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Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Form

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Patna High Court has invited applications for Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 (8 posts). Online applications are open from 16 Apr 2026 to 25 May 2026. Eligibility: Bachelor Degree in Law. Age limit: 35 years or older as on 15 May 2026. Fee: General / OBC candidates pay ₹1500.

Organisation:
Patna High Court
Total posts:
8
Apply from:
16 Apr 2026
Last date:
25 May 2026
Exam date:
As Per Schedule
Age limit:
35 years or older as on 15 May 2026
Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Law
Fee:
General / OBC candidates pay ₹1500
Mode:
Online

Patna High Court has invited online applications for the post of District Judge under the Higher Judicial Service, with 8 vacancies on offer. Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree in law along with at least 7 years of practice as an advocate, having handled a minimum of 24 cases in each of the last three years, with further eligibility conditions listed in the notification.

The application process opened on 16 April 2026 and closes on 25 May 2026, which is also the last date to pay the exam fee. Candidates have until 22 May 2026 to upload their photograph. The exam date will be announced as per schedule, and the admit card will be released before the exam. The fee is 1500 rupees for General and OBC candidates and 750 rupees for SC and ST candidates. The minimum age required for this post is 35 years.

Given the seniority of the post and the strict practice requirement, candidates should go through the official notification in full before submitting their application, since the exam and admit card dates are yet to be fixed.

Important Dates

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Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Last Date Pay Exam Fee
Last Date Upload Photo
Exam DateAs Per Schedule
Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / OBC₹1,500
SC / ST₹750

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age35 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 08 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Bihar Patna High Court PHC District Judge HJS8Bachelor Degree in Law. Minimum 7 Year Advocate Practice. Minimum 24 Cases Each Year in Last 3 Years. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit, and the full breakdown of all 8 posts in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to Patna High Court's own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. General / OBC candidates pay ₹1500.
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.
  9. 9Applications close on 25 May 2026, so don't leave this for the last day. Portals slow down and sometimes fail under heavy traffic right before a deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by Patna High Court. Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 25 May 2026. It's best to submit well before this date, since portals often slow down under heavy traffic close to the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?

Patna High Court has announced a total of 8 posts under this recruitment. See the Vacancy Details section on this page for the post-wise and category-wise breakup.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 35 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

General / OBC candidates pay ₹1500.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility varies by post. For example: Bachelor Degree in Law. Minimum 7 Year Advocate Practice. Minimum 24 Cases Each Year in Last 3 Years. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.. Check the Vacancy Details section on this page or the official notification for the full post-wise eligibility.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to Patna High Court's application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

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Quick Facts

Organization
Patna High Court
Posted
15 May 2026
Total Posts
8