The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the BPSC Judicial Services Examination notification 2026 (Bihar PCS J) to recruit eligible Law graduates for Civil Judge (Junior Division) cadre posts across district courts and judicial institutions in Bihar. Qualified candidates enter the Bihar Judicial Services Cadre under the Department of Law, Government of Bihar.
Eligible candidates with an LL.B. degree can submit their online applications on the official portal at bpsc.bihar.gov.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in. Below is the complete schedule, category-wise eligibility requirements, Prelims & Mains examination scheme, syllabus, salary structure, and application instructions.
BPSC Judicial Services Examination 2026: Important Dates
| Exam Stage / Event | Schedule Timeline |
| Official Notification Release | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Form Submission | October 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | November 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | December 2026 |
| Prelims Result & Mains Online Form | January 2027 |
| Mains Written Examination | March / April 2027 |
BPSC Judicial Services Examination 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination (PCS J) |
| Post Offered | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Cadre / Service | Bihar Judicial Service (Department of Law) |
| Pay Scale | Basic Pay Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520 (Level J-1) |
| Mode of Application | Online (bpsc.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Exam (CBT/OMR) → Mains Written Exam → Interview |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in / onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Degree in Law (LL.B. 3-Year or 5-Year Integrated) from a Bar Council of India (BCI) recognized University or Institute.
- The law degree must be officially completed on or before the specified cutoff date in the notification.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as on Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age Limit: 22 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (Unreserved Male): 35 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (Unreserved Female / EBC / BC): 40 Years
- Maximum Age Limit (SC / ST): 40 Years
- PwD Candidates: Age relaxation of 10 years as per Bihar State Government norms.
Selection Process & Syllabus Structure
The selection process for Bihar PCS J consists of three successive stages:
[ Stage 1: Preliminary Exam ] ──> [ Stage 2: Mains Written Exam ] ──> [ Stage 3: Interview (100 Marks) ]
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination Scheme
The Prelims exam consists of two objective papers:
| Paper Name | Subject Scope | Questions / Marks | Duration | Nature of Exam |
| Paper I | General Studies (GK, Current Affairs, General Science) | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | Screening / Qualifying |
| Paper II | Law Subjects (Law of Evidence, Procedure, IPC, CPC, CRPC, Arbitration, etc.) | 150 Marks | 120 Minutes | Screening / Qualifying |
| Total | Preliminary Examination | 250 Marks | 3.5 Hours | Qualifying for Mains |
Stage 2: Mains Written Examination Scheme
The Mains examination consists of 5 Compulsory Papers and 3 Optional Papers chosen from the specified legal subjects:
Compulsory Written Papers
| Paper Name | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| General English | 100 Marks | 30 Marks (Qualifying) |
| General Hindi | 100 Marks | 30 Marks (Qualifying) |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 150 Marks | Counts in Merit |
| Elementary General Science | 100 Marks | Counts in Merit |
| Law of Evidence and Procedure | 150 Marks | Counts in Merit |
Optional Law Papers (Choose Any 3 Subjects)
Candidates must choose 3 optional papers (150 Marks each) from the following list:
- Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
- Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law
- Law of Transfer of Property, Principles of Equity, Law of Trusts & Specific Relief
- Law of Contracts and Torts
- Commercial Law (Company Law, Partnership, Sale of Goods, Negotiable Instruments)
Stage 3: Personal Interview (Viva-Voce)
- Marks Allotted: 100 Marks
- Candidates scoring a minimum of 35% marks in the interview are evaluated for the final merit list. The final selection is based on total marks obtained in the Mains Written Papers (Merit Subjects) + Interview.
Pay Scale & Monthly Salary
Civil Judges (Junior Division) are paid under the revised Judicial Pay Scale structure:
| Salary Component | Details & Estimates |
| Judicial Pay Scale | Level J-1 (Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520) |
| Basic Pay Start | Rs. 77,840/- |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per State Judicial Rules |
| HRA & Special Allowances | Sumptuary Allowance, Court Allowance, Medical, HRA |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 1,15,000 – 1,30,000 / month |
Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee Amount |
| General / EWS / BC / EBC (Male) | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST (Bihar Domicile Only) | Rs. 150/- |
| All Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile Only) | Rs. 150/- |
| PwD Candidates | Rs. 150/- |
How to Apply Online for BPSC Judicial Services Exam 2026
- Visit the official online application portal of BPSC:
onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in. - Click on the link “Online Registration – Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026”.
- Complete the initial registration using an active email address and mobile number.
- Log in using the system-generated Username and Password received via SMS or email.
- Pay the required application fee using online payment options (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI).
- Fill in personal details, LL.B. degree details, enrollment details (if applicable), and optional subject choices for Mains.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents:
- Class 10th Certificate (Age Proof)
- LL.B. Degree Certificate and Marksheets
- Caste / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate of Bihar
- Passport-size photograph and signatures in English & Hindi
- Submit the application form and download a PDF copy of the final Application Confirmation Form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar Judicial Services exam ke liye minimum eligibility criteria kya hai?
Bihar PCS J exam ke liye candidate ke paas BCI (Bar Council of India) dwara accredited university se LL.B. (3-Year ya 5-Year Integrated) ki degree aur minimum age 22 years honi anivarya hai.
2. BPSC Judicial Services Prelims exam me negative marking hoti hai kya?
Nahi, BPSC Judicial Services Preliminary exam me negative marking nahi hoti hai.
3. Final selection me Prelims exam ke marks judte hain kya?
Nahi, Preliminary examination sirf screening/qualifying nature ka hota hai. Final merit list Mains Written Examination (Merit subjects) + Interview ke total marks par tay hoti hai.
4. Civil Judge (Junior Division) ki starting salary kitni hoti hai?
Bihar Judicial Services me Civil Judge post Level J-1 (Basic Pay ₹77,840) ke tehat aati hai. Substantial allowances milakar gross starting salary lagbhag ₹1,15,000 se ₹1,30,000 per month banti hai.
