Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2024: Exclusive Updates on PCS J Exams
Updated On : April 9, 2024
Overview: Are you preparing for the upcoming Judiciary Exams in 2024? Wondering how to stay updated with the latest information about PCS J exams across all states? We understand the struggle of navigating multiple websites and finding application dates, result announcements, and cut-off lists. But worry no more!
We've got you covered with exclusive updates on all the State Judiciary exams right here. With all states put together, tentatively, it's expected that approximately 2,000 vacancies might be released this year! Benefit from the upcoming civil judge vacancy and use it to your advantage.
In this blog, we'll take you on a journey where the problem of staying informed about Judiciary Exams becomes a thing of the past. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an exciting ride into the world of upcoming Judiciary Exams in 2024!
Throughout the country, every state conducts its examination for recruitment into its lower judiciary system. The number of law graduates applying for judicial services examinations in various states has also increased significantly.
The increasing interest in a career in the judiciary can be attributed to many factors, including the growing awareness of the importance of the judiciary in a democracy, the perceived prestige of a career in the judiciary, and the relatively high salaries and benefits offered to judges.
Here are notifications for the recent Upcoming Judiciary Exam 2024.
Rajasthan Civil Judge Exam 2024
| Exam Name | Rajasthan Civil Judge Exam |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan High Court |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| No. of Vacancies | 222 (Click More) |
| Salary | INR 31000 - INR 64000 |
| Notification Release Date | 9th April 2024 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 9th April 2024 (Apply Here) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 9th May 2024 |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Error Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Error Application End Date | To be announced |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 16 June 2024 |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | To be announced |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | to be announced |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Official Website | https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/ |
| Rajasthan Result | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Cut off | To be announced |
Haryana Civil Judge Exam 2024
09 March 2024 - Haryana Prelims 2024 Result Released - Check Here
| Conducting Body | Haryana PSC |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| No. of Vacancies | 129 |
| Notification Release Date | January 1, 2024 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 29 December 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 5 January 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 1 January 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 31 January 2024 (12:00 PM) |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 31 January 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Prelims Admit Card | 16th February 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 3rd March 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | 9th April 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam Date | to be announced |
| Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | to be announced |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Official Website | https://hpsc.gov.in/ |
| Haryana Result | RELEASED |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| Cut off | Check Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Exam 2024
10 March 2024 - MPCJ Prelims 2024 Result Released - Check Here
| Exam Name | Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Examination (MPCJ) |
| Conducting Body | MP High Court |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| No. of Vacancies | 270 |
| Salary | INR 2770 - INR 44770 |
| Notification Release Date | 21 December 2021 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 29 December 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 27 January 2022 |
| MP Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 18 December 2023 (12:00 PM) |
| Error Application Start Date | 22 December 2023 (12:00 PM) |
| Error Application End Date | 24 December 2023 (11:55 PM) |
| MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 14 January 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | 10 March 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Mains Exam Date | 30-31 March 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | to be announced |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://mphc.gov.in/ |
| MPCJ Result | RELEASED |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| Cut off | Check Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
Delhi Judicial Services Exam 2024
7 November - 53 vacancies, the DJS application and Prelims exam dates are out! Check the DJS Application Form to fill out the form.
| Exam | Delhi Judicial Service Examination |
| Conducting Body | Delhi High Court |
| Name of the Post | Delhi Civil Judge (Junior Division) Cum Judicial Magistrate |
| Number of Vacancies | 53 (Announced) |
| Maximum Age Limit | General: 32 years (as of 01.01.2023), SC/ST: 37 years, PwD: 42 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Job Location | NCT of Delhi |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | 1000 INR (General) & 200 INR (Reserved) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination |
| Main Examination | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://delhihighcourt.nic.in/ |
| Start Date to Fill Application Form | 7 November 2023 |
| End Date to Fill Application Form | 22 November 2023 |
| DJS Prelims Date | 17 December 2023 |
| Delhi Judiciary Prelims 2024 Results | 2 February 2024 |
| Delhi Judiciary 2024 Mains Examination | 13th April 2024 & 14th April 2024 |
Jharkhand Judiciary Exam 2024
14 August - Jharkhand Judiciary Civil Judge Notification is Out! A total of 138 Vacancies have been released. [Download Jharkhand Judiciary Notification]
| Exam | Jharkhand Judicial Services Examination |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Public Service Commission |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| No. of Vacancies | 138 (Announced) |
| Salary | INR 27,770 - INR 44,770 |
| Notification Release Date | 14 August 2023 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 21 August 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 21 September 2023 |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Prelims Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 10 March 2024 |
| Jharkhand Civil Judge Mains Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Official Website | https://www.jpsc.gov.in/ |
| Eligibility Criteria | Age - 22 to 35 years |
| Education - Graduate in Law | |
| Nationality - Indian | |
| Enrolled As An Advocate | |
| Selection Process | Prelims Paper |
| Mains Written Exam | |
| Interview | |
| Exam Pattern of Prelims Written Exam | Type - Objective MCQ |
| Total Questions - 100 Marks | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains Written Exam (4 Compulsory Papers) | Total Questions - 100 Marks |
| Duration - 3 hours | |
| Exam Pattern of Interview | Total Marks - 100 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Syllabus | Click Here |
Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2024
24 January 2024 - Chhattisgarh Judiciary Latest vacancy Released
| Exam | Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examination |
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge (Entry Level) |
| Number of Vacancies | 54 (Announced) |
| Age Limit | 21 - 35 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | 400 INR (For candidates domiciled out of Chhattisgarh) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination |
| Main Examination | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://psc.cg.gov.in/ |
| Start of Online Application | 05 June 2023 (At 12 PM Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 June 2023 (Until 11:59 PM) |
| Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Prelims Result 2022 cycle | 11th May 2023 |
| CGPSC J Mains Result 2022 cycle | 16 August 2023 |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary Final Result 2022 cycle | 11 January 2024 (announced) |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary Prelims 2023 admit card | 24 August 2023 [OUT] |
| Prelims Exam Date | 3 September 2023 [ANNOUNCED] |
| Application Form | Apply Here |
| Cut Off | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Result | Click Here |
Bihar Judicial Services Examination 2024
26 September 2023 - The result for the 32nd Bihar Judicial Service (Preliminary) Competitive Examination is out. [CHECK HERE].
