Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 89 Posts
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Bombay High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of 89 District Judge Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Bombay High Court website. The last date to submit the application form is 17-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Bombay High Court District Judge Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | High Court of Bombay |
| Post Name | District Judge (by Nomination - 25%) |
| Total Vacancies | 89 Posts (likely to vary) |
| Qualification | Degree in Law + 7 years experience as Advocate/Judicial Officer/Public Prosecutor |
| Age Limit | 35 to 45 years (48 years for PwD/Backward Communities) |
| Application Fee | General: Rs. 1,000/-, SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Transgender: Rs. 500/- |
| Apply Start Date | 30.01.2026 (after 10:30 AM) |
| Apply Last Date | 17.02.2026 (up to 04:30 PM) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in |
Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Selection Method |
| District Judge (by Nomination - 25%) | 89 | Preliminary Written Exam + Main Written Exam + Viva-voce |
| Note: Number of vacancies are likely to vary, which shall be notified on the official website only | ||
Eligibility Criteria for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification:
- Essential: Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university
- Knowledge of Marathi: Sufficient knowledge of Marathi to enable the candidate to speak, read, write and translate with facility from Marathi into English and vice-versa (mandatory)
Experience Required (as on date of publication of advertisement - 30.01.2026):
- Option 1: Practicing as an Advocate in High Court of Bombay or Courts subordinate thereto OR serving as a Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service for not less than 7 years
- While computing the period, the following shall be included:
- Period as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate or Judicial Officer
- Period worked as Law Clerk (after provisional enrollment/registration as Advocate) with Judges of Bombay High Court or Judicial Officers of subordinate courts
- While computing the period, the following shall be included:
- Option 2: Working or must have worked as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate for not less than 7 years (period as practicing Advocate shall be included)
- For Serving Judicial Officers: 7 years shall include continuous service as Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service plus service (if any) as Public Prosecutor/Government Advocate plus practice (if any) as Advocate plus experience (if any) as Law Clerk
Salary for Bombay High Court District Judge Posts
- District Judge: Rs. 1,44,840 - 1,94,660 per month
- Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible under the Rules
Note: Selected candidates will be appointed initially on probation for a period of two years.
Age Limit for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 (as on 30.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 35 years (must have attained)
- Maximum Age: 45 years for General/Others category
- Maximum Age: 48 years for candidates who are Persons with Disability (PwD) and/or belonging to Backward Communities
Note: No age relaxation beyond the specified limits.
Application Fee for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / EWS / Others | Rs. 1,000/- (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Transgender | Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable) |
Payment Mode: Online through SBCollect - Internet Banking (SBI or any other bank) / Credit Cards / UPI / e-Challan at any SBI branch
Important: Mere payment of fee does not create any right to appear for the examination.
Important Dates for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 30.01.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30.01.2026 (after 10:30 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 17.02.2026 (up to 04:30 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Documents at High Court | 25.02.2026 |
| Preliminary Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Main Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Viva-voce Date | To be announced |
Selection Process for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
The selection will be based on performance in the following stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Written Examination (if conducted)
- Multiple choice objective type questions (computer-based evaluation)
- Purpose: Short-listing candidates for Main Written Examination
- Candidates will be called in ratio of 1:10 of advertised vacancies
- Marks NOT counted for final selection
- Separate cut-off marks may be fixed for PwD candidates
- Duration: To be announced
- Exam Centers: Mumbai, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Kolhapur
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
- Number of Papers: 2 papers
- Marks: 100 marks each paper (Total 200 marks)
- Duration: 3 hours each paper
- Medium: English
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 50% marks in each paper (i.e., 50 marks out of 100)
- Backward Communities/PwD: 45% marks in each paper (i.e., 45 marks out of 100)
Stage 3: Viva-voce (Personal Interview)
- Marks: 50 marks
- Candidates Called: In ratio of 1:3 of advertised vacancies to successful candidates from Main Written Examination
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 40% marks (i.e., 20 marks out of 50)
- PwD Candidates: 35% marks (i.e., 17.5 marks out of 50)
Final Merit List
- Based on cumulative marks of Main Written Examination (200 marks) + Viva-voce (50 marks)
