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Quick Info — State Judicial Services (Judiciary Services)

Full Name:State Judicial Services
Short Name:Judiciary Services
Established:Varies by State
Headquarters:Respective State High Courts
Type:State Judicial Recruitment

About Judiciary Services

State Judicial Services are responsible for recruiting Civil Judges (Junior Division) and Higher Judicial Services (HJS) officers to preside over district and subordinate courts.

These exams are conducted either by the respective State High Court or the State Public Service Commission (PSC) under the supervision of the High Court.

The judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is delivered at the grassroots level.

Exams Conducted by Judiciary Services

Exam Name Posts / Vacancies
Civil Judge (Junior Division) 50-200 per state
Higher Judicial Service (HJS) 10-50 per state
District Judge (Direct Recruitment) 10-20 per state

Exam Pattern

Stage Type
Preliminary Examination Objective / MCQ
Mains Examination Descriptive / Subjective
Viva-Voce / Interview Personality Test

The exam covers Civil Law, Criminal Law, Regional Language, General Knowledge, and English Proficiency. Descriptive papers require deep understanding of judicial procedures.

Total Marks: 400-600

Eligibility Criteria

Min Age: 21-23 years
Max Age: 35-45 years (Varies by post)
Age Relaxation: Reserved categories as per High Court rules
Education: Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university. Enrollment as an Advocate is usually mandatory.
Attempts: 3-6 attempts (Varies by state)
Nationality: Indian Citizen

Salary & Pay Scale

Post Basic Pay
Civil Judge (Jr. Division) ₹77,840 ₹1,05,000 - ₹1,20,000
Civil Judge (Sr. Division) ₹1,11,000 ₹1,50,000 - ₹1,70,000
District Judge (HJS) ₹1,44,840 ₹1,90,000 - ₹2,20,000

Exam Calendar

Official Notification: Quarter 1 / Quarter 2
Preliminary Exam: 2-3 Months after notification
Mains Exam: 3-4 Months after Prelims result
Result & Interview: Year-end

Recruitment Statistics

25
Total High Courts
20,000+
Subordinate Courts
5,000+ (Across India)
Judiciary Vacancies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is regional language mandatory for Judiciary exams?
Yes, most states have a dedicated qualifying or scoring paper for the regional language (e.g., Punjabi in Punjab, Marathi in Maharashtra).
Can a final year Law student apply?
Generally, you must have completed your LL.B. and be enrolled as an advocate on the date of notification.