Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 90 Posts

By FreshersLive Team Published: 17 Apr 2026 Updated: 17 Apr 2026

Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026 - Civil Judge

Karnataka High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of Civil Judge posts (90 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 15 May 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

Karnataka High Court Civil Judge - Overview

Organization	Karnataka High Court
Post Name	Civil Judge
Total Vacancies	90
Advertisement No.	HCRB/CJR-9/2026
Qualification	LLB
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka
Salary	Rs. 77,840 - Rs. 136,520 per MONTH
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	16 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 May 2026
Official Website	judiciary.karnataka.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

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

Age Limit

The maximum age of the candidate should be 40 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Civil Judge position at Karnataka High Court will receive a salary of Rs. 77,840 - Rs. 136,520 per MONTH. Additional allowances may apply as per government norms.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	16 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 May 2026

How to Apply

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

Visit the official website: judiciary.karnataka.gov.in
Look for the Civil 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
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	judiciary.karnataka.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What are the application dates for Karnataka Civil Judge Exam 2026?

The online application starts on 16 April 2026 and the last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is 15 May 2026, via the official website judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What are the minimum qualifying marks in the Karnataka Civil Judge Prelims, Mains and Viva‑voce?

Minimum qualifying marks are 50 (SC/ST/PwBD) and 60 (others) in the Prelims, 40 per paper (SC/ST/PwBD) and 50 per paper (others) in the Mains, and 20% (SC/ST/PwBD) and 25% (others) in Viva‑voce.

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.

How can I apply online for Karnataka High Court Civil Judge 2026?

Visit judiciary.karnataka.gov.in → Recruitment → Civil Judge 2026, register with a valid email ID and mobile number, fill in personal, qualification and practice details, upload photo, signature and required certificates, pay the fee online and submit; then download and print the submitted form for future reference.

Is knowledge of Kannada compulsory for Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?

Yes, candidates must pass the Kannada language examination conducted by KPSC (if not already qualified) and possess sufficient knowledge of reading, writing and speaking Kannada; failure to clear the language test will disqualify the candidate even if other stages are cleared.