AJK High Court Jobs 2026 – Civil Judge & Tehsil Qazi (BPS-17), 9 Posts, Last Date 2 Nov 2026

⚡ Quick answer: The High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Adalat-e-Aaliya), Muzaffarabad has announced 9 judicial posts in BPS-17: 03 Civil Judge / Judicial Magistrate 1st Class and 06 Tehsil Qazi. Appointments are purely on an ad hoc basis and on open merit. Only State Subjects of Jammu and Kashmir (men and women) can apply. Send your application by post or by hand to the Registrar, High Court of AJK, Muzaffarabad. Last date: 02 November 2026.

📑 In this guide

1. 📊 Job summary
2. ⚖️ Posts and seats
3. 👨‍⚖️ Civil Judge eligibility
4. 📖 Tehsil Qazi eligibility
5. 🎂 Age and age relaxation
6. 🏔️ Who can apply
7. 📂 Documents checklist
8. 📮 How to apply
9. 📌 Official instructions
10. 📰 Official advertisement
11. 🚫 Mistakes to avoid
12. ❓ FAQs

BPS-17Civil Judge / Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (03 posts)

Law Graduate from a recognized university with 05 years of legal practice. Age 28 to 35 years. Nationality: State Subject (Class 1) of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

💡 Tip: Keep proof of your 5 years of practice ready, such as your Bar Council licence / enrolment certificate and a practice certificate from your District Bar Association.

iShahadat-ul-Aalmiya

Shahadat-ul-Aalmiya fil-Uloom-il-Arabia Wal-Islamia; or

iiShahadat-ul-Fazeela

Shahadat-ul-Fazeela Sanad awarded by Wafaq-ul-Madaris; or

ii-bEquivalent Sanads + BA subjects

Shahadat-ul-Faragh Sanad by Tanzeem-ul-Madaris; or Shahadat-ul-Aalia Sanad by Wafaq-ul-Madaris-ul-Salfia (Ahl-i-Hadis); or Sultan-ul-Afazil Sanad by Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia after Dora-e-Hadis. Condition: such Sanad holders must also have passed two additional subjects (other than Arabic and Islamic Studies) at BA level, and elective subjects (other than Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies papers) at BA level from a recognized university.

iiiGraduate in Sharia and Law

Graduate in Sharia and Law from any recognized university.

⭐ Preference: Candidates who hold an LLB degree in addition to the above qualification will be given preference. Age 25 to 35 years.

• ✅ Civil Judge / Judicial Magistrate: 28 to 35 years.
• ✅ Tehsil Qazi: 25 to 35 years.
• ✅ Age relaxation will be considered under the AJK Civil Service Recruitment (Relaxation of Age Limit) Rules 1997.

• ✅ Application with name, father’s name, date of birth, qualification, experience, address and contact number written clearly
• ✅ Mobile / WhatsApp number and email address (compulsory, per the ad)
• ✅ One recent photograph attached
• ✅ CGPA conversion certificate (percentage / marks equivalence), if your degree result is in CGPA
• ✅ Copies of degrees / Sanads, DMCs and transcripts
• ✅ State Subject certificate and CNIC copy
• ✅ Civil Judge: Bar licence / proof of 05 years of legal practice

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Check that you meet the qualification, age (on the advertisement’s terms) and State Subject conditions for your post.

Write a clear application for the post (Civil Judge / Judicial Magistrate or Tehsil Qazi). You can prepare a neat CV with the free Educativz CV Builder.

Write your name, father’s name, date of birth, qualification, experience, address, mobile/WhatsApp number and email clearly.

Attach one recent photograph, copies of your documents, and a CGPA conversion certificate if your result is in CGPA.

Send the application by post addressed to: Registrar, High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, or submit it by hand at the High Court headquarters in Muzaffarabad.

Make sure it reaches the High Court by 02 November 2026. Keep the courier / post receipt.

