West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released an indicative notification for the upcoming West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2023. WBPSC has confirmed in that indicative notification that they are going to take the WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023. Eligible and interested candidates may apply Online only through the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) after the final notification is published (See link given below). Required educational qualifications and other details for informational purposes only in the interest of job-seekers, are given below in brief —
WBPSC Judicial Service Examination Post Details
Civil Judge (Junior Division)
The Vacancy will be announced soon.
WBPSC Judicial Service Examination Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
- A degree in Law from any recognized University or Institution.
- Enrollment as an advocate in the role of the Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali (not required for those candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
Age Limit: Minimum 23 years and maximum 35 years
Pay Scale: Rs.27700 — Rs.44770 (Expected)
Upper Age Relaxation:Â The upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years for SC/ST of West Bengal, 03 years for BC (NCL) of West Bengal, and up to 45 years of age for the PWD category.
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WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023-24 Candidates’ Selection:
The selection of candidates will be done through the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2020 which will be held in three stages, namely (i) Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type), (ii) Final Examination (Conventional Type – Written), and (iii) Personality Test.
The exact Date, Time, and Venue for the examination/interview will be intimated to the eligible candidates in due course as well as such information will be also available on the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (PSCWB) – https://wbpsc.gov.in
For more details regarding candidates’ selection norms, eligibility norms, and other details, please go through the official website or officially released advertisement (See Link/PDF below).
WBPSC Judicial Service Examination Examination Fee:
Candidates will have to pay an Examination Fee of Rs.210/-. Fee can be paid through Online mode during the submission of the online application form by using a Debit/Credit card or Net banking OR can be paid through Bank using fee payment Challan. Fee Challan can be downloaded from the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (PSCWB). See the released advertisement for more details.
West Bengal Judicial Service Examination Syllabus
Preliminary Examination:
The Preliminary Exam of the West Bengal Judicial Service is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge in various subjects through multiple-choice questions. The syllabus for the Prelims includes:
- English Composition
- General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Indian Constitution
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Law of Limitation
- Law of Contracts and Torts
- Laws of Evidence
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Indian Penal Code
- Transfer of Property Act
- Jurisprudence and Legal Reasoning
Candidates are expected to thoroughly study these subjects to excel in the Preliminary Exam, which is a crucial step toward qualifying for the subsequent stages of the West Bengal Judicial Service examination.
Mains Examination:
The Mains Exam of the West Bengal Judicial Service comprises written papers covering various subjects. The syllabus for the Mains exam includes:
- English Composition
- Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali Composition
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
- Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code
- Indian Evidence Act
- Law of Contracts and Torts
- Transfer of Property Act
- Law of Succession
- Principles of Equity
- The Constitution of India
- Company Law
- Optional Papers (Any Three to be Chosen):
- Hindu Law
- Muhammadan Law
- Jurisprudence and Principles of Legislation
- Indian Law Relating to Companies and Insurance
- Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
- Partnership Act
- Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription
- The Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law
West Bengal Judicial Service Examination Exam Pattern
The WBPSC West Bengal Judicial Service Examination 2023 will comprise three steps, i.e. Preliminary Written test, a main written test, and an interview.
Preliminary Exam Pattern:
The main exam duration is 180 Minutes and the exam pattern is as following–
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Composition | 30 |
| Law of Limitation | 20 |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Test of Reasoning | 40 |
| Indian Constitution | 20 |
| Law of Contracts and Torts | 20 |
| Laws of Evidence | 20 |
| Civil Procedure Codes | 20 |
| Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code | 20 |
| Personal Law | 10 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
Mains Exam Pattern:
The main exam duration is Three hours and the exam pattern is as following–
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Composition, Essay, Precis Writing | 100 |
| Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali Composition, Essay, and Translation from English | 100 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 |
| Civil Procedure Code | 100 |
| Criminal Procedure Code & Indian Penal Code | 100 |
| Indian Evidence Act | 100 |
| Law of Contracts & Torts | 100 |
| Transfer of Property Act | 100 |
| Optional Papers (Any Three to be Chosen) | – |
| The Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law | 100 |
| Total Marks | 1100 |
WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023-24 How to Apply:Â
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online only through the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) — https://wbpsc.gov.in (See the Application form’s link given below).
Upon successful submission of the online application form, the system-generated Registration/ Acknowledgement Slip will appear on the computer screen. Candidates must print out it for future correspondence. DO NOT SEND ANY PRINT-OUT/HARD COPY OR DOCUMENTS TO WEST BENGAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (WBPSC) AT THIS STAGE. All the verification will be done in due course.
For detailed instructions on how to apply online, please go through the officially released advertisement (See below-given link/ PDF file for more details)
WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023 Important Dates:
Indicative notification — 28-12-2023
Starting Date of Online Application:Â Will Be Available soon
Closing Date of Online Application:Â Will Be Available soon
The above-given information is in brief. Before applying Online please go through the officially released Advertisement
Official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) — https://wbpsc.gov.in
Official Indicative Notification of WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023
WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023-24 FAQs
When will the detailed notification for the WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023 be released?
The indicative notification was released on 28-12-2023. For specific details and official guidelines, candidates are advised to wait for the final notification.
What is the eligibility criterion for the WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023?
Candidates must have a degree in Law from any recognized University or Institution, be enrolled as an advocate, and possess the ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali (not required for those candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali). The age limit is between 23 and 35 years.
How can I apply for the WBPSC Judicial Service Examination 2023?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of WBPSC (https://wbpsc.gov.in). The starting and closing dates for online applications will be announced soon.
