Overview
High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has released a recruitment notification for the post of District Judge (direct recruitment) (38 (Women – 13; 03 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 25.11.2026 (11:59 P.M.).
Key Details
- Organization
- High Court of Orissa, Cuttack
- Qualification
- The candidate must be a graduate in Law from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by the Government.
- Vacancies
- 38 (Women – 13; 03 posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
- Advertisement No
- 03 of 2026
- Last date to apply
- 25.11.2026 (11:59 P.M.)
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 25.11.2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Scheduled Caste | 06 (Women – 02) |
| Scheduled Tribe | 09 (Women – 03) |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women | 5 years in maximum age limit |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Exempted at their option |
| Date of advertisement | 04.11.2026 |
| Online application opens | 09.11.2026, 10:00 A.M. |
| Online application closes | 25.11.2026, 11:59 P.M. |
| Examination dates | To be published on the Court's website |
| Orissa High Court District Judge Apply Online | Opens 9 November 2026, 10:00 A.M. |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The advertisement notifies 38 (Thirty eight) vacancies, divided by category as below. Category: Posts Unreserved: 19 (Women – 07) S.E.B.C.: 04 (Woman – 01) Scheduled Caste: 06 (Women – 02) Scheduled Tribe: 09 (Women – 03) Total: 38 (Women – 13) • Out of the 38 posts, 03 posts will be filled by horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities having physical disability as specified in the Schedule to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016), excluding cerebral palsy. • If eligible women candidates of a category are not available or are insufficient, the remaining vacancies will be filled by eligible male candidates of that category. • If candidates of the S.C., S.T. and S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) categories are not available or are insufficient, the vacancy will be filled by eligible candidates of the unreserved category. • The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the Court, and the Court reserves the right to cancel the entire recruitment process or any part of it at any stage.
Eligibility
The candidate must be a graduate in Law from a recognized University or an Institution recognized by the Government.
Age Limit
The candidate must not be below 35 years of age and not above 45 years of age as on the date of application.
Application Fee
Category: Fee All candidates: Rs. 750/- (Rupees Seven hundred fifty) Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted at their option The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable and is paid online by Net Banking, Debit card, Credit card or UPI.
How to Apply
• Go through this advertisement and the "Instructions to Candidates for Filling up of Online Application Form" on the Court's website. • Log in to www.orissahighcourt.nic.in and open Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Direct Recruitment to the Posts in the Cadre of District Judge, 2026. • Fill the online form, choosing the correct category; enter the name exactly as in the High School Certificate, or the changed name if it has been changed. • Upload clear and legible scanned copies of the documents listed below. • Pay the fee online, unless exempted. • Submit between 10:00 A.M. of 9 November 2026 and 11:59 P.M. of 25 November 2026. Applications sent in any other mode will be rejected.
Important Instructions
• Incomplete or incorrect online applications will be summarily rejected. • If a candidate submits more than one application, only the latest one with the higher Acknowledgement Number is considered. • Admission to every stage is provisional; candidature is liable to rejection if eligibility is not met. • No Admission Letter is sent by post; the dates and the e-Admit Card are published on www.orissahighcourt.nic.in, and the list of eligible applicants on the Court's website/notice board. • Missing any stage of the examination or document verification leads to rejection. • No T.A./D.A. is paid for appearing in the Examination, and canvassing in any form is a disqualification. • Impersonation, fabricated or tampered documents or false statements may lead to debarment, permanently or for a period, besides criminal prosecution. • For help with the online application, contact the Recruitment Cell on 9437498780 or [email protected], on working days between 10:30 A.M. and 04:30 P.M., during the application period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Orissa High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 38 Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 25.11.2026 (11:59 P.M.); Scheduled Caste: 06 (Women – 02); Scheduled Tribe: 09 (Women – 03); Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, S.E.B.C. (Non-Creamy Layer) and Women: 5 years in maximum age limit; Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempted at their option; Date of advertisement: 04.11.2026; Online application opens: 09.11.2026, 10:00 A.M.; Online application closes: 25.11.2026, 11:59 P.M.; Examination dates: To be published on the Court's website; Orissa High Court District Judge Apply Online: Opens 9 November 2026, 10:00 A.M.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 750/- (SC, ST and PwBD exempted at their option)
What is the age limit?
Not below 35 years and not above 45 years as on the date of application (relaxations apply)