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.

Vacancy Details

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

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

Exam Pattern (Likely Structure)

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

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

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

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online (Direct Link)
• Official Website

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