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The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued the official advertisement for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026 for appointment to the post of Civil Judge Junior Division. The official advertisement confirms 173 vacancies under Advt. No. 12/2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Popular Name | Bihar Judiciary / BJS / BPSC Civil Judge Exam |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission — BPSC |
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026 |
| Post | Civil Judge Junior Division |
| Total Vacancies | 173 |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Examination + Main Written Examination + Interview |
| Prelims Marks | 250 |
| General Studies Paper | 100 marks |
| Law Paper | 150 marks |
| Mains | Compulsory Papers + Optional Law Papers |
| Interview | 100 marks |
| Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence for 2026 | BNS, BNSS and BSA |
| Key Special Areas | Civil Law, Evidence and Procedure, Hindi, English, GS, Current Affairs, PYQs |
📌 Student Note:
Bihar Judiciary 2026 has 173 posts, and serious preparation must begin with BNS-BNSS-BSA, Civil Procedure, Arbitration and Conciliation, Provincial Small Cause Courts law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Hindu Law, Muhammadan Law, Transfer of Property, Equity, Trusts, Specific Relief, Contracts, Torts, Commercial Law, Hindi, English, General Studies, Current Affairs and PYQ analysis.
Bihar Judiciary 2026 is a major opportunity for eligible law graduates and advocates who want to enter the Bihar Judicial Service as Civil Judge Junior Division.
173 Civil Judge Junior Division posts are available.
It is conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission.
It leads to appointment in the Bihar Judicial Service.
The exam has a clear three-stage structure.
Prelims is objective and shortlisting-based.
Mains is descriptive and rank-building.
Interview carries 100 marks.
Evidence and Procedure must be prepared through BSA, BNSS and BNS.
Civil Law carries major importance.
Hindi and English papers are qualifying but cannot be ignored.
Optional law papers require smart subject selection.
General Studies and Current Affairs are important for Prelims and Mains.
PYQs are crucial for understanding real question style.
Structured course and test series can save months of confusion.
DLM Expert Insight:
Bihar Judiciary preparation cannot be limited to Bare Act reading or random MCQs. It needs Prelims accuracy, Mains answer writing, BNS-BNSS-BSA command, Civil Law clarity, Hindi-English practice, GS-current affairs preparation, optional paper strategy, PYQ analysis and Interview preparation.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 23.02.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 25.02.2026 |
| Online Application Closing as per Advertisement | 18.03.2026 |
| Extended Application Closing | 30.04.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 03.06.2026 |
| General Studies Paper | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Law Paper | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
| Mains Examination | To be notified |
| Interview | To be notified |
| Final Result | To be notified |
⏰ Important Preparation Advice:
Preparation should start immediately because Bihar Judiciary requires Prelims MCQ practice, Mains answer writing, BNS-BNSS-BSA command, Civil Law preparation, Hindi-English qualifying papers, GS-current affairs and PYQ analysis.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Popular Name | Bihar Judiciary / BJS / BPSC Civil Judge Exam |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026 |
| Post | Civil Judge Junior Division |
| Total Vacancies | 173 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Examination + Main Written Examination + Interview |
| Prelims Paper I | General Studies — 100 marks |
| Prelims Paper II | Law — 150 marks |
| Prelims Total | 250 marks |
| Mains | Compulsory Papers + 3 Optional Law Papers |
| Hindi and English | Qualifying papers |
| Interview | 100 marks |
| Minimum Interview Marks | 35% |
| Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence for 2026 | BNS, BNSS and BSA |
| PYQ Section | Year-wise previous year papers download |
The Bihar Public Service Commission — BPSC conducts the Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination for recruitment to the post of Civil Judge Junior Division.
BPSC is responsible for:
The Bihar Judiciary Exam, also known as BJS Exam, BPSC Civil Judge Exam, Bihar Judicial Services Exam, or Bihar Civil Judge Junior Division Exam, is the judicial service recruitment examination for appointment to the post of Civil Judge Junior Division in Bihar.
This exam is for:
A future Civil Judge must have strong command over:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 69 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 17 |
| Scheduled Caste | 28 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class | 36 |
| Backward Class | 21 |
| Total | 173 |
| Reservation Component | Number |
|---|---|
| 35% horizontal reservation for women within categories | 61 |
| 1% reservation for orthopedically disabled candidates | 02 |
📌 Student Note:
Bihar Judiciary 2026 offers a strong opportunity for serious aspirants. Preparation should be structured around Prelims, Mains, Interview, BNS-BNSS-BSA, Civil Law, optional papers, Hindi-English, GS and PYQs.
