Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026: 38 Posts
Published
- Posts
- 38
- Last date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate, Experienced
- Location
- Odisha
The High Court of Orissa is recruiting 38 District Judges in Odisha under Advertisement No. 03 of 2026. Eligible candidates are graduates in Law who have at least seven years of advocate practice or combined judicial and advocate experience. Applications close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Apply online only, through www.orissahighcourt.nic.in.
Who Should Apply for Orissa High Court District Judge 2026
This suits Law graduates with at least seven years of advocate practice or combined judicial and advocate experience, who can read and write Odia; fresh law graduates do not qualify.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Upload clear, legible scans of every listed original document, because incomplete or incorrect uploads are rejected without reason.
- If your name or surname differs between your certificates and your Matriculation certificate, upload the newspaper publication and Odisha Gazette notification for the change.
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe women must upload caste certificates showing 'Daughter of', not 'Wife of'.
- S.E.B.C. candidates need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued no more than 3 years before the closing date; an O.B.C. certificate is not accepted instead.
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
उड़ीसा हाई कोर्ट जिला न्यायाधीश के पदों पर सीधी भर्ती 2026 के लिए विज्ञापन संख्या 03 के तहत आवेदन मांगे गए हैं। कुल 38 पद भरे जाएंगे, जिनमें 13 पद महिलाओं के लिए हैं। आवेदन के लिए विधि में स्नातक होना और कम से कम सात वर्ष की निरंतर वकालत या संयुक्त न्यायिक व वकालत अनुभव आवश्यक है, साथ ही ओड़िया भाषा का ज्ञान अनिवार्य है। आयु सीमा 35 से 45 वर्ष है, और आरक्षित वर्गों को नियमों के अनुसार छूट मिलेगी। आवेदन केवल ऑनलाइन www.orissahighcourt.nic.in पर 9 नवंबर 2026 से 25 नवंबर 2026 तक, रात 11:59 बजे तक किए जा सकते हैं।
Download the Orissa High Court District Judge Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application start time | 10:00 AM |
| Application end time | 11:59 PM |
| Published on this site | 5 Nov 2026 |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 38
| Category | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 7 | 19 |
| S.E.B.C. | 1 | 4 |
| Scheduled Caste | 2 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3 | 9 |
| Total | 13 | 38 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (physical disability, excluding cerebral palsy) | 3 posts, filled by horizontal reservation |
|---|
The 3 posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are within the total of 38 posts, not in addition to them.
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduate in Law from a recognized University or recognized Institution
Age Limit
35 to 45 years
Age Relaxation
- 1 year relaxation in upper age limit for recruitment year 2026
- 5 years relaxation for SC, ST, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women
- 10 years relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Other Conditions
- Advocate in continuous practice for not less than seven years as on date of application, or combined judicial and advocate experience of not less than seven years, as per the four options in the notice
- Able to speak, read and write Odia fluently and have passed Odia examination equivalent to Middle English School standard
- Must be a citizen of India
Posts located in: Odisha. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Application fee | Rs. 750 (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and PwBD | exempted at their option |
Payment through Net Banking, Debit card, Credit card or UPI.
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660, with a starting basic pay of ₹1,44,840, plus DA and other allowances as admissible.
As printed in the notification: ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Selection Process
- Written Examination: Paper 1 and Paper 2 (100 marks each), Paper 3 General English qualifying (100 marks, minimum 45%)
- Interview: 30 marks, candidates called in the proportion 1:10
- Final merit list based on Paper 1, Paper 2 and Interview; minimum 40% in interview
- Medical Board examination before final appointment
- Training and probation as per Rules 30-A and 33 of OSJS & OJS Rules 2007
How to Apply for Orissa High Court District Judge 2026
- Apply online only through www.orissahighcourt.nic.in (Recruitment Corner, Examination Portal, Direct Recruitment to the posts in the cadre of District Judge, 2026)
Required Documents
- Aadhaar card
- Matriculation/High School Certificate (name and date of birth)
- Certificate of Odia of Middle School Standard
- Bachelor's Degree in Law
- Certificate of legal practice (Annexure-I) where applicable
- Certificate of Judicial Service (Annexure-II) where applicable
- Recent passport size colour photograph
- Full signature
- Category certificates where applicable
- Disability certificate where applicable
- Gazette notification for change of name where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for government servants where applicable
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Contact and Helpline
For problems with the application or payment, contact the recruiting body directly. ItsSarkariNaukri.com cannot help with individual applications.
| Mobile | 9437498780 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] (working days, 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM) |
Before You Apply for Orissa High Court District Judge 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Graduate in Law from a recognized University or recognized Institution).
- Your age is between 35 and 45 years, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 25 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (5 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I have only practised as an advocate for five years?
No. The notification requires at least seven years of continuous advocate practice, or combined judicial and advocate experience of at least seven years, as on the date of application.
Do I need to pay the application fee if I am from a reserved category?
Candidates from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities may choose to be exempted from the Rs. 750 fee.
Who can give the certificate of legal practice?
It must be certified by the Principal Judicial Officer of a Court, or by an advocate with at least 10 years' standing, endorsed by the Principal Judicial Officer or the Registrar (Judicial) as applicable.
Can Public Prosecutors apply?
Yes, if they meet the qualification, experience and age limits. They must inform their Head of Office in writing and obtain a No Objection Certificate.
Will I get travel allowance for the written exam?
No. The notification states that no T.A. or D.A. will be paid for appearing in the examination.
Abbreviations on This Page
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by High Court of Orissa. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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