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

In this blog, we will cover:

• Gujarat Judiciary Exam 2026 Highlight
• Gujarat Civil Judge Exam Dates 2026
•  Gujarat State Judiciary Recruitment Vacancy List 
• Gujarat State Judiciary Salary 2026
• Gujarat Civil Judge Application Form 2026

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Gujarat Judiciary Exam 2026 Highlights 

Important: Candidates should keep checking the official Gujarat High Court recruitment portal for the detailed advertisement, application dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, category-wise vacancy breakup and selection process.

The High Court of Gujarat, Sola, Ahmedabad has issued a vacancy notification for the Gujarat Civil Judge recruitment under reference number RC/0719/2026 dated 24 April 2026. As per the latest update, approximately 237 regular vacancies for the cadre of Civil Judges have been notified. The detailed recruitment advertisement with complete application guidelines will be released on the official website.

These vacancies include both existing and future vacancies. Candidates aspiring to appear for the Gujarat Judiciary Exam 2026 should keep checking the official portal for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, syllabus, exam pattern and reservation details.

The Gujarat Judiciary selection process is expected to include the Preliminary Examination, the Main Written Examination, and the Viva-Voce/Interview, as per the standard Civil Judge recruitment process followed by the High Court.

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Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Important Dates

The detailed recruitment schedule will be released separately with the full advertisement. Based on the latest vacancy notice, candidates should track upcoming announcements regularly.

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Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy 2026

The High Court of Gujarat has notified approximately 237 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge under notification reference RC/0719/2026 dated 24 April 2026. These are regular vacancies, including both current openings and future ones expected during the recruitment cycle.

Note: The High Court of Gujarat reserves the right to increase, decrease or modify the notified vacancies at any stage of the recruitment process.

Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Selection Process

The Gujarat Civil Judge recruitment is expected to be conducted in multiple stages to assess legal knowledge, analytical ability and suitability for judicial service.

1. Preliminary Examination: Screening stage for shortlisting candidates.
2. Main Written Examination: Descriptive examination covering core law subjects.
3. Viva-Voce / Interview: Final stage to assess personality, legal understanding and suitability.

Final selection will be made in accordance with the rules and merit criteria prescribed in the detailed notification.

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 PCS J 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

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Gujarat Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2026

If you are willing to apply for the exam, you must satisfy the Gujarat Judiciary Eligibility Criteria set by the Gujarat High Court.

Go through the required criteria for age and qualification for the points below.

Educational Qualification

• You must hold a degree in law from any recognised university by Indian law and practice as an advocate in courts of civil or criminal jurisdiction on the submission date of the last online application form. (or)
• If you passed the Law Degree in 2011-2024 and onwards, you must have also taken the All India Bar examination to be eligible for the Gujarat Civil Judge Exam 2026. (or)
• You must work in the Courts or other Allied Departments on the last date fixed to receive applications. (or)
• Also, you must have a basic knowledge of Computer Applications from a government institute or any other recognised institute.

Age Limit

• As per the notification, your age should be below 35 years if you belong to the general category to apply for the Gujarat Civil Judge Exam 2026.
• For the SC/ST category, the maximum age limit is 38 years.
• If you work in the Courts or other Allied Departments, your age should not exceed 40 years.

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Gujarat Judiciary Application Form 2026

To avoid any discrepancies, you must complete the Gujarat Judiciary Application Form on or before the last date.

We have provided step-by-step instructions to fill out the Gujarat High Court's particular civil application form correctly:

• The initial step is online registration. You can register for the exam by clicking on the link on the official website.
• Once you click the link, the required fields to enter shall appear on the screen.
• You need to enter a registered mobile number and all the required details.
• Once you click the "save" button, your application number shall appear in the new window.
• Now, re-login to the portal using your application number and date of birth and upload your signature and photograph.
• Before final submission, you 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, you will receive an SMS to your 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 any discrepancies in the future.
• Take a printout of the application form on A4-size paper and save it for future reference.

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Gujarat Civil Judge Exam Fee 2026

Fees of the Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Exam depend on your category. If you belong to the general classification, you must pay Rs . 1,000 and other bank charges for the exam.

The application fee is Rs. 500 if you belong to a scheduled tribe, scheduled caste, a physically disabled person, educationally or socially backwards classes, veterans, etc. 

A separate payment section lets you pay the fee through SBI e-Pay by clicking on the "Pay fee" option.

Gujarat Judiciary Exam Admit Card 2026

A call letter is a mandatory thing you must carry to the exam hall without fail. The Gujarat Judicial Services Commission will release the admit card two weeks before the exam.

Note that any disparity/discrepancy in the details mentioned in the admit card and the ones provided during registration will result in the cancellation of your candidature.

You can download the Gujarat Judiciary Admit Card online from the official portal. The admit card includes the following details:

• Your Name
• Date of Birth
• Registration Number
• Category
• Exam Date and Time
• Exam Center
• Signature & Photograph
• Exam Day Instructions

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Gujarat Judiciary Exam Pattern 2026

According to the Judiciary Exam Pattern, the Gujarat Civil Judge post-selection process consists of three stages: prelims, mains, and an interview/viva voce.

Review the detailed paper pattern outlined below.

Gujarat Judiciary Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination of the Gujarat Judiciary will be objective.

• Paper –1 (Law) 
• Paper – 2 (Test of Gujarati Language) 

1. Prelims question paper 1 consists of 100 questions, and each question carries one mark. 
2. There is a negative marking of 0.33 for each wrongly answered question.  
3. The duration of the preliminary paper 1 is 2 hours. 
4. You must score a minimum of 50% marks in the prelims exam to get shortlisted for the mains examination. 
5. Prelims question paper 2 consists of 50 questions. 
6. The duration of the prelims paper 2 is half an hour. 

