Patna High Court Announces District Judge Recruitment for 2026

The Patna High Court has announced the recruitment for District Judge (Entry Level) for 2026, with 8 vacancies available. The application process is open from April 16 to May 25, 2026. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum of 7 years of legal practice. The selection process involves a preliminary exam, mains exam, and an interview. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the official notification for detailed information on application procedures and requirements.

By Ambika Singh May 15, 2026, 14:08 IST

Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

Important Update: The High Court of Judicature at Patna (Bihar) has issued a notification for the recruitment of District Judge (Entry Level) through the Direct From Bar Exam-2026. A total of 08 positions are available. The online application process commenced on April 16, 2026, and will remain open until May 25, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to review the detailed information regarding the Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 below.

High Court of Judicature at Patna (Bihar)

Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

Key Dates

Application Start Date: April 16, 2026

Application End Date: May 25, 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment: May 25, 2026

Exam Date: To Be Announced

Admit Card: Before Exam

Application Fees

General, EWS, EBC, BC: Rs. 1500/-

SC, ST: Rs. 750/-

Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other modes.

Age Criteria for Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

Age as of January 1, 2026

Minimum Age: 35 Years

Maximum Age: 50 Years

Age relaxation will be provided as per the recruitment rules.

Vacancy Information

Total Vacancies: 08

Position	Number of Posts
District Judge (Entry Level) Direct From Bar Exam-2026	08

Educational Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate/Pleader, including Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors, and must declare their appearance in at least 24 cases per year over the last three years.

All applicants should thoroughly review the official notification before applying.

Application Process for Patna High Court District Judge 2026

Candidates can apply through the official Patna High Court website before the deadline.

For further details, refer to the official notification provided below.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully regarding the last date, age limit, and qualifications before submitting their application.

Selection Process for Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

Preliminary Exam

Main Exam

Interview