BPSC Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 – 173 Posts | Apply Online

The Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Bihar Public Service Commission under Advertisement No. 12/2026. This recruitment is conducted through the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination for appointing Civil Judges in the state judiciary. A total of 173 vacancies have been notified across different categories including Unreserved, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, and BC. Additionally, 35% horizontal reservation is available for women candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar. There is also 1% horizontal reservation for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates. This recruitment offers a strong career path in the judicial system of Bihar. Selected candidates will be appointed as Civil Judge (Junior Division), a respected and responsible position in the state judiciary. The job involves handling civil and criminal cases at the entry level of the judicial hierarchy. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Law Degree (LLB) from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India. In addition, applicants must have at least three years of experience practicing law at the Bar as of 23 February 2026. Experience will be calculated from the date of provisional enrollment with the State Bar Council. The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type) Interview / Personality Test The Preliminary Exam includes two papers – General Studies and Law. Candidates qualifying the preliminary stage will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Interview. Candidates must carefully complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC online portal before applying. The application process is entirely online, and no hard copy needs to be sent to the commission. The salary structure follows the judicial pay norms applicable in Bihar. The retirement age for Civil Judges is 60 years. This is a valuable opportunity for law graduates seeking a stable and prestigious Government Job in Bihar.