Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 38 Posts
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High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has released the Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 notification for 38 posts. The application fee is ₹ 750/- (Rupees Seven hundred fifty) for All candidates. Apply only through the official website (orissahighcourt.nic.in).
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Important details
| Name of post | Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 38 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Advertisement no. | 03 of 2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 38 posts |
| Pay / salary | The scale of pay is ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time. |
| Selection process | Selection has two parts: a Written Examination and an Interview, held under the O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007. |
| Posted on | 05 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 05 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of advertisement04 November 2026
- Online application opens09 November 2026
- Online application closes25 November 2026
- Examination datesTo be published on the Court's website
Application Fee
- All candidates₹ 750/- (Rupees Seven hundred fifty)
The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable and is paid online by Net Banking, Debit card, Credit card or UPI.
Category : Fee
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities : Exempted at their option
The fee is Rs. 750/-, paid online and non-refundable; SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted at their option.
Age Limit
- The candidate must not be below 35 years of age and not above 45 years of age as on the date of application.
- A candidate who comes under more than one category gets only one age relaxation, the one most beneficial to him or her.
- All candidates (recruitment year 2026, as the 2025 vacancies could not be notified) : 1 year in upper age limit
- Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women : 5 years in maximum age limit
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) : 10 years in maximum age limit
- PwBD belonging to S.C./S.T./S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) : Cumulative age relaxation
- Candidates must not be below 35 and not above 45 years as on the date of application. All candidates get 1 year relaxation; SC, ST, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women get 5 years and PwBD 10 years.
Total Post
38 Posts
About this notice
High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has published the Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 38 posts. The largest are Unreserved (19), Scheduled Tribe (9) and Scheduled Caste (6).
Eligibility: The candidate must be a graduate in Law from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by the Government; A person who is not a citizen of India; A person dismissed from service by any High Court, Government or Statutory or Local Authority. Age: The candidate must not be below 35 years of age and not above 45 years of age as on the date of application; A candidate who comes under more than one category gets only one age relaxation, the one most beneficial to him or her; All candidates (recruitment year 2026, as the 2025 vacancies could not be notified) : 1 year in upper age limit. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.
The application fee is ₹ 750/- (Rupees Seven hundred fifty) for All candidates. Pay: The scale of pay is ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
the exam is scheduled for To be published on the Court's website.
Selection is made through selection has two parts: a written examination and an interview, held under the o.s.j.s. and o.j.s. rules, 2007.
हिंदी में जानकारी
High Court of Orissa, Cuttack ने Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 38 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन शुल्क: All candidates के लिए ₹ 750/- (Rupees Seven hundred fifty)। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 19 |
| S.E.B.C. | 4 |
| Scheduled Caste | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 9 |
| Total | 38 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- The scale of pay is ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
Orissa High Court District Judge at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2026 |
| Post Name | District Judge (direct recruitment) |
| Vacancies | 38 (Women – 13; 03 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) |
| Pay | ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual D.A. and other allowances |
| Age Limit | Not below 35 years and not above 45 years as on the date of application (relaxations apply) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 750/- (SC, ST and PwBD exempted at their option) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date to Apply | 25.11.2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
About the High Court of Orissa Recruitment
- The High Court of Orissa at Cuttack conducts this direct recruitment to the cadre of District Judge for the year 2026. The recruitment is held under the Orissa Superior Judicial Service and Orissa Judicial Service Rules, 2007 (O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007) and their later amendments, and the advertisement is issued by the Registrar, Examination.
Vacancy Details
- Out of the 38 posts, 03 posts will be filled by horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities having physical disability as specified in the Schedule to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016), excluding cerebral palsy.
- If eligible women candidates of a category are not available or are insufficient, the remaining vacancies will be filled by eligible male candidates of that category.
- If candidates of the S.C., S.T. and S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) categories are not available or are insufficient, the vacancy will be filled by eligible candidates of the unreserved category.
- The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the Court, and the Court reserves the right to cancel the entire recruitment process or any part of it at any stage.
- The advertisement notifies 38 (Thirty eight) vacancies, divided by category as below.
Who Can Apply – Educational Qualification
- The candidate must be a graduate in Law from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by the Government.
Experience
- be an advocate in continuous practice for not less than seven years as on the date of application; or
- be an advocate who has previously served in the judicial service and possesses a combined experience of not less than seven years as judicial officer and as an advocate, as on the date of application; or
- be a Judicial Officer who has completed seven years of continuous practice as an advocate before joining the judicial service; or
- be a Judicial Officer who possesses a combined experience of not less than seven years as an advocate and as a judicial officer, as on the date of application.
