Jammu and Kashmir Judiciary Exams
The Jammu and Kashmir judicial service exam cycle, official notices, and where to prepare.
Updated 12 Nov 2026. Checked against High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on 14 Nov 2026, 06:05 IST.
At a glance
Applications open: last date 22 Nov 2026 (8 days left)
- 22NovLast date to apply8 days left
Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026
Applications openVacancies: 16
Application Deadline
22 Nov 2026
Next
Apply by 22 Nov 2026 (8 days left)
Exam date: not announced yet.
16 posts of District Judges (Entry Level) in pay level J-5 by direct recruitment, re-advertised in supersession of the 2024 notification; earlier eligible applicants need not apply again. Candidates must be advocates with at least seven years of continuous practice, or in-service candidates with seven years combined experience as advocate and judicial officer, as on the last date of applications. Age 35 to 45 years (two years relaxation for SC, ST, PwBD and OBC), domicile of J&K or resident of Ladakh, and proficiency in reading and writing Urdu. Selection by a written examination of two papers and a viva-voce.
Last verified: 12 Nov 2026
Latest official notices
All Jammu and Kashmir noticesCorrigendum or extension,
Notification regarding Extension of last date for submission of online application for the 16 posts of District Judges (Entry Level) J-5 (144840-194660).High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Corrigendum or extension,
Notification regarding Extension of last date for submission of online application for the 16 posts of District Judges(Entry Level) J-5 (144840-194660).High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
What the Jammu and Kashmir papers ask
From 600 questions in 6 official papers (Jammu and Kashmir Civil Judge 2025 General Studies Paper, Jammu and Kashmir Civil Judge 2025 Law Paper, Jammu and Kashmir Civil Judge 2023 General Studies Paper, Jammu and Kashmir Civil Judge 2023 Law Paper and more), each question classified by subject by two separate reviewers. Compare with other States.
- State Local Laws24% (144 questions)
- Civil Procedure Code13% (77 questions)
Practise Civil Procedure CodeJudgments: Civil procedure and limitation
- Constitutional Law11% (68 questions)
Practise Constitutional LawJudgments: Article 21: life and personal liberty
Prepare for the Jammu and Kashmir judiciary exam
JKPSC mock tests
23 papers in the exam pattern, 2 free, scored as soon as you submit
Judiciary subject practice sets
247 subject-wise sets for every state: Constitution, CPC, BNS, BNSS, BSA and more
Jammu and Kashmir Civil Judge: previous year papers
Links to the official papers or answer keys (2018 to 2025)
Jammu and Kashmir local laws: bare text
Guides
Frequently asked questions
How can I prepare for the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026?
This page tracks the official application deadline and exam dates for the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026, with every date change linked to its notice. For practice, Law Maker has 23 JKPSC mock papers in the exam pattern, covering the Constitution, CPC, BNS, BNSS, BSA and the other core subjects, scored as soon as you submit.
Where can I find the official Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026 notification?
The exam card on this page links to the official notification and to the source it was checked against. Always check dates and eligibility in the official notification before applying, since the exam authority can revise them.
What subjects are tested in the Jammu and Kashmir judiciary exam?
Judiciary exams generally cover the Constitution, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), other civil laws and, in many states, local laws and a language paper. The exact syllabus and weightage are set by each state, so check them in the official notification for the cycle you apply to.
Are there coaching institutes for judiciary exam preparation in Jammu and Kashmir?
Law Maker's coaching directory lists 6 institutes in Jammu and Kashmir. Open the directory from this page to compare them by exam focus and rating.
Are there free JKPSC mock tests?
Change history
Every change to the dates on this page, with the official document it came from.
Application deadline for Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026: 15 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026
Source: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and LadakhApplication deadline for Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026: 4 Nov 2026 → 15 Nov 2026
Source: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and LadakhAdded Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026 from the official notice.
Source: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
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Other states
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Andhra Pradesh, Applications open
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West Bengal, Mains Upcoming
Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III Direct Recruitment 2026
Manipur, Applications closed, exam date awaited
Exam dates, vacancies, and eligibility details on this page are compiled from official state Public Service Commission and High Court notifications for informational purposes. Notifications are subject to change by the issuing authority. Please verify all details against the official source before making any application or preparation decisions.