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BPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

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Organization
Location / State
Total Vacancies
👥 173 Posts
Last Date
⏰ 18 March 2026
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Recruitment Highlights & Key Fact-Sheet

Summary of official notification, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and key dates.

🏛️ Official Notification Summary
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Total Vacancies
173 Posts
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Salary / Pay Scale
As per Govt Norms
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Application Mode
Offline (By Post)
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Last Date to Apply
18 March 2026
🏛️ Conducting Body Bihar Public Service Commission 📑 Advt / Notification No. 12/2026
💼 Post Name Civil Judge (Junior Division) 📍 Job Location Patna, Bihar
🎓 Qualification Refer Official Notification 🎂 Age Criteria Refer Notification
💵 Application Fee Refer Notification 🎯 Selection Method Merit / Written Test / Interview
🌐 Official Website Refer Official Notification 📄 Notification Document Download Official PDF ↓
📮 Important Notice: Offline Application via Speed / Registered Post

Please Note: This recruitment is strictly processed via Offline Mode. There is no online registration link on any portal. Candidates must download the official notification & application format, fill it out, enclose self-attested copies of supporting documents, and dispatch the envelope through Speed Post or Registered Post before 18 March 2026.

📑 Candidate Enclosure Checklist (Self-Attested Copies)
✅ Duly filled & signed official application form
✅ Proof of Date of Birth (10th/Matriculation Certificate)
✅ Educational Degree & Marksheets (Graduation / Post Graduation)
✅ Experience & Relieving Certificates (Minimum required service)
✅ Last Pay Certificate (LPC) / Pension Payment Order (PPO) for retired officers
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter Card / PAN)

📋 Complete Notification Details

BPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification (Advt No. 12/2026) for the recruitment of 173 Civil Judges (Junior Division). This is a significant opportunity for law graduates aspiring for a prestigious career in the Bihar Judicial Service. This recruitment is strictly based on a Competitive Examination consisting of Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. Candidates must possess an LL.B. degree and have at least 3 years of practice as an advocate.

Key Highlights Table

Organization NameBihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post NameCivil Judge (Junior Division)
Total Vacancies173
Application Start Date25 February 2026
Last Date to Apply18 March 2026
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Official Websitehttps://bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post NameTotal VacanciesPay Scale/Salary
Civil Judge (Junior Division)173As per 7th Pay Commission (Level - 10)

Note: Specific reservation breakdown (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) will be detailed in the official PDF notification.

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

Educational Qualification

  • Must possess a Law Degree (LL.B.) from a university or college recognized by the Bar Council of India.
  • Experience: Must have been practicing as an Advocate for at least 3 years continuous practice as on 23-02-2026.
  • Experience as a Law Clerk is also counted for the eligibility criteria.
  • Certification of practice must be issued by a Principal Judicial Officer or an Advocate with 10+ years of standing.

Age Limit (As of 01 August 2025)

  • Minimum Age: 22 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years (For General Female, EBC, BC, SC, ST, EWS, and OH candidates).
  • Upper Age Limit: 35 years for General (Male) candidates.

Physical Standards

  • Candidates must possess sound health and be free from any disqualifying physical defects.

Examination Structure & Selection

The recruitment involves a rigorous three-stage selection process:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Conducted to shortlist candidates for Mains (Conducted only if there is a large number of applicants).
  2. Mains Written Examination (Descriptive): Consists of Compulsory papers and Optional papers.
  3. Interview/Personality Test: Carrying 100 marks.
  4. Document Verification.

Exam Pattern (Likely Structure)

StageModeTypeNegative Marking
PrelimsOffline/Online (CBT)Objective (MCQ)Yes (Usually 1/3rd deduction per wrong answer)
MainsOffline (OMR/Descriptive)Subjective/DescriptiveNo
InterviewViva VoceOral-

Syllabus Highlights

  • Law: Indian Constitution, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Contract Law, Family Law, Property Law.
  • General Knowledge: Current Affairs, History & Culture of Bihar, Indian History.
  • English/Hindi: Grammar, Comprehension, Precis Writing.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online

CategoryFee Amount
General / OBCRs. 100/-
SC / ST (Bihar Domicile)Rs. 100/-
All Categories (Female)Rs. 100/-

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the official BPSC website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
  2. Click on the link "Apply Online for Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026".
  3. Register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  4. Fill out the application form with correct personal, educational, and professional details.
  5. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, LL.B. Degree, Practice Certificate) in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- through the online payment gateway.
  7. Review all details carefully and submit the application.
  8. Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.

Important Dates

  • Date of Advertisement: 23 February 2026
  • Online Application Starts: 25 February 2026
  • Last Date for Online Application: 18 March 2026
  • Age Limit Reference Date: 01 August 2025
  • Practice Experience Reference Date: 23 February 2026

Important Links

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