BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Pre Exam 2026 — 173 Posts

BPSC has released the Important Notice-cum-Examination Program for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services (Preliminary) Competitive Examination under Advt. No. 12/2026. The Preliminary Exam will be held on 3 June 2026 (Wednesday) in two sittings at Patna exam centres. The recruitment is for 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts in the Bihar Judicial Service. If you have an LLB degree with the required practice as an advocate, you can prepare for this exam to start a career in the Bihar Judiciary with a basic pay of Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 per month.

BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Preliminary Examination 2026 - 173 Posts

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the official examination program for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. The notice was issued on 13 May 2026 and confirms the exam will take place at Patna-based centres in two sittings on a single day. This recruitment offers 173 vacancies for Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Bihar Judicial Service Cadre, with 61 posts reserved for women. The application window for this exam is now closed and candidates who already applied can prepare for the prelims on 3 June 2026.

Vacancy Details

• Post: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
• Total Vacancies: 173 posts
• Women Reservation: 61 posts reserved for women candidates
• Cadre: Bihar Judicial Service

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• Practice Experience: You should have at least 3 years of practice as an Advocate, or worked as a Law Clerk with a Judge for the same period.
• Nationality: You must be a citizen of India.
• Domicile: Bihar domicile is preferred for reserved category benefits.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years
• Maximum age (Unreserved Male): 35 years
• Maximum age (Reserved categories, Women, PwD): 40 years
• Age is calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the original Advt. No. 12/2026.

Salary

• Basic Pay: Rs. 77,840 to Rs. 1,36,520 per month as per the 2nd National Judicial Pay Commission.
• In-hand salary: Approximately Rs. 1,00,000 per month after adding HRA, DA, and medical allowances.
• You will also get other allowances and judicial perks as per Bihar Government rules.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / Other States: Rs. 600
• SC / ST / Women (Bihar domicile) / PwD: Rs. 150
• Payment was online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Selection Process

Selection is done in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective): Two papers - General Studies (100 marks) and Law (150 marks). Held on 3 June 2026 at Patna centres.
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive): Five compulsory papers and three optional papers covering law subjects. Total 1,050 marks.
3. Personal Interview (Viva Voce): 100 marks. Final merit is based on Mains + Interview total.

Preliminary Exam Schedule (3 June 2026)

• First Sitting: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM - General Studies
• Second Sitting: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Law
• Venue: Patna exam centres only

How to Apply

The online application window for this recruitment has already closed (last date was 30 April 2026). Candidates who applied should:

1. Visit the official BPSC portal at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Download your admit card before the exam date.
3. Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre on 3 June 2026.
4. Report to the centre on time as per the sitting schedule mentioned on the admit card.

Important Dates

• Notice Issued: 13 May 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: 3 June 2026 (Wednesday)
• First Sitting (General Studies): 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
• Second Sitting (Law): 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Exam Venue: Patna centres
• Admit Card Release: Before exam date - check BPSC portal
• Mains Exam Date: To be announced after Prelims result

• Hear and decide civil cases assigned by the High Court in the Bihar Judicial Service
• Pass judgements and orders based on facts and applicable law
• Maintain court records and prepare detailed case orders
• Supervise court staff and manage daily court proceedings
• Conduct hearings, examine witnesses, and review evidence
• Follow procedural rules under CPC, CrPC, and other relevant laws
• Attend judicial training programs and refresher courses