MPSC Civil Judge JD/JMFC Recruitment 2026 — 286 Vacancies

MPSC is hiring 286 Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) posts in Maharashtra. If you have an LLB degree and know Marathi, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 21 May 2026. Age limit is 21 to 35 years for Advocates. Salary starts from Rs. 77,840 per month at Pay Level J-1.

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Civil Judge JD and JMFC Recruitment 2026 - 286 Posts

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released Advertisement No. 013/2026 for the Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class Preliminary Examination 2024. A total of 286 Group A Gazetted posts are open under the Law and Judiciary Department, Government of Maharashtra. Knowledge of Marathi is mandatory for all posts. Both fresh law graduates appearing as Advocates and serving Ministerial Staff with a Law Degree can apply.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must hold a Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• Knowledge of Marathi — you must be able to speak, read, write and translate fluently between Marathi and English.

Experience Requirement

• Advocates / Public Prosecutors / Government Pleaders: At least 3 years of practice in the High Court of Bombay or its subordinate courts as on 30 April 2026.
• Ministerial Staff (High Court / District Court): Minimum 3 years of service after obtaining the Law Degree.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age (Advocates / Public Prosecutors): 35 years
• Maximum age (Ministerial Staff): 45 years
• Age Relaxation: Backward Class / PwD / Orphan candidates get 5 years relaxation (up to 40 years for Advocates).

Salary

• Pay Level: J-1 of Maharashtra Judicial Services Pay Matrix
• Starting basic pay: Rs. 77,840 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, Judicial Allowance, Medical Reimbursement and official residence facility as per Maharashtra Government rules

Application Fee

• Open / EWS / Orphan candidates: Rs. 394/-
• Backward Class / PwD candidates: Rs. 294/-
• Payment mode: Online (debit card / credit card / net banking) or SBI Challan

Selection Process

The selection happens in three successive stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective screening test of 100 marks. This is a qualifying stage to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.
2. Main Examination: Descriptive test consisting of two papers of 100 marks each (200 marks total).
3. Interview / Personality Test: Personal interview of 50 marks to assess your suitability.

The final merit list is prepared on the combined performance of the Main Examination and Interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the MPSC online portal at mpsconline.gov.in.
2. Register yourself if you do not already have an account.
3. Fill in the online application form for Advertisement No. 013/2026.
4. Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
5. Pay the fee online or generate an SBI Challan.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 1 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 21 May 2026
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 21 May 2026
• SBI Challan Generation Last Date: 23 May 2026
• Last Date for Challan Payment: 25 May 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: 2 August 2026 (Sunday)
• Exam Centres: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur

• Hear and decide civil suits and original civil proceedings within the assigned jurisdiction
• Try and dispose of criminal cases as a Judicial Magistrate of First Class
• Pass judgments, orders and decrees as per the Code of Civil Procedure and Code of Criminal Procedure
• Conduct framing of charges, recording of evidence and examination of witnesses
• Maintain court diaries and supervise court staff in your jurisdiction
• Apply Indian laws, precedents and Maharashtra-specific statutes accurately and impartially
• Follow the High Court of Bombay's guidelines on case management and judicial conduct