The Calcutta High Court has announced WB District Judge recruitment 2026 for 31 vacancies in the West Bengal Judicial Service. It issued Notification No. 4857-R.G. dated 28 September 2026, published on calcuttahighcourt.gov.in. The posts are in the cadre of District Judge (Entry Level) for the year 2025.
The High Court will fill the 31 posts under Supreme Court judgments and directions. The notification says further details will follow on its website. The vacancy suits candidates who want a judicial career in West Bengal. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Calcutta High Court notification No. 4857-R.G. dated 28 September 2026.
Last verified: 28 September 2026.
The Calcutta High Court has notified 31 District Judge (Entry Level) vacancies in the West Bengal Judicial Service for the year 2025. The notification is No. 4857-R.G. dated 28 September 2026. Further details will follow on calcuttahighcourt.gov.in.
Quick Summary of District Judge (Entry Level) 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Calcutta High Court, Appellate Side |
| Post | District Judge (Entry Level) |
| Service | West Bengal Judicial Service |
| Total Vacancy | 31 |
| Vacancy Year | 2025 |
| Notification No. | 4857-R.G. |
| Notification Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Issued By | Registrar General-cum-Secretary, Selection Board |
| Further Details | To follow on the High Court website |
About Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court is the High Court for the state of West Bengal. It sits at Kolkata and has worked since 1862, among the oldest High Courts in India. The court hears civil and criminal appeals, writ petitions and other matters from across the state. The WB District Judge recruitment fills posts in the West Bengal Judicial Service. This cadre staffs the district judiciary that reports to the High Court.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Local context
The Calcutta High Court sits at Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Candidates from Darjeeling, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and other districts of North Bengal can reach Kolkata by road and rail. The West Bengal Judicial Service is a separate state cadre from the West Bengal Civil Service and other state government posts. Candidates preparing for District Judge (Entry Level) posts often also track judicial service vacancies in other states.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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WB District Judge Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The notification lists one cadre and one total for the year 2025.
| Post | Service | Year | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Judge (Entry Level) | West Bengal Judicial Service | 2025 | 31 |
| Total | 31 |
Supreme Court Judgments Behind the Vacancies
The notification says the High Court will fill the posts in terms of the Supreme Court orders below.
| Case number | Judgment date | Parties |
|---|---|---|
| Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022 of 1989 | 20 May 2025 and 19 November 2025 | All India Judges Association & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. |
| Civil Appeal No. 3947 of 2020 | 9 October 2025 | Rejanish K.V. v. K. Deepa & Ors. |
| Civil Appeal No. 1867 of 2006 | From time to time | Malik Mazhar Sultan’s Case |
The High Court will also act on directions the Supreme Court gives from time to time in Malik Mazhar Sultan’s Case. The High Court will publish further details of the WB District Judge recruitment on its website in due course. More West Bengal government jobs are listed on this site.
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Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification No. 4857-R.G. | Download Calcutta High Court District Judge notification PDF |
| Official website | Visit the Calcutta High Court website |
| More jobs | Latest job updates from across India |
Should you apply?
The District Judge (Entry Level) vacancy suits candidates who want a career in the West Bengal Judicial Service. The High Court says further details will follow, so candidates cannot yet judge eligibility, dates or competition.
The 31 posts belong to one cadre and one vacancy year. Candidates who plan to follow WB District Judge recruitment should watch the official website for the detailed notice. They should apply only through the official link and never pay anyone for a government job. See other government job notifications for similar vacancies.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in WB District Judge recruitment 2026?
The Calcutta High Court has notified 31 vacancies in the cadre of District Judge (Entry Level) in the West Bengal Judicial Service. These are vacancies for the year 2025, under Notification No. 4857-R.G. dated 28 September 2026.
Where will Calcutta High Court District Judge notification details be published?
The notification says further details will follow in due course on the High Court website, calcuttahighcourt.gov.in. Candidates should check that website for the detailed notice and use only official sources.
Which Supreme Court judgments apply to the 31 vacancies?
Two Supreme Court judgments apply. The first is dated 20 May 2025 and 19 November 2025, in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1022 of 1989. The second is dated 9 October 2025, in Civil Appeal No. 3947 of 2020. Directions in Malik Mazhar Sultan’s Case also apply.
Who issued Notification No. 4857-R.G.?
Avani Pal Singh, Registrar General-cum-Secretary of the Selection Board, High Court, Calcutta, signed the notification dated 28 September 2026. It was issued from the High Court, Appellate Side, Calcutta.
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