Karnataka Civil Judge Exam 2025: Updated Notification, Eligibility, Exam Date

The High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, has issued a revised notification (No. HCRB/CJR-1/2024, dated 18.08.2025) for the direct recruitment of Civil Judges. The notification has postponed the last date of online submissions and has assured that the date for the Preliminary Examination shall be intimated in the near future. A total of 158 Civil Judge vacancies (including 24 backlog posts) are to be filled through this recruitment process.
If you wish to be a part of the Karnataka Civil Judge Exam 2025, here is a comprehensive guide with notification dates, eligibility, exam dates, salary, syllabus, and application process.

Karnataka Judiciary Exam 2025 Overview

Here’s a quick overview of the recruitment:

Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2025: Last Date Extended

The High Court of Karnataka has extended the last date for submission of online applications for 158 Civil Judge posts (including 24 backlog posts). As per Notification No. HCRB/CJR-1/2024 dated 18.08.2025, candidates can now apply until 01.09.2025, while the last date for fee payment is 02.09.2025 (11:59 p.m.). Earlier, the recruitment was kept in abeyance due to pending cases before the Supreme Court, which have now been resolved. The method of recruitment, reservation, eligibility, age limit, and enrolment as an advocate remain unchanged as per the original notification dated 10.02.2025.

Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment 2025: Last Date Extension Notice PDF

Karnataka Civil Judge Application Process 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website – karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in

2. Click on Recruitment → Civil Judge Direct Recruitment.

3. Register with valid details.

4. Fill the application form carefully.

5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).

6. Pay the application fee online/offline before 2nd September 2025.

7. Take a printout of the form for future reference.

Karnataka Civil Judge Vacancy 2025

The total number of 158 vacancies has been distributed across various categories. The breakdown is as follows:

Karnataka Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must meet the educational qualification and age limit criteria to apply for the Karnataka Civil Judge Exam 2025.

1. Educational Qualification

• Must hold a Law Degree from a recognized university in India.

• Must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India.

2. Age Limit

• General Category: Maximum 35 years

• OBC (Category II & III): Maximum 38 years

• SC/ST/Category I: Maximum 40 years

• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit

Aspirants must carefully check eligibility before applying to avoid disqualification.

Karnataka Judiciary Exam Dates 2025

The Karnataka High Court has announced the notification and application dates. Other important exam dates will be notified later.

• Notification Release Date: 10th February 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 12th March 2025

• Prelims Exam Date: To be announced

• Mains Exam Date: To be announced

• Interview (Viva-Voce): To be announced

Applicants should regularly check the official website for updates on exam schedules.

Karnataka Judiciary Exam Pattern 2025

The exam is conducted in four stages – Prelims, Mains, Viva-Voce, and Computer Test.

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective – 100 Marks)

The Prelims is an objective type test with 100 multiple-choice questions.

• Part A: Civil Procedure Code, Negotiable Instruments Act, Transfer of Property Act, Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Constitution of India, Karnataka Rent Act

• Part B: CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2023), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS 2023), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023)

• Part C: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mental Ability

2. Mains Examination (Descriptive – 400 Marks)

The Mains is a descriptive exam with four papers:

• Translation Paper: 100 marks (English ↔ Kannada translation of judgments, depositions, and legal documents)

• Law Paper I: CPC, CrPC, BNSS, Constitution, Evidence Act, BSA, Principles of Pleading

• Law Paper II: Judgment writing in Civil Cases & Issue Framing

• Law Paper III: Judgment writing in Criminal Cases & Charge Framing

Each paper carries 100 marks, making a total of 400 marks.

3. Viva-Voce (Interview – 100 Marks)

The interview assesses:

• General Knowledge

• Legal Principles

• Suitability for the post of Civil Judge

4. Computer Test (25 Marks – Qualifying only)

Candidates’ knowledge of computers will be tested. However, these marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Karnataka Judiciary Minimum Qualifying Marks

• Prelims:

  • SC/ST/PwBD: 50 marks

  • Others: 60 marks

• Mains:

  • SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks per paper

  • Others: 50 marks per paper

• Interview:

  • SC/ST/PwBD: 40 marks

  • Others: 50 marks

Only candidates meeting the minimum marks at each stage will move forward in the selection process.

Karnataka Judiciary Admit Card 2025

• The admit card will be available 15 days before the exam date.

• Candidates can download it using their registration number and password.

• The admit card must be carried to the exam hall without fail.

Karnataka Civil Judge Salary 2025

The Karnataka Civil Judge post offers an attractive salary and allowances.

• Basic Pay: ₹27,700 – ₹44,700 per month

• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance, Rent Allowance

• In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 per month

Along with the high salary, judicial officers enjoy respect, security, and long-term career stability.

Karnataka Civil Judge Syllabus 2025

The syllabus is comprehensive and covers multiple areas of law along with translation skills.

Karnataka Judiciary Admit Card 2025

• The admit card will be available 15 days before the exam date.

• Candidates can download it using their registration number and password.

• The admit card must be carried to the exam hall without fail.

Karnataka Judiciary Probation Period

Selected candidates will serve a 2-year probation period, during which they must:

• Undergo 1 year of training (extendable as per requirement).

• Pass the Kannada Language Test conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (if not cleared earlier).

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