Last Updated On: 9 November 2026 — Apply aaj se shuru — Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment 2026 ki window 9 November 2026, subah 10 baje se khul gayi hai aur 25 November 2026, raat 11:59 baje tak chalegi.
Quick Summary
High Court of Orissa, Cuttack ne Judge Recruitment 2026 ke liye 3 notifications ek saath release kiye hain — total 114 posts: District Judge (Direct Recruitment) ke 38, District Judge (LDCE) ke 46 aur Civil Judge (Senior Division, LDCE) ke 30 posts. Direct recruitment 7 saal se practice kar rahe advocates ke liye hai — salary Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660. Apply 9 se 25 November 2026 tak orissahighcourt.nic.in ke Recruitment Corner se hoga.
Odisha ke advocates ke liye ye saal ka sabse bada mauka hai. District Judge ki direct recruitment me law graduate hone ke saath kam se kam 7 saal ki continuous advocate practice chahiye aur age 35 se 45 saal ke beech honi chahiye. Ek baat pehle se saaf kar dun — LDCE wale dono advts sirf serving judicial officers ke liye hain; agar aap advocate hain to aapka raasta Advt 03 of 2026 (District Judge Direct) hai. Teenon advts ki apply window ek hi hai — 9 November subah 10 baje se 25 November raat 11:59 baje tak — aur teeno ke liye exam dates abhi announce nahi hui hain.
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Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai — Ek Nazar Me
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit | Experience / Skill | Fresher Chalega? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Judge (Direct) — 38 posts | Law graduate (recognised University/Institution se) | 35–45 saal (as on date of application) | 7 saal ki continuous advocate practice (ya combined advocate + judicial-officer experience 7 saal); Odia fluent (bolna, padhna, likhna) + Odia exam (Middle English School standard) pass | Nahi — 7 saal ki practice mandatory hai |
| District Judge (LDCE) — 46 posts | Serving judicial officer | Service ke hisaab se (neeche dekhen) | Civil Judge (Sr Div) me 3 saal ki qualifying service + Civil Judge (Jr + Sr Div) me total 7 saal ki combined service (as on 1 Apr 2026) | Nahi — sirf serving judicial officers |
| Civil Judge (Sr Div, LDCE) — 30 posts | Serving Civil Judge (Jr Div) | Service ke hisaab se (neeche dekhen) | Civil Judge (Jr Div) cadre me 3 saal ki qualifying service | Nahi — sirf serving judicial officers |
Direct recruitment ke liye apni age Age Eligibility Checker se ek baar check kar lo — 35–45 ki limit application ki date ke hisaab se hai, aur 2026 ke liye sab candidates ko 1 saal ki extra relaxation bhi mil rahi hai (kyunki 2025 ki vacancies notify nahi ho payi thi).
Important Dates aur Application Fee — Ek Saath
| Event | Date / Fee |
|---|---|
| Notifications release date (teeno advts) | 4 November 2026 (Advt 03, 04 aur 05 of 2026) |
| Online apply start date | 9 November 2026, subah 10:00 baje |
| Last date to apply aur fee pay karne ki | 25 November 2026, raat 11:59 baje |
| Exam dates (teeno advts) | Abhi announce nahi hui — TBA |
| Application fee — District Judge (Direct) | ₹750 (non-refundable, online — net banking/debit/credit/UPI) |
| Fee exemption — District Judge (Direct) | SC / ST / PwBD — exempted |
| Application fee — LDCE (dono advts) | Notification me koi fee mention nahi hai (in-service judicial officers ke liye) |
Ek imaandaar baat: LDCE wale advts me fee ka koi zikr hi nahi hai — official PDF me “fee” shabd kahin nahi aata. Isliye humne wahan koi rakam guess nahi ki hai. Agar aap serving judicial officer hain to LDCE form bharte waqt portal par fee ki jaankari dobara check kar lena.
Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment kya hai?
Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment 2026 High Court of Orissa, Cuttack ki taraf se Odisha Judicial Service ke District Judge aur Civil Judge (Senior Division) cadres me recruitment hai. Is baar 3 alag notifications ek saath aaye hain: District Judge ki direct recruitment (Advt 03 of 2026) experienced advocates ke liye hai, jabki District Judge (Advt 04 of 2026) aur Civil Judge (Senior Division) (Advt 05 of 2026) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) se serving judicial officers ke liye hain. Recruitment O.S.J.S. aur O.J.S. Rules, 2007 ke hisaab se hogi. Court ne saaf likha hai ki vacancies badal sakti hain aur Court poori process ko kisi bhi stage par cancel kar sakta hai.
