Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Reopened
The High Court of Judicial at Patna (Bihar) has issued a reopening notice for the recruitment of District Judge (Entry Level) Direct From Bar Exam-2026. This opportunity is for 8 vacancies. The online application window will reopen on 21 July 2026 and remain open until 28 July 2026. Candidates interested in applying should review all recruitment details carefully before submitting their applications.
Key Dates for Recruitment Process
- Initial Application Start Date: 16 April 2026
- Initial Last Date to Apply: 25 May 2026
- Initial Fee Payment Deadline: 25 May 2026
- Re-Open Application Start Date: 21 July 2026
- Re-Open Application Last Date: 28 July 2026
- Re-Open Fee Payment Last Date: 30 July 2026
- Exam Date: To be notified later
- Admit Card Release: Before exam date
Application Fee Details
- General, EWS, EBC, BC Categories: Rs. 1500/-
- SC, ST Categories: Rs. 750/-
- Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods
Age Eligibility Criteria
Age limits are calculated as of 1 January 2026:
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
- Age relaxation applies as per Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment Rules
Vacancy Details
A total of 8 posts are available under the District Judge (Entry Level) Direct From Bar Exam-2026 category.
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| District Judge (Entry Level) Direct From Bar Exam-2026 | 8 |
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have at least 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate or Pleader, including Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors, as of the application date.
- Candidates must declare having appeared in at least 24 cases per year over the last three years (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).
- Those who qualify the written test must maintain this declaration for the three years preceding the advertisement year.
- Applicants are advised to thoroughly read the official notification before applying.
How to Apply
- Applications can be submitted online via the official Patna High Court website: https://patnahighcourt.gov.in/.
- The application link will be activated on 21 July 2026.
- Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.
- Official instructions and details are available on the website and in the notification documents.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted through the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the online application start? - 21 July 2026.
- What is the last date to apply? - 28 July 2026.
- What is the age limit? - Minimum 35 years and maximum 50 years as of 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxations.
- How to download the result? - Results will be available on the official website; candidates can download them using their registration number or roll number and date of birth.
- What is the official website? - https://patnahighcourt.gov.in/
Important Links
- Check Notice (Re-Open): Click Here
- Download Date Extend Notice: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
