Orissa High Court District Judge 2026
- Last Date
- 25 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 38
- Apply Mode
- Apply online
- Job Type
- Regular, Orissa Superior Judicial Service
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
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. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| 2 | Advertisement | Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 |
| 3 | Post name | District Judge (direct recruitment) |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 38 posts (13 for women) |
| 5 | Job type | Regular, Orissa Superior Judicial Service |
| 6 | Job location | Odisha |
| 7 | Pay | ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 plus DA |
| 8 | Apply mode | Apply online |
| 9 | Last date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online application starts | 9 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| 2 | Last date of online application | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General and other candidates | ₹750, non-refundable |
| 2 | SC, ST and PwBD | Exempted at their option |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Category | Posts (women in brackets) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved | 19 (7) |
| 2 | SEBC | 4 (1) |
| 3 | Scheduled Caste | 6 (2) |
| 4 | Scheduled Tribe | 9 (3) |
| — | Total | 38 (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. | Post | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Judge | ₹1,44,840 to ₹1,94,660 plus DA and allowances |
Selection Process
- 1A written examination as per the OSJS and OJS Rules 2007.
- 2A viva voce for qualified candidates.
- 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
- 1Open www.orissahighcourt.nic.in and go to the Recruitment Corner.
- 2Register and fill the online form.
- 3Pay the fee of ₹750 online.
- 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.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 notification PDF |
| 2 | Apply Online | Apply online for Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 |
| 3 | Official Website | Visit Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 official website |
| 4 | NaukriPatra App | Download the NaukriPatra job alert app |
| 5 | WhatsApp Channel | Join the NaukriPatra WhatsApp channel for job alerts |
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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).
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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