The Calcutta High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 has been announced through a short official notice. The High Court at Calcutta has informed all concerned that an advertisement will be published inviting applications for the posts of District Judge (Entry Level) by direct recruitment. The notice appeared on the court’s website on 4 November 2026.
The full advertisement is not out yet. The number of vacancies, eligibility, application fee and last date are still awaited. This article will be updated as soon as the detailed notification is published, so bookmark it and check back after the High Court reopens.
Information verified from the official notice of the High Court at Calcutta. Read the official notice on the court website.
Calcutta High Court District Judge Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court at Calcutta |
| Post | District Judge (Entry Level) |
| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment |
| Notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Issued by | Registrar (Judicial Service), High Court at Calcutta |
| Number of vacancies | Not announced yet |
| Application mode and last date | Not announced yet |
| Official website | calcuttahighcourt.gov.in |
What the Notice Says
The notice states that, immediately after the High Court at Calcutta reopens following the Annual Vacation 2026, an advertisement will be published. It will invite applications from eligible candidates to fill vacancies for the posts of District Judge (Entry Level) by way of direct recruitment. The notice is signed by the Registrar (Judicial Service). It does not give the reopening date or the date of the advertisement.
Details Still to Be Announced
The short notice does not mention the following. Candidates should wait for the detailed advertisement before preparing an application.
- Total number of vacancies and reservation break-up
- Educational qualification and years of practice required
- Age limit and age relaxation
- Pay scale and selection process
- Application fee, mode of application and last date
Eligibility in the Previous Notice (For Reference Only)
The last Calcutta High Court advertisement for this post that we could verify was published on 22 November 2021. Those conditions are given below only to help you plan. The 2026 advertisement may be different, so do not treat these as final.
- Posts: 4 posts of District Judge (Entry Level) in 2021
- Age: 35 to 45 years
- Experience: At least 7 years of practice as an advocate
- Fee: Rs. 2,000 by bank draft (Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST candidates)
- Mode: Hard-copy application sent to the Registrar General-cum-Secretary, Selection Board, High Court, Calcutta
Source: LiveLaw job update on the 2021 notice.
How to Check and Apply
When the advertisement is released, follow these steps.
- Open the Recruitment Notices page of the Calcutta High Court.
- Download the advertisement and read the eligibility, fee and last date carefully.
- Keep your enrolment proof, practice certificates, photographs and ID documents ready.
- Submit the application in the mode and format given in the advertisement before the last date.
Other West Bengal Jobs Open for Application Now
While you wait for this notification, these West Bengal jobs are still open. Last dates are as given in our posts, so check each official notice before applying.
- Jhargram NHM Recruitment 2026: 33 Posts – last date 19 November 2026
- Jalpaiguri Additional Inspector Jobs for Retired Staff – last date 20 November 2026
- ISI Kolkata Recruitment 2026: RA, PA-I and JRA Posts – deadlines up to 20 November 2026
- Darjeeling Hills University Recruitment 2026: 5 Posts – last date 21 November 2026
- Bankura Additional Inspector Recruitment 2026: 7 Posts – last date 26 November 2026
- Darjeeling Hills University Visiting Lecturer Recruitment – last date 1 December 2026
Browse more openings in our West Bengal Jobs section.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Calcutta High Court District Judge advertisement be published?
The notice says it will be published immediately after the High Court reopens after the Annual Vacation 2026. No exact date has been given.
Is this a direct recruitment?
Yes. The notice says the District Judge (Entry Level) posts will be filled by direct recruitment.
How many vacancies are there?
The number of vacancies has not been announced. It will be known from the detailed advertisement.
Where can I find the official notice?
The notice is on the Calcutta High Court website under Notices, Recruitment. Use the official links given in this article.