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Vacancy Details
- District Judge (direct recruitment): 38 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in Law and required advocate/judicial experience (see qualification)- Unreserved: 19
- S.E.B.C.: 4
- Scheduled Caste: 6
- Scheduled Tribe: 9
- Women (total across categories): 13
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (horizontal): 3
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 61 years
Application Fees
- All candidates: ₹750
- Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: ₹0
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Two main papers (Paper-1 and Paper-2) each 100 marks and a qualifying Paper-3 in General English. Candidates must meet minimum marks in papers to be eligible for interview; detailed syllabus and marks distribution are in the notification.
- Document Verification: Document verification is done before the interview; candidates must bring original certificates and other required documents as listed in the notification.
- Interview: Interview carries 30 marks. Candidates are called in the ratio 1:10 subject to minimum qualifying marks in written papers and aggregate; relaxed percentage applies for PwBD candidates.
- Merit List and Final Selection: Final merit list is prepared on marks of Paper-1, Paper-2 and Interview; a minimum of 40% in the interview is required for inclusion in the final list. Selected candidates must pass medical fitness before final appointment.
How to Apply
- Read the advertisement and ‘Instructions to Candidates for Filling up of Online Application Form’ on the Court’s website.
- Go to www.orissahighcourt.nic.in → Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Direct Recruitment to the Posts in the Cadre of District Judge, 2026.
- Fill the online application form, selecting the correct category and entering name as per High School Certificate (or changed name if applicable).
- Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents listed in the notification.
- Pay the application fee online unless exempted.
- Submit the application within the window: from 10:00 A.M. of 09-11-2026 till 11:59 P.M. of 25-11-2026. Applications in any other mode will be rejected.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of advertisement:
- Online application opens:
- Online application closes:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational and experience qualifications required?
Candidates must be graduates in Law from a recognized university. They must have either at least seven years’ continuous practice as an advocate, or a combined judicial officer and advocate experience totaling at least seven years, or seven years’ practice as an advocate before joining judicial service, as specified in the notification.
How and when can I apply for this recruitment?
Applications must be submitted online only via the High Court of Orissa website (www.orissahighcourt.nic.in). The online application window is from 10:00 A.M. of 09-11-2026 to 11:59 P.M. of 25-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 25-11-2026 up to 11:59 P.M.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves a written examination (two main papers and a qualifying General English paper), document verification, and an interview carrying 30 marks. The final merit list is prepared on marks of Paper-1, Paper-2 and the Interview.
What is the pay scale for the District Judge posts?
The pay scale is ₹ 1,44,840 – ₹ 1,94,660 with usual dearness allowance (D.A.) and other allowances as admissible from time to time.