| Exam Name | Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Exam |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Frequency | Once in 2 years |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Key Stages | Prelims, Mains, Personal Interview |
| Vacancies | 155 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Exam Fee | General - Rs 600/-; Others - Rs 150/- |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 27 February 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 27 March 2023 |
| Bihar Judicial Service (Preliminary) | 04 June 2023 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Final Answer Key | 14 August 2023 |
| Result (prelims) | 26 September 2023 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Check result | Check Here |
| Bihar Mains Form filing last date | 25 October 2023 |
| Bihar Mains date | 25 - 29 November 2023 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
| Exam Pattern | Check Here |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| Previous Year Question Paper | Download Now |
Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2024
9 September 2023 - Maharashtra Judiciary Prelims Paper is scheduled.
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2023 |
| Conducting Authority | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | September 9, 2023 [ANNOUNCED] |
| Mains Exam Date | To be Notified |
| Viva-Voce/Interview Date | To be Notified |
| Application Start Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Application End Date | June 13, 2023 |
| Exam Language | English and Marathi |
| Number of Vacancies | 114 |
| Salary Range | Rs. 27,700 – 44,770 Per Month |
| Eligibility | Law Graduates, Practicing Advocates, Ministerial Staff |
| Application Fee | General category: Rs. 374, SC/ST/ESM category: Rs.274 |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains, and Viva-Voce |
| Negative Marking (Prelims) | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Mains Exam Duration | Each paper: 3 hours |
| Admit Card Release | Two weeks before the exam |
| Result Release | To be Notified |
Odisha Judicial Services Examination 2024
3 September - 7 September 2023 - The OJS Main exam is scheduled for September 3 to 7, 2023.
| Exam | Odisha Judicial Services Examination |
| Conducting Body | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| No. of Vacancies | 57 (Announced) |
| Salary | INR 77,840 - INR 1,36,520 |
| Notification Release Date | 07 February 2023 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 17 February 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 17 March 2023 |
| Odisha Judiciary Prelims Admit Card | 17 May 2023 (Out Now) |
| Odisha Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | May 21, 2023 [10.00 AM to 11.30 AM] |
| Odisha Civil Judge Mains Exam Date | 3 September - 7 September 2023 |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in |
| Eligibility Criteria | Age - 23 to 39 years |
| Education - Graduate in Law | |
| Nationality - Indian | |
| Others - Fluency in Odia | |
| Selection Process | Prelims Paper |
| Mains Written Exam | |
| Interview | |
| Exam Pattern of Prelims Written Exam | Type - Objective MCQ |
| Total Questions - 100 Marks | |
| Duration - 1.5 hours | |
| Correct Answer - 1 Mark | |
| Negative Marking - 0.25 Marks | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains Written Exam (2 Compulsory Papers) | Total Questions - 150 Marks |
| Duration - 2.5 hours | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains Written Exam (3 Optional Papers) | Total Questions - 150 Marks |
| Duration - 3 hours | |
| Exam Pattern of Interview | Total Marks - 100 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| How to Prepare for the Odisha Judiciary Exam | Click Here |
UP PCS J Exam 2024
30 August 2023 - The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UP Judiciary Final Result. (Direct Link to Check UP PCS J Result)
| Exam Name | U.P. Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Number of Vacancies | 303 (Announced) |
| Notification Release Date | 10 December 2022 |
| Age Limit | 22 to 35 years (as of 1st July 2023) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Salary | INR 27700 - INR 44770 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General - Rs. 125 |
| SC/ST - Rs. 65 | |
| Selection Process | Preliminary |
| Written Exam | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 10 December 2022 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 10 January 2023 |
| Last Date to Make an Online Fee Payment | 06 January 2023 |
| UP PCS J Exam Date 2023 | 12 February 2023 |
| UP PCS J Prelims Result 2023 | 16 March 2023 |
| UP PCS J Mains Admit Card 2023 | 12 May 2023 (OUT NOW) |
| UP PCS J Mains Exam 2023 | 23 May - 25 May (RELEASED) |
| UP Judiciary Final Result | 30 August 2023 (OUT NOW) |
| Application Form | Apply Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Result | Click Here |
Uttarakhand PCS J Examination 2024
14 August 2023 - The UKPCS J Mains Exam, scheduled for 23 - 26 August, is now postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. However, the Hon'ble High Court will notify the final date soon. [PREPARE NOW]
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Law |
| Key Stages | Prelims, Mains, Viva-voce |
| Vacancies | 16 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Exam Fee | General - Rs 172.30/-; Others - Rs 82.30/- |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.psc.uk.gov.in |
| Date of Advertisement | 1 March 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 21 March 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15 April 2023 |
| UKPCS J Prelims Date | 30 April 2023 |
| UK PCS J Mains Date | To Be Announced |
| Fill Application Form | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Check Here |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| How to Prepare | Check Here |
Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Exam 2024
22 August 2023 - The Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Mains Exam is scheduled to be conducted from September 18 to 22 from 11.00 AM to 2.00 PM. [PREPARE NOW]
7 August 2023 - HPPSC Judiciary Service Main 2023 admit card released [Download Now]
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Divison) |
| No. of Vacancies | 17 (Check Now) |
| Salary | Rs. 77840 -136520 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Release Date of the Official Notification | 22 April 2023 |
| Registration Begins | 22 April 2023 (Click Here to Fill Form) |
| Registration Ends | 12 May 2023 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 May 2023 |
| Prelims Examination | 09 July 2023 |
| Result of Prelims Examination | 27 July 2023 |
| Mains Examination | 18 September 2023- 22 September 2023 |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Cut Off | Click Here |
Gujarat Judicial Services Exam 2024
30 June 2023 - The Preliminary Result for the Gujarat Judiciary Exam was announced on 30 June 2023.
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Exam | Gujarat Judicial Services Civil Judge Exam |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge |
| Gujarat Judiciary Official Notification | January 2023 |
| Number of Vacancies | 212 (Announced) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Official Website | www.gujarathighcourt.nic.in |
| Starting Date for Submission of Online Application | 15 March 2023 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 14 April 2023 |
| Preliminary Examination (Elimination Test) | 07 May 2023 (Sunday) |
| Result of Preliminary Examination | 30 June 2023 |
| Main Written Examination | 02 July 2023 |
| Viva-voce Test (Oral Interview) | October-November 2023 |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Exam 2024
13 June 2023 – Declaration of Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Mains Result previous year
| Exam Conducting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Website for official Notification | hp.ap.nic.in |
| Job Role | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Number of Openings | 31 (Announced) |
| Release of Official Notification | 10 November 2022 |
| Application Acceptance for Screening Round | 17 November 2022 |
| End Date to Fill Application Form | 8 December 2022 |
| Date of Release of Admit Card | 06 March 2023 |
| Screening Test Schedule | 7 January 2023 |
| Release of Screening Results | 2 January 2023 |
| Exam Date of Civil Law Paper | 18 March 2023 (9:00 am to 12 noon) |
| Exam Date of Criminal Law Paper | 18 March 2023 (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| Exam Date of English (Essay & Translation) Paper | 19 March 2023 (9:00 am to 12 noon) |
| Announcement of Mains Result | 13 June 2023 |
| Process post-screening round | Computer-Based Examination (Screening Exam) /Written Examination (Offline) /Viva Voce |
| Conducting State | Government Jobs by States of Andhra Pradesh |
| Minimum Qualification | LLB (Law Graduate) |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
West Bengal Judiciary Exam 2024
| Exam | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | West Bengal Civil Judge (Junior Division) Cum Judicial Magistrate |
| Number of Vacancies | 29 (Announced) |
| Age Limit | 23 - 35 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | 210 INR (All Categories) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination |
| Main Examination | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://wbpsc.gov.in/ |
| Release Date of Notification | December 2022 |
| Starting Date to Fill the Online Application Form | 10 January 2023 |
| Last Day to Apply | 31 January 2023 |
| Form Edit Window | 8 February 2023 - 15 February 2023 |
| West Bengal Prelims Exam Date | 26 March 2023 |
| West Bengal Prelims Result Date | 25 April 2023 |
| West Bengal Mains Admit Card Release Date | 26 April 2023 |
| West Bengal Final Exam Date | 3 May 2023 - 15 May 2023 |
| Question Paper | Download Now |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern of Prelims | Duration - 1.5 Hours |
| Total Questions - 200 | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains | Total Duration - 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks - 100 | |
| Result | Click Here |
Punjab Judiciary Exam 2024
2 June - 4 June: Punjab Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 was be held from 2 June to 4 June. Get PPSC Civil Judge Mains Study Plan
| Exam | Punjab Civil Service (Judicial) Examination |
| Conducting Body | Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Post Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) –cum-Judicial Magistrate |
| No. of Vacancies | 159 |
| Salary | 27,700 – 44,770 INR per month |
| Notification Release Date | 06 September 2022 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | https://highcourtchd.gov.in/ |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 06 September 2022 |
| Last Date for the Submission of the Online Application Form | 10 October 2022 |
| Release of Admit Card | 2 January 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Prelims Date | 22 January 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Prelims Result Declaration Date | 22 February 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Mains Exam Date | 02 June 2023 - 04 June 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Cut Off | Check Here |
| Punjab Judiciary Answer Key | Check Here |
| Punjab PCS J Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
| Punjab PCS J Pattern | Check Here |
| Punjab PCS J Syllabus | Check Here |
Karnataka Judiciary Civil Judge Exam 2024
9 March - Karnataka Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment Notification 2023 Released
| Exam Conducting Authority | Karnataka High Court |
| Website for official Notification | https://karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in/ |
| Job Role | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Number of Openings | 57 (Announced) |
| Salary | Rs 27,700 - Rs 44,700 per month |
| Release of Official Notification | 09 March 2023 |
| Application Acceptance for Prelims | 09 March 2023 |
| End Date to Fill Application Form | 10 April 2023 |
| Process post-screening round | Computer-Based Examination (Screening Exam), Written Examination (Offline) & Viva Voce |
| Conducting State | Karnataka |
| Minimum Qualification | LLB (Law Graduate) |
Telangana Judicial Service Exam 2024
1 February 2023 - Notification to recruit 10 Civil Judges (Junior Division) Released
| Exam | Telangana Judicial Service Recruitment 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Telangana High Court |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge |
| Number of Vacancies | 10 (Announced) |
| Notification Release Date | 1 February 2023 |
| Age Limit | 23-26 years |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Experience | Three years as a practising advocate in any court |
| Job Location | Hyderabad |
| Salary | INR 77,840 - INR 1,36,520 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General - Rs. 1000 |
| SC/ST - Rs. 500 | |
| Selection Process | Preliminary |
| Written Exam | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | tshc.gov.in |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Previous Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| How to Prepare for Telangana Judiciary | Know Here |
Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2024 Vacancy Updates
The list of upcoming Judiciary Exams 2024 is mentioned below.
| Upcoming Judiciary Exams | Notification Update | No. of Vacancies (Civil Judge) |
| Odisha Judiciary | Notification Released | 57 |
| Punjab Judiciary | Notification Released | 159 |
| UP Judiciary | Notification Released | 303 |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary | Notification Released | 48 |
| Maharashtra Judiciary | Notification Released | 144 |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary | Notification Released | 16 |
| MP Judiciary | To be Notified | - |
| Bihar Judiciary | Notification Released | 155 |
| West Bengal Judiciary | Notification Released | 29 |
| Delhi Judiciary | Result Out | - |
| Rajasthan Judiciary | Vacancies Out | 57 |
| Jharkhand Judiciary | To be Notified | 138 |
| Telangana Judiciary | Notification Released | 10 |
| Andhra Pradesh Judiciary | Notification Released | 31 |
| Karnataka Judiciary | Notification Released | 57 |
| Gujarat Judiciary | Vacancies Out | 212 |
| Himachal Pradesh Judiciary | Notification Released | 17 |
State-Wise Judiciary Exam Notifications 2024
The Judiciary Exam is an entry-level exam conducted to recruit subordinate judiciary posts. Around 50,000 to 60,000 students appear annually for Judicial Service, with only 15-20% clearing.
Refer to the list below to download Judiciary notifications of various states.
State Notification PDF
| Upcoming Judiciary Exams | Official Notification |
| Odisha Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Himachal Pradesh Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Punjab Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| UP Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Maharashtra Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| MP Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Bihar Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| West Bengal Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Delhi Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Haryana Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Telangana Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Karnataka Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Gujarat Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
Judicial Service Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024: Know It All
All aspirants must know the detailed Judiciary Eligibility Criteria for the upcoming PCS J exams. Only Indian citizens can apply for the civil judge exam 2023 in India.
- Educational Qualifications: Those with a degree in LL.B and enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. Those who have a degree in LL.B are eligible
- Experience: No experience is required.
- Age: The age should be between 21 to 35 years.
Judiciary Services Selection Process 2023
Three stages mentioned below are included in the PCS J Civil Judge post-selection process:
- Prelims
- Mains
- Viva Voce
However, the pattern for prelims, mains, and interviews varies for each state.
To help you understand the Judiciary Exam Pattern of different states, we have provided the pattern for all the stages in the post below.
Judicial Services Preliminary Examination
- The first stage of the Judicial Services Exam is the preliminary exam, consisting of multiple-choice questions.
- The marks scored in the preliminary examination are not considered while preparing the final merit list.
- Also, the minimum qualifying marks will vary for each state.
Judicial Services Mains Examination
- The second stage of the Judicial Services Exam is a subjective type of examination consisting of three to four papers (even 5 - 6 papers in states like UP, BIHAR & UTTARAKHAND).
- The marks scored in the main examination are considered while preparing the final merit list.
- The minimum qualifying marks vary for each state. Students equal to three times the number of vacancies are called for interviews.
Judicial Services Viva-Voce/ Personal Interview
It is the last stage of the selection process. In the interview, you are evaluated based on general knowledge, personality, and other factors. This stage carries 50 to 100 marks, of which you must secure a minimum of qualifying marks to get selected.
Conclusion
The Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2023 are conducted to test the knowledge and skills of students who wish to pursue a career as a judge or magistrate. The exams are designed to assess your understanding of the law and your ability to apply it in a court of law.
Conducting the Judiciary Exams also ensures that you have a good understanding of courtroom procedures and the ethical responsibilities of a judge. The results of the exams are used to determine who is qualified to be appointed as a good judge.
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Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2024: Exclusive Updates on PCS J Exams
April 9, 2024
Overview: Are you preparing for the upcoming Judiciary Exams in 2024? Wondering how to stay updated with the latest information about PCS J exams across all states? We understand the struggle of navigating multiple websites and finding application dates, result announcements, and cut-off lists. But worry no more!
We've got you covered with exclusive updates on all the State Judiciary exams right here. With all states put together, tentatively, it's expected that approximately 2,000 vacancies might be released this year! Benefit from the upcoming civil judge vacancy and use it to your advantage.
In this blog, we'll take you on a journey where the problem of staying informed about Judiciary Exams becomes a thing of the past. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an exciting ride into the world of upcoming Judiciary Exams in 2024!
Throughout the country, every state conducts its examination for recruitment into its lower judiciary system. The number of law graduates applying for judicial services examinations in various states has also increased significantly.
The increasing interest in a career in the judiciary can be attributed to many factors, including the growing awareness of the importance of the judiciary in a democracy, the perceived prestige of a career in the judiciary, and the relatively high salaries and benefits offered to judges.
Here are notifications for the recent Upcoming Judiciary Exam 2024.
Rajasthan Civil Judge Exam 2024
| Exam Name | Rajasthan Civil Judge Exam |
| Conducting Body | Rajasthan High Court |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| No. of Vacancies | 222 (Click More) |
| Salary | INR 31000 - INR 64000 |
| Notification Release Date | 9th April 2024 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 9th April 2024 (Apply Here) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 9th May 2024 |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Error Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Error Application End Date | To be announced |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 16 June 2024 |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | To be announced |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | to be announced |
| Job Location | Rajasthan |
| Official Website | https://hcraj.nic.in/hcraj/ |
| Rajasthan Result | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Cut off | To be announced |
Haryana Civil Judge Exam 2024
09 March 2024 - Haryana Prelims 2024 Result Released - Check Here
| Conducting Body | Haryana PSC |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| No. of Vacancies | 129 |
| Notification Release Date | January 1, 2024 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 29 December 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 5 January 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 1 January 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 31 January 2024 (12:00 PM) |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 31 January 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Prelims Admit Card | 16th February 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 3rd March 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | 9th April 2024 |
| Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam Date | to be announced |
| Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | to be announced |
| Job Location | Haryana |
| Official Website | https://hpsc.gov.in/ |
| Haryana Result | RELEASED |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| Cut off | Check Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Exam 2024
10 March 2024 - MPCJ Prelims 2024 Result Released - Check Here
| Exam Name | Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Examination (MPCJ) |
| Conducting Body | MP High Court |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge Junior Division (Entry Level) |
| No. of Vacancies | 270 |
| Salary | INR 2770 - INR 44770 |
| Notification Release Date | 21 December 2021 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 29 December 2021 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 27 January 2022 |
| MP Judiciary Exam Notification 2024 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 18 December 2023 (12:00 PM) |
| Error Application Start Date | 22 December 2023 (12:00 PM) |
| Error Application End Date | 24 December 2023 (11:55 PM) |
| MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 14 January 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Result Date | 10 March 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Mains Exam Date | 30-31 March 2024 |
| MP Judiciary Mains Exam Result Date | to be announced |
| Job Location | Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | https://mphc.gov.in/ |
| MPCJ Result | RELEASED |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| Cut off | Check Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
Delhi Judicial Services Exam 2024
7 November - 53 vacancies, the DJS application and Prelims exam dates are out! Check the DJS Application Form to fill out the form.
| Exam | Delhi Judicial Service Examination |
| Conducting Body | Delhi High Court |
| Name of the Post | Delhi Civil Judge (Junior Division) Cum Judicial Magistrate |
| Number of Vacancies | 53 (Announced) |
| Maximum Age Limit | General: 32 years (as of 01.01.2023), SC/ST: 37 years, PwD: 42 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Job Location | NCT of Delhi |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | 1000 INR (General) & 200 INR (Reserved) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination |
| Main Examination | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://delhihighcourt.nic.in/ |
| Start Date to Fill Application Form | 7 November 2023 |
| End Date to Fill Application Form | 22 November 2023 |
| DJS Prelims Date | 17 December 2023 |
| Delhi Judiciary Prelims 2024 Results | 2 February 2024 |
| Delhi Judiciary 2024 Mains Examination | 13th April 2024 & 14th April 2024 |
Jharkhand Judiciary Exam 2024
14 August - Jharkhand Judiciary Civil Judge Notification is Out! A total of 138 Vacancies have been released. [Download Jharkhand Judiciary Notification]
| Exam | Jharkhand Judicial Services Examination |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Public Service Commission |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| No. of Vacancies | 138 (Announced) |
| Salary | INR 27,770 - INR 44,770 |
| Notification Release Date | 14 August 2023 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 21 August 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 21 September 2023 |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Prelims Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | 10 March 2024 |
| Jharkhand Civil Judge Mains Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Job Location | Jharkhand |
| Official Website | https://www.jpsc.gov.in/ |
| Eligibility Criteria | Age - 22 to 35 years |
| Education - Graduate in Law | |
| Nationality - Indian | |
| Enrolled As An Advocate | |
| Selection Process | Prelims Paper |
| Mains Written Exam | |
| Interview | |
| Exam Pattern of Prelims Written Exam | Type - Objective MCQ |
| Total Questions - 100 Marks | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains Written Exam (4 Compulsory Papers) | Total Questions - 100 Marks |
| Duration - 3 hours | |
| Exam Pattern of Interview | Total Marks - 100 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Syllabus | Click Here |
Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2024
24 January 2024 - Chhattisgarh Judiciary Latest vacancy Released
| Exam | Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examination |
| Conducting Body | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge (Entry Level) |
| Number of Vacancies | 54 (Announced) |
| Age Limit | 21 - 35 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | 400 INR (For candidates domiciled out of Chhattisgarh) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination |
| Main Examination | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://psc.cg.gov.in/ |
| Start of Online Application | 05 June 2023 (At 12 PM Noon) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 June 2023 (Until 11:59 PM) |
| Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Prelims Result 2022 cycle | 11th May 2023 |
| CGPSC J Mains Result 2022 cycle | 16 August 2023 |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary Final Result 2022 cycle | 11 January 2024 (announced) |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary Prelims 2023 admit card | 24 August 2023 [OUT] |
| Prelims Exam Date | 3 September 2023 [ANNOUNCED] |
| Application Form | Apply Here |
| Cut Off | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Result | Click Here |
Bihar Judicial Services Examination 2024
26 September 2023 - The result for the 32nd Bihar Judicial Service (Preliminary) Competitive Examination is out. [CHECK HERE].
| Exam Name | Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Exam |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Frequency | Once in 2 years |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Key Stages | Prelims, Mains, Personal Interview |
| Vacancies | 155 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Exam Fee | General - Rs 600/-; Others - Rs 150/- |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 27 February 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 27 March 2023 |
| Bihar Judicial Service (Preliminary) | 04 June 2023 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Final Answer Key | 14 August 2023 |
| Result (prelims) | 26 September 2023 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Check result | Check Here |
| Bihar Mains Form filing last date | 25 October 2023 |
| Bihar Mains date | 25 - 29 November 2023 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
| Exam Pattern | Check Here |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| Previous Year Question Paper | Download Now |
Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2024
9 September 2023 - Maharashtra Judiciary Prelims Paper is scheduled.
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2023 |
| Conducting Authority | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) |
| Exam Date (Prelims) | September 9, 2023 [ANNOUNCED] |
| Mains Exam Date | To be Notified |
| Viva-Voce/Interview Date | To be Notified |
| Application Start Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Application End Date | June 13, 2023 |
| Exam Language | English and Marathi |
| Number of Vacancies | 114 |
| Salary Range | Rs. 27,700 – 44,770 Per Month |
| Eligibility | Law Graduates, Practicing Advocates, Ministerial Staff |
| Application Fee | General category: Rs. 374, SC/ST/ESM category: Rs.274 |
| Exam Stages | Prelims, Mains, and Viva-Voce |
| Negative Marking (Prelims) | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Mains Exam Duration | Each paper: 3 hours |
| Admit Card Release | Two weeks before the exam |
| Result Release | To be Notified |
Odisha Judicial Services Examination 2024
3 September - 7 September 2023 - The OJS Main exam is scheduled for September 3 to 7, 2023.
| Exam | Odisha Judicial Services Examination |
| Conducting Body | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| No. of Vacancies | 57 (Announced) |
| Salary | INR 77,840 - INR 1,36,520 |
| Notification Release Date | 07 February 2023 |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 17 February 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application Form | 17 March 2023 |
| Odisha Judiciary Prelims Admit Card | 17 May 2023 (Out Now) |
| Odisha Judiciary Prelims Exam Date | May 21, 2023 [10.00 AM to 11.30 AM] |
| Odisha Civil Judge Mains Exam Date | 3 September - 7 September 2023 |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in |
| Eligibility Criteria | Age - 23 to 39 years |
| Education - Graduate in Law | |
| Nationality - Indian | |
| Others - Fluency in Odia | |
| Selection Process | Prelims Paper |
| Mains Written Exam | |
| Interview | |
| Exam Pattern of Prelims Written Exam | Type - Objective MCQ |
| Total Questions - 100 Marks | |
| Duration - 1.5 hours | |
| Correct Answer - 1 Mark | |
| Negative Marking - 0.25 Marks | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains Written Exam (2 Compulsory Papers) | Total Questions - 150 Marks |
| Duration - 2.5 hours | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains Written Exam (3 Optional Papers) | Total Questions - 150 Marks |
| Duration - 3 hours | |
| Exam Pattern of Interview | Total Marks - 100 |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| How to Prepare for the Odisha Judiciary Exam | Click Here |
UP PCS J Exam 2024
30 August 2023 - The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the UP Judiciary Final Result. (Direct Link to Check UP PCS J Result)
| Exam Name | U.P. Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Number of Vacancies | 303 (Announced) |
| Notification Release Date | 10 December 2022 |
| Age Limit | 22 to 35 years (as of 1st July 2023) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Salary | INR 27700 - INR 44770 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General - Rs. 125 |
| SC/ST - Rs. 65 | |
| Selection Process | Preliminary |
| Written Exam | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://uppsc.up.nic.in/ |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 10 December 2022 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 10 January 2023 |
| Last Date to Make an Online Fee Payment | 06 January 2023 |
| UP PCS J Exam Date 2023 | 12 February 2023 |
| UP PCS J Prelims Result 2023 | 16 March 2023 |
| UP PCS J Mains Admit Card 2023 | 12 May 2023 (OUT NOW) |
| UP PCS J Mains Exam 2023 | 23 May - 25 May (RELEASED) |
| UP Judiciary Final Result | 30 August 2023 (OUT NOW) |
| Application Form | Apply Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Result | Click Here |
Uttarakhand PCS J Examination 2024
14 August 2023 - The UKPCS J Mains Exam, scheduled for 23 - 26 August, is now postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. However, the Hon'ble High Court will notify the final date soon. [PREPARE NOW]
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Law |
| Key Stages | Prelims, Mains, Viva-voce |
| Vacancies | 16 (ANNOUNCED) |
| Exam Fee | General - Rs 172.30/-; Others - Rs 82.30/- |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.psc.uk.gov.in |
| Date of Advertisement | 1 March 2023 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 21 March 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15 April 2023 |
| UKPCS J Prelims Date | 30 April 2023 |
| UK PCS J Mains Date | To Be Announced |
| Fill Application Form | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Check Here |
| Syllabus | Check Here |
| How to Prepare | Check Here |
Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Exam 2024
22 August 2023 - The Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Mains Exam is scheduled to be conducted from September 18 to 22 from 11.00 AM to 2.00 PM. [PREPARE NOW]
7 August 2023 - HPPSC Judiciary Service Main 2023 admit card released [Download Now]
| Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Posts Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Divison) |
| No. of Vacancies | 17 (Check Now) |
| Salary | Rs. 77840 -136520 |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Release Date of the Official Notification | 22 April 2023 |
| Registration Begins | 22 April 2023 (Click Here to Fill Form) |
| Registration Ends | 12 May 2023 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 12 May 2023 |
| Prelims Examination | 09 July 2023 |
| Result of Prelims Examination | 27 July 2023 |
| Mains Examination | 18 September 2023- 22 September 2023 |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Cut Off | Click Here |