For Bihar Judiciary / BPSC Civil Judge Exam, a candidate must generally:
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | More than 22 years as on 01.08.2025 |
| Maximum Age | Below 35 years as on 01.08.2022 |
| Reserved Category / Women / Orthopedically Disabled | Upper age up to 40 years, as per rules |
| Judicial Officer Superannuation Age | 60 years |
📌 Student Note:
Age should be calculated carefully with reference to the prescribed dates and category rules.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹100 |
| Candidates using Aadhaar as identity proof | Additional biometric fee ₹200 |
The Bihar Judiciary application process is online and includes One Time Registration, profile creation, document upload, fee payment and final application submission.
⚠️ Important Application Warning:
Candidates should fill the application carefully because incorrect information, incomplete documents or incorrect claims may create problems during scrutiny, verification or interview.
The Bihar Judiciary selection process has three stages:
Preliminary Examination
Main Written Examination
Interview
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 1.5 hours | 100 |
| Paper II | Law | 2 hours | 150 |
| Total | 250 | ||
| Date | Sitting | Time | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03.06.2026 | First Sitting | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM | General Studies |
| 03.06.2026 | Second Sitting | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Law |
DLM Expert Insight:
Prelims is not only about knowledge. It is about Bare Act recall, accuracy, speed, time management, GS-current affairs and smart MCQ practice.
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📢 Strong Message:
For Bihar Judiciary 2026, Evidence and Procedure must be prepared through BSA, CPC, Arbitration and Conciliation, BNSS, Provincial Small Cause Courts law and BNS.
The Main Written Examination consists of:
Candidates must write compulsory papers and choose any three optional law papers from the prescribed list.
DLM Expert Insight:
Mains is the rank-building stage. Strong answer writing, optional paper selection and revision strategy are essential.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | General English | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | General Knowledge including Current Affairs | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | Elementary General Science | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 | Law of Evidence and Procedure | 150 | 3 hours |
Candidates choose any three from the following five optional law papers:
| Optional Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 6 | Constitutional and Administrative Law of India | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 7 | Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 8 | Law of Transfer of Property, Principles of Equity, Law of Trusts and Specific Relief | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 9 | Law of Contracts and Torts | 150 | 3 hours |
| Paper 10 | Commercial Law | 150 | 3 hours |
Choose optional papers based on:
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interview Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Interview Marks | 35% |
| Final Stage | Interview / Personality Test |
| Focus | Law knowledge, personality, judicial suitability |
DLM Expert Insight:
A future Civil Judge must show legal clarity, calm temperament, fairness, patience, constitutional commitment and judicial suitability.
General category candidates need 45% minimum qualifying marks and reserved category candidates need 40% minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Examination for consideration for Mains, subject to selection ratio and applicable rules.
| Paper | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | 30 |
| General English | 30 |
Hindi and English are qualifying papers, and their marks are not added in final merit.
| Stage | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Interview | 35% |
DLM Expert Insight:
Qualifying papers and minimum marks are not just formalities. Ignoring them can stop even a strong law candidate from moving ahead.
For Bihar Judiciary 2026, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence must be prepared through BNS, BNSS and BSA.
Paper I — General Studies:
Paper II — Law:
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Choose any three:
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For Bihar Judiciary 2026, Evidence and Procedure must be prepared through:
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — BSA
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — BNSS
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — BNS
📢 Strong Message:
For Bihar Judiciary 2026, BNS, BNSS and BSA are essential from Day 1.
Civil Law is central to both Prelims and Mains.
Prepare:
For every subject, prepare:
DLM Expert Insight:
Civil Law should not be prepared only theoretically. It must be prepared with provisions, illustrations, case-law principles, practical examples and writing practice.
Hindi and English are qualifying papers in Mains, but candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks.
DLM Expert Insight:
Do not ignore Hindi and English because they are qualifying papers. A weak qualifying paper can block a strong law candidate from moving ahead.
General Studies is important in both Prelims and Mains.
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Previous year papers are a must for Bihar Judiciary preparation. PYQs show the real level of Prelims MCQs, Mains answer-writing depth, Hindi-English demand, optional paper trends and Interview focus.
| Year | Prelims GS Paper | Prelims Law Paper | Mains Papers | Interview Questions | Answer Key / Model Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
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| 2019 | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download | 📥 Download |
📢 Conversion Line:
PYQs are not optional. Bihar Judiciary PYQs reveal the real pattern, repeated subjects, Prelims MCQ style, Mains answer-writing depth, Hindi-English demand, optional paper trends and Interview focus.
Students should:
DLM Expert Insight:
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The details on this page are prepared on the basis of official BPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026 for 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2026, official vacancy details, official examination structure, syllabus framework, eligibility details, application fee, document requirements, exam-date notice and updated criminal law framework for 2026 preparation.
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