BPSC Civil Judge Junior Division Recruitment 2026

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Service (Competitive) Examination. This recruitment is for 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts under the High Court of Patna, Government of Bihar. If you have a law degree and experience as an Advocate, this is a great chance to start your career in the Bihar Judicial Service.

Update: The application deadline has been extended from 18 March 2026 to 30 April 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their applications until the revised last date.

Who Can Apply?

• You need an LL.B. degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• You must have at least 3 years of continuous practice as an Advocate from the date of enrollment.
• Your practice experience must be certified by a Principal Judicial Officer or an Advocate with at least 10 years of standing.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years (as on 01 August 2025)
• Maximum age: 35 years for UR male candidates (as on 01 August 2022)
• Maximum age: 40 years for women, SC, ST, OBC, BC, EBC, and EWS candidates

Total Vacancies: 173

Category-wise breakdown:

• Unreserved (UR): 69 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 17 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 28 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 02 posts
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 36 posts
• Backward Class (BC): 21 posts
• 35% horizontal reservation for women: 61 posts
• PwD (Orthopaedically Handicapped): 02 posts

Salary

Selected candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 as per the 2nd National Judicial Pay Commission. You will also get DA, HRA, TA, Medical Allowance, Sumptuary Allowance, and Petrol Allowance.

Application Fee

• Rs. 100 for all categories
• Rs. 200 extra biometric fee if you do not have Aadhaar

Selection Process

The selection has three stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (qualifying only) - MCQ based, held on 30 May 2026
2. Mains Written Exam - Descriptive type papers
3. Interview - 100 marks (minimum 35% needed to qualify)

Your final merit will be based on Mains + Interview marks.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
2. Register yourself and create a new account if you do not have one.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct details.
4. Upload your photo, signature, and other needed documents.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 25 February 2026
• Original Last Date: 18 March 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: 30 May 2026

Posting Location

Selected candidates will be posted in courts across Bihar state.

• Hear and decide civil and criminal cases in the Junior Division courts of Bihar
• Record evidence and examine witnesses during court proceedings
• Pass judgments and orders as per the law
• Handle bail applications and remand matters
• Manage court administration and maintain case records
• Follow rules and guidelines set by the High Court of Patna