Gujarat High Court Advocates Recruitment 2025 notification out: Apply for 113 Posts

The Gujarat High Court has released its official notification inviting applications for the recruitment of 113 District Judge posts. This recruitment aims to strengthen the judiciary by appointing experienced advocates to senior judicial positions. Eligible legal professionals are encouraged to apply online through the HC-OJAS portal.

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

• Starting Date to Apply Online: 28th July 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 17th August 2025
• Preliminary Examination (Elimination Test): 14th September 2025 (Sunday)
• (Includes Gujarati Language Test for those who haven’t studied Gujarati at SSC or HSC level)
• Main Written Examination (Descriptive): 8th & 9th November 2025
• Viva-Voce (Oral Interview): December 2025 / January 2026

VACANCY DETAILS

• Post Name: District Judge
• Total Posts: 113

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a recognized university.
• They must be practicing advocates, fulfilling the experience criteria as mentioned in the detailed notification.

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 35 years
• Maximum Age: 48 years
• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government norms.

APPLICATION FEE

• General Category: ₹3000 + Bank Charges
• SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD/EWS Categories: ₹1500 + Bank Charges
• Payment must be made through SBI e-Pay, available on the HC-OJAS portal via the “Print Application / Pay Fee” menu option.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection will be conducted in three phases:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective-type and qualifying in nature)
2. Main Written Examination (Descriptive-type)
3. Viva-Voce Test (Oral Interview)

Selected candidates will participate in legal adjudication and judicial responsibilities at the district level. The recruitment also emphasizes continuing judicial education and participation in legal seminars to enhance professional development.

The Gujarat High Court District Judge Recruitment 2025 provides an excellent opportunity for experienced legal practitioners to serve in a prestigious judicial capacity. With 113 vacancies and a structured selection process, qualified advocates should take advantage of this chance by applying online before 17 August 2025.

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