High Court of Karnataka has released the official Civil Judge Notification 2026 on 16th April 2026 at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in. A total of 90 vacancies (15 fresh + 75 backlog) have been announced under the Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged between 40 to 45 years (category-wise) with a qualification of Degree in Law + 3 years of practice as an Advocate / Public Prosecutor / Assistant Public Prosecutor / Government Counsel can apply online from 16th April 2026 to 15th May 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Notification for Direct Recruitment to the post of Civil Judge is published vide No. HCRB/CJR-9/2026 dated 16th April 2026 on the official website of High Court of Karnataka. This Notification is subject to the final outcome of Writ Petition No.200448/2025 c/w 17968/2025 and 3145/2023 pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka. Candidates should thoroughly read the official notification to check category-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation details, selection process and detailed instructions for filling the online application form.
| Document | Download Link |
|---|---|
| High Court of Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | View / Download Official Notification |
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Direct Recruitment to the Post of Civil Judge |
| Department | High Court of Karnataka |
| Board | High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru |
| Post Name | Civil Judge |
| Post Nature | Regular / Probation for two years |
| Advt. No | HCRB/CJR-9/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 90 posts (15 fresh + 75 backlog) |
| Pay Scale | Rs.77,840 - 1,36,520/- |
| Essential Qualification | Degree in Law + 3 years practice as Advocate / Public Prosecutor / Assistant Public Prosecutor / Government Counsel |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 / 43 / 45 years (category-wise) as on the last date of application |
| Application Mode | Online - judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | No. HCRB/CJR-9/2026 dated 16th April 2026 |
| Official Website | judiciary.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified later |
| Main Written Examination Date | To be notified later |
| Viva-voce Date | To be notified later |
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Category-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 90 vacancies (15 fresh + 75 backlog) will be filled for Civil Judge posts under High Court of Karnataka Recruitment 2026. Check category-wise vacancy details in the table below.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| General Merit | 07 + 11* |
| Scheduled Caste | 02 + 01* |
| Scheduled Tribe | 01 + 01* |
| Category - I | 18* |
| Category - II(A) | 02 + 22* |
| Category - II(B) | 01 + 5* |
| Category - III(A) | 01 + 8* |
| Category - III(B) | 01 + 4* |
| Total | 15 + 75* |
Note: (*) Indicates backlog posts. (#) Indicates fresh vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disability. Horizontal reservations for Women, Rural, Kannada Medium, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and Transgender are as per Government orders.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Must be holder of a degree in law granted by a University established by law in India. As on the last date fixed for receipt of application, must be practicing as an advocate for not less than three years continuously or must be working as Public Prosecutor / Assistant Public Prosecutor / Government Counsel for not less than three years.
Nationality: Must be a Citizen of India.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Category-I of OBC | 45 years |
| Category II(A) / II(B) / III(A) / III(B) of OBC | 43 years |
| General Merit / Others | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation of 3 years |
Note: Age is calculated as on the last date fixed for receipt of application. The maximum age limit is relaxed by three years in case of ex-servicemen candidates as per Government Order No.DPAR 262 SeNeNi 2025 dated 29.01.2026.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be appointed in the pay scale of Civil Judge.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs.77,840 - 1,36,520/- |
| Probation | Initially on probation for two years (or extended period if necessary) |
| Training | Compulsory training for a period of not less than one year before presiding the Court |
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection for Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following:
Preliminary Examination: Objective Type (100 marks). Minimum qualifying marks: 50 (SC/ST/PwBD) / 60 (others).
Main Written Examination: Translation Paper (100 marks), Law Paper-I (100 marks), Law Paper-II (100 marks), Law Paper-III (100 marks). Minimum qualifying marks per paper: 40 (SC/ST/PwBD) / 50 (others).
Viva-voce: 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 20% (SC/ST/PwBD) / 25% (others).
Computer Test: 25 marks (qualifying nature; not added to total).
Final selection is based on aggregate marks obtained in the Competitive Examination (Written Examination + Viva-voce). Candidates must also pass the Kannada Language Examination conducted by KPSC.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following at the time of online application and produce originals at document verification / Viva-voce stage:
SSLC or equivalent certificate (proof of Date of Birth), Degree & Law Degree marks cards, Convocation certificates, Certificate of Practice (for advocates), Caste / Category certificates, Rural / Kannada Medium / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Transgender certificates (as applicable), Character certificates, etc.
Note: Three sets of self-attested copies along with originals must be produced at Viva-voce stage.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Sl. No. | Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Main Written Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Merit / Category II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) | ₹1,000/- | ₹1,500/- |
| 02 | SC / ST / Category-I / PwBD | ₹500/- | ₹750/- |
Fee is payable online through SBI e-pay (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI). Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form
The application is to be submitted only in online mode. There is no offline or physical application form. Candidates must visit the official website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in/ and fill the online application form with all required details. The form includes fields for personal information, educational qualifications, practice details, reservation category, upload of documents (photo, signature, certificates), etc. After filling all details and paying the fee, candidates must submit the form and take a printout for future reference. No changes are allowed after final submission.
Note: Candidates must ensure all uploaded documents are clear and as per specifications. Incomplete or erroneous applications will be rejected.
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How to Apply for High Court of Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates for Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 must submit their application online through the official website within the specified last date. The online application process is as follows:
Step 1 - Registration: Visit the High Court of Karnataka website https://judiciary.karnataka.gov.in and click on the recruitment link for Civil Judge. Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 2 - Application Submission: Login with credentials, fill all required personal, educational and practice details. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and all supporting documents (educational certificates, practice certificate, category certificates etc.).
Step 3 - Fee Payment & Final Submission: Pay the prescribed application fee online. Review all entries, submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Note: Applications submitted by any other mode other than online will not be considered. Candidates must ensure that all particulars furnished are correct. Last date for submission of online application and payment of fee is 15 May 2026.
Karnataka High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess all required qualifications and certificates by the last date of online application (15 May 2026). The candidate shall furnish three character certificates at the time of document verification.
- Candidates claiming reservations must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority. Practicing advocates must submit the practice certificate in the prescribed format. Candidates with bigamous marital status are not eligible.
- Furnishing false information or suppressing material facts will lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal prosecution. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. The decision of the High Court of Karnataka shall be final and binding on the candidates.
- All updates regarding the recruitment will be published only on the official website of the High Court of Karnataka. Candidates must regularly check the website for Preliminary / Main Examination dates, admit cards and other information.
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