🔔Overview
The High Court of Bombay has released the District Judge (by Nomination – 25%) Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 89 vacancies. Eligible law graduates with the required experience can apply online through the official website within the prescribed dates.
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Recruitment Name: Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026
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Conducting Body: High Court of Bombay
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Post Name: District Judge (by Nomination – 25%)
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Total Vacancies: 89 Posts (likely to vary)
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Application Mode: Online
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Official Website: https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| 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 | 25.02.2026 |
| Preliminary Written Examination | To be announced |
| Main Written Examination | To be announced |
| Viva-voce | To be announced |
📌 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 30.01.2026)
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Minimum Age: 35 years
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Maximum Age:
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45 years – General / Others
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48 years – PwD and Backward Communities
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Note: No age relaxation beyond the specified limits.
Educational Qualification
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Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university
Nationality
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Must be a Citizen of India
Other Requirements
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Mandatory knowledge of Marathi language (speak, read, write, translate)
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Minimum 7 years of experience as applicable under prescribed options
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Good moral character and medical fitness
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Must not fall under any disqualification conditions mentioned in the notification
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Selection Method |
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| District Judge (by Nomination – 25%) | 89 | Preliminary Exam + Main Exam + Viva-voce |
Note: Number of vacancies is likely to vary and will be notified officially.
💰 Pay Scale
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Salary: ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 per month
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Allowances: Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances
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Probation Period: 2 years
📚 Exam Scheme
Stage 1: Preliminary Written Examination (if conducted)
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Objective type (computer-based evaluation)
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For short-listing only
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Candidates shortlisted in 1:10 ratio
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Marks not counted for final merit
Exam Centers:
Mumbai, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Kolhapur
Stage 2: Main Written Examination
| Particulars | Details |
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| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Marks | 100 marks each |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 3 hours per paper |
| Medium | English |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
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General: 50% in each paper
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Backward Communities / PwD: 45% in each paper
Stage 3: Viva-voce
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Marks: 50
Minimum Qualifying Marks
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General: 40%
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PwD: 35%
Final Merit List
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Based on Main Written Exam (200) + Viva-voce (50)
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Total Marks: 250
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Wait list: Maximum 10% of vacancies or 1 post (whichever is higher)
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Valid for 1 year from Gazette publication
📝 Application Process
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Visit the official website: https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in
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Read the recruitment advertisement carefully
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Keep scanned photograph and signature ready (JPG, max 40KB)
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Click on the online application link (active from 30.01.2026)
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Fill in all required details correctly
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Upload photograph and signature
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Pay application fee through SBCollect
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Note the SBCollect Reference Number
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Enter the reference number in the application form
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Preview and submit the application
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Note down the Registration ID
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Send required documents by post to reach the High Court on or before 25.02.2026
📌 Key Instructions for Candidates
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Applications are accepted online only
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Mere fee payment does not guarantee eligibility
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Candidates in Government service must apply through proper channel
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Service bond of ₹2,00,000/- applicable
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Selected candidates cannot practice law for 2 years after leaving service
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No re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets
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Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
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Candidates must arrange their own scribe if required