JK High Court District Judge (Entry Level) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Posts — JK High Court District Judge (Entry Level)

Eligibility

. Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

Posts under this Drive (8)

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OM

4 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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SC

2 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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ST-1

1 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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ST-2

2 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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ALC

1 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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OBC

2 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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RBA

2 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

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EWS

2 vacancies . Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

Important Dates

Notification Date03.10.2026

Online Application Start Date05.10.2026

Last Date for Online Application and Fee Payment04.11.2026

Examination DateTo be notified separately

Recruitment Timeline

Application End11 Apr 2026

Application Start10 May 2026

Application End

11 Apr 2026

Application Start

10 May 2026

Official Links

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How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
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Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: 11 Apr 2026

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Salary

Pay Level J-5 (144840-194660)

Eligibility Text

Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university established by law in India and recognized by the Bar Council of India, along with at least 7 years of actual continuous practice as an advocate or combined experience as an advocate and judicial officer.

Age Table

Category	Relaxation
Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) / Other Backward Classes (OBC)	Relaxable by 2 years

Salary Details

Post	Pay Level / Pay
District Judge (Entry Level)	Pay Level J-5 (144840-194660)

Advt Number

1841 of 2024 / No: 4770-783 of 2026/RG