The High Court of Karnataka has invited online applications from eligible serving Senior Civil Judges for recruitment to 79 vacancies of District Judge under the 25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) quota. Selection will be made strictly on merit through a Written Examination followed by a Viva-voce. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications up to 15 September 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official website judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 28 August 2026 |
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| Online Application Last Date | 15 September 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
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| Written Examination Date | To be Announced |
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Exam & Selection Details
| Post Name | District Judge (LDCE Quota) |
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| Quota | 25% Departmental Promotion via Exam |
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| Selection Mode | Written Examination & Viva-voce |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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Eligibility Criteria
- Currently serving as a Senior Civil Judge in Karnataka State Judicial Service.
- Must have completed not less than 3 years of continuous service as a Senior Civil Judge.
- Must have completed a minimum of 7 years of total service in the combined cadre of Civil Judge and Senior Civil Judge.
- Age Limit: As per Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) Rules.
Photo & Signature Specifications
| Photograph | Recent passport-size photograph with white background (5cm x 3.6cm, Max 50 KB, JPG format). |
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| Signature | Signed on white paper with black ballpoint pen (2.5cm x 7.5cm, Max 25 KB, JPG format). |
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| Both images must be clear and legible before uploading. |
Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Recruitment Quota | Total Posts |
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| District Judge | 25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) | 79 |
| Total Vacancies | 79 |
How to Apply for Karnataka High Court District Judge (LDCE) 2026
- Visit the High Court of Karnataka official website: judiciary.karnataka.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Click on the notification link for “Recruitment to the Post of District Judges by LDCE (25% Quota) - 2026”.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate service details, educational qualifications, and personal data.
- Compulsorily provide an active mobile number and valid email ID for communication.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature as per prescribed specifications.
- Verify all particulars furnished in the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application on or before 15 September 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
