Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
High Court of Judicature at Patna8 vacancies
Official Notification (PDF)
Verified from patnahighcourt.gov.in
The High Court of Judicature at Patna advertised 08 vacancies in The Bihar Superior Judicial Service for District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2026, under Advertisement No. BSJS/1/2026. The vacancies are counted as on 31.03.2025 and break down into 03 current vacancies for 2023-24 and 2024-25, 04 backlog vacancies for 2021-22 and 2022-23, and 01 backlog vacancy for 2020-21. Eligibility rests on 7 years or more of continuous practice as an Advocate or Pleader on the date of application, with a declaration of appearance in at least 24 cases per year in the last three years, and the applicant must be of the age of 35 years and below 50 years on that date. The examination fee is Rs 1500, or Rs 750 for SC, ST and orthopedically handicapped candidates from Bihar, and the appointment carries the revised pay scale of Rs 144840-194660 at Level J-5.
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Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2026 - current vacancies of the years 2023-24 & 2024-25 | 03 |
| District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2023 - backlog vacancies of the years 2021-22 & 2022-23 | 04 |
| District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2021 - backlog vacancy of the year 2020-21 | 01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will the online application for Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Start?
The online application for this recruitment has started on 21 July 2026 .
What is the last date for online application for Patna High Court District Judge Online Form 2026 ?
The last date for online application Form is 28 July 2026 .
What is the age limit for Patna High Court District Judge Bharti 2026 ?
The age limit for Patna High Court District Judge Bharti 2026 is as follows:
What is the eligibility for Patna High Court District Judge Vacancy 2026 ?
The eligibility criteria for the Patna High Court District Judge Vacancy 2026 are as follows on Notification rules.
What is the official website for Patna HC?
The official website for Patna HC is http://patnahighcourt.gov.in/
When did the online application form for Patna High Court District Judge 2026 open?
The online application window opened on 21 July 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.
How many vacancies are there in Patna High Court District Judge 2026?
8 vacancies are notified in the Patna High Court District Judge 2026 recruitment. The category-wise breakup is published in the official notification.
What is the application fee for Patna High Court District Judge 2026?
Application fee: All Candidates: Rs 1500; SC / ST / Orthopedically Handicapped candidates from Bihar: Rs 750. Fees are paid online through the official application portal.
When is the exam for Patna High Court District Judge 2026?
The exam is scheduled for Notify Later. Admit cards are released closer to the exam date.