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Gujarat Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Gujarat Judiciary mains examination consists of two papers:

• Paper 1: Criminal
• Paper 2: Civil

Papers 1 and 2 shall carry 100 marks each, and the duration is 3 hours. 

You can take papers one and two, either in English or Gujarati. You have to secure a minimum of 50% marks in the mains exam to get shortlisted for the viva-voce.

Viva Voce Test (Oral Interview)

The viva voce shall carry 50 marks. The main objective of the Interview is to assess your suitability for the cadre by judging the knowledge of the Law, the balance of judgment, mental alertness, clear and logical exposition, attitude, skills, ethics, power of communication, power of assimilation, and intellectual depth.

You need to score at least 40% marks in this test to get selected for the Civil Judge post in Gujarat.

Gujarat Judiciary Syllabus 2026 [Prelims & Mains]

Before starting the preparation, it is crucial to go through the detailed Judiciary Exam Syllabus for the Gujarat Civil Judge Exam and plan your practice accordingly.

Here, we have provided a detailed syllabus of the RJS exam for both the prelims and mains.

Gujarat Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2026

The prelims question paper consists of Parts A, B, and C.

Go through the detailed syllabus from the points below and enhance your preparation levels for the upcoming exam:

Part - A

1. The Indian Penal Code, 1860  
2. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973  
3. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872  
4. The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949  
5. The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958  
6. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015  
7. The   Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005  
8. The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887  
9. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956  
10. Pre­conception and Pre­Natal   Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994  
11. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881  
12. The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
13. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012  
14. The Information Technology Act, 2000  
15. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act,1986 

Part - B

1. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908  
2. The Limitation Act, 1963  
3. The Indian Contract Act, 1872  
4. The Constitution of India 
5. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 
6. The Specific Relief Act, 1963  
7. The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004  
8. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930  
9. The Transfer of Property Act 1882  
10. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996  
11. The Commercial Courts, Act, 2015  
12. Succession Laws, Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim & Christian)  
13. Legal Maxims 

Part - C

General Knowledge, English Language, Test of Reasoning, Numerical & Mental Ability and Basics of Computer Applications. 

• To be eligible for the preliminary exam, you must score at least 50% marks for the main examination. However, the commission will not consider the marks obtained in the prelims exam while preparing the final merit list.
• The computer shall evaluate all the entries of the preliminary examination paper.
• The High Court does not entertain any queries related to rechecking the OMR sheet, as all the evaluations are done by computer scanning without human intervention.

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Gujarat Judiciary Mains Exam Syllabus 2026

Three papers are in the main written examination: Criminal, Civil, and Gujarati Language.

Review the detailed syllabus from the points below and enhance your Gujarat Judiciary Mains Exam Preparation.

Paper 1 (Criminal) [Marks: 100, Duration: 03 Hours]

1. The Indian Penal Code, 1860  
2. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 
3. The Indian Evidence Act, 12  
4. The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949  
5. The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958  
6. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015  
7. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005  
8. The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887  
9. The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956  
10. Pre­conception and Pre­Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
11. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881  
12. The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
13. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012  
14. The Information Technology Act, 2000  
15. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 

Paper 2 (Civil) [Marks: 100, Duration: 03 Hours] 

1. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 
2. The Limitation Act, 1963  
3. The Indian Contract Act, 1872  
4. The Constitution of India  
5. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932  
6. The Specific Relief Act, 1963  
7. The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004  
8. The Sale of Goods Act, 1930  
9. The Transfer of Property Act 1882  
10. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996  
11. The Commercial Courts Act, 2015  
12. Succession Laws, Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim & Christian)  
13. Legal Maxims 

Gujarat Judiciary Exam Preparation 2026

Most of you might find difficulties while preparing for the Judicial Service examination. However, cracking the exam is not challenging if you follow a few effective study techniques.

The following are a few Judiciary Exam Preparation Tips for prelims, mains, and viva-voce:

• Generally, experts suggest starting your preparation at least one year before the exam, as it will help you cover all the topics per the syllabus. Also, you will get time for revision at the end.
• The first and primary step to starting civil judge exam preparation is to prepare in reverse order.
• Begin with the mains exam preparation, and you will be automatically preparing for the prelims examination. 
• The central part of the syllabus includes the Constitution of India, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Indian Penal Code, and the Indian Evidence Act. In contrast, the minor subjects include the Indian Contract Act, the Specific Relief Act, and the Transfer of Property Act.
• Prepare a question bank for every major and minor subject for the prelims and main exams.
• Additionally, make a habit of preparing notes for procedural topics, as this can significantly aid in last-minute preparation for the Judiciary Examination.
• Attend as many mock interviews as possible, as it will help clear all your doubts and eliminate the fear of an actual interview.

Gujarat Judiciary Exam Result 2026

After completing the exam, the High Court of Gujarat will publish the results on its official website. The High Court will publish the result as a merit list consisting of roll numbers of shortlisted applicants.

• Visit the official website of the Gujarat High Court
• Navigate and click the link: 'Gujarat PCS J result.' 
• Download Merit List PDF
• Press Ctrl+F, enter your roll number

Conclusion

The latest notification issued by the High Court of Gujarat has opened an excellent opportunity for law graduates aspiring to join the state judicial services as Civil Judges. As per the recent vacancy update, approximately 237 regular vacancies have been notified, making Gujarat Judiciary 2026 a major recruitment cycle for serious aspirants.

Candidates should keep a close watch on the detailed advertisement for confirmed eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam schedule and category-wise reservation details. The recruitment process is expected to include the Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Viva-Voce.

With a strong number of vacancies announced, this is the right time for candidates to begin focused preparation for prelims, mains answer writing, bare acts, local laws and interview readiness to improve their chances of selection.