Gujarat Judicial Services Exam 2024
30 June 2023 - The Preliminary Result for the Gujarat Judiciary Exam was announced on 30 June 2023.
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Exam | Gujarat Judicial Services Civil Judge Exam |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge |
| Gujarat Judiciary Official Notification | January 2023 |
| Number of Vacancies | 212 (Announced) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Age Limit | 35 years |
| Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Official Website | www.gujarathighcourt.nic.in |
| Starting Date for Submission of Online Application | 15 March 2023 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 14 April 2023 |
| Preliminary Examination (Elimination Test) | 07 May 2023 (Sunday) |
| Result of Preliminary Examination | 30 June 2023 |
| Main Written Examination | 02 July 2023 |
| Viva-voce Test (Oral Interview) | October-November 2023 |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here |
Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Exam 2024
13 June 2023 – Declaration of Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Mains Result previous year
| Exam Conducting Authority | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Website for official Notification | hp.ap.nic.in |
| Job Role | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Number of Openings | 31 (Announced) |
| Release of Official Notification | 10 November 2022 |
| Application Acceptance for Screening Round | 17 November 2022 |
| End Date to Fill Application Form | 8 December 2022 |
| Date of Release of Admit Card | 06 March 2023 |
| Screening Test Schedule | 7 January 2023 |
| Release of Screening Results | 2 January 2023 |
| Exam Date of Civil Law Paper | 18 March 2023 (9:00 am to 12 noon) |
| Exam Date of Criminal Law Paper | 18 March 2023 (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) |
| Exam Date of English (Essay & Translation) Paper | 19 March 2023 (9:00 am to 12 noon) |
| Announcement of Mains Result | 13 June 2023 |
| Process post-screening round | Computer-Based Examination (Screening Exam) /Written Examination (Offline) /Viva Voce |
| Conducting State | Government Jobs by States of Andhra Pradesh |
| Minimum Qualification | LLB (Law Graduate) |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
West Bengal Judiciary Exam 2024
| Exam | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination |
| Conducting Body | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Post | West Bengal Civil Judge (Junior Division) Cum Judicial Magistrate |
| Number of Vacancies | 29 (Announced) |
| Age Limit | 23 - 35 years |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,700 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | 210 INR (All Categories) |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination |
| Main Examination | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | https://wbpsc.gov.in/ |
| Release Date of Notification | December 2022 |
| Starting Date to Fill the Online Application Form | 10 January 2023 |
| Last Day to Apply | 31 January 2023 |
| Form Edit Window | 8 February 2023 - 15 February 2023 |
| West Bengal Prelims Exam Date | 26 March 2023 |
| West Bengal Prelims Result Date | 25 April 2023 |
| West Bengal Mains Admit Card Release Date | 26 April 2023 |
| West Bengal Final Exam Date | 3 May 2023 - 15 May 2023 |
| Question Paper | Download Now |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern of Prelims | Duration - 1.5 Hours |
| Total Questions - 200 | |
| Exam Pattern of Mains | Total Duration - 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks - 100 | |
| Result | Click Here |
Punjab Judiciary Exam 2024
2 June - 4 June: Punjab Judiciary Mains Exam 2023 was be held from 2 June to 4 June. Get PPSC Civil Judge Mains Study Plan
| Exam | Punjab Civil Service (Judicial) Examination |
| Conducting Body | Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Post Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) –cum-Judicial Magistrate |
| No. of Vacancies | 159 |
| Salary | 27,700 – 44,770 INR per month |
| Notification Release Date | 06 September 2022 |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Official Website | https://highcourtchd.gov.in/ |
| Starting Date for the Online Application Form | 06 September 2022 |
| Last Date for the Submission of the Online Application Form | 10 October 2022 |
| Release of Admit Card | 2 January 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Prelims Date | 22 January 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Prelims Result Declaration Date | 22 February 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Mains Exam Date | 02 June 2023 - 04 June 2023 |
| Punjab Judiciary Cut Off | Check Here |
| Punjab Judiciary Answer Key | Check Here |
| Punjab PCS J Eligibility Criteria | Check Here |
| Punjab PCS J Pattern | Check Here |
| Punjab PCS J Syllabus | Check Here |
Karnataka Judiciary Civil Judge Exam 2024
9 March - Karnataka Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment Notification 2023 Released
| Exam Conducting Authority | Karnataka High Court |
| Website for official Notification | https://karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in/ |
| Job Role | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Number of Openings | 57 (Announced) |
| Salary | Rs 27,700 - Rs 44,700 per month |
| Release of Official Notification | 09 March 2023 |
| Application Acceptance for Prelims | 09 March 2023 |
| End Date to Fill Application Form | 10 April 2023 |
| Process post-screening round | Computer-Based Examination (Screening Exam), Written Examination (Offline) & Viva Voce |
| Conducting State | Karnataka |
| Minimum Qualification | LLB (Law Graduate) |
Telangana Judicial Service Exam 2024
1 February 2023 - Notification to recruit 10 Civil Judges (Junior Division) Released
