High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (JK High Court and Ladakh) has released advertisement number 2279 of 2026/RG, notifying 11 vacancies for the post of District Judge. Eligible candidates include Civil Judges (Senior Division) having minimum three years' service as Civil Judge (Senior Division) with minimum of seven years' total service rendered as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Civil Judge (Senior Division). The pay scale for the post is Level J-5 (144840-194660). Applicants can submit the online application form from 3 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 by logging in to the online web portal. The selection process consists of a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (Written Examination) followed by a Performance Assessment and Viva voce.
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge – Quick Summary
- Who is recruiting?: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
- Which posts?: District Judge
- How many vacancies?: 11 vacancies
- Who can apply?: Civil Judges (Senior Division) meeting service criteria
- Application start date: 03-10-2026
- Last date: 15-10-2026
- Application mode: Online
- Job location: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Overview
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JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Vacancy Details
There are a total of 11 vacancies available for the post of District Judge.
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Eligibility Criteria
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Qualification
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Salary
The notification does not mention any additional allowances or benefits.
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge Selection Process
The selection process consists of a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (Written Examination), Performance Assessment, and Viva voce.
Written Examination
The written examination consists of two papers carrying 180 marks in total:
Viva Voce
Carries 20 marks. A candidate shall be eligible to appear in viva voce only in case he secures 50% marks in each paper in the written examination, 50% marks in Performance Assessment, and 55% marks in aggregate. Only candidates who secure 55% or more marks in aggregate shall be declared successful.
How to Apply for JK High Court and Ladakh District Judge
- Log in to the online web portal at exams.jklhc.in.
- Complete the application form with the required details.
- Review the entered information carefully.
- Submit the online application form within the active window from 3 October 2026 to 15 October 2026.
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