribution and pay details are as follows:

Educational Qualification

• District Judge (Entry Level): Must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized University established by Law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India.

Age Limit

• Minimum 35 years and maximum 45 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• Age Relaxation: SC / ST / PwBD / OBC candidates are provided relaxation of 2 years.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

• The selection of District Judges by direct recruitment consists of a Written Examination followed by a Viva-voce Examination. The detailed pattern is as follows:
• Qualifying Marks:
• Candidates must obtain 50% or more marks in the written examination (45% or more for SC/ST and PwBD candidates) to be called for the viva-voce.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the viva-voce in the ratio of 3 candidates for 1 vacancy.
• Candidates must obtain 50% marks out of 40 in the viva-voce (45% for SC/ST and PwBD).
• Final selection is based on the cumulative merit of written examination and viva-voce marks.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the examination or interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Download High Court of J&K District Judge (Entry Level) Official Notification PDF
• Candidates who applied pursuant to earlier Notification No. 1841 of 2024 dated 08.08.2024 and Notification No. 03 of 2024 dated 05.06.2024, and whose candidature was not rejected, need not apply again.
• Any wrong or incorrect information furnished by the candidate will lead to rejection of candidature at any stage.
• Applications submitted after 4 November 2026 will not be accepted or entertained under any circumstances.
• No separate call letters will be issued via print or electronic media; venue and date notices will be published on www.jkhighcourt.nic.in.
• Candidature of reserved category candidates remains provisional until category certificates are verified by the Appointing Authority.
• False or fraudulent reservation claims will result in debarment and penal action.

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What is the application fee for the District Judge recruitment?

• The application fee is Rs. 1,200/- for all categories and must be paid through online mode after successful submission of the application form.

What are the educational and experience qualifications for District Judge (Entry Level)?

• Candidates must hold a Degree in Law from a recognized university recognized by the Bar Council of India, with a minimum of 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate (or combined Advocate and Judicial experience of 7 years). Proficiency in reading and writing Urdu is mandatory.

What is the salary structure for the District Judge post?

• The remuneration is Pay Level J-5 (Rs. 1,44,840 – Rs. 1,94,660 per month). The notification does not specify additional allowances beyond this designated pay scale.

What is the selection process for District Judge (Entry Level)?

• The selection process consists of a Written Examination (Paper I – 80 marks, Paper II – 80 marks) followed by a Viva-voce Examination (40 marks). Candidates qualifying the written exam with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) will be called for the viva-voce in a 1:3 vacancy-to-candidate ratio. Final merit is based on the combined score of both stages. No TA/DA is payable.