Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Latest Vacancy Update, Eligibility & Exam Dates [Check Below]

The Gujarat Judiciary 2026 notification and exam dates are expected soon. The High Court of Gujarat has notified 237 Civil Judge vacancies for Gujarat Judiciary 2026 on 24 April 2026. 

• Fresh law graduates can apply for this exam. Under the Supreme Court’s August 2026 ruling, recruitments notified up to 31 March 2027 need no minimum practice at the Bar.
• Prelims Exam and the Gujarati test are for screening only in the Gujarat Judiciary. Candidates need to clear Mains and the Interview (Viva Voce) for final selection, and the merit list is prepared from these two stages (250 marks).
• The Gujarati test is only for candidates who did not study Gujarati as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12.

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Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Overview

The High Court of Gujarat conducts the Gujarat Judiciary 2026 exam and the key details of the recruitment process are mentioned below:

Particulars	Details
Recruiting body	High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad
Post	Civil Judge
Vacancies	237 (approx.), existing and future
Vacancy notice	RC/0719/2026, dated 24 April 2026
Detailed advertisement	Awaited
Pay scale	₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 per month plus allowances
Stages	Prelims, Gujarati test (if applicable), Mains, Viva-voce
Application portal	hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in
Official website	gujarathighcourt.nic.in

Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Vacancy Details

The Gujarat Judiciary 2026 notice lists only 237 posts (approx.), which may increase later in the advertisement. The category-wise split will be included in the detailed advertisement soon.

Category	Seats (2025, of 212)
General	87
SEBC	57
ST	32
EWS	21
SC	15
PwBD (horizontal)	8

Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Exam Dates

Gujarat Judiciary 2026 exam date is to be announced soon for the 237 vacancies. 

Event	Dates
Vacancy notice	24 April 2026
Detailed advertisement	Awaited
Online application	Awaited
Prelims and Gujarati test	Awaited
Mains	Awaited
Viva-voce	Awaited

The previous years exam dates are mentioned below:

2024-25	29 Jun 2025 (moved from 23 Mar)	12 Oct 2025	22 Jan 2026
2023	7 May 2023	16 Jul 2023	13 Sep 2023
2022	5 Jun 2022 (moved from 15 May)	31 Jul 2022	5 Sep 2022

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Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the Gujarat Judiciary 2026 eligibility criteria in order to apply for the exam.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification requirements for the candidates are mentioned below:

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognised university.
• They are required to clear the Gujarati Language Proficiency Test, unless they have already studied Gujarati at the SSC or HSC level.
• Law graduates who completed their degree from the 2009-2010 academic year onwards must also have passed the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).

New Judiciary Eligibility Rule 2026 by Supreme Court The Supreme Court had restored the mandatory 3-year practice at the Bar for candidates applying for Civil Judge (Junior Division) exams through its judgment dated 20 May 2025. This requirement has now been substantially modified by a subsequent judgment in August 2026. Here are the changes as per the current judgment and judiciary practice rule: As per the SC 2026 latest rules, the following changes apply: Fresh law graduates can apply for Civil Judge (Junior Division) exams without the 3-year Bar practice requirement for all vacancies advertised up to 31 March 2027. For all recruitment notifications issued from 1 April 2027 onwards, candidates must have at least one year of actual practice at the District Court level to be eligible. LL.M. or higher legal education will not count as practice experience.

Age Limit

• General Category: Upper age limit of 35 years.
• SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD candidates: Upper age limit of 38 years.
• Court employees and staff from allied departments: Upper age limit of 40 years.

Gujarati language requirement

If a candidate has passed SSC (Class 10) or HSC (Class 12) with Gujarati as a subject, they are exempt from the Gujarati test. Others must appear for the Gujarati test and score at least 40%. 

Computer knowledge

A certificate of basic computer application or operation is compulsory for every candidate. It is not an alternative to any other condition.

