Gujarat Judiciary Notification 2026 (237 GJS Vacancy): PDF

Gujarat Judiciary Notification 2026 — Latest Updates

As of now, the GJS notification confirms the tentative number of vacancies, while the detailed notification is awaited. 

• The Gujarat Judiciary vacancy notification 2026 has been published to hire approximately 237 Civil Judge vacancies. 
• The detailed Gujarat Judiciary Notification 2026 PDF will be published separately with complete details on eligibility, registration dates, pattern, syllabus, salary, etc.
• The online application process has not started yet. However, the application mode will be online, and the candidate must submit the form before the last date.

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GJS Notification 2026 — Key Highlights

Take a look at the quick highlights of the Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy 2026: 

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	High Court of Gujarat
Post Name	Civil Judge
Total Vacancies	237
Notification Status	Short Notification Out
Detailed Notification	To be Released Soon
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Viva-Voce
Salary	₹77,840 - ₹1,36,520
Official Website	https://gujarathighcourt.nic.in/

Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy 2026

There are 237 vacancies announced for Gujarat Civil Judge exam 2026. Find a breakdown of Gujarat Civil Judge vacancies across all categories in the table.

Category	Expected Vacancies
General	96
Scheduled Caste (SC)	36
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	18
SEBC	63
EWS	24
Total Vacancies	237

Gujarat Judiciary Notification PDF

Download the official GJS notification PDF at the link below to check the crucial information announced so far. 

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Details Included in Gujarat Judiciary Notification 2026

The Gujarat Civil Judge Notification 2026 is comprises the following information:

• Vacancy Details 
• Eligibility Criteria
• Registration & Exam Dates
• Application Fees
• Selection Process 
• Exam Pattern
• Syllabus
• Salary
• Other Important Information

Gujarat Judiciary Exam 2026 — Important Dates

The Gujarat judiciary exam date is expected to be in October 2026. Last year, the mains exam took place in October 2025, and the results were announced in January 2026. The complete schedule of GJS 2026 exam date will be released soon.

Events	Dates (Expected)
Short Notification	24th April 2026
Detailed Notification	August 2026
Online Application Start Date	August/September 2026
Online Application End Date	September 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	October/November 2026

Gujarat Judiciary Notification: Eligibility Criteria

You need to meet the Gujarat Judiciary eligibility criteria including age limits, qualifications, and other requirements, before applying. If any details are found incorrect, the applications or candidature will be rejected immediately.

Age Limit

Category	Maximum Age Limit (Expected)
General	35 years
Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or Socially & Educationally Backward Classes or Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) or Economically Weaker Sections	38 years
Employees working in the Courts or other Allied Departments	40 years

Educational Qualification

The minimum qualification required to apply online for a Gujarat Civil Judge vacancy:

• Have a Degree in Law from any recognised University.
• Pass the vernacular (Gujarati) language proficiency test.
• Must be practising as an Advocate in Courts of Civil and/or Criminal Jurisdiction or must be working in the Courts or other Allied Departments 
• Must have a Certificate of Basic Knowledge of Computer Application / Operation. 

How to Apply Online for Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy 2026?

Keep all the necessary documents ready to ensure a smooth application process. Below is the detailed guide on how to fill out the Gujarat Judiciary application form 2026:

• Go to the official GHC website, https://gujarathighcourt.nic.in/
• Click the “Apply Online for Civil Judge Vacancy 2026” link.
• Enter all required information, including a valid mobile number, email address, and other details.
• Save the online application form, and “Candidate’s Application Number” will appear on your screen.
• Upload a scanned copy of your photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
• Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode, i.e., Online Payment or Offline Cash Challan. The application fee is expected to be INR 2000 (INR 1000 for SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD).
• Take the printout of the application form and the payment receipt for future reference.

Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy 2026: Selection Process

The Gujarat Judiciary Civil Judge selection process comprises three stages: Prelims, Main, and Interview.

• Preliminary Exam: Also known as the elimination objective-type test, it has 2 papers. Paper I (Law) and Paper II (Test of Gujarati Language). The prelims exam will be conducted on the OMR Sheet.
• Main Exam: Candidates declared qualified in the prelims exam will be shortlisted for the Main Exam. It shall consist of two descriptive-type papers, each carrying 100 marks. The exam duration will be 3 hours for each paper.
• Interview: All the main qualified candidates will be shortlisted for the Viva-voce (Oral Interview) test. The Viva-voce Test shall carry 50 marks. It is conducted to assess the candidate’s suitability for the post by evaluating their mental alertness, knowledge of law, and other qualities.

