Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts, LLB Required

⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY
Important Dates
Notification Released
2026-04-01
Application Start
2026-04-16
Application Last Date
2026-05-15
Document Upload Last Date
2026-05-22
Screening Test
To be announced
Application Fee
Payment: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
🎓 Eligibility & Overview▾
Organization
Patna High Court
Last Date
15 May 2026
Qualification
Graduate + 7 years practice as Advocate/Judicial Officer
Age Limit
35-50 years
📝 Kaise Apply Karein (7 steps)▾
How to Apply
- 1patnahighcourt.gov.in pe jaao
- 2Notices > Recruitments mein 'District Judge 2026' link dhundho
- 3Online application form bharo
- 4Bar Exam certificate (2026/2023/2021) upload karo
- 57 years practice certificate upload karo
- 6Fee Rs 1,500 pay karo
- 7Application submit karo
Required Documents
📄 Complete Details▾
Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts, LLB Wale Apply Karo
Bhaiyon, Patna High Court ne District Judge (Entry Level) ki 8 posts ke liye notification jaari kiya hai! Ye direct entry from Bar ke through hai - LLB graduates jinhone 7 saal practice ki hai wo apply kar sakte hain। Application 16 April 2026 se 15 May 2026 tak chalega। Salary Rs 1,44,840 - 1,94,660/month - judiciary ki sabse prestigious entry-level posting। Apply karo patnahighcourt.gov.in pe!
Application 16 April se shuru hoga! LLB + 7 saal practice wale lawyers ke liye golden chance। Salary 1.5 lakh+ se shuru!
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Patna High Court |
| Post | District Judge (Entry Level) - Direct from Bar |
| Total Posts | 8 |
| Application Start | 16 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Document Upload | 22 May 2026 |
| Salary | Rs 1,44,840 - 1,94,660/month |
| Qualification | Graduate + LLB + 7 years practice |
| Age | 35-50 years |
| Application Fee | Rs 1,500 |
| Selection | Screening + Written + Viva-Voce |
| Official Website | patnahighcourt.gov.in |
Posts Breakdown
| Bar Exam Year | Posts |
|---|---|
| Bar Exam 2026 | 3 |
| Bar Exam 2023 | 4 |
| Bar Exam 2021 | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Ye posts direct entry from Bar quota hain - matlab practicing lawyers seedhe District Judge level pe ja sakte hain।
Eligibility (IMPORTANT)
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate from a recognized university
- LLB from a recognized law school
- Currently practicing as Advocate / Pleader / Judicial Officer
- Bar Exam pass - 2026, 2023, ya 2021
Experience Requirement:
- 7 years continuous practice as:
- Advocate, OR
- Pleader, OR
- Judicial Officer
- Practice continuous honi chahiye - break ho toh problematic
Age Limit (as on cutoff date):
- Minimum: 35 years
- Maximum: 50 years
- Reserved categories: As per Bihar govt rules
Salary & Benefits
| Detail | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs 1,44,840 - 1,94,660/month |
| Starting Basic | Rs 1,44,840 |
| In-Hand (with allowances) | Rs 1,80,000 - 2,20,000/month (approx) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Sumptuary, Conveyance, Medical |
| Other Benefits | Govt accommodation, Vehicle, Driver, Pension, Gratuity |
Bihar judicial service ka top entry point hai! Direct District Judge - SDM/DSP se higher rank। Career growth: District Judge -> Sessions Judge -> High Court Judge possible।
Selection Process
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening Test | Initial elimination based on credentials |
| 2. Written Exam | Law subjects, current legal affairs, language |
| 3. Viva-Voce (Interview) | Personality + legal knowledge test |
| 4. Final Selection | Based on combined merit |
Written Exam Subjects (Expected):
- Constitutional Law
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Indian Evidence Act
- Bihar State Acts
- Current Legal Affairs
- General English / Hindi
Apply Kaise Karein? (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Portal pe Jaao
patnahighcourt.gov.in pe jaao - 16 April 2026 se application start hoga
Step 2: Notices Section
- "Notices" > "Recruitments" mein jaao
- "District Judge (Entry Level) 2026" link pe click karo
- Notification PDF padho carefully
Step 3: Online Registration
- "Apply Online" pe click karo
- Email + Mobile se register karo
- OTP verify karo
Step 4: Application Form
- Personal Details
- Educational Details (Graduation + LLB)
- Bar Council Enrollment number
- Practice details (7 years)
- Bar Exam year (2026/2023/2021)
Step 5: Documents Upload
- LLB degree certificate
- Bar Council enrollment
- 7 years practice certificate
- Bar Exam pass certificate
- Photo + signature
Step 6: Fee Payment
- Rs 1,500 (online)
Step 7: Submit
- Review aur Submit
- Document upload last date: 22 May 2026 (final submission)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 1 April 2026 |
| Application Start | 16 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Document Upload Deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Screening Test | To be announced |
| Written Exam | To be announced |
| Viva-Voce | After written exam |
Why District Judge Job?
- Prestigious Position - Bihar judicial service ka top entry-level post
- High Salary - Rs 1.4 lakh+ basic, total package Rs 2 lakh+/month
- Career Growth - District Judge -> Sessions Judge -> High Court Judge
- Government Benefits - Bungalow, vehicle, driver, full pension
- Job Security - Permanent judicial post
- Social Status - "Hon'ble Judge" title - highest respect in society
Documents Required
- LLB Degree Certificate (recognized university)
- Bar Council Enrollment Certificate (state Bar Council)
- 7 Years Practice Certificate (from Bar Council/court)
- Bar Exam Pass Certificate - 2026, 2023, ya 2021
- Graduation Degree + Marksheets
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photo + Signature (scanned)
- Caste Certificate (if reserved category)
- Practice details - Cases handled, court details
Scam Warning
- "District Judge mein setting Rs 50 lakh" - 100% FRAUD. Selection fully merit-based
- "Practice certificate Rs 5,000 mein" - FRAUD aur ILLEGAL. Genuine practice hi count hoga
- "Direct posting without exam" - FAKE. Screening + Written + Interview mandatory
- Fake recruitment websites - Sirf patnahighcourt.gov.in trust karo
FAQs
Q: Patna High Court District Judge ka application kab shuru hoga? A: 16 April 2026 se। Last date 15 May 2026। patnahighcourt.gov.in pe apply karo।
Q: Total kitne posts hain? A: 8 District Judge posts - Bar Exam 2026 (3) + 2023 (4) + 2021 (1)।
Q: Eligibility kya hai? A: LLB + 7 years continuous practice as Advocate/Judicial Officer। Age 35-50 years (Bar Exam pass mandatory)।
Q: Salary kitni milegi? A: Rs 1,44,840 - 1,94,660/month (basic)। Allowances milake Rs 1.8-2.2 lakh/month in-hand। Plus government bungalow, vehicle।
Q: Selection kaise hoga? A: 3 stages - Screening Test + Written Exam (law subjects) + Viva-Voce। Final merit pe selection।
Q: Application fee kitni hai? A: Rs 1,500 (General category)। Online payment।
Q: 7 saal practice kaise count hogi? A: Continuous practice hona chahiye Advocate/Pleader/Judicial Officer ke roop mein। Bar Council enrollment date se count hota hai। Break gap problematic hai।
Q: Posting kahan milegi? A: Bihar ke kisi bhi district mein। Initially District Judge level pe, baad mein promotion se Sessions Judge, High Court Judge possible।
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Source: Patna High Court Official Notification, patnahighcourt.gov.in
Page Last Updated: 6 April 2026
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