Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BS-17) – Lahore High Court Jobs 2025

Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BS-17) – Lahore High Court Jobs 2025

The Lahore High Court, Lahore has announced Advertisement No. 01/2025/CJM/(R&E) for the recruitment of Civil Judge-cum-Magistrate (BS-17) positions. These roles are open to law graduates domiciled in Punjab, offering a pathway into the Punjab Judicial Service under the rules outlined in 1994. Though currently advertised as temporary, these posts are likely to become permanent, making them a stable and career-focused opportunity for aspiring legal professionals. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria related to academic qualifications, legal practice experience, and age limits.

Eligibility Criteria ✅

Candidates applying for the post must fulfill the following conditions:

1. 📘 Academic Qualification: Must hold a Law degree from a recognized university that qualifies the candidate to practice law, or be a member of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland.
2. ⚖️ Experience Requirement: Must have practiced as an advocate for at least two years after being enrolled. This period is counted from the date of enrollment with any Bar Association under Rule 7.10 (with Rule 7.18 of Punjab Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Rules, 2023), meeting conditions set under Rule-7 of the Punjab Judicial Service Rules, 1994.
3. 🎂 Age Limit: Applicant must be at least 22 years old and not more than 35 years of age as of 05 May 2025.

Quota Reservations 📊

The Lahore High Court reserves specific quotas to ensure inclusivity:

• ♿ 3% reserved for differently-abled candidates under the Punjab Disabled Persons Ordinance, 1981 (amended in 2015).
• 🕊 5% reserved for minorities, in line with Punjab Government’s notification dated 27 March 2010.

Conditions of Appointment 📌

1. ✍️ A written examination will be conducted covering legal and related subjects, as detailed in Notification No. SOR-III(S&GAD)1-13/2025 dated 08 April 2025.
2. 📝 To qualify for further stages (psychological and aptitude tests), candidates must:
   • Obtain at least 40% in each written paper
   • Secure 45% overall
3. 🎤 Those who pass the written stage will undergo a viva voce (interview) of 300 marks, and must achieve at least 150 marks (50%) to be considered successful.

Application Process – How to Apply 📝

Interested applicants must apply online only through the official Lahore High Court website. Follow these steps:

1. 🌐 Visit www.lhc.gov.pk/jobs
2. 🔻 Download and carefully read the Prescribed Form and application instructions.
3. 🏦 Deposit a non-refundable examination fee of Rs. 5,000/- in MCB Bank:
   • Account Title: Human Resource-District Judiciary
   • Account No.: 0785503341001134
   • Note: Fees must be submitted in-person at MCB branches. No online or mobile banking transfers will be accepted.
4. 📬 Send a hard copy of:
   • The online application printout
   • Original fee deposit slip
   • All required documents
     via courier to:
     Examination Wing, Lahore High Court, Lahore
5. 📅 All application materials must be received on or before 05 May 2025.
   ⛔ No late submissions or hard copies after the deadline will be accepted.
6. ✉️ The date of written examination will be communicated later via the official website.

For additional details, contact:

📞 Registrar Office – Lahore High Court
Tel: 042-99212951-66, Ext. #329
🔗 Website: www.lhc.gov.pk/jobs