The vacancies are distributed as per the Bihar government reservation policy. Candidates must check the official notification for any horizontal reservation (women, PwD, etc.).

The application fee is uniform ₹100 for all categories. Payment can be made online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or offline through e-challan. No fee exemption is mentioned; all candidates must pay the prescribed fee.

• Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Screening test consisting of multiple-choice questions on General Knowledge, Law, and Current Affairs.
• Mains Examination (Written): Descriptive papers covering Civil Law, Criminal Law, General Knowledge, and Language (English & Hindi).
• Interview (Personality Test): Candidates who qualify the mains will be called for an interview/viva-voce to assess judicial aptitude, communication skills, and personality.
• Final Merit: Based on combined marks of Mains and Interview (Preliminary is qualifying in nature).

Preliminary Examination (Objective):

Mains Examination (Descriptive):

Interview: 100 marks. Final merit based on Mains (550) + Interview (100) = 650 marks.

• Constitutional Law: Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, directive principles, judiciary, writs.
• Civil Law: Code of Civil Procedure, Limitation Act, Contract Act, Transfer of Property, Specific Relief, Hindu & Muslim personal laws.
• Criminal Law: Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Evidence Act.
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: National & international events, legal developments, Bihar specific GK.
• Language: English essay, comprehension, grammar; Hindi essay, translation, grammar.

For detailed subject-wise syllabus, refer to the official notification (PDF) and the Bihar Judicial Service Rules.

Admit cards for the Preliminary Examination will be released on the official BPSC website bpsc.bihar.gov.in approximately 10–15 days before the exam. Candidates must download the admit card using their registration number and date of birth. The result of the Prelims (shortlist for Mains) and Mains (shortlist for Interview) will be published in due course. Final result will be announced after the interview stage. Keep checking the BPSC website for updates.

• Step 1: Visit the official BPSC website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ and click on the “Apply Online” link for the “33rd Bihar Judicial Services Examination”.
• Step 2: Click on “New Registration” and fill in basic details (name, father’s name, date of birth, email, mobile). A registration ID and password will be generated.
• Step 3: Log in using the credentials and fill the detailed application form – educational qualifications, enrollment details, advocate experience, etc.
• Step 4: Upload scanned photograph (recent passport size), signature, and left thumb impression as per the specified dimensions (refer to notification).
• Step 5: Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (debit/credit card, net banking) or generate e-challan to pay at any bank branch.
• Step 6: After successful payment, review the entire application and make corrections if needed. No correction window is mentioned; verify before final submission.
• Step 7: Submit the form and take a printout of the final application and fee receipt for future reference.

The post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Bihar is a prestigious entry-level judicial officer position. Selected candidates are appointed in the Bihar State Judicial Service and enjoy immense job security, attractive pay scale (Level J of Bihar Pay Matrix, approx. ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 per month), and various allowances. Judicial officers have the opportunity for rapid career progression through departmental examinations and seniority, rising to the ranks of Senior Civil Judge, District Judge, and even High Court Judge. This role not only provides financial stability but also offers the privilege of dispensing justice and contributing to society. For law graduates with advocacy experience, it is the most coveted career path.