Allahabad High Court Special Judicial Magistrate Recruitment 2026

If you are a serving or retired government employee with a law degree, here is your chance to work as a Special Judicial Magistrate under the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. Two SJM posts are open -- one in Gonda district and one in Jalaun district (at Orai). This is a contract appointment on fixed honorarium, not a regular government post with pay scale increments.

Key Highlights

• Only current or retired government servants can apply
• LLB degree or proven legal experience needed
• 4-year appointment term (or until you turn 70)
• No written exam -- selection is purely merit and record based
• Apply through your District Judge, NOT directly to the High Court
• Posting is district-specific and non-transferable

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this post. You submit your application to the District Judge of the district you are applying for. The District Judge reviews it and forwards only suitable candidates to the High Court with remarks. The High Court then evaluates your qualifications, government service record, and legal experience before making the final appointment.

If you have previously served as SJM or Special Metropolitan Magistrate (SMM), make sure to include your four best judgments with the application -- this strengthens your case.

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Character roll entries (ACR) for the last 5 years of government service
• LLB degree certificate or proof of legal experience
• Government service details (designation, pay scale, retirement date)
• Self-attested passport-size photograph
• Declaration regarding pending criminal cases or FIRs

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary of Special Judicial Magistrate in Allahabad High Court?

A. The total monthly payment is Rs. 50,000 (Rs. 45,000 fixed honorarium + Rs. 5,000 conveyance allowance). This is not a regular pay scale -- there are no increments.

Q. What is the last date to apply for Allahabad High Court SJM 2026?

A. The last date to submit your application is 13 April 2026. You need to apply offline through the District Judge of the concerned district.

Q. Who can apply for Special Judicial Magistrate in Allahabad High Court?

A. You must be a current or former government servant (Central, State, or Union Territory) and hold an LLB degree or have experience in legal affairs.

Q. How to apply for Allahabad High Court SJM Recruitment 2026?

A. Download and print the application form from the official notification PDF on allahabadhighcourt.in. Fill it in block letters and submit it to the District Judge of the district you are applying for -- not directly to the High Court.

• Hear and decide cases assigned by the District Judge within the designated jurisdiction
• Conduct judicial proceedings in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure
• Pass orders and deliver judgments on matters within the SJM's authority
• Maintain court records and ensure timely disposal of cases
• Follow all directions issued by the High Court regarding judicial duties