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Maharashtra Public Service Commission has issued Advertisement No. 013/2026 for Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class Preliminary Examination, notifying 286 posts. The application process is online, and the notification provides eligibility, age, syllabus, exam pattern, fee, exam centres and documents required for the recruitment process.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class Examination |
| Popular Name | Maharashtra Judiciary / Maharashtra Civil Judge / CJJD & JMFC |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 013/2026 |
| Post | Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class |
| Vacancies | 286 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Examination + Main Examination + Interview |
| Prelims Type | Objective / MCQ |
| Prelims Marks | 100 |
| Mains Type | Conventional / Descriptive |
| Mains Marks | 100 |
| Interview | 50 marks |
| Criminal Law and Evidence for 2026 | BNS, BNSS and BSA |
| Key Special Areas | Civil Law, Maharashtra Rent Control Act, Marathi-English, Legal Essay, PYQs |
Maharashtra Judiciary 2026 is a major opportunity for law graduates, advocates, public prosecutors, government advocates and eligible ministerial staff who want to enter the judicial service as Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 09 May 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 29 May 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 29 May 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Challan Generation | 23 May 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Payment by Challan | 25 May 2026, during bank working hours |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be updated as per MPSC schedule |
| Main Examination Date | To be updated as per MPSC schedule |
| Interview Schedule | To be updated as per MPSC schedule |
| Final Result | To be updated as per MPSC schedule |
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class Examination |
| Popular Name | Maharashtra Judiciary / Maharashtra Civil Judge / CJJD & JMFC |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission |
| Advertisement No. | 013/2026 |
| Post | Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class |
| Vacancies | 286 posts |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Interview |
| Prelims Type | Objective / MCQ |
| Prelims Questions | 100 |
| Prelims Marks | 100 |
| Prelims Medium | English |
| Mains Type | Conventional / Descriptive |
| Mains Papers | 2 papers |
| Mains Marks | 100 |
| Mains Duration | 3 hours |
| Mains Medium | Marathi and English |
| Interview | 50 marks |
| Final Merit | Mains + Interview |
| Criminal Law and Evidence for 2026 | BNS, BNSS and BSA |
| Local Law Focus | Maharashtra Rent Control Act |
| PYQ Section | Year-wise previous year papers download |
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission / MPSC conducts the Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class recruitment examination.
MPSC is responsible for:
The Maharashtra Judiciary Exam, also known as MPSC Civil Judge Exam, Maharashtra Civil Judge Exam, or CJJD & JMFC Exam, is the judicial service recruitment examination for the post of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class.
For Maharashtra Judiciary / CJJD & JMFC Exam, eligibility is category-specific.
A candidate should generally:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age — Open Category | 35 years |
| Maximum Age — Backward Classes / Orphan | 40 years |
| Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years as on 30 April 2026 |
A candidate under this category must have practiced as an Advocate in the High Court of Bombay or courts subordinate thereto for at least 3 years as on 30 April 2026, or must be working / have worked as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate for at least 3 years. Law Clerk experience after provisional enrolment / registration may be included while computing the practice period as per notification conditions.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age — Open Category | 45 years |
| Maximum Age — Backward Classes / Orphan | 50 years |
| Qualification | Degree in Law |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years' service as on 30 April 2026 after obtaining Degree in Law |
This category covers specified ministerial staff of the High Court of Bombay or subordinate courts, offices of Government Pleaders attached to those courts, and eligible legal section staff in the Law and Judiciary Department, Mantralaya.
Candidates must have sufficient knowledge of Marathi.
The candidate should be able to:
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age — Open Category | 35 years |
| Maximum Age — Backward Classes / Orphan | 40 years |
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age — Open Category | 45 years |
| Maximum Age — Backward Classes / Orphan | 50 years |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / Open Category | ₹394 |
| Backward Class / Orphan / Disabled | ₹294 |
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Candidates must apply online through the MPSC online application system.
The Preliminary Examination will be conducted at the following district centres:
The Maharashtra Judiciary / CJJD & JMFC selection process has three stages:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
| Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 100 |
| Medium | English |
| Nature | Screening stage |
| Purpose | Shortlisting for Main Examination |
For Maharashtra Judiciary 2026, Criminal Law and Evidence must be prepared through BNS, BNSS and BSA.
Prepare:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Conventional / Descriptive |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Papers | 2 papers |
| Marks per Paper | 50 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Medium | Marathi and English |
Prepare:
Prepare:
For the 800-word legal essay, prepare topics such as:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage | Interview |
| Marks | 50 |
| Final Merit | Main Examination + Interview |
| Purpose | To assess legal knowledge, personality and suitability for judicial office |
| Category | Minimum Interview Marks |
|---|---|
| Open Category | 40% or more |
| Disabled Candidates | 35% or more |
For Maharashtra Judiciary 2026, Criminal Law and Evidence preparation must focus on:
Civil Law is central to both Prelims and Mains.
Prepare:
For every subject, prepare:
Maharashtra Rent Control Act is an important local law for Maharashtra Judiciary preparation.
Maharashtra Judiciary requires Marathi language knowledge and Mains medium is Marathi and English.
Previous year papers are a must for Maharashtra Judiciary preparation. PYQs show the real level of Prelims MCQs, Mains answer-writing depth, legal essay demand and Maharashtra local law importance.
| Year | Prelims Paper | Mains Paper 1 | Mains Paper 2 | Answer Key / Model Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2024 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2023 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2022 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2021 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2020 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2019 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
| 2018 | Download | Download | Download | Download |
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