High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has invited online applications for filling up 16 posts in the cadre of District Judges (Entry Level) under Direct Recruitment in Pay Level J-5 (144840-194660). Eligible candidates holding a law degree with 7 years of practice/experience can apply online from 05.10.2026 to 04.11.2026. The application fee is Rs. 1200/-.
Important dates
- Application start5 October 2026
- Last date to apply4 November 2026
- Online Application Start Date5 October 2026
- Last Date for Online Application4 November 2026
Eligibility
Degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India and actual continuous practice as an advocate for not less than seven years, or combined experience of seven years as an advocate and judicial officer. Must be a domicile of UT of Jammu & Kashmir or resident of UT of Ladakh, and proficient in reading and writing Urdu. Age limit 35 to 45 years.
Age limit
- Age35 – 45 years
- As on4 November 2026
- NoteRelaxable by two years for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Bench Mark Disability (PwBD) or Other Backward Classes.
Application fees
| Category | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All Categories | ₹1200 | Payable through online mode. |
Vacancy posts
| Post | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| District Judge (Entry Level) | 16 | Degree in Law, 7 years practice as an advocate or combined experience as advocate and judicial officer, domicile of J&K or resident of Ladakh, proficient in Urdu. |
Pay scale
Pay Level J-5 (144840-194660)
Selection process
Written examination (two papers of 80 marks each) followed by a viva-voce examination carrying 40 marks.
How to apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir at exams.jklhc.in.
- Fill out the online application form with the required details.
- Upload necessary documents including date of birth certificate, domicile certificate, law degree, and experience certificate.
- Pay the prescribed application fee of Rs. 1200/- through online mode.
- Submit the form and keep a printout of the application along with the fee payment receipt for future reference.
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