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Orissa High Court District Judge 2026

Published: Updated: 3 min read

Odisha

Last Date
25 Nov 2026
Total Posts
38
Apply Mode
Apply online
Job Type
Regular, Orissa Superior Judicial Service

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Job Overview

Organization
High Court of Orissa, Cuttack
Post Name
District Judge (direct recruitment)
Vacancy
38 posts (13 for women)
Qualification
An advocate with 7 years of continuous practice, or a judicial officer as per the rules.
Age Limit
35 to 45 years
Salary
₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 plus DA
Application Fee
₹750 for general candidates. SC, ST and PwBD are exempt at their option.
Application Mode
Apply online
Selection Process
A written examination as per the OSJS and OJS Rules 2007.
Job Type
Regular, Orissa Superior Judicial Service
Job Location
Odisha
Department
Orissa Superior Judicial Service
Last Date
25 November 2026, 11:59 PM
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The High Court of Orissa has invited online applications for 38 District Judge posts by direct recruitment. This is the Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 notice, Advertisement No. 03 of 2026. Pay is ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660. The last date is 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Job Overview

No.ItemDetails
1OrganisationHigh Court of Orissa, Cuttack
2AdvertisementAdvertisement No. 03 of 2026
3Post nameDistrict Judge (direct recruitment)
4Total vacancy38 posts (13 for women)
5Job typeRegular, Orissa Superior Judicial Service
6Job locationOdisha
7Pay₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 plus DA
8Apply modeApply online
9Last date25 November 2026, 11:59 PM

Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Important Dates

No.EventDate
1Online application starts9 November 2026, 10:00 AM
2Last date of online application25 November 2026, 11:59 PM

Application Fee

No.CategoryFee
1General and other candidates₹750, non-refundable
2SC, ST and PwBDExempted at their option

Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Vacancy Details

No.CategoryPosts (women in brackets)
1Unreserved19 (7)
2SEBC4 (1)
3Scheduled Caste6 (2)
4Scheduled Tribe9 (3)
—Total38 (13)

Out of the total, 3 posts are for persons with benchmark disabilities.

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Qualification

  • ✓An advocate in continuous practice for at least 7 years.
  • ✓Or a judicial officer with a combined 7 years as advocate and judicial officer.
  • ✓Knowledge of Odia equal to Middle English School standard.
  • ✓The detailed rules are in the Orissa Superior Judicial Service and Orissa Judicial Service Rules 2007.

Age limit

  • ✓The age should not be below 35 or above 45 years on the date of application.
  • ✓Relaxation is 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC (non-creamy layer) and women.
  • ✓Persons with benchmark disability get 10 years.
  • ✓Public Prosecutors can apply if they meet the rules.

Salary Details

No.PostPay scale
1District Judge₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 plus DA and allowances

Selection Process

  1. 1A written examination as per the OSJS and OJS Rules 2007.
  2. 2A viva voce for qualified candidates.
  3. 3The scheme of the examination is in the advertisement.

Documents Required

  • ✓Recent photograph and signature.
  • ✓HSC certificate for date of birth.
  • ✓Law degree and Bar Council enrolment certificate.
  • ✓Practice certificate or judicial service certificate.
  • ✓Caste, SEBC and disability certificates, if applicable.

How to Apply: Step by Step

  1. 1Open www.orissahighcourt.nic.in and go to the Recruitment Corner.
  2. 2Register and fill the online form.
  3. 3Pay the fee of ₹750 online.
  4. 4Submit it by 11:59 PM on 25 November 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

  • ✓The fee is non-refundable.
  • ✓Three posts are for persons with benchmark disability.
  • ✓Apply only through the online mode.
  • ✓Visit the court website for updates. No letters are sent by post.

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FAQs: Orissa High Court District Judge 2026

Q1. What is the last date for Orissa High Court District Judge 2026?

The last date is 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There are 38 posts (13 for women).

Q3. What is the pay?

₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 plus DA.

Q4. What is the qualification?

An advocate with 7 years of continuous practice, or a judicial officer as per the rules.

Q5. What is the age limit?

35 to 45 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q6. How do I apply?

Apply online on www.orissahighcourt.nic.in by 25 November 2026 and pay ₹750.

Q7. Where is the job?

Odisha.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

It is a regular judicial service post.

Q9. What is the selection process?

A written examination and a viva voce.

Q10. Is there an application fee?

₹750 for general candidates. SC, ST and PwBD are exempt at their option.

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