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Patna High Court has released the official notification for the District Judge (Entry Level), Direct From Bar Exam-2026 Recruitment to fill 8 permanent District Judge posts through direct recruitment from eligible Advocates and Judicial Officers. This is a prestigious judiciary opportunity for candidates with 7 years or more of legal practice or judicial service, offering a high-level pay scale under Level J-5 of the judicial pay matrix. FreeJobAlert - Your Personal Govt Job Finder 10M+Users 100+Jobs/day FreeAlways ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts - Alerts by Qualification, State and Interest. Set Free Alerts ● Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime · freejobalert.com The online application process will begin on 16 April 2026 and will remain open until 15 May 2026, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced legal professionals seeking senior-level government judiciary jobs. Advertisement Company Name Patna High Court Post Name District Judge (Entry Level), Direct From Bar Exam-2026 No of Posts 8 Qualification Advocates/Judicial Officers with 7 years of practice or more. Age Limit Min: 35 years, Max: 50 years Last Date 15-05-2026 Apply Mode Online Job Type Permanent Candidates who are interested in applying for the Patna High Court Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form. Download Patna High Court Job 2026 Notification PDF Post Name Total Posts District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2026 3 District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2023 4 District Judge (Entry Level), Direct from Bar Exam-2021 1 Total 8 Advocate/Pleader with 7 years or more of continuous practice Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors with 7 years or more of continuous practice Judicial Officers with 7 years or more of continuous practice Person in judicial service with combined experience of 7 years or more as an Advocate or Judicial Officer Category Fee General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/Others Rs. 1500 SC/ST and OH candidates from Bihar Rs. 750 Minimum Age: 35 years Maximum Age: 50 years Age relaxation will be as per government rules. Revised pay scale of Rs. 144840-194660/- Level : J-5 (pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 51550-1230-58930-1380-63070/-) Event Date Application Start Date 16 April 2026 Application Last Date 15 May 2026 Screening Test (if held) Written Test Viva-Voce Test Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the Patna High Court Various Posts Recruitment 2026. Applications must be submitted online on or before 15-05-2026. To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of Patna High Court to complete the application. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee online, if applicable. Review all details carefully before submitting the form. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference. Link Description Link Official Notification PDF Click here Official Website Click here Other Active Patna High Court Recruitment 2026 Job Openings Last Date Apply Now Technical Assistant Jobs - 53 Posts 30-04-2026 View Details

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• Advocate/Pleader with 7 years or more of continuous practice
• Government Pleaders and Public Prosecutors with 7 years or more of continuous practice
• Judicial Officers with 7 years or more of continuous practice
• Person in judicial service with combined experience of 7 years or more as an Advocate or Judicial Officer

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 15-05-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of Patna High Court to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

• Minimum Age: 35 years
• Maximum Age: 50 years
• Age relaxation will be as per government rules.

• Screening Test (if held)
• Written Test
• Viva-Voce Test

• Revised pay scale of Rs. 144840-194660/- Level : J-5 (pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 51550-1230-58930-1380-63070/-)

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 15-05-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of Patna High Court to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.