High Court of Bombay is recruiting for regular job posts of District Judge. A total of 28 vacancies are available. The recruitment notification was released on 05/09/2024 and is for job location in Maharashtra. The last date to apply for the positions is 26/09/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization High Court Of Bombay
Post Name District Judge
Advt No. A.5504/2024
Nature of job Regular
Vacancies 28
Salary Rs.144840-194660 + DA & other Allowances
Job Location Maharashtra
Category Judicial Services

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 District Judge 28

Age Eligibility

Candidates must have attained the age of thirty-five years and must not have attained the age of forty-eight years in the case of candidates belonging to communities recognized as backward by the Government for the purpose of recruitment and forty-five years in the case of others, as on the date of publication of Advertisement i.e. 05/09/2024.

Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 Years
SC/ST 5 Years

Exam Fee

Category Fees
General/UR Rs. 1000/-
OBC/SC/ST Rs. 500/-

Essential Qualification

Post Name Qualification
District Judge
  • Citizen of India.
  • LLB Degree.
  • Practicing as Advocate in HC of Bombay or its subordinate courts for min 7 Yrs or Public Prosecutor / Govt. Advocate for 7 yrs as on date of advt (05/09/2024).
  • Knowledge of Marathi language

Selection Process

Step Details
Preliminary Written Exam Objective Type / MCQ based
Two papers for 100 marks each
Exam Duration 3 hrs
Qualifying Marks - min 50% (45% for backward classes)
Exam will be conducted at Mumbai, Nagpur & Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Candidates shortlisted in 1:10 ratio
Main Written Exam Two papers for 100 marks each
Exam Duration 3 hrs
Exam Medium - English
Viva Voce/Interview Conducted for candidates shortlisted in 1:3 ratio
Carries 50 Marks

How to Apply

  1. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this post by submitting applications online. Applications in any other form shall not be accepted.
  2. Candidates can visit the High Court of Bombay website, which is Click Here, and apply.
  3. Before applying online, the candidate should ensure that all relevant documents, i.e., passport size photo and signature, are duly scanned in .jpg format. Each file size shall not exceed 40KB and attach them at the appropriate place in the online application form.
  4. Candidates are required to register on the official website to apply for the position.
  5. After completing registration, candidates will receive a link on the registered email ID to proceed to fill the online application form.
  6. While filling out the online application form, ensure all details are correct as, after submitting the application, the candidate cannot edit/modify it.
  7. Once the online application is filled correctly, the candidates are required to pay a fee of INR 500/- (for Backward classes) and INR 1000/- for all other classes.
  8. The candidates are directed to print the challan generated during the online fee payment procedure, duly filled in and signed application, prescribed format II and III and small family declaration, to the address The Registrar General, High Court, Fort, Mumbai-400032. Applications should be sent only via Registered/speed/courier services so as to reach the above address on or before 04/10/2024.

Important Dates

Preliminary Written Exam Date 08/12/2024
Online Application Start Date 05/09/2024
Online Application Last Date 26/09/2024
Last Date of Fee Payment 26/09/2024
Last Date of Hard Copy Submission 04/10/2024

Important Links

Preliminary Written Exam Notice Click Here
Rejected Applicants List Click Here
Ineleigible Applicants Click Here
Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
High Court of Bombay Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of the recruiting agency? The name of the recruiting agency is High Court of Bombay.
What are the total number of vacancies for the position of District Judge? There are a total of 28 vacancies available for the position of District Judge.
What is the age eligibility criteria for the post of District Judge? Candidates should have attained the age of 35 and not exceed 48 years in the case of backward classes and 45 in case of others, as on the date of publishing of the recruitment advertisement, i.e. 05/09/2024.
What is the last date for applying for the position of District Judge? The last date to apply for the post of District Judge is 26/09/2024. However, the last date to submit a hard copy of the form is 04/10/2024.