High Court of Orissa Cuttack ने District Judge Cadre में Direct Recruitment के लिए Advertisement Notification जारी किया है। इस भर्ती के माध्यम से Government द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त Universities या Institutions से Law में Graduation (LL.B.) Complete करने वाले और न्यूनतम 7 Years की Legal Practice या Judicial Service Experience रखने वाले Candidates को Odisha Superior Judicial Service में कार्य करने का अवसर दिया जाएगा।
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इस Recruitment के तहत कुल 38 Vacancies की Engagement की जाएगी। Selected Candidates को Rules के अनुसार Training और Probation Period पूरा करना होगा। Selected Candidates को ₹144840 से लेकर ₹194660 प्रति माह Regular Pay Scale के साथ नियमानुसार D.A. और अन्य Allowances प्रदान किए जाएंगे। इस Recruitment का उद्देश्य Cadre of District Judge में रिक्त पदों को भरना है। Eligible Candidates को High Court of Orissa के Official Examination Portal पर Online Registration करना होगा।
Orissa High Court District Judge : Overview
इस Table के माध्यम से Recruitment की सभी Important Details Check कर सकते हैं।
| Field | Information |
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa: Cuttack |
| Advertisement Name | Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 |
| Post Name | District Judge (Direct Recruitment) |
| Total Vacancies | 38 (Women – 13)
03 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) |
| Age Limit | 35–45 Years as on the date of application |
| Application Fee | Unreserved & SEBC Categories – Rs. 750/-
SC ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – Nil (Exempted) |
| Monthly Stipend | Pay Scale: 144840 – 194660 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Interview |
| Official Application Portal | High Court Examination Portal |
| Official Website | www.orissahighcourt.nic.in |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 : Important Dates
Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 के लिए Notification Release Date Online Application Start Date और Last Date सहित सभी Important Dates नीचे दी गई हैं। Candidates को निर्धारित Schedule के अनुसार अपनी Application और Fee Payment Process पूरी करनी होगी।
| Event | Important Date |
| Notification Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Examination Fee Payment | 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Qualification & Experience Cut-Off Date | As on the date of application |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 : Vacancy Details
High Court of Orissa ने Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 के तहत Cadre of District Judge के लिए कुल 38 Posts निर्धारित की हैं।
| Category | No. of Posts |
| Unreserved | 19 (Women -07) |
| S.E.B.C. | 04 (Woman -01) |
| Scheduled Caste | 06 (Women -02) |
| Scheduled Tribe | 09 (Women -03) |
| TOTAL: | 38 (Women -13) |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 : Eligibility
Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 के लिए Candidates कोसंबंधित Conditions पूरी करनी होंगी।
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Candidate must be a Graduate in Law from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by the Government. |
| Experience Requirement | Be an advocate in continuous practice for not less than seven years as on the date of application; or
Be an advocate who have previously served in the judicial service and possesses a combined experience of not less than seven years as judicial officer and as an advocate as on the date of application; or Be a Judicial Officer who has completed seven years of continuous practice as an advocate before joining the judicial service; or Be a Judicial Officer who possesses a combined experience of not less than seven years as an advocate and as a judicial officer as on the date of application. |
| Language Proficiency | Must be able to speak read and write Odia fluently and Passed an examination in Odia Language equivalent to Middle English School standard. |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| All candidates (recruitment year 2026 as the 2025 vacancies could not be notified) | 1 year in upper age limit |
| Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women | 5 years in maximum age limit |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years in maximum age limit |
| PwBD belonging to S.C./S.T./S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) | Cumulative age relaxation |
Orissa High Court District Judge 2026 : Exam Pattern
Written Examination में कुल 3 Papers होंगे जिनमें प्रत्येक Paper 100 Marks और 2 Hours की Duration का होगा।
PAPER- 1
| Part | Subject / Content | Marks |
| Part 1 | The Code of Civil Procedure 1908 | 30 marks |
| Part 2 | Personal Laws | 30 marks |
| Part 3 | The Transfer of Property Act The Specific Relief Act The Limitation Act The Law of Contract |
40 marks |
| The Odisha Consolidation of Holding and Prevention of Fragmentation of Land Act The Odisha Estate Abolition Act The Odisha Land Reforms Act The Law relating to Motor Accident and Claims The Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 The Commercial Courts Act 2015 |
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| Total | IOO Marks | |
PAPER-2
| Part | Subject / Content | Marks |
| Part 1 | The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 | 30 marks |
| Part 2 | The Indian Penal Code 1860 and The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 | 30 marks |
| Part 3 | The Indian Evidence Act 1872 and The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 | 30 marks |
| Part 4 | The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act
The Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 The Prevention of Corruption Act The Essential Commodities Act The Environment Protection Act The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 |
10 marks |
| Total | IOO Marks | |
PAPER-3
| Part | Subject / Content | Marks |
| Part 1 | Translation from Odia to English (ten lines) | 10 marks |
| Part 2 | Re-translation from English to Odia (ten lines) | 10 marks |
| Part 3 | A short Essay of about 150 words | 30 marks |
| Part 4 | Pr6cis writing consisting of 300 words | 30 marks |
| Part 5 | 1 (one) passage of maximum 500 words with 5 questions | 20 marks |
| Total | IOO Marks | |
| The candidates are required to secure minimum 45% mark in Paper -3 (General English) | ||
Interview कुल 30 Marks का आयोजित किया जाएगा।
| Subject | Marks |
| Interview / Viva-Voce | 30 |
| Total | 30 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Examination Stage / Criteria | Category / Candidate Group | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Paper-3 (General English) | All Candidates | Minimum 45% marks |
| Written Examination (For Interview Shortlisting) | General / Other Candidates | Minimum 45% in each paper and 50% in aggregate |
| Written Examination (For Interview Shortlisting) | PwBD Candidates | Minimum 40% in each paper and 45% in aggregate |
| Interview | All Candidates | Minimum 40% marks |
Application Process
Eligible Candidates नीचे दिए गए Steps Follow करके Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 के लिए Apply कर सकते हैं:
- High Court of Orissa की official website www.orissahighcourt.nic.in पर जाएँ।
- “Recruitment Corner” में जाकर “Examination Portal” Select करें और “DIRECT RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS IN THE CADRE OF DISTRICT JUDGE 2026” पर क्लिक करें।
- Advertisement No. 03 of 2026 के सामने दिए गए Online Application link पर जाएँ।
- Personal Details Educational Qualification Legal Practice / Judicial Service Details आदि सही-सही Fill करें।
- Clear passport size photograph signature (white background) और आवश्यक Documents (Proof of age Law degree Odia test pass certificate Practice/Service Annexures Caste/Disability certificates) स्कैन करके Upload करें।
- भरे गए Details की जाँच करें और Final Submit करें।
- निर्धारित Application Fee (₹750/- जहाँ लागू हो) Net Banking Debit Card Credit Card या UPI के माध्यम से Online जमा करें और रसीद व Application Form का प्रिंटआउट सुरक्षित रख लें।
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FAQs
| Q1. How many vacancies are available under Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026? |
| Answer: A total of 38 vacancies (including 13 vacancies reserved for women candidates and 03 posts for PwBD) are available under this recruitment. |
| Q2. What is the last date to apply for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026? |
| Answer: The online application process starts on 09 November 2026 (10:00 AM) and the last date to submit the online application and fee is 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM). |
| Q3. What is the monthly stipend/salary for District Judge posts? |
| Answer: The scale of pay for District Judge cadre is ₹144840 to ₹194660 per month with usual D.A. and other admissible allowances. |
