Big news for law graduates and aspiring judicial officers in Bihar — the Bihar Public service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the 33rd bihar Judicial service Competitive Examination 2026, inviting candidates to apply for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.

📢 Notification & Recruitment Overview

✔️ Conducting Authority: bihar Public service Commission (BPSC)
✔️ Exam Name: 33rd bihar Judicial service Competitive Examination
✔️ Post: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
✔️ Total Vacancies: 173 posts announced for 2026 recruitment.

This recruitment is one of the most prestigious state‑level judiciary exams in bihar, offering young law professionals a chance to serve in the subordinate judiciary with a stable government career.

📅 Important Dates

Here are the key dates you should note:

Event

Date

Notification Release

23 february 2026

Online application Start

25 february 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

18 march 2026

Preliminary Exam Date

30 May 2026 (as per official calendar)

Candidates looking to start their judiciary career must complete the online application between 25 Feb and 18 Mar 2026 via the official BPSC portal.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Civil Judge recruitment:

✔️ Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• Enrollment and practice as an advocate required (minimum 3 years’ experience in some cases, depending on notification details).

✔️ Age Limit:

• Minimum: 22 years
• Maximum: 35 years (Relaxations available for reserved categories as per bihar government norms).

🧾 Selection Process

The selection will be carried out through a three‑stage process:

Preliminary Examination (screening objective test)

Main Written Examination (descriptive law papers)

Interview / Viva‑Voce

Candidates need to qualify each stage to be considered for the final merit list.

📌 How to Apply

Applicants must submit the form online only on the official BPSC website:

Visit the BPSC official portal: bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) (if not already done)

Fill in the Civil Judge recruitment form

Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates)

Pay the application fee and submit the form online

Take a printout for reference and future use

📝 No offline applications will be accepted after the deadline.

🔎 Vacancy & Reservation Details

A total of 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions have been announced in this recruitment drive. The vacancies are distributed across categories, including reservation slots for women and various reserved categories as per government rules.

🧠 Why This Exam Matters

• Civil Judge posts under the bihar Judicial service offer prestigious government employment with career avenues in judiciary and law enforcement.
• It’s one of the highest‑paying judiciary posts at the state level, with strong job security.
• The recruitment process attracts top law graduates aspiring to join the judicial system.

📌 Final Takeaway

The 33rd bihar Judicial service Examination 2026 recruitment notification for 173 Civil Judge posts has been officially released by the Bihar Public service Commission (BPSC). Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 february to 18 march 2026, and the Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 30 May 2026. This is a key recruitment for law aspirants aiming to start a meaningful career in the judiciary.

 

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