Banda Court SJM Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Banda District Court is accepting offline applications for 1 Special Judicial Magistrate (SJM) vacancy under the Allahabad High Court process. If you hold or have held a government post and have a law degree or strong legal affairs experience, you can apply. The application window is from 21 May 2026 to 25 July 2026. The post carries a fixed honorarium of Rs. 45,000 per month plus Rs. 5,000 per month for conveyance.

Banda District Court Special Judicial Magistrate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Banda District Court has published the official Allahabad High Court notice for appointment of Special Judicial Magistrates. The vacancy chart in the PDF shows 1 SJM vacancy for Banda, along with similar SJM vacancies in other Uttar Pradesh districts. No written exam is mentioned; the process is based on the prescribed offline form, legal-service background, document checks and scrutiny by the District Judge.

The role is meant for people who already understand government work and legal affairs. The appointed SJM works for a fixed term and is tied to the specific district, so you should apply only through the District Judge of the district for which you want appointment.

Vacancy Details

• Special Judicial Magistrate, Banda: 1 post.
• Other districts in the same High Court chart: Aligarh, Etah, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Meerut and Sonbhadra also show 1 SJM vacancy each.
• Posting district: Banda, Uttar Pradesh.

Who Can Apply?

Basic Eligibility

• Government service background: You should hold or should have held a post under the Government.
• Legal qualification or experience: You should have a degree in law or should be well experienced in legal affairs to the satisfaction of the High Court.
• Application route: You must submit the application to the District Judge, Banda, not directly to the High Court.

Experience and Suitability

• Legal affairs work: Experience in legal, judicial, quasi-judicial or government legal administration work should be explained clearly in the form.
• Former SJM/SMM applicants: If you previously worked as SJM or SMM and are applying again, you need to enclose the four best judgments delivered while holding that post.
• Character roll record: Character roll entries of the last 5 years of government service are required, except where the notice exempts ex-SJMs appointed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Age Limit

• The term is for 4 years from the date of assuming charge or until attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
• The notice does not mention a separate minimum age.
• No category-wise age relaxation is stated in the PDF.

Honorarium and Allowance

• Fixed honorarium: Rs. 45,000 per month.
• Conveyance: Rs. 5,000 per month.
• Total monthly entitlement mentioned: Rs. 50,000, including conveyance.

Payment note: The PDF uses the word honorarium, so this should be understood as a fixed appointment payment and not a regular pay-scale government salary.

Application Fee

• The official notification does not mention any application fee.
• No challan, demand draft or online fee payment step is given in the PDF.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The SJM notice does not provide a written exam pattern or online test. The focus is on the offline application, legal background, service record and scrutiny by the District Judge before forwarding suitable applications.

1. Offline Application: Submit the filled SJM form with relevant documents to the District Judge, Banda.
2. Document Check: Government service details, law qualification or legal affairs experience, character roll entries and declarations are checked.
3. District Judge Scrutiny: The District Judge forwards only applications found fit for SJM appointment to the High Court.
4. High Court Consideration: The High Court considers the forwarded applications for appointment to the notified SJM post.

How to Apply

1. Download or collect the prescribed Special Judicial Magistrate application form from the official Banda District Court recruitment notice.
2. Fill in your name, date of birth, address, contact details, government service history, education and legal experience.
3. Attach self-attested copies of documents mentioned in the form.
4. Attach character roll entries for the last 5 years of government service, where applicable.
5. If you are an ex-SJM applying for re-appointment, attach four best judgments delivered during earlier SJM/SMM work.
6. Submit the complete application to the District Judge, Banda for the SJM post.
7. Do not send the application directly to the High Court, because the notice says such applications will be rejected.
8. Make sure the application is submitted before 25 July 2026.

Before submitting: Check that every column in the form is filled and that your government service, law qualification, legal affairs experience and contact details are easy to read. Keep one photocopy set of the completed form and enclosures for your own record because the District Judge will forward only applications found fit for SJM appointment.

District-specific appointment: The notice says an appointed SJM will not be transferred to any other district. For that reason, mention the Banda district application clearly and submit the form through the proper district channel before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Offline: 25 July 2026
• Scrutiny / Selection Date: To be announced

Documents to Keep Ready

• Filled SJM application form with photograph.
• Educational qualification certificates, including law degree if applicable.
• Proof of government post held and service details.
• Character roll entries for the last 5 years of government service.
• Legal affairs experience proof, if you are relying on experience.
• Four best judgments, if applying as a former SJM/SMM for re-appointment.
• Declaration confirming that the information supplied is correct.

• Handle judicial work assigned to the Special Judicial Magistrate in Banda district
• Review case records and legal documents placed before the SJM court
• Conduct proceedings according to applicable High Court and district court directions
• Maintain fairness, discipline and proper decorum during hearings
• Coordinate with the District Judge and court administration when required
• Prepare orders, records and case-related notes with care and clarity
• Follow all appointment conditions issued by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad