Here is a complete breakdown of the key positions, eligibility criteria, and application instructions translated and summarized from the document:
💼 Open Positions & Eligibility
1. Civil Judge / Magistrate 1st Class (BPS-17)
- Total Vacancies: 03 positions
- Quota: Open Merit (open to both male and female candidates)
- Educational Qualification: Law Graduate (LL.B.) from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum 05 years of legal practice.
- Age Limit: 28 to 35 years (as of the closing date).
- Nationality/Domicile: Must be a State Subject/Domicile holder of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
2. Tehsil Qazi (BPS-17)
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- Total Vacancies: 03 positions
- Quota: Open Merit
- Educational Qualification: Must meet one of the following criteria from a recognized university/board:
- Shahadat-ul-Aalmiyya fil-uloomil Arabia Wal-Islamia; OR
- Ashahadat-ul-Fazeela (Wafaq-ul-Madaris); OR
- Ashahadat-ul-Faragh (Tanzeem-ul-Madaris); OR
- Ashahadat-ul-Aalia (Wafaq-ul-Madaris-ul-Salafia); OR
- Sultan-ul-Afazil (Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia After Dora-e-Hadis).
- Note for Sanad Holders: Must have also qualified in two additional subjects other than Arabic and Islamic Studies at the B.A. level, and elective subjects other than Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies at the B.A. level. Preference will be given to candidates holding an LL.B. degree in addition to the above qualifications.
- Alternatively: Graduate in Sharia and Law from any recognized university.
- Age Limit: 25 to 35 years.
- Nationality/Domicile: Must be a State Subject/Domicile holder of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
📝 Important Terms & Application Instructions
- Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation will be applicable as per the AJK Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Age Limit) Rules, 1997.
- Application Deadline: The last date for submission of complete applications is November 02, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be entertained.
- Required Contact Information: Candidates must clearly mention their active WhatsApp mobile number and Email address on the application.
- Required Documentation:
- The application must include the candidate’s name, father’s name, date of birth, complete educational qualifications, experience details, and address.
- Attached with a recent passport-sized photograph.
- For grading systems involving CGPA/GPA, candidates must attach a Conversion Certificate showing percentage marks.
- TA/DA: No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the test or interview.
- Verification: Final selection is subject to a medical examination, character certificate verification, and a clean criminal record history.
- Where to Submit: Applications should be sent via registered post or courier to the Registrar, High Court of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, or submitted directly at the High Court Headquarters in Muzaffarabad.
Authority: Raja Shamraiz Khan, Registrar (AJK-81N/10/2026)
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