Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT
The Bombay High Court has released the official notification for District Judge Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 89 District Judge posts. Eligible candidates with a Law degree and requisite judicial/advocacy experience can apply through the official website bombayhighcourt.nic.in.
The online application window is open till 17 February 2026, while required documents must be sent by post on or before 25 February 2026. This article covers vacancies, eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, important dates, documents required, and step-by-step application process in a clear and easy-to-understand format.
Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Recruiting Authority: Bombay High Court
- Post Name: District Judge
- Total Vacancies: 89
- Application Mode: Online
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 February 2026
- Official Website: bombayhighcourt.nic.in
Vacancy Details
- District Judge: 89 Posts
(Vacancies may vary as per rules and requirements of the High Court.)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- LL.B. (Degree in Law) from a recognized university
- Mandatory knowledge of Marathi (read, write, speak, translate Marathi ↔ English)
Experience Requirement (as on 30.01.2026)
Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience, fulfilling any one of the following:
- Practising Advocate in the Bombay High Court or subordinate courts, or
- Serving Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service, or
- Working/Worked as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate
📌 Experience as Law Clerk, Judicial Officer, Public Prosecutor, or Government Advocate is counted as per notification rules.
Age Limit (as on 30 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age:
- 45 years – General category
- 48 years – PwD / Backward Communities
- Age Relaxation: ❌ No relaxation beyond the above limits
Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 per month
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance and other benefits as per rules
- Probation Period: 2 years
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Written Examination (If Conducted)
- Objective-type (Computer Based)
- For shortlisting only (marks not counted in final merit)
- Candidates shortlisted in 1:10 ratio
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
- 2 Papers, 100 marks each (Total 200 marks)
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
- Medium: English
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General: 50% per paper
- PwD / Backward Categories: 45% per paper
Stage 3: Viva-Voce (Interview)
- 50 Marks
- Minimum qualifying:
- General: 40%
- PwD: 35%
Final Merit List
- Based on Main Exam (200) + Interview (50)
- Total Marks: 250
- Wait List: Up to 10% of vacancies (valid for 1 year)
Application Fee
- Payment Mode: Online via SBCollect (SBI)
- Internet Banking / Credit Card / UPI / e-Challan
⚠️ Payment alone does not guarantee eligibility.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 30 January 2026
- Online Application Start: 30 January 2026 (after 10:30 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 17 February 2026
- Last Date to Send Documents by Post: 25 February 2026
Documents Required
To Upload Online
- Recent Photograph (JPG, max 40 KB)
- Signature (JPG, max 40 KB)
To Send by Post
- Fee payment receipt (SBCollect)
- NOC (for Government employees)
- PwD certificates (if applicable)
At Document Verification
- Proof of age & citizenship
- LL.B. certificates & mark sheets
- Bar Council registration & practice certificate
- Experience certificates
- Marathi language proficiency certificate
📍 Postal Address:
Registrar (Legal & Research)
Bombay High Court, Fort
Mumbai – 400032
How to Apply Online for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
- Visit https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in
- Read the official notification carefully
- Fill the online application form accurately
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay fee via SBCollect and note reference number
- Submit the form and save Registration ID
- Send required documents by post before the deadline
📌 Corrections can be requested via email before 17 February 2026.
Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted
- Knowledge of Marathi is compulsory
- Selected candidates must serve minimum 3 years (bond ₹2 lakh)
- Candidates cannot practice law for 2 years after service
- Admit cards will be available online only