Overview: The salary of a Civil Judge in India can vary depending on several factors, including the state or union territory in which they are appointed and their years of service. Judiciary Aspirants normally wonder how much will they earn after clearing the PCS J examination. The basic pay of a JMFC according to the 2nd Judiciary Pay Commission is between INR 77,840/- and 1,36,520/- and this play scale will be applied to all the judges who are selected from examinations conducted in 2023.

In this article we will cover:

PCS J Salary(How much does a Civil Judge Earn)

Other perks

High Court Judge Salary Structure 2023

Supreme Court Judge Salary Structure 2023

Civil Judge Salary: Judge Pay Scale after 7th Pay Commission

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How much does a Civil Judge Earn in 2023?

Civil Judge is considered a highly respectable profession in society. Before you start with you preparation you should know PCS J Salary in India and the updated salary as per 2nd Judiciary Pay Commission. Hence, law aspirants choose the Judiciary as a career after completion of graduation. 

Here is a tentative salary of Judges in India:

Position	Previous Pay Scale	Pay Scale - 2nd National Judicial Pay Commission
Junior Civil Judge/First Class Magistrate	Rs. 27700 – Rs. 44700	Rs. 77840 – Rs. 1,36,520
Junior Civil Judge/First Class Magistrate  Assured Career Progression after the first 5 years	Rs. 33090 – Rs. 45850	Rs. 92960- Rs. 1,36,520
Junior Civil Judge/First Class Magistrate  Assured Career Progression 5 years after 1st ACP	Rs. 39530 – Rs. 54010	Rs. 1,11,000 – Rs. 1,63,030
Senior Civil Judge	Rs. 39530 – Rs. 54010	Rs. 1,11,000 -Rs. 1,63,030
Senior Civil Judge Assured Career Progression after the first 5 years	Rs. 43690 – Rs. 56470	Rs. 1,22,700 – Rs. 1,80,200
Senior Civil Judge Assured Career Progression 5 years after 1st Assured Career Progression	Rs. 51550 – Rs. 63010	Rs. 1,44,840 – Rs. 1,94,660
District Judge	Rs. 51550 – Rs. 63070	Rs. 1,44,840 – Rs. 1,94,660
District Judge-Selection Grade after 5 years of Entry Grade	Rs. 57700 – Rs. 70290	Rs. 1,63,030 – Rs. 2,19,090
District Judge Super Time Scale – 3yrs after Selection Grade	Rs. 70290 – Rs. 76450	Rs. 1,99,100- Rs. 2,24,100

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Pay Scale at entry of JMFC as per 2nd National Judicial Pay Commission (other allowances vary from state to state)

• Pay Scale: 77,840/-
• Dearness Allowance: (44%) 32,693/-
• Sumptuary Allowance: 1,500/-
• Medical Allowance: 1,000/-
• Gross Salary: 1,13,033/-
• Salary In hand (after deducting Income tax, Professional Tax, Group Insurance Scheme, NPF): 91,327/-

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Other Perks included in the PCS J Salary

Apart from the basic pay for a Civil Judge at the entry level (Junior Division), you should know PCS J Salary also includes other perks that are mentioned below. (these perks can vary from state to state)

1. Grade Pay: In addition to the basic pay, Civil Judges may receive a grade pay. The grade pay can vary but is typically around Rs. 5,400 to Rs. 7,600 per month.

2. Allowances: Civil Judges are entitled to various allowances, including dearness allowance (DA), and other benefits. These allowances can vary based on the state or union territory and government policies. Here is the list of allowances for Civil Judge:

• House Rent Allowance
• Dearness Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Partial Vehicle Allowance
• Pension after Retirement

3. Additional Benefits: They may also receive additional benefits such as a government-provided accommodation, medical facilities, and a pension plan.

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High Court Judge Salary Structure 2023

The High Court judges are appointed by the President after discussion with the Chief Justice of India and Governor of the Concerned State. Being a High Court judge, one has the power to examine civil and criminal matters.

• The basic pay scale of the high court judge is Rs. 80,000 per month.
• The minimum basic pay scale of the high court judge will be Rs. 26,000, and an experienced judge will get a salary up to Rs. 45,000, including grade pay and allowances.
• The senior judge will get a salary of Rs. 80,000 per month, including allowances and perks.

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Pay Scale

The minimum basic pay scale of the high court judge starts from Rs. 26,000, and on average, he draws a salary of Rs. 80,000 per month, including allowances and perks. 

Grade Pay

As per the PCS-J Salary Structure, the grade pay of the High Court judge will be more than Rs. 20,000 per month, and it also depends on the years of experience.

• The grade pay of the High Court judge starts from Rs. 12,000 and can go up to Rs 20,0000 depending on the experience of the concerned judge.
• A person must have minimum years of experience to get the maximum grade pay.

Allowances

Apart from the salary, the High Court judge is entitled to get many other allowances and perks, and those are as follows.

• House Rent Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Electricity Bill
• Phone Bill
• Water Bill
• Car Facility
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Pension after Retirement

The High Court judge will also be given their own house with a security guard, an education facility for children, and other benefits for spouses.

Supreme Court Judge Salary Structure 2023

The Chief Justice of India and the judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president. The Supreme Court judge draws a salary of Rs.90,000 per month, including basic salary, allowances, and perks.

The Supreme Court judge will get more salary compared to the High Court judge, and the Chief Justice of India will be paid higher than the Supreme Court Judge. Go through the detailed information about the pay scale, grade pay, allowances, and other benefits of the Supreme Court judge.

Pay Scale

The Supreme Court judge has the authority to examine the verdict published by the High Court judge. The Judge of the Supreme Court will get a monthly salary of Rs. 90,000, whereas a Chief Justice in the Supreme Court will get a salary of Rs. 1,00,000 per month.

Grade Pay

The Supreme Court Judge is entitled to get Rs. 20,000 per month as grade pay. The Chief Justice will be given grade pay higher than the Supreme Court judge.

Allowances

The Supreme Court Judge will be given the following allowances, perks, and basic salary.

• House Rent Allowance
• Dearness Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Electricity Bill
• Phone Bill
• Water Bill
• Car Maintenance
• Bungalow with a security guard
• Educational Allowance for their children
• Pension after retirement

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Conclusion:

Please note that these figures are approximate and can vary from state to state and over time due to revisions in pay scales and allowances by the respective state governments or union territories. It's essential to refer to the official government notifications and salary structures for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the salary of Civil Judges in a specific region. Additionally, promotions and years of service can lead to salary increases for Civil Judges over time.