- Total: 250 marks
- Select list not exceeding number of advertised vacancies
- Wait list: Maximum 10% of advertised vacancies or 1, whichever is higher
- Valid for 1 year from date of publication in Official Gazette
Important Notes:
- No rechecking, revaluation, reconsideration or re-totalling of answer sheets allowed
- All expenses for appearing in examinations to be borne by candidates
- Compensatory time for PwD candidates: 30 minutes for Preliminary Exam, 1 hour for Main Written Exam
General Instructions for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must be citizens of India
- Applications must be submitted online only - no other mode accepted
- Candidates already in Government service must apply through proper channel (with NOC)
- Candidates must possess sufficient knowledge of Marathi language
- Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years
- Service Bond: Rs. 2,00,000/- to work for 3 years from date of joining
- Post-service restriction: Cannot practice in courts for 2 years after ceasing service
- Multiple applications should be avoided; latest application with correct payment will be considered
- Incomplete/incorrect applications will be rejected
- Willful suppression of material facts will lead to dismissal
- Candidates must maintain good moral character
- Medical fitness certificate required before appointment
- Scribe facility available for PwD candidates (candidate to arrange own scribe)
Disqualifications:
- Non-citizen of India
- Compulsorily retired, removed or dismissed from judicial/government service
- Failed to complete probation period
- Convicted for offence involving moral turpitude
- More than one spouse living
- More than two children (subject to exceptions as per Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 2005)
- Copying or misconduct during examination
- Influencing recruiting authority
Documents Required for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
At the time of Online Application (to be uploaded):
- Recent passport size photograph (JPG format, max 40KB)
- Signature (JPG format, max 40KB)
To be sent by Post (on or before 25.02.2026):
- Receipt/e-Challan of payment of fees
- NOC from current employer (for Government servants)
- Disability Certificate/UDID Card (for PwD candidates)
- Scribe/Reader related forms (Form 1, 2, 3A, 3B) if applicable for PwD candidates
At the time of Document Verification (original + attested copies):
- Proof of Indian Citizenship
- Age proof (Birth Certificate/SSC/School Leaving Certificate/Service Book)
- For Practicing Advocates:
- Certificate of standing as legal practitioner (Form A1)
- Certificate of knowledge of Marathi (Form A2)
- Character Certificate from 2 respectable persons (Form A3) - issued on or after 30.01.2026
- LL.B. mark sheets (all semesters/years) and Degree Certificate
- Other degree certificates and mark sheets
- Sanad issued by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
- Certificate of Practice from Bar Council of India (for law degrees from 2009-10 onwards)
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, if any)
- Backward Class certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate/UDID Card with Form 1 (if applicable)
Send Documents to:
The Registrar (Legal & Research)
105, 1st Floor, PWD Building
High Court, Fort
Mumbai – 400 032
Note: Non-production of original documents at verification stage will result in disqualification.
How to Apply for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
Online Application Process:
- Step 1: Visit the official website at https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in
- Step 2: Read the entire advertisement carefully
- Step 3: Keep ready scanned photograph and signature (JPG format, max 40KB each)
- Step 4: Click on the application link (available from 30.01.2026 after 10:30 AM)
- Step 5: Fill in all required details accurately in the online application form
- Step 6: Upload photograph and signature at appropriate places
- Step 7: Pay application fee through SBCollect payment gateway:
- Visit: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=917433
- Make payment via Internet Banking/Credit Card/UPI/e-Challan at SBI branch
- Note down the SBCollect Reference Number
- Step 8: Enter the SBCollect Reference Number in Column 40 of application form
- Step 9: Preview the application form carefully
- Step 10: Submit the application by clicking "I Agree" button
- Step 11: Note down the Registration ID generated (will be sent via SMS also)
- Step 12: Send required documents by Registered Post AD/Courier/Speed Post to reach on or before 25.02.2026
Address for Sending Documents:
The Registrar (Legal & Research)
105, 1st Floor, PWD Building
High Court, Fort
Mumbai – 400 032
Envelope Superscription: "Application for the post of District Judge – 2025"
In case of mistakes:
- Do NOT fill a fresh application
- Send email from registered email ID to: [email protected]
- Subject line: "A.5504/2025 – Registration ID [mention your Registration ID]"
- Quote column number with incorrect information and correct information
- Email must be sent before 17.02.2026, 04:30 PM
Important Points:
- Apply well in advance - don't wait for last date
- Provide correct email ID and mobile number
- Upload good quality photograph for identification
- Once submitted, no changes allowed in application
- Admit cards will be available for download (not sent by post)
- Choice of exam center once exercised cannot be changed
- Keep checking website and registered email regularly for updates
Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link Type | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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