Key Stats: Total posts 114 (DJ Direct 38 + DJ LDCE 46 + CJ Sr Div LDCE 30) • District Judge salary Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660 • Direct ke liye age 35–45 saal • Practice 7 saal • Fee ₹750 (SC/ST/PwBD exempt) • Last date 25 November 2026
Orissa High Court Judge Vacancy Details 2026 — 114 Posts
| Advertisement | Post | Total Posts | Pay Scale | Kis Ke Liye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advt 03 of 2026 | District Judge (Direct) | 38 | Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660 | Advocates (7 saal practice) |
| Advt 04 of 2026 | District Judge (LDCE) | 46 | Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660 | Serving judicial officers |
| Advt 05 of 2026 | Civil Judge (Sr Div, LDCE) | 30 | Rs. 1,11,000 – 1,63,030 | Serving Civil Judges (Jr Div) |
| Total | — | 114 | — | — |
District Judge (Direct) — category-wise breakup:
| Category | Posts | Female (inme se) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 19 | 7 |
| SEBC | 4 | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 9 | 3 |
| Total | 38 | 13 |
Inme se 3 posts PwBD candidates ke liye horizontal reservation se bhari jayengi (cerebral palsy ko chhodkar). Agar kisi category me eligible female candidates na milen to wo posts usi category ke eligible male candidates se bhari jayengi, aur reserved category me candidates na milne par posts unreserved category se bhari jayengi.
Orissa High Court Judge Salary — Kitni Milegi?
Dono cadres ki salary 7th CPC ke judicial pay matrix ke hisaab se hai, plus DA aur admissible allowances milenge.
| Post | Pay Scale | In-hand (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| District Judge (Direct + LDCE) | Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660 | Lagbhag Rs. 1,90,000 – 2,10,000/month |
| Civil Judge (Sr Div) (LDCE) | Rs. 1,11,000 – 1,63,030 | Lagbhag Rs. 1,50,000 – 1,65,000/month |
In-hand estimate ki assumption: DA lagbhag 55%, HRA Cuttack (Y-city) ke slab ke hisaab se, NPS aur income tax deduction ke baad. Actual amount DA/HRA rates aur deductions par depend karta hai. Apni exact in-hand salary Salary Calculator se nikaal sakte ho.
Salary ke alawa judicial service me official residence, vehicle, medical facilities aur ek izzatdaar career milta hai — isliye District Judge ki post law graduates ke liye sabse upar ki manzilon me se ek maani jati hai.
Orissa High Court Judge Eligibility Criteria 2026 — Detail Me
District Judge (Direct) — Advt 03 of 2026
- Education: Kisi recognised University/Institution se Law me graduate hona chahiye.
- Practice: Application ki date tak kam se kam 7 saal ki continuous advocate practice — ya advocate + judicial officer ka combined experience 7 saal, ya judicial service join karne se pehle 7 saal ki continuous advocate practice.
- Age: Application ki date par 35 se 45 saal ke beech. Relaxation: sab candidates ko 1 saal (2026 recruitment year ke liye), SC/ST/SEBC (non-creamy)/auraton ko 5 saal, PwBD ko 10 saal (reserved category ke PwBD ko cumulative benefit).
- Odia language: Odia fluent bolna, padhna aur likhna aana chahiye, aur Middle English School standard ke barabar Odia exam pass hona chahiye. Ye ek aisi shart hai jo bahut se bahar ke advocates miss kar dete hain — apply karne se pehle apna Odia certificate check kar lo.
District Judge (LDCE) — Advt 04 of 2026
- Service: Civil Judge (Senior Division) me 3 saal ki qualifying service + Civil Judge (Junior + Senior Division) me total 7 saal ki combined service (1 April 2026 tak).
Civil Judge (Senior Division, LDCE) — Advt 05 of 2026
- Service: Civil Judge (Junior Division) cadre me 3 saal ki qualifying service.
Odisha ki aur recruitments ke liye Odisha ki aur bhartiyan yahan dekhen — aur latest sarkari naukriyan yahan check kar sakte ho.
Orissa High Court Judge Selection Process 2026
District Judge (Direct) — Written Exam + Interview
- Written Exam: 3 papers, har paper 100 marks, 2 ghante — Paper-1, Paper-2 aur General English (General English qualifying hai — 45% chahiye).
