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Vacancy Details
- District Judge: 38 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in Law; advocate with seven years’ continuous practice or equivalent combined judicial/advocate experience as specified- Unreserved: 19
- S.E.B.C.: 4
- Scheduled Caste: 6
- Scheduled Tribe: 9
- Total: 38
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- All candidates: ₹750
- Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: ₹0
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates sit three papers: Paper-1 (substantive civil laws and related Odisha land laws), Paper-2 (criminal laws and related Acts) and Paper-3 (General English, qualifying). Papers 1 and 2 are 100 marks each (2 hours each); Paper-3 is 100 marks (2 hours) and qualifying with minimum 45%.
- Document Verification: Original certificates and documents are verified before the interview; candidates must bring originals and self-attested copies as required, failing which they will be debarred from the interview.
- Interview: Interview carries 30 marks. Candidates are called in the ratio of 1:10 provided they meet minimum cut-offs in written papers and aggregate; different minimums apply for PwBD candidates.
- Final Merit List: Final merit is prepared based on marks in Paper-1, Paper-2 and the Interview; a candidate must secure at least 40% in the interview to be included.
How to Apply
- Read the advertisement and ‘Instructions to Candidates for Filling up of Online Application Form’ on the Court’s website.
- Visit https://orissahighcourt.nic.in → Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Direct Recruitment to the Posts in the Cadre of District Judge, 2026.
- Fill the online form, select correct category and enter name exactly as in High School Certificate or changed name as applicable.
- Upload clear scanned copies of the required documents listed in the advertisement.
- Pay the application fee online unless exempted.
- Submit the completed online application between 10:00 A.M. of 09-11-2026 and 11:59 P.M. of 25-11-2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of advertisement:
- Online application opens:
- Online application closes:
- Examination dates:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum eligibility and qualification criteria?
Candidates must be graduates in Law from a recognized university and be advocates with not less than seven years of continuous practice or possess a combined advocate and judicial officer experience of not less than seven years, or meet the other specified experience conditions in the advertisement.
How do I apply for the District Judge recruitment?
Apply online at https://orissahighcourt.nic.in via the Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal for Direct Recruitment to District Judge, 2026. Fill the online form, upload required documents, pay the fee (if applicable) and submit within the specified dates.
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications must be submitted between 10:00 A.M. of 09-11-2026 and 11:59 P.M. of 25-11-2026; applications submitted in any other mode will be rejected.
What is the selection process?
Selection is by a Written Examination (Paper-1, Paper-2 and qualifying Paper-3) followed by Document Verification and a 30-mark Interview. Final merit is based on Paper-1, Paper-2 and Interview scores.
What is the pay scale or salary for the post?
The scale of pay is ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
