JK High Court District Judge Vacancy 2026

JK High Court Recruitment 2026 - District Judge

JK High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of District Judge posts (11 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 15 Oct 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

JK High Court District Judge - Overview

Organization	JK High Court
Post Name	District Judge
Total Vacancies	11
Advertisement No.	2279 of 2026/RG
Qualification	LLB
Location	Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Salary	Rs. 144,840 - Rs. 194,660 per MONTH
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	03 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 Oct 2026
Official Website	jkhighcourt.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for JK High Court District Judge recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: LLB. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the District Judge position at JK High Court will receive a salary of Rs. 144,840 - Rs. 194,660 per MONTH. Additional allowances may apply as per government norms.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	03 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 Oct 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for JK High Court District Judge recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: jkhighcourt.nic.in
Look for the District Judge recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	jkhighcourt.nic.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the High Court of J&K and Ladakh District Judge Recruitment 2026?

It is a recruitment notification issued by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to fill 11 posts of District Judge through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 11 vacancies available for the post of District Judge.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the online application is 15 October 2026.

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?

Civil Judges (Senior Division) having a minimum of three years' service as Civil Judge (Senior Division) with a minimum of seven years' total service rendered as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Civil Judge (Senior Division) are eligible.

What is the pay scale for the District Judge post?

The selected candidates will receive a pay scale in Level J-5 (144840-194660).

What is the application fee?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

How can I apply for this recruitment?

Eligible candidates can apply online by logging in to the official web portal at exams.jklhc.in between 3 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.

What is the selection process?

The selection process comprises a written examination (180 marks), performance assessment (80 marks), and viva voce (20 marks).

What is the exam pattern for the written examination?

The written examination consists of Paper I on Laws and Procedure for 100 marks (3 hours duration) and Paper II for judgment writing for 80 marks (90 minutes duration).

Where can I download the official notification?

Candidates can view and download the official notification from the official High Court web portal.