Overview
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru has released a recruitment notification for the post of District Judge (25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination category) (79, subject to change based on the outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022/1989 (All India Judges' Association & others v. Union of India & others), pending before the Supreme Court vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via judiciary.karnataka.gov.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
- Qualification
- Applications are invited only from Senior Civil Judges who, as on the date of this notification (28.08.2026), satisfy all of the following conditions: • Currently serving as a Senior Civil Judge, having put in not less than 3 years of service as a Senior Civil Judge. • Completed a minimum of 7 years of total service in the combined cadre of Civil Judge & Senior Civil Judge. • Attained the age of 35 years. Important: This LDCE is open only to eligible serving Senior Civil Judges of the Karnataka Judicial Service – it is not a recruitment for the general public or for candidates outside the judicial service.
- Vacancies
- 79, subject to change based on the outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022/1989 (All India Judges' Association & others v. Union of India & others), pending before the Supreme Court
- Advertisement No
- GOB(I) 47(1)/2026
- Posted
- 28 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility Reckoning Date | 28 August 2026 (date of this notification) |
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Eligibility
Applications are invited only from Senior Civil Judges who, as on the date of this notification (28.08.2026), satisfy all of the following conditions: • Currently serving as a Senior Civil Judge, having put in not less than 3 years of service as a Senior Civil Judge. • Completed a minimum of 7 years of total service in the combined cadre of Civil Judge & Senior Civil Judge. • Attained the age of 35 years. Important: This LDCE is open only to eligible serving Senior Civil Judges of the Karnataka Judicial Service – it is not a recruitment for the general public or for candidates outside the judicial service.
Salary
The pay scale for the promoted post of District Judge is not specified in the official notification. This is a promotion within the Karnataka Judicial Service; candidates may refer to the applicable Karnataka Judicial Service pay rules for the District Judge cadre.
Selection Process
• Selection is through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), consisting of a Written Examination followed by a Viva-voce, strictly on the basis of merit. • The procedure is as laid down under Rule 4-B of the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025; applicants are advised to read these rules carefully. • The list of applicants found eligible for the Written Examination and Viva-voce will be announced on the High Court of Karnataka's official website. • Eligible applicants will be intimated through SMS and e-mail, and must download their Admission Card/Call Letter from the High Court website. • Applicants must appear for the Written Examination, and for the Viva-voce if called, at their own expense, at the place and time decided and notified by the High Court of Karnataka. Note: The notification does not specify the Written Examination syllabus, pattern, or marks distribution – applicants are directed to the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025 for full procedural details.
How to Apply
• Visit the High Court of Karnataka's official website: judiciary.karnataka.gov.in. • Fill in the online application, compulsorily providing a valid mobile number and e-mail ID for communication. • Scan and upload a recent passport-size photograph with white background (5cm length x 3.6cm breadth, max. 50KB, JPG format) and a signature on white paper in black ballpoint pen (2.5cm length x 7.5cm breadth, max. 25KB, JPG format); both images must be clear and visible. • Verify that all particulars furnished, and eligibility, are correct in all respects before submitting. • Submit the application online well in advance of the deadline – the website accepts applications round the clock until 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM. Important: The High Court is not responsible for non-receipt of SMS or e-mail intimation, and no letter correspondence with the Authority will be entertained. Applicants should read all instructions carefully before submitting the online application to avoid mistakes or rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts?
Notification Date: 28 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM; Eligibility Reckoning Date: 28 August 2026 (date of this notification)
What is the selection process?
• Selection is through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), consisting of a Written Examination followed by a Viva-voce, strictly on the basis of merit. • The procedure is as laid down under Rule 4-B of the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025; applicants are advised to read these rules carefully. • The list of applicants found eligible for the Written Examination and Viva-voce will be announced on the High Court of Karnataka's official website. • Eligible applicants will be intimated through SMS and e-mail, and must download their Admission Card/Call Letter from the High Court website. • Applicants must appear for the Written Examination, and for the Viva-voce if called, at their own expense, at the place and time decided and notified by the High Court of Karnataka. Note: The notification does not specify the Written Examination syllabu…