The Rajasthan High Court has set March 30, 2026 as the last date to apply for the Rajasthan Judicial Service Examination 2026, which offers 44 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division). The notification was released on 27 February 2026, and online applications opened on 1 March 2026.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Rajasthan Judicial Service Examination 2026 |
| Conducting body | Rajasthan High Court |
| Total vacancies | 44 |
| Posts | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Application starts | 1 March 2026 |
| Application deadline | 30 March 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Exam date | To be announced |
| Eligibility | LL.B. (Professional), age 21-40 |
| Application fee | General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500 / SC/ST: Rs. 250 |
| Official notification | hcraj.nic.in |
Category-wise vacancy breakdown: General — 17 (including 5 for women), SC — 7 (2 for women), ST — 4 (1 for women), OBC — 9 (2 for women), EWS — 4 (1 for women), MBC — 2.
Eligibility criteria
- Must hold an LL.B. (Professional) degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India
- Minimum age 21 years, maximum 40 years as on 1 January 2026
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Rajasthan Government rules
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script and Rajasthani culture is required
How to apply
- Visit the Rajasthan High Court official website at hcraj.nic.in
- Navigate to the Recruitment section and locate the RJS 2026 notification
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational, and professional details in the online application form
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee through online mode (net banking, debit card, or UPI)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records
Important notes
- The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (objective MCQ), Main Examination (descriptive), and Viva Voce (Interview)
- Exam centres will be in Jaipur and Jodhpur only
- Candidates must ensure all uploaded documents are clear and legible before final submission
- The preliminary exam date has not yet been announced — candidates should monitor the Rajasthan High Court website regularly for updates