- The candidate must meet one of these four conditions:
- Years of practice are counted from the date of provisional enrolment or registration with the concerned State Bar Council. Public Prosecutors may apply if they have the required qualification, experience and age; they must inform their Heads of Offices in writing and obtain a No Objection Certificate from their controlling authority.
Language
- The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia fluently and must have passed an examination in Odia Language equivalent to Middle English School standard.
Disqualification for Appointment
- A person who is not a citizen of India.
- A person dismissed from service by any High Court, Government or Statutory or Local Authority.
- A person convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, or permanently debarred or disqualified by any High Court, the Union Public Service Commission or any State Public Service Commission from its examinations or selections.
- A person who directly or indirectly influences the recruiting authority for his or her candidature.
- A married candidate with more than one spouse living, unless the Government exempts the person on the grounds stated in the notice.
- A person who cannot speak, read and write Odia, or has not passed a test in Odia equivalent to Middle School Standard.
- Candidates should check the full eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.
Pay and Tenure
- The scale of pay is ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time. Every candidate recruited as District Judge by direct recruitment will undergo a course of training under Rule-30-A and will be on probation as per Rule-33 of the O.S.J.S & O.J.S Rules 2007. The selected candidates must be physically fit and must appear before the State Medical Board before final appointment.
Documents to Upload
- Aadhaar card.
- Matriculation/High School Certificate Examination or equivalent certificate for name and date of birth.
- Certificate from the competent authority showing passing of Odia of Middle School Standard.
- Bachelor's Degree in Law.
- Certificate of legal practice (Annexure-I) showing years of practice at the Bar, wherever applicable.
- Certificate of Judicial Service (Annexure-II) showing years served as a Judicial Officer, wherever applicable; applicants with both Bar practice and judicial service submit both annexures.
- Public Prosecutors: appointment letter containing the date of joining, or the appointment letter with the notification containing the date of joining.
- Recent passport size colour photograph and full signature (signature on white background), both clearly visible with proper orientation.
- Category certificate from the Competent Authority for S.C./S.T./S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer); disability or medical certificate from the Competent Medical Board or Authority for PwBD.
- Gazette notification for change of name/surname and No Objection Certificate/Standing Order of NOC or undertaking for government servants, wherever applicable.
Certificate Rules
- The certificate of legal practice must be certified by the Principal Judicial Officer of a Court, or by an advocate of that Court with at least 10 years' standing endorsed by the Principal Judicial Officer of the district or station.
- Advocates practising before the High Courts or Supreme Court need a certificate from an advocate with 10 years' standing, endorsed by the Registrar (Judicial) of this Court or the equivalent officer of the other High Court or Supreme Court.
- Judicial officers obtain their experience certificate from the Registrar (Administration) of the High Court of Orissa, or the equivalent officer of other High Courts.
- The S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must not be more than 3 years old by the last date of online application; an O.B.C. certificate will not be accepted in place of it.
- Women of S.C./S.T./S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) must submit caste certificates by birth ("Daughter of"); a certificate by virtue of marriage ("Wife of") is not acceptable.
- A name change after the High School examination needs a copy of the newspaper publication and the Odisha Gazette notification; unsupported name discrepancies lead to rejection.
Written Examination
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (30); Personal Laws (30); civil and Odisha land laws group (40) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-2 | CrPC, 1973 and BNSS, 2023 (30); IPC, 1860 and BNS, 2023 (30); Evidence Act, 1872 and BSA, 2023 (30); special criminal Acts (10) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-3 | General English (Qualifying) | 100 | 2 hours |
- Paper-1 group (3), 40 marks, covers the Transfer of Property Act, the Specific Relief Act, the Limitation Act, the Law of Contract, the Odisha Consolidation of Holding and Prevention of Fragmentation of Land Act, the Odisha Estate Abolition Act, the Odisha Land Reforms Act, the Law relating to Motor Accident and Claims, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
- Paper-2 group (4), 10 marks, covers the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, the Prevention of Corruption Act, the Essential Commodities Act, the Environment Protection Act, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
- Paper-3 (General English) has translation from Odia to English, ten lines (10 marks); re-translation from English to Odia, ten lines (10); a short essay of about 150 words (30); précis writing of 300 words (30); and one passage of maximum 500 words with 5 questions (20). Candidates must secure a minimum of 45% in Paper-3.
