The Maharashtra Public Service Commission is welcoming applications for the 2022 recruitments of Civil Judge. The application process is expected to begin from 

We have tried to decode the notification to give you all the important insights about the exam, its eligibility, the pattern, syllabus and important events.

We have inferred answers to a few common queries by various applicants from the Maharashtra Judiciary Official Notification for Civil Judge Recruitment:

• The common query that we have read across multiple platforms is "If I am in the final semester of my Law degree, can I apply for Maharashtra Judiciary?", we have found the answer to this. It is "No". You cannot apply for the exam without a Law degree in-hand. So, first complete your law degree and then apply for this recruitment.

For those of you appearing for your final year exams this year (i.e. 2022) can apply for the recruitment during 2023.

• The next most asked question is "Does one need to be a Maharashtra domicile with proficiency in Marathi?". The answer to the query about proficiency in Marathi is "Yes". You will be tested on this during the exam as well as the interview.

Talking about the Maharashtra domicile, it isn't mandatory, however, preference to Maharashtra domicile shall be given.

Maharashtra Judiciary Notification PDF

Maharashtra Judicial Services 2021 Exam Dates

The notification of the Maharashtra Judiciary 2021 Exam will be released tentatively in April 2021. Check out the table below to know all the important events related to the exam.

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Maharashtra Judicial Services Exam Notification	December 2021
Starting Date of Online Application	December 2021
Last Date of Online Application	January 2022
Maharashtra Judicial Service Prelims Examination Date	To be Notified
Maharashtra Judiciary Mains Exam Date	To be Notified
Viva-voce/Interview	To be Notified

MPSC Vacancy 2021

This year, it is expected that the Bombay High Court will release around 100 vacancies. We will update you on the exact number of vacancies after the release of the official notification.

A total of 74 vacancies was released by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission last year.

Maharashtra Civil Judge Salary Details

The Maharashtra Civil Judge Salary of a Maharashtra Civil Judge ranges between Rs. 27,700 – 44,770 Per Month. Also, in-hand salary incorporates various perks and remittances like:

• Dearness allowance
• HRA
• Travel Allowances
• Rent Allowance

Maharashtra Judiciary Eligibility 2022

Considering the primary criteria of being able to apply for the exam is eligibility norms set by MPSC, we shall define it in detail for all three categories: Law Graduates, Practicing Advocates and xx

For Law Graduates

• The students who hold a law degree/integrated law degree in-hand can apply for the exam (as discussed above)
• The minimum age to apply is 21 years for the law graduates from any category.
• The maximum age to apply for Civil judge recruitment for unreserved category is 30 years, however reserved categories get a relaxation of 5 years.

For Practicing Advocates

• A minimum of 3 years experience/into advocate practice is required to apply for the exam.
• The minimum age for Maharashtra Judiciary civil judge recruitment for this category is also 21 years.
• The maximum age for 35 years for unreserved category while a relaxation of 5 years is given to reserved category applicants.

For Ministerial Staff

• The minimum age for this category is also similar to the other two categories i.e. 21 years.
• The maximum age for applicants applying from Ministerial staff is 45 years for unreserved category. However, the reserved category candidates get a relaxation of 5 years here as well.

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Maharashtra High Court Civil Judge Application Form 2021

If you are willing to apply for the exam, then make sure to fill the Maharashtra Judiciary Application Form on or before the last date. You can follow the steps mentioned below while filling the online form.

• Visit the official website of the Board Maharashtra Public Service Commission, i.e., mpsc.gov.in.
• On the Home page, click on the "Application Form" link
• Enter all the crucial details, such as name, date of birth, address, educational qualifications, etc.
• Click on the "Submit" button.
• Upload recent passport size picture and signature in the specified format
• Pay the required fee for your application as per the category

Application Fee

The Maharashtra Judiciary Exam application fee for the General category is Rs. 374, and for SC/ST/ESM category, it is Rs.274.

Maharashtra Judicial Services Exam Pattern

The PCS J Maharashtra Exam comprises three phases, i.e., Prelims, Mains, and Viva-Voce. 

Prelims Exam Pattern: The Online Preliminary Examination consists of 100 multiple choice questions for 100 marks. The assessment is conducted in the English language. As per the Maharashtra Judiciary Exam Pattern, the exam comprises a single section on legislative law. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Mains Exam Pattern: The mains exam is of descriptive type, and it has 2 question papers of 100 marks each. The exam duration of each paper is 3 hours. The mains exam will be conducted in Marathi and the English language.

Viva-voce: You will get shortlisted for interview/viva-voce only if you qualify in both Prelims and Mains exams. In the interview, you are tested on your character, personality, general knowledge, law norms, and suitability for the job.

Maharashtra Judiciary Syllabus

Here, we have provided a detailed syllabus of the Maharashtra Judiciary Exam for both the prelims and mains for your reference.

Prelims Syllabus

District Judge exam 2021 Maharashtra syllabus for Preliminary Exam covers the following topics.

Code of Criminal Procedure	Civil Procedure Code
Evidence Act	Transfer of Property Act
Specific Relief Act	Maharashtra Rent Control Act
Limitation Act	Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code	Law of Contract
Sale of Goods Act	Partnership Act

Mains Syllabus

The mains syllabus consists of two papers: paper 1 and paper 2. The Judiciary Exam Syllabus breakup for Maharashtra state is given below.

Paper 1 Syllabus

• Civil Procedure Code
• Transfer of Property Act
• Specific Relief Act
• Law of Contract
• Sale of Goods Act
• Partnership Act

Paper 2 Syllabus

• Indian Penal Code
• Evidence Act
• Code of Criminal procedure
• Essay on Current Legal Topics

Maharashtra Judicial Service Exam 2021 Admit Card

Maharashtra Public Service Commission will release the admit card two weeks before the exam. JMFC exam 2021 admit card can be downloaded only in online mode from the official website.

The details mentioned on admit card include:

• Your Name
• Date of Birth
• User Id/Registration Number
• Category
• Exam Date and Time
• Exam Center
• Signature & Photograph

Maharashtra Judiciary Preparation Tips

Following the Preparation Tips for MPSC Exam provided by experts will help you better understand how to prepare for the upcoming exam.

First, understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern in and out. Then collect the required study materials from a proper source.

You can opt for the reverse way to start the preparation for the exam, which means you should start your preparation by preparing for the mains examination first. While preparing for the mains examination, you will be covering the prelims examination syllabus also.

Make sure to read newspapers, magazines, and columns as it will help improve your English and General Awareness and keep them updated about what is going around the world.

Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2021 Result

After the completion of the exam, the High court of Bombay will release the result. The Maharashtra Judiciary Exam Result will be published on the official website of the court in the form of a merit list consisting of roll numbers of shortlisted applicants. 

The results will be released in the form of a PDF. Follow the steps mentioned below to download the results.

• Visit the official website of MPSC.
• Navigate and click on the "Maharashtra Judiciary 2021 Result."
• Enter your application number and password
• The result will be displayed on the screen
• Download the merit list PDF and save it for future reference.

Maharashtra Judiciary Cut Off

Cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that you need to score to get shortlisted for the next stage of the exam. Maharashtra Judiciary Cut off is determined based on the following factors:

• The number of students who appeared for the exam
• The difficulty level of the exam
• Number of vacancies
• Category
• Previous year cut off