AJK High Court Jobs 2026 for 9 Civil Judge, Judicial Magistrate and Tehsil Qazi Posts
The High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, has announced nine vacancies in the subordinate judiciary. These include three Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate posts and six Tehsil Qazi posts, all in BPS-17. Applications are invited from eligible first-class state subjects of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate applicants must hold a recognized law degree with five years of legal practice, while Tehsil Qazi candidates must possess the prescribed religious qualifications or a degree in Sharia and Law. The advertised age limits are 28–35 years for Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate and 25–35 years for Tehsil Qazi. Applications must reach the designated office by November 2, 2026.
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Details
Name of Organization
High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Post Names
Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate and Tehsil Qazi
Education
Law graduation with five years of legal practice for Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate; prescribed religious qualifications with additional academic requirements, or graduation in Sharia and Law, for Tehsil Qazi
Total Vacancies
9
Pay Scale
BPS-17
Apply Mode
Submit the prescribed application form by post or by hand
Job Location
Azad Jammu and Kashmir; recruiting office in Muzaffarabad
Domicile / State Subject
First-class state subjects of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Last Date To Apply
November 2, 2026
AJK High Court Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, BPS-17
3
Law graduate from a recognized university with five years of legal practice
Tehsil Qazi, BPS-17
6
Graduation in Sharia and Law from a recognized university, or one of the specified religious qualifications with the additional university-level subjects prescribed in the advertisement
Total
9
Post-specific qualifications apply
Salary
Both categories of posts carry the BPS-17 pay scale.
A specific monthly salary amount is not stated in the advertisement.
Age Limit
Post
Age Limit
Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate
28–35 years
Tehsil Qazi
25–35 years
Age relaxation will be governed by the applicable Azad Jammu and Kashmir Civil Servants relaxation of age limit rules, 1997.
Selection Process
The advertisement refers to an examination and interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination or interview.
Successful candidates will undergo a medical examination, and appointment will depend on being declared medically fit.
How to Apply
Obtain the prescribed application form from the office of the Additional Registrar, High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.
Enter your name, father’s name, date of birth, educational qualifications, address and other required particulars.
Include your mobile number, WhatsApp number and email address.
Attach the required documentary evidence and one recent photograph.
If your academic results are recorded as CGPA, attach a certificate converting the CGPA into a percentage.
Submit the completed application by post or by hand to the Additional Registrar’s office, High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.
Ensure the application reaches the office by November 2, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