GJS Notification: Exam Pattern

Prelims Exam Pattern

The GJS Preliminary Exam (Elimination Test) is an OMR-based objective-type test. It is divided into two papers: 

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	Law: Part A: Criminal Law Part B: Civil Law Part C: General Knowledge, English Language, Test of Reasoning, Numerical & Mental Ability and Basics of Computer Applications.	100 marks	2 hours
Paper II	Test of Gujarati Language	50 marks	1½ hours

The preliminary exam comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There will be a negative marking of 0.33 marks for every wrong/multiple answer. The medium of the question paper will be English only. 

Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates who are declared successful in the preliminary exam will be called to appear in the main examination. The GJS Civil Judge Main written exam will be descriptive and consist of two papers:

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	Criminal Law	100 marks	3 hours
Paper II	Civil Law	100 marks	3 hours

Interview

The GJS Viva-voce test will be conducted for a total of 50 marks. This exam assesses candidates’ mental alertness, knowledge of law, clarity of thought, balance of judgement, skills, attitude, ethics, communication, character and intellectual depth. The minimum qualifying marks in the Vivavoce test will be 40%.

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Gujarat Judiciary Syllabus 2026

This is the Gujarat Judiciary syllabus:

Prelims Syllabus

Paper-I
Part	Topics
Part A	The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 The Probation of Offenders’ Act, 1958 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 The Information Technology Act, 2000 The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
Part B	The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 The Limitation Act, 1963 The Indian Contract Act, 1872 The Constitution of India The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 The Specific Relief Act, 1963 The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004 The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 The Transfer of Property Act 1882 The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 The Commercial Courts, Act, 2015 Succession Laws, Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim & Christian) Legal Maxims
Part C	General Knowledge English Language Test of Reasoning Numerical & Mental Ability  Basics of Computer Applications
Paper II
Test of Gujarati Language	(૧) ગુજરાતી નિબંધ લેખન (૨) ફકરા ઉપરથી પ્રશ્નોના જવાબ (૩) સમાનાર્થી શબ્દો (૪) વિરૂદ્ધાર્થી શબ્દો (૫) પત્રલેખન (૬) ભાષાંતર - અનુવાદ (ગુજરાતી - અંગ્રેજી અને અંગ્રેજી - ગુજરાતી) (૭) ટંૂકનોંધ (કોઈપણ વિષય પર) (૮) ગુજરાતી વ્યાકરણ

Mains Syllabus 

Paper	Key Topics
Paper I (Criminal)	The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 The Probation of Offenders’ Act, 1958 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 The Information Technology Act, 2000 The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
Paper II (Civil)	The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 The Limitation Act, 1963 The Indian Contract Act, 1872 The Constitution of India The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 The Specific Relief Act, 1963 The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004 The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 The Transfer of Property Act 1882 The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 The Commercial Courts, Act, 2015 Succession Laws, Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim & Christian) Legal Maxims

Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Salary 2026

The Gujarat Judiciary salary for the Civil Judge post will fall under the pay scale of INR 77,840 - INR 1,36,520. The selected candidates will also receive admissible allowances along with the starting basic pay of INR 77,840 per month. The salary will increase over time through annual increments and promotions.

Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy: Previous Year Trends

Gujarat Judiciary Vacancy 2024-25
Category	Vacancies
General	87
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	32
SEBC	57
EWS	21
Total Vacancies	212

How to Prepare for Gujarat Judiciary 2026 Exam?

Start with building strong concepts along with regular revision and answer-writing practice.

Understand Syllabus & Exam Pattern

You should review the GJS syllabus and GJS exam pattern to identify relevant topics. It helps you understand subjects covered in prelims & mains, along with weightage and overall test requirements.

Create a Daily Study Plan

You should dedicate at least 3-4 hours daily to the preparation. You should assign time to both learning concepts and practising questions. At the same time, take short breaks in between your study time to stay fresh.

Practice Mocks & PYQs

You should solve Gujarat judiciary previous-year question papers and mocks to assess where their preparation stands. It will also highlight their strengths and gaps. This is one of the best ways to track the progress level.

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