Applications are invited for the posts of Civil Judges. The posts are to be recruited on direct recruitment basis. Eligible and interested candidates should read the notification thoroughly before applying to the posts. Candidates must apply through online mode.
Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Name of the Post | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Civil Judges | 158 |
| Total Posts | 158 |
Category wise posts:
- UR: 59 Posts
- SC: 23 Posts
- ST: 10 Posts
- Category-I: 19 Posts
- Category-IIA: 23 Posts
- Category-IIB: 10 Posts
- Category-IIIA: 8 Posts
- Category-IIIB: 6 Posts
Age limit for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025
- Candidates age should be maximum 35 years as on 12-03-2025.
- Age relaxation is applicable to the reserved category candidates as per the reservation rules and regulations.
Educational Qualification for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025
| Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |
| Civil Judge | Candidates should possess Degree in Law from a recognized Institute. Candidates must have enrolled as an Advocate in Bar council of India. |
Pay Scale for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025
| Name of the Post | Pay Scale |
| Civil Judge | Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520/- |
Selection Procedure for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025
Candidates will be selected to the posts of Civil Judge based on their performance in the Preliminary Examination (Elimination test), Main examination, interview and computer test.
Preliminary Examination: The Preliminary Examination will be by way of Objective Type Question Paper consisting of 100 marks
Main Examination: Qualified candidates in the preliminary examination are eligible to appear in the main examination. Main examination includes the following stages
(i) Translation Paper
(ii) Law Paper-I
(iii) Law Paper-II
(iv) Law paper-III
Viva-voce: In this stage of selection, the candidate’s General Knowledge, grasp of Principles of Law and suitability for appointment as Civil Judge shall be tested.
Computer test: The test of knowledge of computers shall carry maximum 25 marks
Application Fee for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025
Preliminary Examination Fee
| General Merit and Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/ Category-I/ PWD | Rs. 500/- |
Main examination fee
| General Merit and Category-II(A)/II(B)/III(A)/III(B) | Rs. 1500/- |
| SC/ ST/ Category-I/ PWD | Rs. 750/- |
How to Apply?
- Candidates must apply through online mode via https://karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in/
- Click on online application form
- Fill all the details correctly at appropriate places
- Upload recent passport size photograph and necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee amount.
- Check all the details and submit the application form.
- Take a printout copy of application form.
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Online Submission | 10th February 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 12th March 2025 |
Important Links:
| Detailed Notification |  |
| Online Application Form | |
| Official Website | |
FAQ’s for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025
What is the salary of judge in Karnataka High Court?
Salary will be paid in the range of Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520/-
What is the qualification for High Court judge in Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025?
Degree in Law
What is the maximum age limit required to apply for Karnataka High Court Recruitment 2025?
35 years.
