Women Lead Gujarat Civil Judge 2026 Merit List; Female Candidates Outnumber Men in Top Ranks

News Report:
The Gujarat High Court has announced the final select list for recruitment to the cadre of Civil Judges for the year 2026, selecting a total of 103 candidates from across the state. The results reveal a remarkable performance by women candidates, who not only slightly outnumbered male candidates overall but also dominated the top ranks of the merit list. Out of the total 103 selected candidates, 54 are women and 49 are men, reflecting a female-majority selection ratio.

An analysis of the top 20 ranks further highlights this trend, where 12 positions are secured by female candidates compared to 8 by male candidates. Several women candidates achieved selection on open merit under the General category, demonstrating strong competitive performance beyond reserved quotas. The highest score in the examination was 160 marks out of 250, while the approximate cut-off for the General category stood at around 120 marks.

The results indicate an increasingly competitive environment in the judicial services examination, with merit-based performance playing a decisive role in final selection. Observers note that the growing presence of women in the Civil Judge cadre reflects a broader shift toward greater gender representation in the judiciary.

1️⃣ Top 20 Rank – Gender Analysis

Result

✅ Top 20 ratio:
Female : Male = 12 : 8

👉 Women dominated the top merit ranks.

2️⃣ Category-Wise Female Selection

Female candidates appear with “-F” in selection category.

Key Observation

Most women were selected in General merit (General-F) even when they belonged to reserved categories.

This means:

✔ Many women cleared open merit.

3️⃣ Real Cut-Off for General Category

From the list:

• Rank 89 – 120 marks → Selection Category: General

• Rank 90 – 119.83 marks → Selection Category: General-EWS

Therefore:

🏆 Final General Cut-Off

120 / 250

4️⃣ Category Cut-Off (Approx From List)