Islamabad High Court Recruitment — Civil Judges (BPS-18) / Family Judges / Presiding Officers | Apply by 2026-07-31
Islamabad High Court Recruitment · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Job advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Islamabad High Court Recruitment. The last date printed on the advertisement was Friday, 31 July 2026 and has passed.
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Islamabad High Court (Examination Wing) invites online applications from Pakistani citizens for appointment to vacant posts of Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates (BPS-18), including Female Civil Judges, Family Judges (Civil Judges - Family) and Presiding Officers, with applicable fringe benefits, under the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011.
| Issuer | Islamabad High Court (Examination Wing) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates (BPS-18) — including Female Civil Judges, Family Judges, Presiding Officers |
| Essential Qualifications | Law degree from a recognized university entitling the holder to practice as an Advocate |
| Experience | Enrolled as an Advocate and actively practiced law for not less than two years prior to the date of advertisement; no engagement in any other full-time service, business or occupation during this period |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years (age to be reckoned on last date for submission of online application) |
| Reservation / Quota | 50% of appointments through initial recruitment from candidates domiciled in Islamabad Capital Territory; 10% seats reserved for women; 2% seats for persons with disabilities (subject to suitability) |
| Examination & Passing Criteria | Written examination as per Appendix-B & C of Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011. General Knowledge paper will be objective (MCQs). Candidates must secure at least 40% in written examination and 50% in viva voce to be declared successful. Success in the written examination does not guarantee appointment. |
| Application Method | Apply online only via Islamabad High Court Job Portal: jobs.ihc.gov.pk. Applications by hand or post will not be accepted. |
| Application Fee | Non-refundable fee of Rs. 5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand Only) (as stated in advertisement) |
| Exam Venue | Examinations will be conducted in Islamabad Capital Territory only |
| Important Notes | Relevant rules, guidelines and terms are available on the main page of the IHC job portal. Government employees must obtain NOC as required. Detailed conditions and syllabus appear in the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011. |
| Last Date | 2026-07-31 |
Candidates should read the Islamabad Judicial Service Rules, 2011 and the instructions on the IHC job portal before applying. The date of the written examination will be intimated later.
Published in The Express Tribune on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.