• ✅ Only candidates with the stated qualification and suitability may apply.
• ✅ Age relaxation is considered under the AJK Civil Service Recruitment (Relaxation of Age Limit) Rules 1997.
• ✅ Last date for receipt of applications: 02 November 2026.
• ✅ A correct mobile / WhatsApp number and email must be written in the application.
• ✅ Attach one recent photograph and, where needed, the CGPA conversion certificate.
• ✅ No TA/DA will be paid for the test or interview.
• ✅ Appointment of successful candidates is subject to a full medical examination, a character certificate and having no criminal record.
• ✅ Signed by: Raja Shamraiz Khan, Registrar, High Court of AJK.

• ❌ Applying without a State Subject certificate of Jammu and Kashmir.
• ❌ Applying for Civil Judge with less than 05 years of legal practice.
• ❌ Forgetting the WhatsApp number and email; the ad says they are compulsory.
• ❌ Sending a CGPA result without the conversion certificate.
• ❌ Posting the application late; it must reach the High Court by 2 November 2026.
• ❌ Paying any agent or “fee” for selection. The ad mentions no fee and selection is on merit.

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Q1: What is the last date to apply for AJK High Court Civil Judge and Tehsil Qazi jobs 2026?

Ans: Applications must reach the High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir by 02 November 2026, as written in the official advertisement (Daily Jang Rawalpindi, 18 October 2026).

Q2: How many posts are advertised?

Ans: A total of 9 posts in BPS-17: 03 posts of Civil Judge / Judicial Magistrate 1st Class and 06 posts of Tehsil Qazi, all on open merit.

Q3: Are these permanent jobs?

Ans: No. The advertisement says the appointments will be made purely on an ad hoc basis.

Q4: What qualification is required for Civil Judge / Judicial Magistrate?

Ans: A law graduate (LLB) from a recognized university with 05 years of legal practice. Age 28 to 35 years.

Q5: What qualification is required for Tehsil Qazi?

Ans: Shahadat-ul-Aalmiya fil-Uloom-il-Arabia Wal-Islamia; or Shahadat-ul-Fazeela from Wafaq-ul-Madaris; or an equivalent Sanad (Tanzeem-ul-Madaris, Wafaq-ul-Madaris-ul-Salfia or Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia) with two additional BA-level subjects and elective subjects from a recognized university; or a graduate degree in Sharia and Law. LLB holders get preference. Age 25 to 35 years.

Q6: Can women apply?

Ans: Yes. The advertisement invites applications from both men and women (mard o khawateen) who are State Subjects of Jammu and Kashmir.

Q7: Who is eligible by domicile?

Ans: Only State Subject (Class 1) holders of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, i.e. bashinda-e-riyasat Jammu o Kashmir.

Q8: Is there an age relaxation?

Ans: Yes, age relaxation will be considered under the AJK Civil Service Recruitment (Relaxation of Age Limit) Rules 1997.

Q9: How do I apply for AJK High Court jobs 2026 (apply kaise karein)?

Ans: Write an application with your name, father’s name, date of birth, qualification, experience, address, mobile/WhatsApp number and email, attach a recent photograph, documents and (if your result is in CGPA) a CGPA-to-marks conversion certificate. Send it by post to the Registrar, High Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, or submit it by hand at the High Court headquarters in Muzaffarabad by 02 November 2026.

Q10: Is there an online application or a fee?

Ans: The advertisement does not mention any online portal or application fee. Applications go by post or by hand to the Registrar.

Q11: Will TA/DA be paid for the test or interview?

Ans: No. The advertisement says no TA/DA will be paid for the test or interview.

Muhammad Imran writes simple guides on jobs, admissions and scholarships at Educativz.com. Every date and condition is checked against the official source. This article is based on the official High Court of AJK advertisement in Daily Jang Rawalpindi (18 October 2026, page 4, AJK-81N/10/2026), checked on 18 October 2026.

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