| Exam | Telangana Judicial Service Recruitment 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Telangana High Court |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge |
| Number of Vacancies | 10 (Announced) |
| Notification Release Date | 1 February 2023 |
| Age Limit | 23-26 years |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Experience | Three years as a practising advocate in any court |
| Job Location | Hyderabad |
| Salary | INR 77,840 - INR 1,36,520 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General - Rs. 1000 |
| SC/ST - Rs. 500 | |
| Selection Process | Preliminary |
| Written Exam | |
| Viva-voce | |
| Official Website | tshc.gov.in |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Previous Year Question Paper | Download Here |
| How to Prepare for Telangana Judiciary | Know Here |
Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2024 Vacancy Updates
The list of upcoming Judiciary Exams 2024 is mentioned below.
| Upcoming Judiciary Exams | Notification Update | No. of Vacancies (Civil Judge) |
| Odisha Judiciary | Notification Released | 57 |
| Punjab Judiciary | Notification Released | 159 |
| UP Judiciary | Notification Released | 303 |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary | Notification Released | 48 |
| Maharashtra Judiciary | Notification Released | 144 |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary | Notification Released | 16 |
| MP Judiciary | To be Notified | - |
| Bihar Judiciary | Notification Released | 155 |
| West Bengal Judiciary | Notification Released | 29 |
| Delhi Judiciary | Result Out | - |
| Rajasthan Judiciary | Vacancies Out | 57 |
| Jharkhand Judiciary | To be Notified | 138 |
| Telangana Judiciary | Notification Released | 10 |
| Andhra Pradesh Judiciary | Notification Released | 31 |
| Karnataka Judiciary | Notification Released | 57 |
| Gujarat Judiciary | Vacancies Out | 212 |
| Himachal Pradesh Judiciary | Notification Released | 17 |
State-Wise Judiciary Exam Notifications 2024
The Judiciary Exam is an entry-level exam conducted to recruit subordinate judiciary posts. Around 50,000 to 60,000 students appear annually for Judicial Service, with only 15-20% clearing.
Refer to the list below to download Judiciary notifications of various states.
State Notification PDF
| Upcoming Judiciary Exams | Official Notification |
| Odisha Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Himachal Pradesh Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Punjab Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Chhattisgarh Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| UP Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Maharashtra Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2024 | Download PDF |
| Uttarakhand Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| MP Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Bihar Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| West Bengal Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Delhi Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Rajasthan Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Haryana Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Jharkhand Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Telangana Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Karnataka Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
| Gujarat Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2024 | Download PDF |
Judicial Service Exam Eligibility Criteria 2024: Know It All
All aspirants must know the detailed Judiciary Eligibility Criteria for the upcoming PCS J exams. Only Indian citizens can apply for the civil judge exam 2023 in India.
- Educational Qualifications: Those with a degree in LL.B and enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. Those who have a degree in LL.B are eligible
- Experience: No experience is required.
- Age: The age should be between 21 to 35 years.
Judiciary Services Selection Process 2023
Three stages mentioned below are included in the PCS J Civil Judge post-selection process:
- Prelims
- Mains
- Viva Voce
However, the pattern for prelims, mains, and interviews varies for each state.
To help you understand the Judiciary Exam Pattern of different states, we have provided the pattern for all the stages in the post below.
Judicial Services Preliminary Examination
- The first stage of the Judicial Services Exam is the preliminary exam, consisting of multiple-choice questions.
- The marks scored in the preliminary examination are not considered while preparing the final merit list.
- Also, the minimum qualifying marks will vary for each state.
Judicial Services Mains Examination
- The second stage of the Judicial Services Exam is a subjective type of examination consisting of three to four papers (even 5 - 6 papers in states like UP, BIHAR & UTTARAKHAND).
- The marks scored in the main examination are considered while preparing the final merit list.
- The minimum qualifying marks vary for each state. Students equal to three times the number of vacancies are called for interviews.
Judicial Services Viva-Voce/ Personal Interview
It is the last stage of the selection process. In the interview, you are evaluated based on general knowledge, personality, and other factors. This stage carries 50 to 100 marks, of which you must secure a minimum of qualifying marks to get selected.
Conclusion
The Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2023 are conducted to test the knowledge and skills of students who wish to pursue a career as a judge or magistrate. The exams are designed to assess your understanding of the law and your ability to apply it in a court of law.
Conducting the Judiciary Exams also ensures that you have a good understanding of courtroom procedures and the ethical responsibilities of a judge. The results of the exams are used to determine who is qualified to be appointed as a good judge.
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