Eligibility for judiciary exam Telangana 2023

The judicial domain is considered one of the most prestigious jobs in the government segment. Although it has a certain amount of responsibility tied with it. It gives some of the most desired perks you can ever imagine.

Telangana, one of the newest formed states, has 9 district courts and is planning to scale this up with 23 new district courts in the newly established districts of Telangana.

But before you go on in the form of preparation to achieve your magnanimous goal of becoming a judge in Telangana, you must know a few things. The primary one among them is eligibility.

Yes, you heard it right because without fulfilling the prerequisite, you can't proceed with acquiring a judicial role. And to your delight, we have enlisted all that information here. It means no more suspense around Eligibility. 

About

It seemed like a fresh start for Amarendra when he came across the vacancy notification for judicial recruitment in Telangana. He was a fresh LLB Graduate and had always dreamt of acquiring a prestigious post in the Legal domain. 

As soon as he came across the recruitment notification, without any delay, he began his preparation for the upcoming Telangana Judicial Examination. He filled out the form on a spree, took up the examination, and then started to wait for the final reveal.

On the other hand, Amish was an experienced lawyer and a judicial aspirant who believed in looking into details meticulously. He also came across the same notice. Read the entire notice carefully and proceed with the preparation and application processes. 

On the final day. Although both have qualified for the examination with flying colours, Amarendra has to take the back seat because he falls short of the eligibility requirement. 

Do you also want to end up like Amarendra? We believe you won't. That's why, keeping your interest in mind, we have brought all the prerequisites in one place. Just a glimpse, and you are good to go.

Vacancies available for allotment: Via examination and Direct Recruitment

According to a notification published by the High court of the state of Telangana Hyderabad, notification serial: 282/21 RC, It has been announced that the Telangana Judicial department has a total of 51 posts opening for recruitment, where there is a distribution of seats for recruitment via examination as well as direct recruitment, which are as follows:

Judicial Vacancies in Hyderabad	Via Examination	Via Direct recruitment
	42	9

Also, you will find this form on the official website tshc.gov.in. The best part about all this information is that the recruits will receive the payment according to the newly revised pay scale, where your payment will be 44,000 INR per month which is a good amount leading to an overall good career choice. 

Check: Roles of Judiciary

Dates of importance

The judicial examination is a replication of all other Judicial examinations, it means that it is going to have 3 stages before your selection is completed. The Preliminary examinations are scheduled to be conducted in 2022, while the Mains and the Interviews are expected in 2023. So let's see the Preliminary timeline first. 

Particulars	Dates
Opening of application submission windows	06.06.2022
Closing of Application windows	06.06.2022
Admit Card Download for the Screening Test	28.07.2022
Screening Test conduction	13.08.2022
Answers key Availability for the Preliminary examination	16.08.2022
Duration to object the Tentative answer key.	31.08.2022

The upcoming date of Mains and Interviews will be notified to you through the official website of Telangana State High court tshc.gov.in. Also, you will receive a similar notification in your mail upon getting selected for the Preliminary Examination. 

Parameters of selecting the best candidates: The Eligibility requirements of the Telangana Judicial department

Now comes the critical part. The Telangana Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2023, given below, has been dissected into three segments: age, qualifications, and nationality. Although there are other additional Terms and Conditions, we will cover this major trio. 

Age.

• To be eligible to apply for/compete in the exam, you must be between the ages of 23 and 26
• You must be under 26 at the appointment/acceptance of your position as judge. This condition also applies to all categories.
• The Government of India has set age-related concessions for candidates from the designated class.
• Remember that SC/ST candidates may be eligible for a 5-year relaxation. Although not required, it is enforced by state and federal law.

Notes: if you belong to a caste not classified under the Telangana state subordinate services rules, then you will fall under the OC category and be eligible to enjoy the relaxation similar to SC/ST. 

Check: Salary of a judge

Qualifications

The first and foremost qualification requirement is to have an LLB degree. Also, you must have acquired this degree from a BCI-recognized University, either at Central State or Private level. Also, you have to register under the Bar Council. You must register Under Section 24 (1) (f) of the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Bar Council of India. Also, you need 3 years of experience as a prosecutor or defender. 

Nationality

• You first need to sustain Indian citizenship because only an Indian citizen will be considered eligible for this post. 
• Also, the residents of Telangana will be given preference over applicants hailing from other states. Get a residential certificate from your block to ensure that and attach valid proof for the same claim. 
• Also, if you are filling your form under any Caste segment, then ensure that you have attached the documents validating your claim. 
• Additionally, Women Candidates will only receive the female quota benefits only if they have a residential certificate of Telangana. 

Check: Most Important CrPC Questions for Judiciary Preparation

Eligibility for Direct recruitment process

The eligibility criteria for direct recruitment are as follows: 

Qualifications: The first and most crucial qualification requirement is an LLB degree. You must also have earned this degree from a BCI-accredited university or the Central/State/Private Universities. 

Experience: You must also register with the Bar Council. To do so, you must register with the Bar Council of India and the Advocates Act, 1961, Section 24 (1) (f). You must acquire three years of experience as a prosecutor or defender at the district or High Court.

Age limit: Hailing from any of the categories, General, OC, or SC/ST, you must not be less than 25 years by the time of applying for the judicial examination. Also, you should not exceed the age limit of 35 if you are from the General or OC section, while candidates from SC/ST can attain around 45 (maximized age limit). 

Check: Telangana Civil Judge Result 2023

Quality you must not possess 

Some additional points you need to consider to fit into the eligibility criteria entirely are as follows, which are often get neglected, leading to disqualification:

• Your application will get rejected, EnCase. You will not have Indian citizenship.
• If you have been previously dismissed from the High court or any other government statutory body. 
• Convicted for offence, including moral turpitude.
• Someone who has been debarred from all forms of central and state government service given to certain causes. 
• A person living with more than one spouse or has married someone else without divorcing the previous spouse. 
• Anyone having previously lodged a criminal FIR against him/her.

Check: Telangana Judiciary Question Papers

Summary 

Now that we have enclosed all the necessities in a go for your reference, you must have realized that age, Qualification, and nationality, alongside Experience and domicile, are the 5 major dynamics to be able to become a most suitable candidate for the Judicial Job in Telangana.

So, even if you have prepared well and have managed to clear your examination, if you don't fulfil the parameters of the Eligibility, then you are likely to get disqualified without any prior notice.

So go ahead and scan it and double-check the available notification before proceeding with the form.

Check: Telangana Judicial Services Vacancy