The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has issued Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 for recruitment to 46 vacancies in the cadre of District Judge through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2026. The advertisement was signed on 4 November 2026 and published in the High Court Recruitment Corner on 5 November 2026. Online applications are scheduled to open on 9 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. This is not a public recruitment for fresh law graduates or outside advocates; only eligible serving Judicial Officers can apply. At a basic level, candidates must have at least three years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Senior Division) and at least seven years of combined qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Civil Judge (Senior Division), reckoned as on 1 April 2026. The pay scale is ₹1,44,840–₹1,94,660 with usual DA and other admissible allowances. Selection carries a total of 230 marks, combining two written papers, viva-voce, service records, disposal rate and assessment of judgment quality. Applicants must also inform their controlling authority after submitting the online form.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Advertisement No. | 04 of 2026 |
| Post | District Judge |
| Recruitment route | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) |
| Advertisement date | 4 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 46 |
| Eligible candidates | Serving Judicial Officers only |
| Application start | 9 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Pay scale | ₹1,44,840–₹1,94,660 + allowances |
| Application mode | Online |
Basic Eligibility
Only serving Judicial Officers meeting the notified service conditions can apply.
Applicants need:
- At least 3 years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Senior Division); and
- At least 7 years of combined qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Civil Judge (Senior Division).
Both conditions are reckoned as on 1 April 2026.
Pay Scale
The District Judge pay scale is ₹1,44,840–₹1,94,660, plus usual Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances.
Selection Process
The total selection carries 230 marks:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Paper I | 75 |
| Written Paper II | 75 |
| Viva-Voce | 30 |
| CCR/PAR/ACR assessment | 20 |
| Disposal rate | 10 |
| Judgment quality assessment | 20 |
| Total | 230 |
Candidates must secure the notified qualifying marks in the written examination and viva-voce.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement signed | 4 November 2026 |
| Recruitment Corner publication | 5 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 9 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
How to Apply for Orissa High Court District Judge LDCE 2026
- Read the official Advertisement No. 04 of 2026.
- Open the High Court Recruitment Corner and select the District Judge LDCE 2026 application.
- Confirm both judicial-service eligibility conditions before applying.
- Use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check to organise the service dates and qualification details.
- Upload a recent colour photograph and full signature on white background.
- Submit the application online between 9 and 25 November 2026.
- Inform the concerned Controlling Authority of the application.
- Keep the acknowledgment number and application copy for future stages.
Judgment Portfolio Requirement
Candidates should prepare the judgment details required by the notification. The selection includes assessment of judgment quality, with the High Court evaluating selected and randomly chosen contested judgments as provided under the LDCE scheme.
Important Candidate Notes
- This is a departmental recruitment for serving Judicial Officers only.
- Fresh law graduates and outside advocates are not eligible under this notice.
- If more than one application is submitted, only the latest application with the higher acknowledgment number is considered.
- No admission letter will be sent by post.
- Examination-stage notices and e-admit cards will be published on the official High Court website.
- The number of vacancies may change at the discretion of the High Court.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification | Advertisement No. 04 of 2026 |
| Official listing | High Court Recruitment Corner |
| Official website | High Court of Orissa |
FAQ
How many District Judge vacancies are available?
There are 46 vacancies.
Who can apply?
Only eligible serving Judicial Officers.
What service is required?
At least 3 years as Civil Judge (Senior Division) and 7 years combined Junior/Senior Division judicial service as on 1 April 2026.
When do applications open?
9 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
What is the last date?
25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the pay scale?
₹1,44,840–₹1,94,660 plus admissible allowances.
Is this open to advocates from the Bar?
No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for eligible serving Judicial Officers.
What is the selection process?
Two written papers, viva-voce, service-record assessment, disposal-rate assessment and judgment-quality evaluation.