The Bombay High Court is shutting the doors on a major recruitment opportunity today, January 5, 2026. The online application window for its 2025 recruitment drive will close at 5:00 pm, marking the final chance for eligible candidates to submit their forms. The process, which began on December 15, 2025, is being conducted to fill a substantial 2,381 vacancies across its principal seat and benches.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
This large-scale recruitment drive aims to staff various positions at the Principal Seat in Bombay, as well as at the Nagpur and Aurangabad benches of the High Court. The break-up of posts is as follows: 1,382 Clerk positions, 887 Peon / Hamal / Farash posts, 37 Driver (Staff Car Driver) roles, 56 Stenographer (Lower Grade) jobs, and 19 Stenographer (Higher Grade) openings.
Only candidates domiciled in Maharashtra are eligible to apply. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 38 years. However, the court will provide age relaxation for candidates from reserved categories as per the prevailing government rules and regulations.
Selection Process and Application Steps
The selection of candidates will be a multi-stage process designed to thoroughly assess suitability. All applicants will first have to clear a written examination. Subsequently, a skill test relevant to the specific post will be conducted. For the Clerk position, candidates will also face an interview round. Successful candidates from these stages will then undergo document verification and a medical examination.
To complete the application, candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000. The payment must be made online via the SBI Collect facility on the official recruitment portal.
How to Apply Before the Deadline
With the deadline looming, candidates are urged to follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful submission:
- Visit the official website: bombayhighcourt.nic.in.
- Navigate to the 'Recruitment' section on the homepage.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link designated for the 2025 recruitment drive.
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents and a recent photograph as per specifications.
- Proceed to pay the ₹1,000 application fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
- Review the entire application thoroughly before final submission.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Given that the application portal will become inaccessible after 5:00 pm today, aspirants are strongly advised to complete the process well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or server congestion. Double-checking all entered information is crucial, as no corrections will be possible after the window closes.
