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UP Judiciary 2026 Recuitment, Notification, Vacancies, Syllabus & Exam Schedule [Complete Details]
October 30, 2026
The UP Judiciary 2026 notification has not been released yet. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has not published the UP PCS J 2026 advertisement for Civil Judge (Junior Division).
The Allahabad High Court has sent UPPSC a proposal for 218 posts, and on 15 September 2026 the UP Cabinet approved 272 new Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts.
UP Judiciary 2026 Highlights
The table below sums up UP Judiciary 2026, from the latest notification status and proposed posts to eligibility, the three-stage selection process and the starting pay of a Civil Judge (Junior Division).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | U.P. Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination, known as UP PCS J |
| Conducted by | Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj, on requisition from the Allahabad High Court |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| 2026 notification status | Not released |
| Posts proposed | 218 (Allahabad High Court proposal to UPPSC) |
| Stages | Preliminary (objective, screening) → Main (written, 1,000 marks) → Interview (100 marks) |
| Age limit | 22 to 35 years, with relaxation for reserved categories |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognised university, plus thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Practice requirement | None if advertised by 31 March 2027; one year of actual practice from 1 April 2027 |
| Entry pay | ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 basic per month (level J-1) |
| Official website | uppsc.up.nic.in |
Is the UP Judiciary 2026 notification out?
UPPSC has not issued a UP PCS J advertisement after the 2022 notification exams conducted for 303 posts.
Candidates can check the UP PCS J vacancy 2026 for latest judiciary post details.
UP Judiciary 2026 Important dates
UPPSC has not announced any date for UP PCS J 2026.
This table below states the important event dates related to UP judiciary exams.
| Event | UP PCS J 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and online application | To be announced |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | To be announced |
| Prelims admit card | To be announced |
| Prelims exam | To be announced |
| Mains exam | To be announced |
| Interview | To be announced |
| Final result | To be announced |
UP Judiciary Vacancy 2026
The official figure related to the UP PCS J recruitment process is the Allahabad High Court's proposal for 218 posts. The 272 courts sanctioned by the cabinet are new posts in the cadre.
| Figure | What it is | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | Posts proposed by the Allahabad High Court to UPPSC | Proposal |
| 272 | New Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts approved by the UP Cabinet on 15 September 2026 | Sanctioned, not advertised |
| 303 | Posts in the last advertisement (2022 cycle) | Completed |
UP PCS J Eligibility 2026
Candidates who want to apply for UP Judiciary 2026, you need an LLB from a recognised university, must be between 22 and 35 years old on the cut-off date, and must have thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Whether you also need practice at the Bar depends on when UPPSC publishes the advertisement.
Candidates can check full breakdown on UP Judiciary eligibility criteria for more information.
Can fresh law graduates apply for UP PCS J 2026?
Yes a fresh law graduate can apply, if UPPSC advertises on or before 31 March 2027.
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New Judiciary Eligibility Rule 2026 by Supreme Court The Supreme Court had restored the mandatory 3-year practice at the Bar for candidates applying for Civil Judge (Junior Division) exams through its judgment dated 20 May 2025. This requirement has now been substantially modified by a subsequent judgment in August 2026. Here are the changes as per the current judgement and judiciary practice rule:
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Candidates selected under the new framework serve one year of training at the State Judicial Academy and then one year as a law clerk before regular appointment.
UP PCS J Age limit
Candidates must be at least 22 and not more than 35 years old. Reservation benefits apply only to candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates from other states can apply but compete as unreserved.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC (UP domicile only) | 5 years |
| Persons with disabilities | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years plus length of military service |
| UP government employees | No relaxation |
Other conditions
- Thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script. Mains also has a 100-mark Hindi paper.
- No dismissal from government service, no debarment as an advocate, and no conviction involving moral turpitude.
- A man with more than one living wife, or a woman married to a man who already has a living wife, is not eligible.
- Check the attempt rule in the new advertisement before relying on it.
How to apply for UP PCS J 2026
Candidates can apply online at uppsc.up.nic.in once the advertisement is live. UPPSC now asks for a One-Time Registration (OTR) number for its recent recruitments, such as PCS 2026, so create yours in advance.
- Register (or log in with your OTR) and fill in personal, category and education details.
- Pay the fee online through the SBI payment gateway.
