Bihar Public Service Commission invites online applications for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Exam to fill 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. Candidates must be law graduates with at least 3 years of legal practice experience. The selection involves preliminary, main written exams, and an interview. The last date to apply is 30-04-2026. The position is permanent with a pay scale of ₹77,700–₹1,36,520 and monthly salary exceeding Rs 1.10 lakh including allowances. The recruitment is for candidates domiciled in Bihar with age limits between 22 and 40 years.
Vacancy Details
- Civil Judge (Junior Division): 173 vacancies
Qualification: Law Graduate (LLB) or equivalent with minimum 3 years legal practice experience- Unreserved: 69
- Economically Weaker Section: 17
- Scheduled Caste: 28
- Scheduled Tribe: 2
- Extremely Backward Class: 36
- Backward Class: 21
Qualification Requirements
Law Graduate (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university/institute with minimum 3 years of experience as a legal practitioner/advocate at the Bar as of 23-02-2026. Experience calculated from provisional enrollment/registration with State Bar Council.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 22 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹100
- Candidates without Aadhaar Number: ₹200
Selection Process
- Preliminary Written Examination: If many applicants apply, a preliminary exam with two objective multiple-choice papers will be held.
- Main Written Examination: Main exam consists of compulsory and optional descriptive papers.
- Interview / Personality Test: Candidates who pass the main exam will be interviewed. Minimum 35% marks required to qualify.
How to Apply
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on BPSC portal with OTP verification
- DigiLocker verification or skip to application portal
- Create profile with personal, address, qualification, and experience details
- Upload live photograph and signatures in Hindi and English
- Lock profile after verification; no changes allowed after submission
- Submit application form and pay fees online
- Manage application via My Account section; print application for records
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Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 30-04-2026
- Posted on: 16-03-2026
