The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued an important notification announcing the withdrawal of the written examination schedule for recruitment to 16 posts of District Judges (Entry Level) under the Direct Quota.
This decision follows an order passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Civil Appeal No. 3947 of 2020 – Rejanish K.V. vs K. Deepa and Others, which necessitated amendments to the relevant recruitment rules.
📄 Official Notification Overview
According to the official notice, the written examination schedule, earlier issued vide Notification No. 3404 of 2025/RG/GS dated 29.10.2025, stands withdrawn.
The withdrawal pertains to the recruitment announced through Advertisement Notification No. 05 of 2024/RG dated 08.08.2024 for the 16 vacant posts of District Judges (Direct Quota) in the J&K Judicial Services.
⚖️ Reason Behind the Withdrawal
The notification cites the Supreme Court order dated 09.10.2025, which directs amendments in the existing recruitment rules governing the appointment of District Judges.
“In view of the order passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 3947 of 2020 and pending amendment of relevant recruitment rules as directed therein, the schedule of written examination stands withdrawn,”
— JK High Court Notification
⏳ Next Steps
The High Court has confirmed that any further development or revised examination schedule will be notified in due course after the rule amendments are finalized.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the J&K High Court for future updates.
📎 Important Details
| Particulars | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh |
| Post Name | District Judge (Entry Level) – Direct Quota |
| Total Posts | 16 |
| Previous Notification No. | 05 of 2024/RG (dated 08.08.2024) |
| Withdrawn Notification No. | 3404 of 2025/RG/GS (dated 29.10.2025) |
| Reason | Supreme Court Order & Pending Rule Amendments |
| Future Updates | To be notified on official website |
🔗 Important Links
📄 Official Notification PDF: Click Here
🌐 Official Website: https://jkhighcourt.nic.in/
🏁 Conclusion
The JK High Court’s decision to withdraw the District Judge exam schedule reflects its compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives ensuring transparency and legal uniformity in judicial recruitment.
A revised schedule will be published once the necessary amendments to the recruitment rules are completed. Candidates are encouraged to remain patient and follow only official notifications for accurate updates.