January 29, 2026
Overview: MP Judiciary Vacancy 2026 is yet to be announced by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The official notification for the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Examination to fill the Civil Judge posts in the Madhya Pradesh Civil Service (Judicial Branch) will be out soon.
To apply for these vacancies, you must be at least 21 years old. Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into category-wise MP Judiciary vacancy, previous year vacancy trends, and more.
The Governor's amendment to the MP Judicial Service Rules has revolutionised the MPCJ Eligibility Criteria, demanding a minimum of 3 years of continuous practice as an Advocate and also to generate a certificate of continuous practice (i.e. have 6 vakalat namas every year in any order or judgement). This amendment has sparked fierce debate among judges, all of whom are pondering its profound impact on the future of the MP's judiciary.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has yet to release the vacancy notification for the Madhya Pradesh Judiciary exam. We will notify you as soon as the notification is out for the MP Judiciary vacancy 2025. Go through the table below to understand the previous year's vacancy trends by category.
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A total of 138 vacancies have been announced this year.
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| Category | Total | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Un-reserved | 31 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes | 09 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 12 | 109 |
| Other Backward Classes | 09 | 01 |
| Total | 61 | 138 |
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh released 270 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge. Out of 270, 5 vacancies were reserved for the PwD category.
Check out the table below to know the category-wise MPCJ Vacancy 2021:
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved | 78+04* |
| Scheduled Castes | 25+10**+01* |
| Scheduled Tribes | 32+80**+02* |
| Other Backward Classes | 21+16**+01* |
| Total | 270 |
The MP Judiciary Notification for the 2nd phase of 2019 recruitment notified 252 vacancies. The total number of vacancies is 192; however, there were 60 backlog vacancies.
| Category | Number of Vacancies | Backlog PH Vacancies |
| General (Unreserved) | 96 | 6 |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 31 | 1 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 38 | 2 |
| Physically Handicapped | - | 48 |
| Total | 192 | 60 |
| Grand Total | 252 | |
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In 2019, MPHC released 190 vacancies for the civil judge post. Take a look at the table below to know the distribution of vacancies for the year 2019:
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| Unreserved | 95 |
| OBC | 27 |
| SC | 30 |
| ST | 38 |
| Total | 190 |
Check the table below to understand the distribution of Judiciary Vacancies in 2018:
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
| Unreserved | 47 |
| OBC | 15 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 19 |
| Total | 94 |
As per the official notifications of previous years, the Madhya Pradesh High Court provides a reservation to SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.
As per India's reservation norms, the criteria for different categories are tabulated below:
| Reservation Category | Reservation Quota (%) |
| ST | 7.5 |
| SC | 15 |
| OBC | 27 |
| EWS | 10 |
| Total | 59.50% |
Check Out - How to Prepare for MP Judiciary Exam 2026
Three parameters must be met when applying for the MP Judiciary exam 2025. Some of the criteria are listed below:
Also Read: MP Civil Judge Admit Card
In conclusion, the MP Judiciary Vacancy presents a golden opportunity for aspiring individuals to enter the esteemed Madhya Pradesh Civil Service (Judicial Branch) as Civil Judges. Here are the key takeaways:
Seize this opportunity, prepare diligently, and embark on a rewarding career in the legal domain as a Civil Judge in Madhya Pradesh. Best of luck!
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