Overview
The Allahabad High Court has announced recruitment of two Special Judicial Magistrate posts for Gonda and Jalaun (Orai) districts. Eligible candidates must be current or former government servants with a law degree or substantial legal experience. The posts offer a fixed honorarium of ₹45,000 per month plus ₹5,000 conveyance, with a term of 4 years or until age 70. Applications are to be submitted offline to the respective District Judge by 13‑04‑2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
- Qualification
- Must be a Government servant (current or former) or have held any post under the Government of India/State Government/Union Territory. Educational qualification: Law degree (LL.B. from a recognized university) or extensive experience in legal affairs. Professional background: experience in legal matters, judicial work, or administrative/legal roles under Government is an advantage.
- Vacancies
- 2
- Last date to apply
- 13-04-2026
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 09.02.2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 13-04-2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Gonda: 1; Jalaun (Orai): 1
Selection Process
1. Application Scrutiny by the District Judge. 2. District Judge Review and forwarding of suitable applications to the High Court. 3. High Court Evaluation based on qualifications, experience, and legal expertise. 4. Merit‑based selection. 5. Final appointment by the High Court through a formal order.
How to Apply
Download the application form from the official High Court notification PDF., Fill all columns of the application form in block letters (all columns are compulsory)., Affix a self‑attested recent passport‑size photograph., Provide complete personal details, addresses, contact information, and details of all government posts held., Attach educational qualification certificates, character roll entries for the last 5 years (if applicable), law degree certificate, and other required documents., For ex‑SJMs applying for re‑appointment, attach four best judgments delivered as SJM/SMM and ACRs for the last 5 years., Submit the completed application and all documents offline directly to the District Judge of the district for which you are applying (Gonda District Judge or Jalaun District Judge)., Keep a copy of the submitted application for reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Allahabad High Court Special Judicial Magistrate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
Notification Released: 09.02.2026; Application Submission Last Date: 13-04-2026
What is the age limit?
No specific upper age limit mentioned; term ends at age 70 years, whichever is earlier.
What is the selection process?
1. Application Scrutiny by the District Judge. 2. District Judge Review and forwarding of suitable applications to the High Court. 3. High Court Evaluation based on qualifications, experience, and legal expertise. 4. Merit‑based selection. 5. Final appointment by the High Court through a formal order.