BPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 173 Posts

Candidates dreaming to become a Judge and give justice to people, then this is a very big and proud oppurtunity for you. The BPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 notification is out for 173 posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division). Many law graduates wait for this type of respected government job. Now the chance has come, and you should not miss it if you are eligible.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is the official body which conducts major government recruitments in Bihar. It works under Bihar Government and selects candidates in fair and transparent manner. This time BPSC has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. This job is not only about salary, but also about responsibility, honesty and serving society with justice. If you really want to work in judiciary and have passion for law, then please read full details carefully.

BPSC Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Below is the important information in table format:

Category	Details
Organization Name	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Name	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Advertisement No.	12/2026
Total Vacancies	173
Application Start Date	25 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 March 2026
Qualification	LL.B. + 3 Years Practice
Age Limit	22 to 40 years
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in

The online application window will open from 25-02-2026 and last date is 18-03-2026. Candidates should apply before last date to avoid any technicle problem or server issue.

Vacancy Details

There are total 173 vacancies for Civil Judge (Junior Division).

Post Name	Total Posts
Civil Judge (Junior Division)	173
Total	173

These vacancies are for Bihar Judicial Service. Final category-wise distribution will be as per official rules mentioned in advertisement.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Date of Advertisement	23 February 2026
Online Application Start	25 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 March 2026
Age Limit Calculation Date	01 August 2025
Practice Experience Counted As On	23 February 2026
Category Certificates Valid Up To	18 March 2026

Please check dates carefully because eligibility depends on these cut-off dates. If your experience is less than 3 years on 23 February 2026, then you are not eligible.

Educational Qualification and Experience

To apply for BPSC Civil Judge 2026, candidate must fulfill these conditions:

Educational Qualification

Must have LL.B. degree.
Degree must be from university or college recognized by Bar Council of India.

Experience Requirement

Minimum 3 years continuous practice as advocate.
Practice must be completed as on 23 February 2026.
Experience must be certified by:
- Principal Judicial Officer, OR
- Advocate having 10+ years standing.

Experience as Law Clerk is also counted, which is good news for many candidates.

Physical Fitness

Candidate must be medically fit and free from any disqualifying physical defect. Judiciary post requires sound health.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 01 August 2025.

Minimum Age

22 years

Maximum Age

40 years

But there is special rule:

For General (Male), upper age limit is 35 years.
For General (Female), BC, EBC, SC, ST, EWS and OH candidates, maximum age is 40 years.

So age relaxation is given as per Bihar Government rules. Candidates should check their category carefully before applying.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹100/-
SC / ST	₹100/-

Application fee is same for all categories. Fee must be paid online through official portal. Without fee payment, form will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Selection process is little long but very systematic.

1. Preliminary Examination

Objective type questions.
Conducted only if large number of applicants.
Used for shortlisting candidates for Mains.

Marks of Prelims may not be counted in final merit, but qualifying is necessary.

2. Mains Written Examination

Mains exam consists of:

Compulsory Papers
3 Optional Papers

Candidates must prepare law subjects very seriously because mains exam is descriptive type and very important.

3. Interview / Personality Test

Carries 100 marks.

In interview, panel checks your legal knowledge, personality, communication skill and judgement ability. Confidence and honesty is very important here.

4. Document Verification

All original documents will be verified. If any document is fake or wrong, candidature will be cancelled immediately.

Salary and Benefits

Civil Judge (Junior Division) is a prestigious post. Salary will be as per Bihar Judicial Service rules. Apart from basic pay, judges get allowances and other benefits like:

Dearness Allowance
House Rent Allowance
Medical Benefits
Pension benefits as per rules

Though salary details are not mentioned here in numbers, but judicial posts are well paid and respected.

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps carefully:

Visit official website Visit Website
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Click on Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 link.
Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill personal details correctly.
Fill educational and experience details.
Upload photograph and signature in required format.
Pay ₹100 application fee online.
Review all details before final submit.
Submit and download application form copy.

Once you click final submit, you may not be able to edit details. So fill carefully and double check.

Why You Should Read Official Notification

Many students make mistake by not reading notification properly. In notification you will find:

Detailed syllabus
Reservation rules
Experience certificate format
Document list
Exam pattern

So before filling form, download and read full advertisement carefully.

Important Links

Official Website: Visit Official Website
Official Notification PDF: Available on official website under Advertisement No. 12/2026 Download Notification
Apply Online Link: Available from 25 February 2026 on BPSC portal

Candidates should apply only through official website. Do not trust any other unofficial source.

FAQs – BPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is total number of vacancies?

There are total 173 vacancies for Civil Judge (Junior Division) post in Bihar Judicial Service. This recruitment is conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission.

Q2. What qualification is required?

Candidate must have LL.B. degree from Bar Council of India recognized university. Also minimum 3 years continuous practice as advocate is compulsory as on 23 February 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit?

Minimum age is 22 years. Maximum age is 40 years. But for General Male, upper limit is 35 years. Reserved category and female candidates get relaxation up to 40 years as per rules.

Q4. When does application start and end?

Online application starts from 25 February 2026 and last date to apply is 18 March 2026. Candidates must complete form and fee payment before last date.

Q5. What is the selection process?

Selection includes Preliminary Exam, Mains Written Exam, Interview (100 marks) and Document Verification. Final selection is based on performance in exams and interview.

Q6. Is experience as Law Clerk valid?

Yes, experience as Law Clerk is counted towards required 3 years practice, provided it is properly certified.

Q7. What is the application fee?

Application fee is ₹100 for all categories including General, OBC, SC and ST. Fee must be paid online.

Q8. Where can I download notification?

You can download official notification from BPSC official website under Advertisement No. 12/2026. Always read full notification before applying.

If you really want to become a Judge and serve justice system of Bihar, then start preparing from today. Study important law subjects, revise bare acts and improve writing skills. Judiciary exam is not easy, but with hard work and dedication, you can achieve your goal. Do not lose hope and keep practicing daily. Best of luck to all aspirants preparing for BPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026.