Jharkhand High Court staffing and appointments

Overview

The Jharkhand High Court has initiated steps to bolster its judicial and administrative capacity. On September 7, 2026, the court announced 25 contractual vacancies for Law Researchers and Research Associates to assist judges with various duties.

Following this, on September 10, 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium approved the appointment of three new judges to the court. Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar, and Ram Sharma, all promoted from the Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service cadre, will join the bench. These appointments increase the total number of judges from 13 to 16, aiming to address a growing caseload in a court that has 25 sanctioned posts.

Entities

Supreme Court Collegium · Jharkhand Mukti Morcha · Jharkhand High Court · Ministry of Home Affairs

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Jharkhand High Court to receive three new judges following Collegium approval
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the promotion of three senior judicial officers to judges of the Jharkhand High Court, increasing the court's strength from 13 to 16.
5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Jharkhand High Court announces 25 law researcher vacancies
The High Court of Jharkhand is hiring 25 Law Researchers and Research Associates on a contractual basis to assist judges. Applications are open to eligible law graduates and final-year students.

Sources

lawctopus.com · legalbites.in · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com