Orissa High Court Civil Judge (Senior Division) LDCE 2026: Eligibility, Exam Pattern and How to Apply
Good news for serving judicial officers in Odisha. The High Court of Orissa, Cuttack has invited online applications for 30 vacancies in the cadre of Civil Judge (Senior Division) through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for 2026. The pay scale is ₹1,11,000 to ₹1,63,030 with usual D.A. and other allowances, which makes this a real step up in the Law and Judicial careers track.
Please note this is not an open recruitment. Only serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) officers with three years of qualifying service can apply. Online applications open at 10:00 A.M. on 9 November 2026 and you must submit by 11:59 P.M. on 25 November 2026. Read this guide fully, because the notice has strict rules on how and when to apply. Follow GovtJobsAlert.in for every update.
Key Highlights of Orissa High Court LDCE 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Post | Civil Judge (Senior Division) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Advertisement No. | 05 of 2026 (dated 04.11.2026) |
| Recruitment Type | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (in-service) |
| Pay Scale | ₹1,11,000 – ₹1,63,030 plus usual D.A. and allowances |
| Job Location | Odisha (judicial service) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
The recruitment follows the O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007 and their later amendments. If you want more openings in the state, see our page on Odisha government jobs.
How Many Vacancies Are There in Orissa High Court Civil Judge (Senior Division) LDCE 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Senior Division) | 30 | ₹1,11,000 – ₹1,63,030 |
The notice gives one total only. It prints no category-wise or reservation split. It also says the number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the Court, so treat 30 as the current figure and not a fixed promise.
Who Is Eligible for Orissa High Court Civil Judge (Senior Division) LDCE 2026?
This exam is open only to serving Judicial Officers in the cadre of Civil Judge (Junior Division).
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Current post | Serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Service needed | 3 years of qualifying service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Counted as on | 1 April 2026 |
| How service is counted | From your date of entry into judicial service as Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Age limit | The notice sets no age limit; eligibility rests on service only |
You must also apply under intimation to your concerned Controlling Authority. Admission to every stage is provisional. If verification shows you do not meet the conditions at any stage, your candidature can be rejected. The notice names no separate degree requirement for this exam, so service is the test.
What is the Salary for Orissa High Court Civil Judge (Senior Division)?
The notice fixes the scale at ₹1,11,000 – ₹1,63,030 with usual D.A. and other allowances as admissible from time to time. It does not list any other perk.
Every selected officer will be on probation as per Rule 33 of the O.S.J.S. and O.J.S. Rules, 2007.
What is the Selection Process for Orissa High Court LDCE 2026?
Final selection is made on the total marks in the written test, the viva-voce and the evaluation of your service reports. There are three parts.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 2 papers, 100 marks each, 2 hours per paper |
| Viva-Voce | 30 marks |
| Evaluation of CCRs / PARs / ACRs | 15 marks (last 3 years before the exam year) |
Viva-voce cut-off: you are called only if you score at least 50% in aggregate of both written papers and not less than 45% in each paper. You will not be selected unless you secure at least 40% marks in the viva-voce.
| Paper 1 Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | 30 |
| Personal Laws | 30 |
| Property, contract, limitation, arbitration, commercial courts and Odisha Acts | 40 |
The 40-mark block covers the Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act, Law of Contract, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Commercial Courts Act and several Odisha Acts, including the Odisha Land Reforms Act and the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act.
| Paper 2 Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| CrPC, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | 25 |
| IPC, 1860 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 25 |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | 25 |
| Special laws (food safety, essential commodities, environment, water pollution, domestic violence, juvenile justice, POCSO) | 25 |
Use our syllabus and exam pattern page to plan your preparation. The notice does not state whether the papers carry negative marking.
How to Apply Online for Orissa High Court LDCE 2026?
Keep a recent passport size colour photograph and your full signature ready. Both must be clearly visible, with proper orientation, and the signature must be on a white background.
- Read the advertisement and the “Instructions to Candidates and Process Flow for Filling up of Online Application Form” on the Court’s website.
- Open the official website of the High Court of Orissa (link in Essential Links below).
- Go to Recruitment Corner, then Examination Portal, then the LDCE for Civil Judge (Senior Division), 2026 link.
- Fill in the online form between 10:00 A.M. on 9 November 2026 and 11:59 P.M. on 25 November 2026.
- Upload your photograph and signature, and inform your Controlling Authority about your application.
- Submit the form and keep your Acknowledgement Number safe.
If you submit more than one application, only the latest one with the higher Acknowledgement Number is considered. Incomplete or incorrect forms, and forms sent by any mode other than online, will be summarily rejected without assigning any reason. Do not wait for the last day, because the Court itself advises against a last-minute rush.
For help with the online form, write to the Recruitment Cell at ohcrecruitment1948@gmail.com on working days between 10:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., during the application period.
What Are the Important Dates for Orissa High Court LDCE 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Application Start | 9 November 2026 (10:00 A.M.) |
| Application Last Date | 25 November 2026 (11:59 P.M.) |
| Eligibility Counted As On | 1 April 2026 |
| Exam and Admit Card Dates | To be notified on the Court’s website |
The Court will publish the date and time of each stage on its website. No admission letter is sent by post, so download your e-Admit Card from the website. Check our exam calendar and admit card page for later updates.
Is There an Application Fee for Orissa High Court LDCE 2026?
The advertisement does not mention any application fee or payment mode.
Other rules to remember: missing any stage means rejection, no T.A. or D.A. is paid for appearing, and canvassing in any form is a disqualification. The Court may cancel the whole process or any part of it at any stage.
Orissa High Court LDCE 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advt 05/2026 LDCE, 30 posts)
- Visit Orissa High Court Civil Judge (Senior Division) LDCE Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a serving Civil Judge (Junior Division) with three years of service, this is your chance to move up the ladder, so start your form on 9 November and submit it by 25 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest Odisha government jobs and exam updates.