The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will publish the official notification for the Bihar Judicial Services Examination.

BPSC conducts the exam annually to fill various posts of Civil Judge in the Bihar High Court. The Bihar Judiciary Recruitment selection process involves three stages:

• Prelims
• Mains
• Interview

All three stages are qualifying in nature. Only those who will score above the cut-off in the prelims exam will get shortlisted for the following stages of the exam.

This post shall walk you through the detailed information regarding Bihar Judiciary Exam 2023, such as exam dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, etc.

Bihar Judiciary Exam 2023 Highlights

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Bihar Judiciary Exam 2023 Dates

Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the Bihar Judicial Services Examination 2023. 

Bihar Judiciary Vacancy 2023

Every year, the number of vacancies released will vary based on the available posts.

Last year, the Bihar Public Service Commission released around 221 Bihar Judiciary Vacancies for civil judge posts. 

Check out the table below to know the category-wise vacancies for the previous year.

Bihar Civil Judge Salary & Job Profile 2023

The salary of Bihar Civil Judge High Court ranges between Rs. 27,700 - Rs. 44,700 per month. Apart from the PCS J Salary, the civil judge can get many other perks and allowances, as mentioned below.

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Travel Allowance
• Petrol Allowance

Bihar Judicial Services Eligibility Criteria 2023

If you wish to apply for the BPSC recruitment, you must fulfil the following Bihar Judiciary Eligibility Criteria set by the exam conducting body.

• Educational Qualification: You must have a Bachelor of Law from any institute or university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
• Bihar Judiciary Sevices Age Limit: The minimum age is 22 years, while the maximum age allowed for the exam is 35 years. The upper age limit for women and physically disabled persons is extended to 40 years.

Bihar Judiciary Application Process 2023

After fulfilling the eligibility mentioned above requirements, you could apply for Bihar Judiciary Exam 2023. You can follow the instructions below while filling out the BPSC Judiciary Services Online Registration Form 2023.

• Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission
• Click on the application link for Judiciary Services Exam.
• Provide the required details such as name, DOB, address, educational qualifications, work experience, category, etc.
• Upload a recent passport-size picture and signature in the mentioned size & format.
• Pay the required fee for your application.
• Submit the form and take a printout of the application form for future reference. 

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Bihar Judiciary Application Fee 2023

• INR 600 for the General category
• INR 150 for ST/ST/PWD category 

Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023

As per the Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern, there are three stages involved in the selection process of the civil judge post: Prelims, Mains, and Viva-voce/Interview.

Prelims Exam Pattern 

• The Preliminary round of Bihar Judicial Services consists of Paper 1: General Studies and Paper 2: Law. 
• Paper 1 consists of topics ranging from Current Affairs to Social Sciences. 
• For Paper 2, you must be thorough with the law in India and across the globe. 
• The prelims exam is conducted for a total of 350 marks.

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Bihar Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern 2023

Check out the Bihar Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern in the PDF attached below:

Check: Bihar Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern 2023

BPSC Judicial Services Interview Process 2023

• After qualifying in both Prelims and Mains, the commission will call you for the final round of examination, i.e., the Personal Interview round.
• The interview is conducted for a total of 100 marks.
• You need to score a minimum of 35% in the interview to make it to the final merit list.

Bihar Judiciary Exam Syllabus 2023

Before starting the preparation, it is crucial to go through the essential topics from the exam point of view and plan your preparation accordingly.

The Bihar Judiciary Syllabus for the Prelims and Mains exam is explained as follows:

BPSC PCS J Syllabus for Prelims 2023

The BPSC Civil Judge Syllabus for Prelims is as follows:

• General Knowledge, including current affairs
• Elementary General Science
• Law of Evidence and Procedure
• Constitutional and Administrative Law of India 
• Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law
• Law of Transfer of Property
• Principles of Equity
• Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
• Law of Contracts and Torts
• Commercial Law

Bihar Judiciary Syllabus for Mains

The syllabus of the BPSC Civil Judge Mains Exam is as follows:

Bihar Judiciary Exam Preparation 2023

Following the preparation tips provided by experts will help you better understand how to prepare for Bihar Judiciary Exam.

• You can opt for the reverse way to start the preparation for the exam, which means you should start your practice by preparing for the main examination first.
• While preparing for the main examination, you will also cover the prelims examination syllabus.
• Many questions are solely based on bare acts in the prelims, so try to prepare your notes for bare acts. Make sure to allocate at least 1-2 hours a day for preparing bare acts.
• Note down questions from the previous year's Bihar Judiciary Question Papers, and make sure to practice those questions as part of your preparation. 
• After completing each paper, try to analyze your performance and work on weaker areas. In this way, you can enhance your preparation.
• Ensure to prepare your notes for both prelims and mains from the major and minor topics of the syllabus.

Bihar Judiciary Admit Card 2023

Generally, the admit card is released a week before the exam. You can download the call letter using the login details provided during the application process.

The commission shall release the BPSC Judicial Services Admit Card 2023 on its official website. The following details are mentioned on the admit card:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• User ID/Registration Number
• Category
• Exam Date and Time
• Bihar Judicial Services Exam Center 2023
• Your Signature and Photograph
• Bihar Judicial Service Exam Day Instructions 2023

BPSC Judicial Services Exam Answer Key 2023

After successfully completing the exam, the commission will release BPSC Judicial Services Exam Answer Key on its official portal.

You can download the answer key by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of the Bihar High Court.
• Look for ‘Bihar Public Service Commission Preliminary Answer Key’ or ‘Bihar Public Service Commission Mains Answer Key’ and click on the button.
• Enter your username and password.
• Click on the submit button.
• The answer is displayed on the screen.
• Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference.

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Bihar Judiciary Exam Result 2023

The result for BPSC Judicial Services will be declared in two stages. After completing preliminary exams, the commission shall release the merit list for the Mains exam.

Those who clear the Mains exam will be called for the interview round, and the qualifiers will be able to check the final Bihar Judiciary Result on the official website.

• Go to the official website.
• Navigate and click on the link that states 'Bihar Public Service Commission Judicial Services Result 2023'.
• Enter your username and password and click on the submit button.
• The merit list is displayed on the screen.
• Download the Merit List PDF.
• Press Ctrl+F, and enter your roll number.

Bihar Judicial Services Exam Cut-Off 

Cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks you need to score to get shortlisted for the next exam stage.

You must score more than or equal to the Bihar Judiciary Cut-Off to qualify for the exam.

To help you get an idea about the cut-off marks, we have provided the previous year's marks in the table below.

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Factors that affect Bihar Judicial Services Exam Cut-Off 2023 are mentioned below:

• Total candidates who have registered for the exam
• Total number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
• The difficulty level of the paper
• Number of vacancies available in each particular category
• Category of the student