Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 is officially out for eligible Advocates and Judicial Officers. The High Court of Judicature at Patna has released 08 vacancies for the District Judge (Entry Level) position under the Bihar Superior Judicial Service. If you have at least 7 years of practice experience , you can apply online from April 16, 2026, to May 15, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a prestigious Level J-5 position with a revised pay scale starting at Rs. 144840.
Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview
Feature
Details
Organization Name
High Court of Judicature at Patna
Post Name
District Judge (Entry Level), Direct From Bar Exam-2026
Total Vacancies
08 Posts
Advt. No.
BSJS/1/2026
Official Website
www.patnahighcourt.gov.in / patnahighcourt.gov.in
Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
March 30, 2026
Application Start Date
April 16, 2026
Last Date For Registration
May 15, 2026 (till 23:59 hours)
Last Date For Document Upload & Print
May 22, 2026 (till 23:59 hours)
Admit Card Release Date
To be notified later on the official website
Exam Date
To be notified later
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS (Other States & Unreserved)
Rs. 1500/-
SC / ST / OH (Permanent Residents of Bihar)
Rs. 750/-
Payment Mode
Online Payment
Age Limit Details
Age Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum Age
35 Years
Maximum Age
Below 50 Years
Age Calculation Date
As on the date of application
Patna High Court District Judge Vacancy Details
Total Posts
Post Name
Advt No.
08
District Judge (Entry Level)
BSJS/1/2026
Patna High Court District Judge Eligibility Details
Qualification / Experience
Description
Experience Needed
Completed 7 years or more of continuous practice as an Advocate/Pleader, Government Pleader, or Public Prosecutor.
Case Appearances
Must provide a declaration of appearance in at least 24 cases per year in the last three years (2022-23, 2023-24 & 2024-25).
Judicial Officers
A person in judicial service with a combined 7 years experience as an Advocate or Judicial Officer is also eligible.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies
08
Breakdown Note
Vacancies are primarily allocated to SC (Current & Backlog) and UR categories based on backlog adjustments from previous years (2020 to 2025).
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Region
Eligibility Status
Who Can Apply?
Candidates from All Over India can apply.
Reservation Benefit
Only permanent residents/natives of Bihar will get SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS and female reservation benefits.
Other State Candidates
Applicants from other states will be treated as Unreserved (UR) category candidates.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
Identity Proof
Valid photo ID (Voter ID, PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, etc.).
Photographs & Signatures
Recent scanned colour photograph (up to 40kb) and signature in Black ink (up to 10kb).
Handwritten Declaration
A specific declaration written in black ink on white paper (up to 50kb).
Certificates
Educational mark sheets, Bar Council Enrolment Certificate, and Annexure I/II/III regarding character & length of practice.
Income & Caste Proof
Net income declaration for the last 3 years and valid Caste/EWS certificate if claiming reservation.
Syllabus Overview
Subject Area
Topics Covered
Law Subjects
Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Limitation Act 1963, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Indian Contract Act 1872.