- Upload your photograph and signature, preview, and submit.
| Category | Fee in 2022 (exam fee + ₹25 processing) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved, OBC, EWS | ₹125 |
| SC, ST, Ex-servicemen | ₹65 |
| Persons with disabilities | ₹25 |
UP Judiciary Exam Pattern 2026
The UP Judiciary exam pattern has three stages: an objective preliminary exam that only screens candidates, a 1,000-mark written main exam, and a 100-mark interview. Final merit is out of 1,100 marks; prelims marks are not counted.
The tables below follow the 2022 notification exam details.
Prelims Exam Pattern
The UP Judiciary prelims has two objective papers: General Knowledge (150 marks) and Law (300 marks). Each paper lasts two hours, and one-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Prelims is only a screening test, so its marks are not counted in the final merit list.
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: General Knowledge | 150 | 2 hours | Objective MCQ |
| Paper II: Law | 300 | 2 hours | Objective MCQ |
| Total | 450 | — | One-third mark deducted per wrong answer |
Mains Exam Pattern
The UP Judiciary mains is a written exam of six papers carrying 1,000 marks in total: General Knowledge, English, Hindi and three law papers.
The law papers carry 600 of the 1,000 marks, and mains marks are added to the 100-mark interview to prepare the final merit list.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | 200 |
| II | English Language (essay 50, précis 30, Hindi-to-English translation 20) | 100 |
| III | Hindi Language (essay 50, précis 30, English-to-Hindi translation 20) | 100 |
| IV | Law I: Substantive Law | 200 |
| V | Law II: Procedure and Evidence | 200 |
| VI | Law III: Penal, Revenue and Local Laws | 200 |
| Total | — | 1,000 |
Interview Exam Pattern
As per the previous years analysis about three candidates per vacancy were called for a 100-mark interview, which assesses merit, ability, character, personality and physique.
The final list ranks candidates on mains plus interview marks, out of 1,100. Candidates can start their preparation for the exams till the notification is out and also those who want to prepare UP PCS J interview questions can start with a structured plan as the UP Judiciary syllabus is vast.
UP Judiciary Syllabus 2026
The UP Judiciary syllabus includes Prelims, Mains and Interview exam.
- Paper II (Law) covers jurisprudence, international organisations, current international affairs, the Constitution, the Transfer of Property Act, contract law and the three criminal and procedural codes.
- Mains Law III carries 150 marks of UP revenue and local laws, including the UP Revenue Code, 2006 and the UP Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021.
The 2022 syllabus names the Indian Penal Code, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. Since 1 July 2024 these have been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Study the new laws and keep a section-mapping table of old and new provisions until the advertisement confirms how they will be tested.
Candidates can refer to the list of the UP Judiciary books 2026 to start their preparation subject- wise.
UP Civil Judge Salary 2026
A Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Uttar Pradesh starts on a basic pay of ₹77,840 per month, rising to ₹1,36,520, under the Second National Judicial Pay Commission scale.
| Level | Post | Basic Pay per Month |
|---|---|---|
| J-1 | Civil Judge (Junior Division), entry | ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 |
| J-2 | Civil Judge (Junior Division), first ACP | ₹92,960 – ₹1,36,520 |
| J-3 | Civil Judge (Senior Division), entry | ₹1,11,000 – ₹1,63,030 |
Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid on top of basic pay at rates the state fixes.
Preparation Tips for Prelims and Mains of UP Judiciary 2026
Law papers carry 300 of the 450 prelims marks and 600 of the 1,000 mains marks, so your preparation should start with the core law subjects and build General Knowledge alongside them.
- Begin by understanding the UP Judiciary syllabus 2026 with subject-wise topics, so you know which acts and topics carry the most weight in each paper.
- Cover the Constitution, contract law, the Transfer of Property Act and the three new criminal laws first.
- Solve UP Judiciary previous year question papers after finishing each subject to understand question style and repeated topics.
- Start UP local laws early, since they carry 150 marks in mains and are rarely covered in detail during LLB.
- Practise one Hindi and one English précis or translation every week, as the two language papers together carry 200 marks.
- Follow a steady routine for current affairs and static GK with our guide on how to prepare GK for UP Judiciary.
- Take full-length tests under timed conditions through a judiciary mock test series to improve speed and reduce negative marking.
- Prepare for the final stage with commonly asked UP PCS J interview questions.
How to use the time before the notification
Candidates can start their preparation by checking the weightage of the exam syllabus.
Law covers 300 of 450 prelims marks and 600 of 1,000 mains marks, so build your bare-act reading first and add GK alongside it.
