Higher Judicial Services (District Judge)
Role of a District Judge
Recruitment to the cadre of District Judges (Direct Recruitment) is intended for seasoned legal practitioners. As the highest judicial officer in the district, the role demands exceptional legal mastery, impartiality, and leadership.
Our coaching program is specifically designed for practicing advocates, focusing on high-level legal analysis and complex judgment writing.
Eligibility Criteria
Practice Requirement
Must be a practicing Advocate for a continuous period of not less than seven years on the date of notification.
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained 35 years and must not have attained 45 years (relaxations for SC/ST apply).
Examination Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Objective)
Screening test on Civil Law, Criminal Law, and General Knowledge.
Main Written Exam (Descriptive)
Includes Translation, Law Paper I (Civil), Law Paper II (Criminal), and Law Paper III (Judgments).
Viva-Voce (Interview)
Testing suitability, personality, and grasp of legal principles.
Core Syllabus Highlights
Substantive & Procedural Law
- • Constitution of India
- • CPC & CrPC (BNSS)
- • Evidence Act (BSA)
- • IPC (BNS) & Local Laws
Judgment Writing
- • Framing of Issues & Charges
- • Analysis of Evidence
- • Writing Intermediate & Final Orders
- • Recent Landmark Judgments
*All subjects updated as per the latest 2026-27 notification guidelines including New Criminal Laws.