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Candidates for the position of judge (Tasadodi Mansab-e Qaza) in the Iranian year 1405 are still awaiting the official public recruitment announcement. As of early Mordad 1405 (late July 2026), no formal notice has been issued by the Human Resources and Cultural Affairs Department of the Judiciary regarding the timing or conditions for general (public) recruitment of judges.

Judge recruitment in Iran typically follows two main tracks: public recruitment (via written exam and interviews) and special/exclusive recruitment (for outstanding university or seminary graduates, or specific groups). In 1405, only two special recruitment calls have been announced so far.

Special Recruitment Calls in 1405

Isfahan Province Special Recruitment: Aimed at meeting the judicial staffing needs of Isfahan Province. Registration was extended multiple times, with the final extension running until 31 Tir 1405. Applications were submitted via the jazb.eadl.ir portal, and local (bomi) residency in Isfahan was among the conditions.

Judicial Organization of the Armed Forces: Open to eligible male officers of the Armed Forces. Registration ran from 29 Ordibehesht and was extended to 15 Khordad 1405. The written exam is scheduled for 6 Shahrivar 1405, with exam admission cards available from 4 Shahrivar. Exam subjects include military criminal law, criminal procedure, general and specific criminal law, civil procedure, civil law, occupational aptitude, and constitutional law.

Expected Timeline for Public Judiciary Exam 1405

Based on the previous year’s (1404) pattern, public recruitment registration typically began in late Mordad and continued until mid-Shahrivar, with the written exam held on 23 Aban. Special recruitment followed in Azar. Given that no public announcement has been released by this point in the year, no definitive date can be confirmed for 1405 public registration or the exam. Candidates should monitor official notices from the Judiciary’s Human Resources Department.

Head of Judiciary Emphasizes Innovation in Recruitment

On 5 Mordad 1405, the Head of the Judiciary stressed the critical role of human resources and the need for greater innovation in judge recruitment and selection methods. He stated that the judiciary seeks judges and staff aligned with Islamic judicial standards and is determined to bring more elite seminary and university talent into the process. It remains unclear whether these changes will apply to the 1405 recruitment cycle.

Public registration is usually handled through the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) testing portal (hrtc.ir), while special recruitment uses portals such as jazb.eadl.ir. General eligibility typically includes Iranian citizenship, adherence to Islam and the Constitution, physical and mental fitness, no effective criminal record, and age limits (commonly minimum 22–24 and maximum 36 years, with possible extensions for veterans and certain cases). Specific educational requirements (bachelor’s in law or equivalent seminary credentials and higher) vary by recruitment type.