- Months 1–3: Finish the Constitution, contract law, the Transfer of Property Act and the three new criminal laws.
- Months 3–5: Start UP local laws early. They carry 150 mains marks and are rarely covered in LLB courses.
- Weekly: Write one Hindi and one English précis or translation. These 200 marks are where Law-strong candidates often lose ground.
Best Books for UP Judiciary 2026 Preparation
The best books for UP Judiciary 2026 combine bare acts with one standard textbook per subject, so you learn both the exact wording of the law and how it is interpreted. Start with the bare acts for every subject in the syllabus, then use the books below for deeper understanding. For a complete subject-wise list, see our guide to the best books for UP Judiciary.
- Constitution of India: Indian Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain
- Contract and Specific Relief: Law of Contract and Specific Relief by Avtar Singh
- Law of Torts: The Law of Torts by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
- Civil Procedure Code: Civil Procedure by C.K. Takwani
- Transfer of Property Act: Property Law by Poonam Pradhan Saxena
- Hindu Law: Principles of Hindu Law by Mulla
- Muslim Law: Principles of Mahomedan Law by Mulla
- New criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA): Latest bare acts with an old-to-new section comparison table
- UP local and revenue laws: Bare acts of the UP Revenue Code, 2006 and other syllabus local laws
UP PCS J 2026 Admit Card
UPPSC releases the UP Judiciary Admit Card two weeks before the commencement of the examination on its official portal. Candidates must log in to the portal using the user ID and password to download the admit card.
The following details are mentioned on the UP PCS J Admit Card:
- Name & Date of Birth
- User Id/Registration Number
- Category
- Exam Date and Time
- Exam Center
- Signature & Photograph
UP Judiciary 2026 Answer Key
After the exam was successfully conducted, the commission released the UP PCS J answer key at its official portal.
Click "Key Answer Sheet" to download and cross-check all your answers from the UP Judiciary answer key PDF.
The answer key of UP PCS J 2026 can be checked by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official website uppsc.up.nic.in
- Navigate and click on the 'UP PCS J 2026 Key Answer Sheet.'
- Download the Key Answer Sheet.
- Match your response with the answer mentioned
- Download and keep a copy for prospects
UP Judiciary 2026 Result & Merit List
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission released the final result. Candidates can download it by clicking the "Result" tab on the official website.
The Commission uploads UP PCS J Result in a Merit List consisting of roll numbers of shortlisted applicants.
- Visit the official website of the UP High Court
- Navigate and click the Link: 'UP PCS J Result.'
- 'Download' Merit List PDF
- Open PDF form of Merit List
- Press Ctrl+F, enter your roll number
UP Judiciary Cut Off 2026
The UP Judiciary cut-off marks are one of the most crucial aspects of the selection process for candidates appearing for the exam. It is the minimum score that the candidate must obtain to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process.
The cut-off marks are determined based on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the number of vacancies available.
The UP Judiciary cut-off differs for each category of candidates, and only those who meet the criteria are selected for the next round.
UP Judiciary Exam Minimum Qualifying Marks
The category-wise minimum qualifying percentages for the Prelims are mentioned below.
| Category | Prelims Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| SC and ST candidates | 35% |
| Other categories | 40% |
Candidates can also check the previous year UP Judiciary Cut Off for reference.
Key Takeaways
- The UP Judiciary 2026 notification has not been released yet. UPPSC conducts the UP PCS J exam to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division), and the last advertisement was issued in December 2022 for 303 posts.
- The Allahabad High Court has proposed 218 posts to UPPSC. Separately, the UP Cabinet approved 272 new Civil Judge (Junior Division) courts in September 2026. The final number of vacancies will be confirmed only in the official advertisement.
- Fresh law graduates can apply if the advertisement is issued on or before 31 March 2027. Under the Supreme Court’s August 2026 ruling, recruitments advertised after that date will require one year of practice at the Bar.
- Candidates need an LLB from a recognised university, must be 22 to 35 years old, and must know Hindi in Devanagari script. Reserved categories from Uttar Pradesh get age relaxation.
- The exam has three stages: a 450-mark objective prelims, a 1,000-mark written mains and a 100-mark interview. Prelims is only for screening, so the final merit list is based on mains and interview marks out of 1,100.
- A Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Uttar Pradesh starts on a basic pay of ₹77,840 per month, rising to ₹1,36,520, plus allowances.
If you want a structured guidance, take a free demo online class or talk to a Judiciary Gold counsellor about the course.
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