Islamabad High Court Jobs 2026 – Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates Apply Online

The Islamabad High Court has announced exciting career opportunities for qualified individuals in 2026. Applications are invited through the “Online Job Portal of Islamabad High Court” for the positions of Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates (BPS-18), including Female Civil Judges (Family)/Presiding Officers. This is a prime opportunity for legal professionals to join the esteemed judicial service. Candidates must be citizens of Pakistan and possess the requisite qualifications as prescribed in the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011. If you are looking for Islamabad High Court Jobs 2026, review the details below and apply online before the deadline.

Islamabad High Court Job Overview

Organization	Islamabad High Court
Location	Islamabad
Position	Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates (BPS-18)
Education	Law Degree (LLB)
Deadline	July 31, 2026

Available Vacancies

The Islamabad High Court is seeking applications for the following positions:

• Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates (BPS-18)
• Female Civil Judges (Family)/Presiding Officers

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for these positions:

• Education: He/She must possess a degree in law from a recognized university entitling him/her to practice the profession of law.
• Experience: An Advocate who has actively practiced the profession of law for not less than two years after having been enrolled as an Advocate, preceding the date of advertisement. During this period, he/she must not have engaged himself/herself in any other whole-time service, business, or occupation for gain.
• Age Limit: Not less than 21 years and not more than 35 years of age. Age shall be reckoned on the last date fixed for submission of the online application.
• Gender: Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply. Specific positions are also available for Female Civil Judges.
• Domicile: Fifty percent of appointments will be made from eligible candidates having domicile of Islamabad Capital Territory.
• Quota: Ten percent seats are reserved for women and two percent seats for Persons with Disabilities, subject to suitability.

How to Apply for Islamabad High Court Jobs 2026

Follow these steps to apply for the Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates positions:

1. Candidates are required to submit ONLINE APPLICATIONS only.
2. Access the official IHC Job Portal at jobs.ihc.gov.pk.
3. Generate a Bank Challan for the non-refundable examination fee of Rs.5000/- (Rupees five thousand only) through the IHC Job Portal.
4. Deposit the fee in any branch of the National Bank of Pakistan in Account No. 4243787815 (IBAN No. PK24NBP A2164004243787815). The title of the account is “Human Resource of Islamabad High Court”.
5. Note that fees submitted through online mobile banking or any other online medium will NOT be accepted.
6. Complete the online application form with all required details and upload necessary documents as instructed on the portal.
7. Applications submitted by hand or post will not be entertained.

Required Documents

Candidates should prepare the following documents for online submission as required by the portal:

• Scanned copies of educational degrees/certificates (especially Law Degree).
• Experience certificates as an Advocate.
• CNIC (National Identity Card).
• Domicile certificate.
• Recent passport-sized photograph.
• Bank Challan receipt of the application fee.

Important Instructions & Deadlines

• The last date for submission of online applications is 31/07/2026.
• The date of the written examination shall be intimated later.
• Exams will be conducted in the ICT-Islamabad Capital Territory only.
• Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011, along with relevant instructions, guidelines, and mandatory terms & conditions, are available on the main page of the Job Portal (jobs.ihc.gov.pk). Candidates are required to read these thoroughly before applying.
• No person shall be eligible for appointment to the Service unless he/she is in good mental and physical state and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of his duties.
• Candidates are required to secure at least 40% marks in each individual written paper and 375 in aggregate to be eligible for an interview/viva voce.
• The interview/viva voce carries 100 marks, and securing at least 30% is mandatory to be declared successful.

FAQs about Islamabad High Court Jobs

Q: What is the last date to apply for Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates positions?

A: The last date for submission of online applications is July 31, 2026.

Q: What is the required educational qualification for these jobs?

A: Candidates must possess a degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university.

Q: Is there an application fee, and how can it be paid?

A: Yes, a non-refundable examination fee of Rs.5000/- is required. It must be deposited via a Bank Challan generated through the IHC Job Portal at any branch of the National Bank of Pakistan. Online mobile banking or other online payment methods are not accepted.

Q: What is the age limit for applicants?

A: Applicants must be between 21 and 35 years of age as of the application deadline.

Q: Where will the examinations be conducted?

A: The examinations will be conducted exclusively in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

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