- Interview: 30 marks. Interview ke liye 1:10 ke ratio me bulaya jayega, jab candidate ne written me aggregate kam se kam 45% liye hon. PwBD candidates ko har paper me 40% aur aggregate 45% par bulaya jayega. Final selection ke liye interview me kam se kam 40% lana mandatory hai.
- Document verification interview se pehle hogi — documents time par submit na kiye to interview se debar kar diya jayega.
District Judge (LDCE) — Written + Viva + Service Record
- Written Exam: 2 papers, har paper 75 marks, 2 ghante. Viva ke liye aggregate 50% aur har paper me 45% chahiye.
- Viva-voce: 30 marks + CCR/PAR/ACR evaluation 20 marks + disposal rate (pichhle 5 saal) 10 marks + judgment assessment 20 marks. Selection ke liye viva me kam se kam 40% mandatory hai.
Civil Judge (Sr Div, LDCE) — Written + Viva + Service Record
- Written Exam: 2 papers, har paper 100 marks, 2 ghante. Viva ke liye aggregate 50% aur har paper me 45% chahiye.
- Viva-voce: 30 marks + CCR/PAR/ACR (pichhle 3 saal) 15 marks. Selection ke liye viva me kam se kam 40% mandatory hai.
How to Apply — Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment 2026
- Official website orissahighcourt.nic.in par jao aur Recruitment Corner kholo.
- Apne advt (03 — Direct, 04 — DJ LDCE, 05 — CJ LDCE) ke liye Examination Portal par jao.
- Online application form bharo — personal details, law degree, practice/service details aur category details carefully fill karo.
- Direct recruitment ke liye applicable fee (₹750) online pay karo (net banking/debit/credit/UPI).
- Form submit karke printout save kar lo — last date 25 November 2026, raat 11:59 baje hai.
Documents ki list (law degree certificate, Bar Council enrolment, practice certificate, Odia exam certificate, age/category proof) notification ke hisaab se taiyar rakho — document verification interview se pehle hogi.
Important Links — Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment 2026
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF — District Judge (Direct) | Advt 03 of 2026 — 11 pages, official notification |
| Download Notification PDF — District Judge (LDCE) | Advt 04 of 2026 — official PDF |
| Download Notification PDF — Civil Judge (Sr Div, LDCE) | Advt 05 of 2026 — official PDF |
| Apply Online | Recruitment Corner — Examination Portal (orissahighcourt.nic.in) |
| Official Website | orissahighcourt.nic.in — High Court of Orissa |
Aage Kya Hoga — Agle Steps
| Milestone | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Apply karne ki last date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Admit card (written exam ke liye) | Expected — orissahighcourt.nic.in par aayega |
| Written examination | Dates TBA — admit card ke saath notify hongi |
| Interview / Viva-voce | Written ke baad (1:10 ratio) |
| Final result | Interview/viva + service record ke baad |
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FAQs — Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment 2026
Q1. Orissa High Court Judge Recruitment 2026 me total kitne posts hain?
A: Total 114 posts hain — District Judge (Direct) 38, District Judge (LDCE) 46 aur Civil Judge (Senior Division, LDCE) 30.
Q2. District Judge (Direct) ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?
A: Law graduate jo 7 saal se continuous advocate practice me ho, age 35–45 saal ho, aur Odia fluent bol/padh/likh sakta ho (Middle English School standard ka Odia exam pass).
Q3. Form bharne ki last date kya hai?
A: Online application 25 November 2026, raat 11:59 baje tak chalegi. Apply window 9 November 2026, subah 10 baje se khuli hai.
Q4. Application fee kitni hai?
A: District Judge (Direct) ke liye ₹750 (non-refundable); SC/ST/PwBD exempted hain. LDCE advts me notification me koi fee mention nahi hai.
Q5. District Judge ki salary kitni hai?
A: Pay scale Rs. 1,44,840 – 1,94,660 + DA/allowances; in-hand lagbhag Rs. 1,90,000 – 2,10,000/month (estimate, DA/HRA par depend karta hai).
Q6. Kya fresher advocate apply kar sakta hai?
A: Nahi — direct recruitment ke liye 7 saal ki continuous practice mandatory hai. LDCE sirf serving judicial officers ke liye hai.
Q7. Exam kab hoga?
A: Exam dates abhi announce nahi hui hain — admit card aur exam schedule orissahighcourt.nic.in par aayega.
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