Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division Recruitment 2026: 30 Posts
Published
- Posts
- 30
- Last date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- See notification
- Location
- Cuttack, Odisha
The High Court of Orissa at Cuttack is hiring for 30 posts of Civil Judge (Senior Division) through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2026. Only serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) officers can apply. You must have completed three years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) as on 01.04.2026. Online applications close on 25.11.2026 at 11:59 PM. Apply early, because the portal may slow down near the deadline.
Who Should Apply for Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026
This suits serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) officers who have completed three years of qualifying service; practising advocates and fresh law graduates are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Count your three years from your date of entry into judicial service as Civil Judge (Junior Division), and confirm it on your service record before applying.
- Upload a recent passport size colour photograph and a full signature on a white background, both clearly visible and correctly oriented.
- Submit only through the online portal; paper or email applications are rejected without reason.
- Do not canvass in any form, because it leads to disqualification.
- Check the court website regularly, since admit cards are not sent by post.
Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
उड़ीसा उच्च न्यायालय (High Court of Orissa) सिविल जज (सीनियर डिवीजन) के कुल 30 पदों पर भर्ती निकाल रहा है। इसके लिए आवेदक को सिविल जज (जूनियर डिवीजन) के रूप में 01.04.2026 तक तीन वर्ष की योग्य सेवा पूरी होनी चाहिए। आवेदन ऑनलाइन www.orissahighcourt.nic.in पर 09 नवंबर 2026 को सुबह 10:00 बजे से शुरू होंगे। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 25 नवंबर 2026 है, रात 11:59 बजे तक।
Download the Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 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 |
| Published on this site | 5 Nov 2026 |
Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 30
Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
See the official notification.
Other Conditions
- Must have completed three years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) as on 01.04.2026; date of entry into judicial service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) is taken into consideration.
Posts located in: Odisha. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is ₹1,11,000 to ₹1,63,030, plus usual dearness allowance and other admissible allowances. The notice does not state the starting basic pay.
As printed in the notification: ₹1,11,000 – ₹1,63,030 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026 Selection Process
- Written examination: Paper 1 (100 marks) and Paper 2 (100 marks), 2 hours each
- Viva-voce: 30 marks (candidates with at least 50% aggregate and 45% in each paper)
- Evaluation of CCRs/PARs/ACRs for three preceding years: 15 marks
- Final merit based on written, viva-voce and CCR/PAR/ACR marks; minimum 40% in viva-voce required
How to Apply for Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026
- Apply online through the High Court of Orissa website between 10:00 A.M. on 09.11.2026 and 11:59 P.M. on 25.11.2026
- Upload recent passport size colour photograph and full signature
Required Documents
- Recent passport size colour photograph
- Full signature on white background
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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 Number | 9437498780 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] |
Before You Apply for Orissa HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026: Quick Check
- 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 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 (4 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 HC Civil Judge Senior Division 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if I am a practising advocate?
The notification does not say that advocates can apply. Eligibility is limited to serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) officers with three years of qualifying service.
Is there a fee to apply?
The notification does not mention an application fee.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
The notification does not mention negative marking.
Will I get a travel allowance for the exam?
No. The notice says no T.A. or D.A. will be paid for appearing in the examination.
What happens if I miss one stage of the exam?
Your candidature will be rejected if you fail to attend any stage of the examination.
Abbreviations on This Page
- D.A.
- Dearness Allowance
- CCRs
- Confidential Character Rolls
- PARs
- Performance Appraisal Reports
- ACRs
- Annual Confidential Reports
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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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