Sonbhadra Court SJM Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Office of the District Judge, Sonbhadra is accepting applications for 1 Special Judicial Magistrate (SJM) post in Sonbhadra. This post is for a government servant or retired government servant with a law degree or strong legal-affairs experience. The fixed monthly payment is Rs. 50,000, including conveyance allowance. You must send the offline application so that it reaches the District Judge office by 05 July 2026, 5:00 PM.

Sonbhadra Court Special Judicial Magistrate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The District Court Sonbhadra has issued a public notice for appointment to the post of Special Judicial Magistrate, Sonbhadra, following the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad letter dated 21 May 2026. The High Court notice shows 1 SJM vacancy for Sonbhadra. There is no written examination mentioned; the application is scrutinised by the District Judge and then sent to the High Court with remarks.

The Sonbhadra district notice says the conditions can be checked on allahabadhighcourt.in and details can also be checked on the Sonbhadra district court website. The completed form must reach the Administrative Office, District Judge, Sonbhadra by registered post or speed post before the deadline.

Who Can Apply?

• Government Service: You must hold or must have held a post under the Government.
• Legal Qualification: You should have a degree in law, or you should be well experienced in legal affairs to the satisfaction of the High Court.
• Retired Officers: Retired government officers can apply if they meet the legal qualification or legal-experience requirement.
• Re-appointment: If you previously worked as SJM/SMM and are applying again, you need to attach four best judgments delivered during that earlier term.
• District Restriction: A selected candidate appointed for Sonbhadra will not be transferred to another district.
• Form Details: The application form asks for your government post details, retirement details, education from High School to LL.B., and whether any criminal case or FIR is pending.

Age Limit

• The High Court instructions do not mention a separate minimum age.
• The term can continue for 4 years from joining or until the candidate reaches 70 years, whichever is earlier.
• You should therefore be below 70 years at the time of appointment.

Salary

• Fixed honorarium: Rs. 45,000 per month.
• Conveyance allowance: Rs. 5,000 per month.
• Total monthly payment: Rs. 50,000 per month.
• This is a fixed honorarium appointment, not a regular pay-scale post.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the Sonbhadra district notice or the High Court instructions.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

The notice points to a scrutiny-based selection process through the District Judge and the High Court.

1. Offline Application Submission: You submit the filled form with supporting documents to the District Judge, Sonbhadra.
2. District-Level Scrutiny: The District Judge checks the application and forwards suitable applications to the High Court with remarks.
3. High Court Review: The High Court reviews government service details, law degree or legal experience, character roll entries, and other documents.
4. Application Form Check: All columns of the form must be filled. The official form states that a blank column can lead to rejection.
5. Final Appointment: Selected candidates are appointed for 4 years or until they reach 70 years, whichever comes earlier.

How to Apply

1. Download or collect the application form from the official Sonbhadra district court notice or High Court website at allahabadhighcourt.in.
2. Fill in all columns of the application form. Blank columns can lead to rejection.
3. Attach a self-attested photograph and self-attested photocopies of required documents.
4. Attach character roll entries of the last 5 years of government service, unless exempt as an ex-SJM appointed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
5. If you are a retired officer, give the post held under the Government, duration, pay scale, and date of retirement in the form.
6. If you earlier worked as SJM/SMM, mention the details and attach the required judgments where re-appointment rules apply.
7. Send the completed application by registered post or speed post to the Administrative Office, District Judge, Sonbhadra.
8. Make sure the application reaches by 05 July 2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
9. Include your email, mobile number, present address, and permanent address exactly as asked in the application form.
10. The form must be forwarded with signature, name, and designation of the forwarding authority where applicable.
11. Do not send the application directly to the High Court because the High Court instructions say such applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• High Court Notice Date: 21 May 2026
• Sonbhadra District Notice Date: 25 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 05 July 2026 up to 5:00 PM
• Late Applications: Applications received after the last date will not be considered.
• Selection/Interview Date: To be announced
• Official Notice: Read the district notice carefully before posting.

• Hear matters assigned to the Special Judicial Magistrate in Sonbhadra
• Conduct court proceedings within the powers given by law and High Court directions
• Prepare orders, judgments, and case records carefully
• Maintain discipline, fairness, and proper procedure in court work
• Coordinate with the District Judge and court staff for assigned judicial duties
• Follow all instructions issued by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
• Support timely disposal of cases placed before the SJM court