BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services 2026 – Apply Online for 173 Civil Judge Posts

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the recruitment of 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions under the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026. Online applications for eligible law graduates are now being accepted for this prestigious judicial service opportunity.

BPSC 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Exam 2026 – Key Dates and Notification

The official notification (Advt. No. 12/2026) for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination was released in late February 2026.

• Online application start date: 25 February 2026
• Last date to apply: 18 March 2026

Candidates must submit their forms within this window on the official BPSC portal.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria for Civil Judge Posts

A total of 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) vacancies have been notified for the 2026 cycle.

Eligibility Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Law graduates with an LLB degree from a recognised university are eligible.
• Experience: Typically, a minimum of 3 years’ practice as an advocate is required, certified by the State Bar Council or competent authority.
• Age Limit:
  • Minimum age: 22 years
  • Maximum age: 35 years (relaxation applicable for reserved categories)

A detailed category-wise vacancy distribution and reservation data are available in the official notification

Application Fee, Selection Process and Important Notes

Application Fee

• Standard application fee: INR 100 for all categories
• Additional biometric fee may apply if Aadhaar details are not provided.

Selection Process

The 33rd Bihar Judicial Services recruitment follows a multi-stage selection process:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview/Viva-Voce

The exact exam schedule and admit card details will be shared by BPSC at a later date.

How to Apply Online for BPSC 33rd Judicial Services 2026?

Law graduates interested in these judicial vacancies should follow these steps:

1. Visit the official BPSC website (bpsc.bihar.gov.in).
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
3. Fill out the application form and upload necessary documents.
4. Pay the application fee online
5. Submit and download the confirmation page for records.