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Karnataka High Court LDCE Recruitment 2026 - submit Online for 79 District Judge Posts
NotificationPublished 31 Aug 2026
The High Court of Karnataka has invited online applications from shortlisted Senior Civil Judges for 79 posts of District Judge under the 25% Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) quota, to be filled strictly on merit through a Written Examination along with Viva-voce. Applications can be submitted at judiciary.karnataka.gov.in up to 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM.
Important dates
- Notification Date
- 28 August 2026
- Online Application Last Date
- 15 September 2026
- Eligibility Reckoning Date
- 28 August 2026
Details
Karnataka HC LDCE 2026 Eligibility
- According to the latest notice, 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.
- Interested applicants should know that, Attained the age of 35 years .
Karnataka HC LDCE 2026 Selection Process
- It is informed that, 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 picked for the Written Examination in addition to Viva-voce will be published on the High Court of Karnataka's authorized site.
- shortlisted applicants will be intimated through SMS in addition to e-mail, along with must get their Admission Card/Call Letter from the High Court website.
- Applicants must appear for the Written Examination, along with for the Viva-voce if called, at their own expense, at the place along with time decided along with notified by the High Court of Karnataka.
How to Apply for Karnataka HC LDCE 2026
- Browse the High Court of Karnataka's department website: judiciary.karnataka.gov.in .
- Fill in the online application, compulsorily providing a valid mobile number in addition to e-mail ID for communication.
- Scan as well as upload a recent passport-size photograph with white background (5cm length x 3.6cm breadth, max. 50KB, JPG format) as well as 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 in addition to visible.
- Verify that all particulars furnished, along with criteria , 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 .
Documents/Uploads Required
- According to the latest notice, Passport-size photograph, white background, 5cm x 3.6cm, max. 50KB, JPG format only
- Signature on white paper in black ballpoint pen, 2.5cm x 7.5cm, max. 25KB, JPG format only
- As per the official update, Valid personal mobile number along with e-mail ID (compulsory, for all authorized communication)
Important Conditions
- This LDCE is open only to Senior Civil Judges meeting the stated qualification criteria as on the date of the notification – not to the general public.
- The number of 79 posts is subject to alteration in accordance with the outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022/1989 (All India Judges' Association & others v. Union of India & others), pending before the Supreme Court.
- The maximum number of attempts an meeting criteria Senior Civil Judge may make to appear in this LDCE is 3 (Three).
- Applicants must compulsorily provide a valid mobile number as well as e-mail ID; the High Court is not responsible for non-receipt of SMS or e-mail communication, in addition to no letter correspondence will be entertained.
- The official notification states that, Applicants must appear for the Written Examination as well as Viva-voce (if called) at their own expense, at the place as well as time notified by the High Court.
- Applicants should carefully read the Karnataka Judicial Service (Recruitment) (Amendment) Rules, 2025 before applying.
- Candidates should note that, This notification has additionally been circulated to all Principal District in addition to Sessions Judges/Unit Heads in the State, with a request to circulate it among all Senior Civil Judges working in their respective Units.
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