The Rajasthan High Court has initiated a major recruitment exercise to fill 95 vacancies of District Judges across the state. The notification, issued by the Registrar General of the High Court, invites online applications from qualified legal professionals and sitting judicial officers who wish to be considered for these prestigious judicial posts.
The recruitment will be conducted under the framework of the Rajasthan Higher Judicial Service Examination, which serves as the primary gateway for entering the state judiciary at the district level. The direct recruitment route is distinct from promotions made from subordinate judicial services and opens opportunities for practicing advocates as well as those currently serving in lower judicial positions.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university and should meet the minimum experience requirements prescribed under the Rajasthan Judicial Services (Direct Recruitment) Rules. Those currently practising as advocates must demonstrate the requisite period of continuous practice, while candidates already employed in the subordinate judiciary must fulfill the seniority conditions laid down by the state government.
The age criterion sets the upper limit at 45 years for general category candidates. Relaxations in the upper age limit are available for candidates belonging to scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward classes, and persons with disabilities, in accordance with existing state government norms. There is typically no minimum age requirement beyond what is needed to complete legal education and gain professional experience.
Application fees have been structured according to category. General and unreserved category candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 2,000, while candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories are exempt from payment. Female candidates also receive fee relaxation as per government policy.
The selection process involves multiple stages beginning with a preliminary written examination testing knowledge of substantive and procedural law, followed by a main written examination that evaluates legal reasoning, analytical ability, and understanding of judicial processes. Candidates who clear the written stage face a personality test or interview conducted by a selection committee constituted by the High Court. The final merit list is prepared based on cumulative performance across all stages combined.
This recruitment drive represents one of the larger direct recruitments for judicial posts in Rajasthan in recent years and is expected to significantly reduce the existing pendency of cases at the district level across the state.
