Educational Qualification:

• Must be a citizen of India
• Must hold a Degree in Law (LL.B.)
• Must have sufficient knowledge of Marathi language to speak, read, write and translate from Marathi to English and vice-versa

Experience Required:

Option 1:

• Practicing as an Advocate in Bombay High Court or subordinate courts for at least 7 years as on the date of advertisement
• OR serving as a Judicial Officer in Maharashtra Judicial Service for not less than 7 years
• Period of working as Law Clerk, Public Prosecutor, or Government Advocate will be included while computing 7 years

Option 2:

• Working or worked as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate for not less than 7 years
• Practice period as an Advocate will be included while computing 7 years

Pay Scale: Rs. 144,840 – 194,660

Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance and other allowances as admissible under the Rules

Probation Period: 2 years

Bond: Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 2,00,000/- to work for minimum 3 years from date of joining

1. Preliminary Written Examination (Screening):
   • Multiple choice objective type questions
   • Only for short-listing candidates
   • Marks not counted in final selection
   • Shortlisted candidates in 1:10 ratio will be called for Main Exam
2. Main Written Examination:
   • Two papers of 100 marks each (Total 200 marks)
   • Duration: 3 hours per paper
   • Medium: English
   • Minimum qualifying marks: 50% in each paper (45% for Backward Class/PwD)
3. Viva-Voce (Interview):
   • Total marks: 50
   • Candidates will be called in 1:3 ratio of vacancies
   • Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (35% for PwD)
4. Document Verification:
   • Original certificates verification at specified stage
5. Medical Examination:
   • Selected candidates must be medically fit

Exam Centers: Mumbai, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Kolhapur

As per the official notification, the examination will cover topics related to:

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Civil Law and Procedure
• Evidence Act
• Contract Law
• Property Law
• Family Law
• Administrative Law
• Other relevant legal subjects

Note: Detailed syllabus will be available in the official notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the Maharashtra Judicial Service Rules, 2008 for comprehensive syllabus details.

1. Visit the official website of Bombay High Court: bombayhighcourt.nic.in
2. Find the link for “District Judge Recruitment 2025” on the homepage
3. Read the complete official notification carefully
4. Prepare scanned documents:
   • Recent passport size photograph (JPG format, max 40KB)
   • Signature (JPG format, max 40KB)
5. Click on “Apply Online” link
6. Fill all mandatory details in the online application form
7. Upload photograph and signature at designated places
8. Pay application fee through SBCollect payment gateway using:
   • Internet Banking (SBI or any other bank)
   • Credit Card / Debit Card
   • UPI
   • e-Challan at any SBI branch
9. Note down the SBCollect Reference Number after successful payment
10. Enter the SBCollect Reference Number in the application form
11. Review all details carefully before final submission
12. Click “I Agree” button to submit the application
13. Note down the Registration ID for future reference
14. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records
15. Send required documents by Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier to:
    
    The Registrar (Legal & Research)
    
    105, 1st Floor, PWD Building
    
    High Court, Fort, Mumbai – 400 032
    
    On or before: 25th February 2026

Important: Download admit card from your profile. It will not be sent by post. Keep checking official website regularly for updates.

To be submitted at the time of document verification:

• Proof of Indian citizenship
• Age proof (Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate)
• Law Degree (LL.B.) mark sheets and certificate
• Other degree certificates and mark sheets
• Sanad issued by Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
• Certificate of Practice (for candidates with law degree from 2009-10 onwards)
• Experience certificate (Form A1)
• Marathi language proficiency certificate (Form A2)
• Character certificates from two respectable persons (Form A3)
• Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for backward class candidates)
• Disability certificate / UDID Card (for PwD candidates)
• All documents in original and attested photocopies