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Gujarat Judiciary Application Fee 2026

The Gujarat Judiciary Application 2026 fee will be stated in the advertisement when it is released. The last cycle's application fee was:

Category	Fee
General	₹2,000
SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD	₹1,000

Candidates must complete the Gujarat Judiciary Application Form by the last date. The step-by-step instructions to fill out the Gujarat High Court's particular civil application form correctly are mentioned below:

• The initial step is online registration. Candidates can register for the exam by clicking on the link on the official website.
• Candidates need to enter a registered mobile number and all the required details.
• Click the "Save" button; the application number will appear in the new window.
• Now, log in again to the portal using your application number and date of birth, and upload your signature and photograph.
• Before final submission, candidates can preview the online form by clicking on the "Edit Application" icon. You cannot change the registration form once you click the "Confirm Application" button.
• After clicking on the confirmation icon, the candidate will receive an SMS at their registered mobile number.
• The final step is fee payment, which can be made online or offline. Keep the fee receipt for your reference to avoid future discrepancies.
• Print the application form on A4-size paper and save it for future reference.

How to Apply for Gujarat Judiciary 2026

Applications are made only online, on the HC-OJAS portal (hc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in), once the detailed advertisement is out. Candidates must follow the "How to Apply" user manual on the portal for each step and pay the fee through the "Print Application / Pay Fee" option. The step-by-step guidance is provided for candidates on the Gujarat Judiciary application form.

Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Exam Pattern

The Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Exam is conducted in four stages. For detailed information of exam pattern, see the Gujarat Judiciary 2026 exam pattern.

Stage	Format	Marks	Time	Counts in final merit
Preliminary exam	100 MCQs, English only, 0.33 negative marking	100	2 hours	No
Test of Gujarati Language (if not exempt)	Descriptive	50	1½ hours	No
Mains Paper I: Criminal	Descriptive; answer in English or Gujarati	100	3 hours	Yes
Mains Paper II: Civil	Descriptive; answer in English or Gujarati	100	3 hours	Yes
Interview (Viva-voce)	Interview	50	—	Yes

Candidates appearing for the Gujarat Judiciary 2026 exam must secure the minimum qualifying marks to move to the next stage. The category - wise minimum qualifying marks are mentioned below:

Stage	Unreserved (General)	Reserved (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, PwBD)
Prelims	50%	45%
Gujarati test	40%	40%
Mains (aggregate)	50%, and 40% in each paper	45%, and 40% in each paper
Interview (Viva-voce)	40%	40%

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Gujarat Judiciary Syllabus 2026

The Gujarat Judiciary 2026 syllabus covers criminal laws, civil laws and general subjects, and the same law topics are tested in both Prelims and Mains.

Part / Paper	Exam Stage	Subjects
Part A / Mains Paper I (Criminal)	Prelims and Mains	IPC & BNS, CrPC & BNSS, Evidence Act & BSA, Gujarat Prohibition Act, Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, NI Act, POCSO Act, JJ Act, DV Act, IT Act, Probation of Offenders Act, other minor criminal Acts
Part B / Mains Paper II (Civil)	Prelims and Mains	CPC, Limitation Act, Contract Act, Constitution of India, Specific Relief Act, Transfer of Property Act, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Gujarat Court Fees Act, Arbitration Act, Commercial Courts Act, Personal & Succession Laws, Legal Maxims
Part C	Prelims only	General Knowledge, English, Reasoning, Numerical & Mental Ability, Basic Computer Applications
Gujarati Language Test	Qualifying (if applicable)	Essay, Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Letter Writing, Translation, Short Notes, Grammar

Check:  How to prepare for Judiciary Mains

Gujarat Judiciary Civil Judge Salary 2026

The salary of a Gujarat High Court Civil Judge ranges between Rs. 77,840/- and Rs. 1,36,520/- per month. Apart from the Gujarat Civil Judge Salary, the civil judge can get many other allowances and perks, as mentioned below:

• House Rent Allowance
• Rent Allowance
• Dearness Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Petrol Allowance

What to Do Before the Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Detailed Notification 

The application window has lasted about a month in past cycles. Documents that take weeks to get should be sorted now. Candidates who need more structured preparation tips, go through Gujarat Judiciary preparation tips.

• Candidates can start preparation for Mains answer writing. 
• Candidates can enroll for a basic computer certificate if you do not have one.
• Candidates can apply for category certificates from a Gujarat competent authority, and a current-year non-creamy layer certificate if you are SEBC.
• Candidates can start preparing for the Gujarati language, who are eligible for the Gujarati test.