The High Court of Gujarat has released the official notification for Direct Recruitment of District Judges (25%) for the year 2024-25. Eligible Advocates with relevant experience are invited to apply online for 113 vacancies (107+6 revised posts) in the cadre of District Judge. The recruitment notification (No. RC/1250/2024-25) has been made available on the Gujarat High Court’s official portals.
The online application window will open on 28 July 2025 and close on 17 August 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced legal professionals aiming to serve in the Gujarat Judiciary at a higher level with an attractive pay scale of โน1,44,840/- to โน1,94,660/- plus admissible allowances.
๐ Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | High Court of Gujarat |
| Post Name | District Judge (Direct Recruitment โ 25%) |
| Advt. No. | RC/1250/2024-25 |
| Total Vacancies | 113 (107+6 revised) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | โน1,44,840/- to โน1,94,660/- (Pay Matrix Level 13-A) + Allowances |
| Official Websites | gujarathighcourt.nic.in, hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2025 |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Recruitment Year | 2024-25 |
| Category | Government Jobs / Legal Jobs |
๐ Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Total | 113 (107 + 06 revised) |
Category-wise reservation details will be available in the detailed advertisement.
๐ Eligibility Criteria for Gujarat High Court District Judge 2025
โ Educational Qualification
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Must possess a Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
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Must be practicing as an Advocate in Courts of Civil and/or Criminal jurisdiction.
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Must have at least 7 years of continuous practice as an Advocate as on the date fixed for submission of online application.
โ Other Essential Qualifications
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Basic knowledge of computer application/operation is mandatory.
๐ Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 17-08-2025) |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | Minimum: 35 years, Maximum: 48 years |
| Reserved Categories | Relaxation as per Gujarat Govt. rules |
๐ฐ Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | โน1,500/- |
| SC/ST/EBC/PH | โน750/- |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking |
๐ผ Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level 13-A with a pay scale of:
โน1,44,840/- to โน1,94,660/- + admissible allowances as per High Court Rules.
โ๏ธ Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:
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Preliminary Examination (Elimination Test)
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Main Written Examination
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Viva-Voce Test (Interview)
๐ Exam Pattern (Tentative)
Preliminary Exam: Objective type (MCQs) to shortlist candidates for Mains.
Main Exam: Descriptive, based on legal topics, case studies, and judicial reasoning.
Interview: Assessment of knowledge, communication, and overall suitability for the post.
Note: Full exam scheme will be detailed in the official notification.
๐งพ How to Apply for Gujarat High Court District Judge Recruitment 2025?
Follow the steps below to apply online between 28 July 2025 and 17 August 2025:
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Visit the official website: hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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Click on โApply Onlineโ under the relevant advertisement number.
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Fill out the online application form carefully.
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Upload scanned copies of required documents.
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Pay the application fee using the online mode.
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Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.
๐ Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | [To be Updated] |
| Short Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Available from 28 July 2025 |
| Gujarat High Court Website | gujarathighcourt.nic.in |
| OJAS Gujarat Portal | hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Group | Click Here |
| Download Android App | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
๐ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25 July 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 August 2025 |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | To be Announced |
๐ Key Takeaways
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Gujarat High Court has announced 113 District Judge vacancies under Direct Recruitment (25% quota).
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Pay scale is attractive โ Level 13-A (โน1,44,840/- โ โน1,94,660/-).
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Selection will be based on Prelims, Mains, and Viva-Voce.
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Application window is from 28 July to 17 August 2025.
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Apply via hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in only.
โ FAQs
๐น Who can apply for Gujarat High Court District Judge 2025?
Only practicing Advocates with at least 7 years of experience and law degree holders can apply.
๐น What is the salary of a Gujarat District Judge?
The salary is โน1,44,840 to โน1,94,660 plus allowances as per rules.
๐น What is the application deadline?
17 August 2025 is the last date to apply online.
๐น Where to apply?
You can apply online at: https://hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
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