BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination. This recruitment drive aims to fill 173 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the General Administration Department of Bihar. Eligible Indian citizens with a degree in Law and requisite experience are invited to apply online.
Last Date
18 Mar 2026
Total Posts
173
Status
active
Type
Job
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Detailed Information
- Experience Required
- Yes
- Physical Standards
- —
- Nationality
- Indian
Age As On
01 Aug 2025
Minimum Age
22 years
Maximum Age
35 years
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Reserved Categories (Male & Female) | 5 years |
| Unreserved Female | 5 years |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) | 5 years |
| Category | Amount (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (Examination Fee) | ₹100 | Payable |
| Biometric Fee (If Aadhaar not provided) | ₹200 | Payable |
Total Vacancies
173
Category Wise Vacancy Distribution
6 rows<p>Detailed breakdown of vacancies across different reservation categories including horizontal reservation for women.</p>
Source: Page 1
| Label | Total Posts | Female Posts | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 69 | 25 | 69 | 39.9% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 17 | 5 | 17 | 9.8% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 28 | 11 | 28 | 16.2% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.2% |
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 36 | 12 | 36 | 20.8% |
Backward Class (BC) | 21 | 7 | 21 | 12.1% |
| Total | 173 | 61 | 173 | 100% |
PwBD Reservation Details
1 rows<p>Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) specifically for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) category.</p>
Source: Page 1
| Label | Disability Category | Number Of Posts | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) 1% horizontal reservation as per recruitment rules 1955 | N/A | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Pay Level/Matrix
Judicial Service Scale
Basic Pay
-
Allowances & Benefits
Preliminary Examination
EliminativeObjective type exam with two papers: General Studies (100 marks) and Law (150 marks). Qualifying marks: 45% for UR, 40% for Reserved.
Main (Written) Examination
EliminativeSubjective exam consisting of 5 compulsory papers (Hindi and English are qualifying) and 3 optional papers chosen from a list of 5 subjects.
Interview / Personality Test
Eliminative100 marks interview. Minimum qualifying marks: 35%. Final merit list is based on Main Exam + Interview marks.
Notification Date
23 Feb 2026
Online Application Start Date
25 Feb 2026
Online Application Last Date
18 Mar 2026
What is the minimum experience required for this post?
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a legal practitioner in a Bar as of February 23, 2026.
Are the new criminal laws included in the syllabus?
Yes, the syllabus for 'Law of Evidence & Procedure' has been updated to include the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
Is there a limit on the number of attempts?
Candidates from categories other than Reserved and OH are limited to a maximum of 5 attempts.
Is the Hindi and English paper marks added to the merit list?
No, General Hindi and General English are qualifying papers (minimum 30 marks required). Their marks are not added to the final merit list.