The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Exam Notification to recruit eligible candidates for 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) vacancies. The interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can fill out their application forms online at the BPSC official website www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in, as the online application process starts from 25th February 2026 onwards.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the BPSC Judicial Services Notification 2026 under Advertisement Number 12/2026. The recruitment drive aims to select suitable Indian candidates for the Bihar Civil Service (Judicial Branch) through a competitive examination process.
BPSC Bihar Judicial Services Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The online application window will remain open for approximately three weeks. Candidates are advised to complete the process early to avoid last-minute technical delays.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 23rd February 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 25th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18th March 2026 |
Bihar BPSC Civil Judge Vacancy 2026
A total of 173 vacancies have been announced across various categories, including a horizontal reservation of 35% for women.
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women (35% Reservation) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 69 | 25 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 17 | 05 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 28 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | 01 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 36 | 12 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 21 | 07 |
| Total | 173 | 61 |
Also Read: Bihar BSSC Exam Calendar 2026 OUT
BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Notification 2026 Out
The detailed BPSC Judicial Services Notification 2026 has been published at the commission’s official website www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in, announcing 173 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division).
BPSC Bihar Judicial Services Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria as of the dates mentioned in the notification:
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Education: A Law degree or equivalent from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Experience: At least three years of experience as a legal practitioner (Advocate) in the Bar as of 23.02.2026. Experience as a Law Clerk with a judge is also counted.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 22 years (as of 01.08.2025).
- Maximum Age: 35 years (as of 01.08.2022).
- Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates and women (including UR women) have an upper age limit of 40 years.
BPSC Bihar Judicial Services Application Fee 2026
All candidates must pay a registration fee. Additionally, those who do not provide an Aadhaar number must pay a biometric fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not provided) | Rs. 200/- |
Steps to Apply Online for Bihar Judicial Services Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BPSC portal: bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login using your credentials and fill in Personal, Address, Qualification, and Experience details.
- Link or upload required documents via Digilocker or manual upload.
- Capture a live photo via webcam and upload scanned signatures in Hindi and English.
- Lock your profile and proceed to the New Application tab to apply for the 33rd Judicial Services Exam.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Download and print two copies of the submitted application form for future reference.
Also Read: Bihar BTSC Exam Calendar 2026 Out, Check Official Exam Schedule PDF
BPSC Bihar Judicial Services Selection Process
The selection involves three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective): Two papers—General Studies (100 marks) and Law (150 marks).
- Mains Exam (Subjective): Compulsory papers include General Hindi, General English, General Knowledge, Elementary General Science, and Law of Evidence & Procedure. Candidates must also choose three elective subjects from the provided list.
- Interview: 100 marks. Candidates must score at least 35% to be considered.
FAQs
Is there a limit on the number of attempts for the BPSC Judicial Services Exam? Yes, candidates from the General category (non-reserved) are limited to five attempts for this exam.
Do I need to send the hard copy of the application to the BPSC office? No, candidates are not required to send a hard copy to the office. However, they must keep a printed copy ready for document verification at the interview stage.
