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- MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026: Get the latest Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) recruitment notification 2026 for 286 Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class vacancies. The online application process starts on 01st May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 21st May 2026. Find MPSC vacancies across Maharashtra on the official website https://mpsc.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of "Upcoming MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026" notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 apply online from the MPSC career page.
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MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 Overview
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 286 vacancies have been announced for the post of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class. The vacancies are distributed across various categories as per Maharashtra Government reservation rules. Reservation for social and educational backward classes is subject to the final decision of pending court cases before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay. The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change as per government instructions.
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application. Only those candidates who fulfill all the prescribed conditions are eligible to apply. Admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. The reservation benefit is available only to candidates who are permanent residents of Maharashtra. The benefit under various reservation categories is not available to candidates who are not permanent residents of Maharashtra. A candidate claiming reservation must have a valid certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Economically weaker sections (SEBC) candidates claiming age relaxation and marks relaxation must submit the required Non-Creamy Layer Certificate and the caste certificate in the prescribed format as per Government Resolution dated 27 February 2024 and Government Circular dated 28 June 2024 and 05 July 2024.
- Educational Qualification
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age varies by candidate category (35 years for UR Advocates, 40 years for Reserved Advocates; 45 years for UR Ministerial Staff, 50 years for Reserved Ministerial Staff) as on 30th April 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Maharashtra Government rules. SEBC candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per the Hon'ble High Court order dated 19 December 2019 and 13 March 2026. Economically weaker section candidates who do not fall in SEBC are not eligible for any benefits/relaxation as per High Court order dated 19 December 2019 and 13 March 2026.
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- The selection process for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 (three) successive stages — Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will be called for the Main Examination. Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be called for the Interview/Personality Test. The final merit list will be prepared based on combined performance in the Main Examination and Interview. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will be intimated about the Main Examination date separately by the Commission.
- Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination (Purva Pariksha)
- Stage 2 - Main Examination
- Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Preliminary Examination results will be called for the Main Examination. Date will be announced separately on the MPSC website.
- Stage 3 - Interview / Personality Test
- Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Main Examination results will be called for the Interview/Personality Test. Final selection will be based on combined marks of Main Examination and Interview.
MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 - Exam Syllabus
- The examination for Civil Judge Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class consists of Preliminary and Main Examinations covering legal subjects. The detailed syllabus as per the official notification is reproduced below. All answers in the examination must be in the language as specified in the official notification.
- Preliminary Examination - Subject-wise Syllabus
- Main Examination - Subject-wise Syllabus
How to Apply for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted online only through the MPSC Online Portal at https://mpsconline.gov.in. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 01-05-2026 (14:00 hrs) to 21-05-2026 (23:59 hrs). Candidates who have previously registered on the MPSC portal can directly apply using their existing login credentials. New users must first register on the portal before applying.
- Examination fee can be paid online till 21-05-2026 (23:59 hrs), or via SBI Bank Challan (generated online) at the bank branch till 25-05-2026. Candidates should ensure all details are correctly filled before submitting the application. Candidates claiming reservation must produce a valid caste/category certificate issued by the competent authority. SEBC candidates must produce the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate and caste certificate in the prescribed format as per government resolutions dated 28 June 2024 and 05 July 2024. For the financial year 2026-27, the non-creamy layer certificate must be submitted for the year 2026-2027.
- Documents to be submitted/kept ready (at time of verification):
- Degree in Law certificate from a recognized university
- Enrollment/Registration certificate with State Bar Council (for Advocate candidates)
- Certificate of practice as Advocate (minimum 3 years as on 30-04-2026)
- Service certificate (for Public Prosecutor/Govt. Advocate/Ministerial Staff candidates)
- Caste/Category certificate from competent authority (for reserved category candidates)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for SEBC/OBC candidates (valid for current financial year 2026-27)
- EWS/Income & Assets Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate issued by competent Govt. Medical Board (if applicable)
- Permanent Resident Certificate of Maharashtra / Domicile Certificate
- Any other relevant documents as required by MPSC
- Apply Online at: https://mpsconline.gov.in
Important Instructions for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change as per government instructions; any changes will be published on the MPSC website via corrigendum.
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions on the last date of application; admission at all stages is provisional and subject to final verification.
- Reservation benefit under social and educational backward classes is subject to the final judgment of pending cases before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay (Writ Petition No. 3468/2024 and related cases).
- SEBC reservation is also subject to the pending Writ Petition No. 30/2024 (Shri Bhausaheb Bhujangrao Pawar v. State of Maharashtra) before the High Court of Bombay.
- Economically weaker section candidates not falling in the SEBC category are not eligible for any benefits/relaxations as per High Court orders dated 19 December 2019 and 13 March 2026.
- For the year 2026-2027, candidates must submit a certificate confirming they do not fall in the advanced/progressive pay scale cut-off (as per Government Corrigendum dated 09 March 2023 for Other Backward Welfare Department).
- The reservation benefit is available only to permanent residents of Maharashtra; non-residents will be considered under the unreserved/open category.
- Practice as an Advocate is reckoned from the date of provisional enrollment/registration with the State Bar Council.
- Period of service as Law Clerk (after provisional enrollment) with High Court or subordinate Judicial Officers is included while computing 3 years of Advocate practice.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit https://mpsc.gov.in and https://mpsconline.gov.in for updates on recruitment steps, admit cards, and results.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division & JMFC 2026?
- The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has announced a total of 286 vacancies for Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class posts under Advertisement No. CMA‑4023/Pra.Kra.160/2023/Jahirat, Kramank 013/2026.
Q4. What educational qualification and experience are required for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division 2026?
- Candidates must hold a degree in Law and, for the advocate stream, must have at least three years of legal practice in the Bombay High Court or subordinate courts as on 30 April 2026, with law‑clerk experience after provisional enrolment also counted; ministerial staff and legal officers need three years of post‑LLB service in eligible posts.
Q5. What is the age limit for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026?
- For advocates and public or government advocates, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 35 years for unreserved and 40 years for reserved candidates, while eligible ministerial staff have upper age limits of 45 years for unreserved and 50 years for reserved categories as on 30 April 2026.
Q7. What is the selection process for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026?
- The selection process involves a preliminary examination for screening, a descriptive main examination and an interview or personality test, with the final merit list prepared based on marks obtained in the main exam and interview only.
Q8. What is the syllabus for the MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division preliminary exam 2026?
- The prelims syllabus broadly covers civil law subjects such as CPC, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act and Contract & Partnership laws, along with criminal law subjects including IPC, Evidence Act, CrPC, BNSS 2023, BNS 2023, BSA 2023, SC/ST Atrocities Act, Protection of Civil Rights Act and an essay on a current legal topic.
Q10. How is legal practice experience calculated for MPSC Civil Judge Junior Division eligibility?
- Legal practice is counted from the date of provisional enrolment or registration with the State Bar Council, and any period served as law clerk or research assistant to High Court Judges or subordinate Judicial Officers after provisional enrolment is also included in the three‑year practice requirement.
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