Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Patna High Court in Bihar for a total of 08 posts of District Judge at the entry level under Advt No PHC/02/2026. The application process originally started on 16 April 2026 and was extended, but now the form has re-opened from 21 July 2026 with the last date to apply being 28 July 2026 and fee payment due by 30 July 2026. Key highlights include an age limit of 35 to 50 years as on 15 May 2026 along with age relaxation as per rules. Eligibility requires candidates to have practiced as an advocate for a minimum of 7 years and appeared in at least 24 cases per year in the last 3 years. The selection process consists of Pre/Mains Exam followed by Interview, Medical Examination and Document Verification. The application fee stands at Rs 1500 for UR OBC EWS candidates and Rs 750 for SC ST candidates payable online through debit card credit card internet banking or other modes. Interested eligible candidates must apply online before the deadline and review the official notification carefully for all details including vacancy information and important instructions.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
16 April 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date (Extended) |
25 May 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
25 May 2026 |
| Re-Open Online Apply Start Date |
21 July 2026 |
| Re-Open Online Apply Last Date |
28 July 2026 |
| Re-Open Last Date For Fee Payment |
30 July 2026 |
| Exam Date |
Notify Later |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| UR, OBC, EWS |
₹ 1500/- |
| SC / ST |
₹ 750/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
35 Years |
| Maximum Age |
50 Years |
| Age As On |
15 May 2026 |
| Age Relaxation |
Extra as per Patna High Court Examination 2026 rules |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| District Judge (Entry Level) |
08 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
| District Judge (Entry Level) |
Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of practice as an advocate and should have appeared in at least 24 cases per year during the last 3 years, as per Patna High Court Rules and Supreme Court guidelines. |
Selection Process
| Stage |
| Pre/Mains Exam |
| Interview |
| Medical Examination |
| Document Verifications |
How To Fill Patna High Court District Judge Online Form 2026
| Step |
Description |
| 1 |
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the Patna HC post can submit their application online before 28 July 2026. |
| 2 |
Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly. |
| 3 |
Alternatively, visit the official website of Patna HC to complete the application process online. |
| 4 |
Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 28 July 2026. |
| 5 |
Note – Candidates are advised to read the Official Notification carefully before filling the form (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification). |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for Patna High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 21 July 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for Patna High Court District Judge Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 28 July 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for Patna High Court District Judge Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for Patna High Court District Judge Bharti 2026 is as follows: The Minimum age required is 35 Years & The Maximum Age Is 50 Years as on 15 May 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for Patna High Court District Judge Vacancy 2026?
A: The eligibility criteria for the Patna High Court District Judge Vacancy 2026 are as follows on Notification rules.
Q: What is the official website for Patna HC?
A: The official website for Patna HC is http://patnahighcourt.gov.in/
