Overview
High Court of Bombay Appellate Side has published a recruitment notification for 89 vacancies for the post of District Judge. The key requirement is a degree in law with at least 7 years of experience as an Advocate, Judicial Officer, Public Prosecutor, or Government Advocate. Applications must be submitted online by February 17, 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 89
Post Name: District Judge
Organization: High Court of Bombay Appellate Side, Fort, Mumbai 400 032
Job Location: Various examination centers in Maharashtra
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Degree in Law with at least 7 years experience as an Advocate, Judicial Officer, Public Prosecutor, or Government Advocate.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 35 years
Maximum Age: 48 years (as on January 30, 2026) for PwD and Backward Communities.
Maximum Age: 45 years (as on January 30, 2026) for Others.
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: [X] years
OBC (NCL): [X] years
PwBD: [X] years
Important Dates
Notification Release: January 30, 2026
Application Start Date: January 30, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: February 17, 2026
Last Date for Document Submission by Post: February 25, 2026
Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Scale: Rs. 144840 - 194660 + allowances
Monthly Salary: Approximately Rs. 23,750 (based on pay scale)
Selection Process
Preliminary Written Examination: Multiple-choice objective type questions for short-listing candidates.
Main Written Examination: Two papers each carrying 100 marks with a duration of 3 hours in English.
Viva-Voce: Carries 50 marks, minimum eligibility is 40 out of 50 (35 for PwD).
Final Selection: Based on cumulative marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://bhc.gov.in/bhcjorecruitment2026/index.php).
- Before filling the online application, candidates must have their latest passport-size photograph and signature scanned in separate files (.jpg format).
- Attach the scanned photograph and signature at appropriate places in the online application form.
- After pressing the “I Agree” button, a Registration ID will be generated; note it for future reference.
- Submit the required documents by post to The Registrar Legal Research, 105, 1st Floor, PWD Building, High Court, Fort, Mumbai 400 032 on or before February 25, 2026.
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