Islamabad High Court Jobs 2026 – Multiple Vacancies

Jobistan July 7, 2026 168 Comments

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BPS-18) vacancies through Advertisement No. 8/2026/CJM/EW/IHC. Eligible Pakistani citizens with a law degree and the required legal practice experience are invited to apply online through the official IHC Job Portal.

This is an excellent opportunity for law graduates and practicing advocates who wish to join the judicial service in Islamabad Capital Territory. Selected candidates will receive government pay scales, allowances, and other fringe benefits as per the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011.

Job Details

Title	Details
Organization	Islamabad High Court (IHC)
Post	Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate
BPS	BPS-18
Advertisement No.	8/2026/CJM/EW/IHC
Advertisement Date	07 July 2026
Job Location	Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)
Education	Law Degree (LLB or equivalent)
Experience	Minimum 2 Years Legal Practice
Gender	Male & Female
Last Date	31 July 2026

Vacancy Details

Applications are invited from qualified Pakistani citizens for appointment against vacant posts of:

Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BPS-18)
Female Civil Judge (Family)
Presiding Officer

Appointments will be made according to the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

A Degree in Law from a recognized university.
The qualification must entitle the candidate to practice as an Advocate.

Professional Experience

Applicants must:

Be enrolled as an Advocate.
Have actively practiced the legal profession for at least two years before the advertisement date.
During this period, they must not have been engaged in any full-time employment, business, or occupation for financial gain.

Age Limit

Candidates should be:

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years

The age will be calculated on the closing date of online applications.

Quota Distribution

Recruitment will be made according to the following quota:

50% Merit
50% Islamabad Capital Territory Domicile

Reserved Quotas:

10% Seats for Women
2% Seats for Persons with Disabilities

Appointments will be made subject to suitability under the applicable recruitment rules.

Written Examination Pattern

The recruitment process includes a written examination consisting of law papers and general knowledge.

General Knowledge Paper

100% Objective
MCQs Based

Law Papers

Each law paper consists of:

25% Objective Portion
75% Subjective Portion

The syllabus follows Appendix B & Appendix C of the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011.

Passing Criteria

Candidates must obtain:

At least 40% marks in each written paper.
375 aggregate marks to qualify for the interview.

Interview Details:

Viva Voce Marks: 100
Minimum Passing Marks: 30%

Qualifying the interview is mandatory for final selection.

Medical Requirement

Applicants must:

Be mentally fit.
Be physically fit.
Not suffer from any physical disability that may interfere with the efficient performance of judicial duties.

Application Fee

Candidates must deposit a non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 5,000.

Payment Method

The fee must be deposited through a Bank Challan generated from the Islamabad High Court Job Portal in any branch of the National Bank of Pakistan.

Important:

Online banking payments are not accepted.
Mobile banking payments are not accepted.
Payments through any other online method will not be entertained.

Selection Procedure

The recruitment process consists of:

Online Application
Written Examination
Interview (Viva Voce)
Final Merit List
Appointment

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:

CNIC
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Law Degree
Advocate Enrollment Certificate
Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate
Academic Certificates
Paid Bank Challan

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications online only through the official Islamabad High Court Job Portal.

Applications submitted by:

Hand
Courier
Postal Service

will not be accepted.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011, and all relevant instructions before submitting the online application.

Apply Now: https://jobs.ihc.gov.pk/

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Published	07 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026
Written Test Date	To Be Announced

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