Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026; High Court of Bombay is inviting online applications for 89 post of District Judge (by Nomination - 25%) in the Maharashtra Judicial Service. This recruitment is meant for experienced Advocates, Public Prosecutors, Government Advocates, and eligible Judicial Officers having a minimum of 7 years of practice/service and adequate knowledge of Marathi. The selection process may include a Preliminary Written Examination for shortlisting, followed by a Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce. The online application window is open from 30 January 2026 to 17 February 2026 , through the official Bombay High Court website, with supporting documents to be submitted separately by post.

Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

Organization Name: Bombay High Court
Advertisement No.: A.5504/2025
Post Name: District Judge
Total Vacancy: 89
Qualification: Degree in Law
Age Limit: 35 to 45 years
Salary: Rs. 144840-194660/-
Apply Mode: Online
Apply Start Date: 30.01.2026
Apply Last Date: 17.02.2026
Selection Process: Preliminary Written Exam, Main Written Exam & Viva-Voce
Official Website: bombayhighcourt.nic.in

Vacancy for Bombay High Court District Judge 2026

The Bombay High Court has issued a notification for a total of 89 vacancies for the post of District Judge (through nomination - 25%) in the Maharashtra Judicial Service.

Eligibility Criteria for Bombay High Court Recruitment

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must be Indian citizens holding a law degree. They must have at least 7 years of experience as an advocate in the Bombay High Court or subordinate courts, or as a Public Prosecutor/Government Pleader, or as a judicial officer in the Maharashtra Judicial Service. Experience gained as a law clerk (after provisional enrollment) will also be considered. Applicants must have working knowledge of the Marathi language.

Age Limit:

The age limit is 35 to 45 years for general candidates and up to 48 years for candidates belonging to backward classes and/or PwD, as on the date of advertisement.

Pay Scale for Bombay High Court District Judge 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed as District Judges in the pay scale of Rs. 1,44,840 - 1,94,660, along with Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible under the Maharashtra Judicial Service Rules.

Application Fee for Bombay High Court Recruitment

General Category - Rs.1,000/-
Backward Classes, PwD, and Transgender Category - Rs.500/-

Payment Mode: The fee must be paid online only through SBCollect (State Bank of India portal).

How to Apply for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply online only through the Bombay High Court official website bombayhighcourt.nic.in. After successfully submitting the online application and paying the fee, candidates must send the required documents (payment receipt, No Objection Certificate where applicable, disability certificate, etc.) only through Registered Post A.D./Courier/Speed Post so that they reach the following address: "The Registrar (Legal and Research), 105, First Floor, PWD Building, High Court, Fort, Mumbai - 400 032" on or before Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Selection Process for Bombay High Court Recruitment

The selection process will include the following steps -

Preliminary Written Examination
Main Written Examination
Viva-Voce

Important Dates for Bombay High Court Recruitment

Start Date of Online Application: 30.01.2026
Last Date of Online Application: 17.02.2026
Last Date for Documents by Post: 25.02.2026

Admit Card for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment

Eligible candidates must download their admit cards online by logging into their respective profiles using their registration ID and password on the official website of the Bombay High Court. The exam date, time, and venue will be mentioned on the admit card and will also be published on the official website.

Result for Bombay High Court District Judge Recruitment

The results of the District Judge (Nomination) Recruitment Examination 2026 will be declared by the Bombay High Court based on the merit of the marks obtained in the main written examination and the Viva-Voce.

Important Links:

Click Here: Notification PDF
Click Here: Apply Online
Click Here: Official Website