Interview
- The interview carries 30 marks.
- Candidates are called in the proportion of 1:10, provided they get at least 45% in each of the written papers and 50% in aggregate.
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities are called in the proportion of 1:10 with at least 40% in each paper and 45% in aggregate.
- Document verification is held before the interview; candidates must bring original certificates, Aadhaar Card, photograph (same as uploaded), a self-attested copy of the online application and self-attested copies of the uploaded certificates, failing which they will be debarred from the interview.
Merit List
- The final merit list is prepared on the marks of Paper-1, Paper-2 and the Interview. A candidate is not included unless he or she secures at least 40% in the interview.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete or incorrect online applications will be summarily rejected.
- If a candidate submits more than one application, only the latest one with the higher Acknowledgement Number is considered.
- Admission to every stage is provisional; candidature is liable to rejection if eligibility is not met.
- No Admission Letter is sent by post; the dates and the e-Admit Card are published on www.orissahighcourt.nic.in, and the list of eligible applicants on the Court's website/notice board.
- Missing any stage of the examination or document verification leads to rejection.
- No T.A./D.A. is paid for appearing in the Examination, and canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
- Impersonation, fabricated or tampered documents or false statements may lead to debarment, permanently or for a period, besides criminal prosecution.
- For help with the online application, contact the Recruitment Cell on 9437498780 or [email protected], on working days between 10:30 A.M. and 04:30 P.M., during the application period.
More Details
- Age Relaxation
- Selection and Interview
Mode of Selection
- Selection has two parts: a Written Examination and an Interview, held under the O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007.
How to Apply for Orissa High Court District Judge
- Go through this advertisement and the "Instructions to Candidates for Filling up of Online Application Form" on the Court's website.
- Log in to www.orissahighcourt.nic.in and open Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Direct Recruitment to the Posts in the Cadre of District Judge, 2026.
- Fill the online form, choosing the correct category; enter the name exactly as in the High School Certificate, or the changed name if it has been changed.
- Upload clear and legible scanned copies of the documents listed below.
- Pay the fee online, unless exempted.
- Submit between 10:00 A.M. of 9 November 2026 and 11:59 P.M. of 25 November 2026. Applications sent in any other mode will be rejected.
How to prepare
- Selection for this notice: Selection has two parts: a Written Examination and an Interview, held under the O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007.
- There is no written exam listed: selection is by merit or interview. Keep original certificates and self-attested copies ready, and revise the subjects of your degree.
Full guide: How to prepare for Government job exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| Orissa High Court District Judge Apply Online | Click Here orissahighcourt.nic.in |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 PDF | Download orissahighcourt.nic.in |
| High Court of Orissa Official Website | Click Here orissahighcourt.nic.in |
| Link | Details |
| Orissa High Court District Judge Apply Online | Opens 9 November 2026, 10:00 A.M |
| Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 PDF | Official notification |
| High Court of Orissa Official Website | Updates, admit card and notices |
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
There are 38 posts in total.
What is the age limit for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
The candidate must not be below 35 years of age and not above 45 years of age as on the date of application; A candidate who comes under more than one category gets only one age relaxation, the one most beneficial to him or her; All candidates (recruitment year 2026, as the 2025 vacancies could not be notified) : 1 year in upper age limit; Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women : 5 years in maximum age limit; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) : 10 years in maximum age limit; PwBD belonging to S.C./S.T./S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) : Cumulative age relaxation; Candidates must not be below 35 and not above 45 years as on the date of application. All candidates get 1 year relaxation; SC, ST, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women get 5 years and PwBD 10 years.
What is the application fee for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
All candidates: ₹ 750/- (Rupees Seven hundred fifty).
What qualification is needed for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
The candidate must be a graduate in Law from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by the Government. | A person who is not a citizen of India. | A person dismissed from service by any High Court, Government or Statutory or Local Authority. | A person convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude, or permanently debarred or disqualified by any High Court, the Union Public Servic…
What is the selection process for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
Selection has two parts: a Written Examination and an Interview, held under the O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007.
What is the official website for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://orissahighcourt.nic.in.
When is the Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 exam?
The exam is scheduled for To be published on the Court's website. Dates can change; check the admit card and the official website (orissahighcourt.nic.in).
Where do I apply for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026?
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