The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026 under Advt. No. 12/2026. This recruitment is conducted to fill Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts in the Bihar Judiciary. A total of 173 vacancies are available, and eligible LLB graduates with legal practice experience can apply online before the deadline. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates aiming to become Civil Judges in Bihar.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 March 2026 |
| Admit Card | To Be Notified |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
The application process for the Bihar Judiciary exam is conducted completely online through the official BPSC website.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PH: ₹100
- Additional Biometric Fee: ₹200 (if Aadhaar is not provided)
- Payment Method: Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
Post Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Age Limit | Minimum Education Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) | 173 | 22 – 35 Years | Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university + 3 years practice as an advocate |
Age Limit As On: 01 August 2025.
Age relaxation up to 40 years is applicable for reserved categories and women candidates as per Bihar government rules.
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 69 |
| EWS | 17 |
| BC | 21 |
| EBC | 36 |
| SC | 28 |
| ST | 02 |
| Total | 173 Posts |
- 61 seats are reserved for women candidates.
- 2 seats reserved for PwD candidates.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The BPSC Judicial Services selection process consists of three stages:
Preliminary Examination
- Objective Type Questions
- Subjects include:
- General Studies
- Law (Civil & Criminal)
- Total Marks: 250
Main Examination
- Descriptive written exam
- Law subjects and compulsory papers.
Interview / Viva-Voce
- Personality test conducted by BPSC.
Final selection is based on Mains + Interview performance after qualifying the prelims exam.
Important Links
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Bihar BPSC Official Website | Click Here |