BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination 2026
Overview & Summary
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.
Important Dates
3 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Application Last Date | 18 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Notification Date
23 February 2026
Online Application Start Date
25 February 2026
Online Application Last Date
18 March 2026
Vacancy Details
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
| sr_no | 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
| sr_no | Disability Category | Number Of Posts | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) 1% horizontal reservation as per recruitment rules 1955 | N/A | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| total | - | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal practitioner is mandatory as of the notification date.
Educational Qualifications
Law Graduate (LLB) from a BCI recognized university/institute
Equivalent degree recognized by BCI
Nationality
Indian
Gender Eligibility
Experience Required
Experience Required (Not specified)
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
The examination fee is standardized for all candidates. However, an additional Biometric Fee is applicable for those who do not provide their Aadhaar number during registration.
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (Examination Fee) | ₹100 | Payable | -- |
| Biometric Fee (If Aadhaar not provided) | ₹200 | Payable | -- |
| total | ₹300 | ||
Online Payment
Fee Payment Summary
Total Categories
2
Fee Range
₹100 -₹200
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
0
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection process is rigorous, consisting of three main stages. Candidates must qualify in each stage to proceed to the next.
Selection Stages3
Preliminary Examination
EliminativeMain (Written) Examination
EliminativeInterview / Personality Test
EliminativeSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
The salary for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is as per the Bihar Judicial Service pay scales. A notable condition is that if an officer leaves the service before completing 3 years, they must provide 3 months' notice or pay 3 months' salary.
Pay Level
Judicial Service Scale
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Candidates must have the following documents ready for upload and verification. All certificates must be issued on or before March 18, 2026.
Total Documents
10
Mandatory
5
Optional
5
categories
1
General Document Requirements
BCI Recognition Certificate of the InstituteMandatory
Experience Certificate (Minimum 3 years)Mandatory
Law Graduation (LLB) Degree and MarksheetsMandatory
Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth)Mandatory
State Bar Council Registration CertificateMandatory
Caste/Category Certificate (for Reservation)Optional
Disability Certificate (for OH candidates)Optional
Domicile Certificate (for Bihar Residents)Optional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
The application process is entirely online through the BPSC portal. It involves a One Time Registration (OTR) followed by profile creation and application submission.