⚖️ BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Examination 2026 – Civil Judge (Junior Division)
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination – 2026. This prestigious recruitment drive is being conducted to appoint eligible candidates as Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Bihar Judicial Service.
📌 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 23 February 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 March 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | To be notified later |
All dates are as per the official BPSC notification and recruitment details. (Bihar Help)
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) | 173 |
This is a state-level prestigious judicial position offering a stable government career in Bihar’s legal system.
Category-wise Vacancy (General Overview)
| Category | Approx. Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 69 |
| EWS | 17 |
| EBC | 36 |
| BC | 21 |
| SC | 28 |
| ST | 02 |
(Detailed category & reservation breakup available in the official PDF notification.) (Bihar Help)
🎓 Educational Qualification
✔️ Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
✔️ Candidates may also need to be enrolled as an Advocate (as per notification rules).
✔️ Ensure you check the official notification PDF for exact eligibility criteria before applying. (The Times of India)
📅 Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 22 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per BPSC rules (for reserved categories) |
(Age calculated as on 01 August 2025 unless otherwise specified in the notification.) (Bihar Help)
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100/- |
| Additional Biometric Fee* | ₹200/- (if Aadhaar not provided) |
💳 Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
Fee once paid will not be refunded. (Bihar Help)
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment process generally involves multiple stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview / Personality Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must clear all stages to be selected for the position.
💻 How to Apply
- Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Register / Login
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit before the 18 March 2026 deadline
Ensure all details are correct before final submission. (The Times of India)
📢 Important Notes
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Read the official notification PDF (Advt. No. 12/2026) thoroughly before applying.
- Keep all important documents ready before filling the form.