JOB POST: District Judge at Patna High Court [Entry Level; Direct from Bar 2026; 8 Positions; Salary Upto Rs. 1.96L]: Apply by May 15

Eligibility

• Advocates/Pleaders: Minimum 7 years continuous practice and declaration of appearance in at least 24 cases per year in the last 3 years.
• Judicial Officers: Those with 7+ years of practice before joining service are eligible.
• Combined Experience: Advocates + Judicial Service totaling 7+ years also eligible.
• Age Limit: 35–50 years as on date of application.
• Prosecution Officers/Assistant Prosecution Officers: Treated as Advocates (per SC judgment in Deepak Agarwal v. Keshav Kaushik, 2013).

Vacancies

Reservation

• SC: 16%
• ST: 1%
• EBC: 21%
• BC: 12%
• EWS: 10%
• Horizontal Reservation:
  • Women (native of Bihar): 35%
  • Orthopedically disabled (native of Bihar): 1%

Note: Candidates from outside Bihar will be treated as Unreserved (UR).

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.

Selection Process

Screening Test (if held):

• 300 marks, 100 questions (Law, English, General & Computer Knowledge).
• Negative marking: -1 for each wrong answer.
• Law subjects include Constitution, CPC, Limitation Act, BNSS 2023, BNS 2023, Contract Act, TPA, Specific Relief, Arbitration Act, Personal Laws, etc.

Written Test:

• Papers on major laws (Constitution, CPC, BNSS, BNS, Contract, TPA, Family Courts Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, SC/ST Act, etc.).
• Must secure 45% in each paper.

Viva-Voce:

• Ratio of marks: 80% (written) + 20% (interview).
• Minimum qualifying: 30% in interview, 50% aggregate overall.
• Relaxation of 5% for reserved categories, women, and OH candidates.

Required Documents

• Proof of residence (for reservation claims).
• Caste/Non-Creamy Layer/EWS certificates (as applicable).
• Enrolment certificate from Bar Council.
• Certificate of practice & character (Annexure I/II/III).
• Income declaration for last 3 years.
• Declaration of appearance in 24 cases/year (where applicable).
• Educational certificates, FIR/charge-sheet/judgment copies (if any).
• No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates).

Fee

• ₹1500 (General)
• ₹750 (SC/ST/OH candidates of Bihar)

Salary

Pay Scale: ₹1,44,840 – ₹1,94,660 (Level J-5)

Important dates

• Application Start: 16 April 2026
• Application End: 15 May 2026
• Final Upload Window: 22 May 2026

Contact

Helpline: 0612-7158807
Email: reg.appt.hcpat-bih@gov.in

Click here to Apply.

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