Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026: Apply for 237 Vacancies

The Gujarat High Court located in Sola, Ahmedabad, has officially released the recruitment notification details for the judicial sector. The Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 initiative aims to fill 237 vacancies for the Civil Judge cadre under Advertisement Number RC/0719/2026. Candidates aspiring to join the Gujarat State Judicial Service must keep track of registration updates and prepare rigorously according to the prescribed rules under the Gujarat State Judicial Service Rules, 2005.

Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Overview

Aspirants can review the key parameters of this recruitment drive below. For direct updates, applications will be processed through the official portal at www.gujarathighcourt.nic.in.

Vacancy Distribution

Eligibility Criteria and Checklists

Before submitting online applications via https://gujarathighcourt.nic.in/, candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility parameters.

Educational Qualification Checklist

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
• Candidates must have proficiency in the Gujarati language in terms of reading, writing, and speaking. However, those candidates who have studied Gujarati in Secondary and Higher Secondary are not required to appear for the language proficiency test.
• Applicants should be practicing as an advocate in Civil and/or Criminal Courts.
• Candidates must also have passed the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
• Candidates should have a valid certificate of basic knowledge in Computer Applications from a recognized institute.

Age Limits and Relaxations

The minimum age requirement for all applicants is 21 years. The maximum age cap for general category candidates is 35 years. For reserved categories (SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen), the upper age limit extends up to 38 years, while employees currently serving in the Court or allied departments enjoy an upper age relaxation of up to 40 years.

GHC Civil Judge Selection Process 2026

In alignment with guidelines such as those from Malik Mazhar Sultan (3) and another Vs. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, the selection mechanism features a rigorous multi-stage structure:

• Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
• Stage 2: Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
• Stage 3: Viva-Voce (Interview)

Preliminary Examination Pattern & Structure

The preliminary exam evaluates candidates across multiple core subjects. Detailed pattern specifications are outlined below:

Paper 1 (Core Subjects & General Aptitude) Guidelines

• The exam will be conducted on an OMR sheet.
• The maximum marks of the Prelims are 100.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
• Each question will carry 1 mark.
• For every wrong answer, 0.33 marks will be deducted.
• The language of the question paper will be in English only.

Paper 2 (Gujarati Language Proficiency) Guidelines

• The Gujarati Language exam is of 50 marks.
• The duration of the exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Candidates have to score 40% or more marks to qualify for the exam.

Mains Examination Pattern

Candidates who clear the preliminary stages advance to the descriptive Mains Examination.

Mains Exam Guidelines

• Each of these papers carries 100 marks.
• Candidates will get 3 hours for each paper.
• The language of both papers is English.
• Answers to the questions can be written in either English or Gujarati.

Mains Qualifying Criteria

Note: A minimum threshold of 40% in each individual paper of the Mains examination is strictly required.

Gujarat Judiciary Civil Judge Interview 2026

• All candidates who qualify for the Mains exam will have to appear for an Interview/Viva-Voice.
• The Interview will be 50 marks.
• The purpose of an interview is to evaluate a candidate’s personality, legal knowledge, communication skills, and overall role suitability.
• Candidates have to score a minimum of 40% marks to qualify for the interview.

Next Steps for Candidates

After reviewing your eligibility and educational documents, monitor the official portal closely for registration dates. Once registration opens, complete your online application securely. Following successful submission, keep track of your admit card release timelines, schedule your travel arrangements for exam centers accordingly, and focus on practicing mock tests for both objective and descriptive papers.