Recruitment is currently underway at the Patna High Court for vacant positions of District Judge (Entry Level). The original deadline for applications for this recruitment was set for May 15, which has now been extended until May 25. Consequently, candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for this vacancy but have, for any reason, been unable to fill out the form so far are advised to complete the online application process as soon as possible.

**Link to Remain Active Until June 1**
Following the conclusion of the application submission process on May 25, the application link will remain active until June 1. During this period, candidates will be able to upload scanned copies of their photographs, signatures, declarations, and bank details. Additionally, candidates will not be able to generate a printout of their application form until June 1.

**Eligibility and Criteria for Recruitment**
To apply for the District Judge positions, candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law. Furthermore, candidates must have practiced as an advocate for a minimum of seven years and must have handled at least 24 cases annually during the last three years of their practice. The candidate's minimum age must not be less than 35 years, and their maximum age must not exceed 50 years. Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories. Age calculations will be based on the reference date of May 15, 2026.

**Candidates Can Fill Out the Form Themselves**
To participate in this recruitment drive, candidates may fill out the application form themselves. For your convenience, the application link and step-by-step instructions are provided on this page:

To apply for this recruitment, first visit the official website: patnahighcourt.gov.in.
On the website's homepage, navigate to the "Notices Regarding Recruitment" section and click on the link related to this recruitment drive.

You will then be redirected to a new page; click on the option titled "Apply For The Post Of District Judge (Entry Level), Direct From Bar - 2026."
Subsequently, you may complete the application process by accurately filling in all the requested information.

Finally, candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee and generate a printout of their fully completed application form.

Along with filling out the application form, it is mandatory for all candidates to pay the prescribed fee. Applications submitted without the requisite fee will not be accepted. The fee is fixed at ₹1,500 for the General and OBC categories, and ₹750 for the SC/ST/PH categories. The application fee can be submitted via debit card, credit card, or net banking.

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