Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts

Karnataka High Court (KHC)
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Overview

Karnataka High Court invites online applications from eligible serving Senior Civil Judges for 79 District Judge posts under the 25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) quota. Selection will be based on a written examination and viva-voce, conducted on merit. Online applications are open until 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM.

Total Vacancies

79

Age Limit

35y - TBA

Age Details

Age

  • Minimum age: 35 years as on 28 August 2026.
  • No maximum age is specified in the notification.

Eligibility

Eligibility

  • Only serving Senior Civil Judges as on 28 August 2026 are eligible.
  • Must have completed at least 3 years of service as a Senior Civil Judge.
  • Must have a minimum of 7 years of total service in the combined cadre of Civil Judge and Senior Civil Judge.
  • Must have attained the age of 35 years.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

15/09/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 28 August 2026
  • Online Application Last Date: 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM
  • Eligibility reckoning date: 28 August 2026 Note: The exact date, time and venue of the Written Examination and Viva-voce are not specified in the notification. The list of eligible applicants will be announced on the High Court of Karnataka website, with SMS and e-mail intimations.

Application Fees

Application Fees

  • Not mentioned in the notification. Applicants should refer to the official notification for any fee details.

How to Apply

Other Instructions

  • This LDCE is an internal promotional examination and open only to eligible serving Senior Civil Judges of the Karnataka Judicial Service.
  • The number of posts and vacancies are subject to alteration based on the outcome of pending legal petitions before the Supreme Court.
  • Applicants must provide a valid mobile number and e-mail ID for communications; the High Court is not responsible for non-receipt of notifications.
  • Candidates must download Admission Cards/Call Letters from the High Court website for Written Examination and Viva-voce.
  • The notification outlines procedural rules under Rule 4-B of the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025; applicants should review these rules carefully before applying.

Practice & Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts"?

The "Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts" is conducted by the Karnataka High Court (KHC).

How many vacancies are there for "Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts"?

There are a total of 79 vacancies available for "Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts".

What is the last date to apply for "Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts"?

The deadline to apply for "Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 79 District Judge Posts" is 15/09/26.

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