UP PCS J Vacancy 2026 (Huge Vacancy Announced)

Overview: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will soon release the UP Judiciary Vacancy 2026 notification for recruiting Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services. This is a golden opportunity for law graduates aiming to join the judicial system of Uttar Pradesh.

The official notification will provide details on vacancies, eligibility criteria, the application process, important dates, and the exam pattern.

This blog will cover all essential details regarding the UP Judiciary Vacancy 2026, including how to apply, the exam pattern, the syllabus, and preparation tips.

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UP Judiciary Vacancy 2026 – Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the official dates to avoid missing any deadlines. Below is the tentative schedule for the UPPCS J 2026 exam:

Event	Date (Tentative)
Official Notification Release	To be announced
Online Application Start Date	To be announced
Last Date to Apply	To be announced
Prelims Exam Date	To be announced
Prelims Result Date	To be announced
Mains Exam Date	To be announced
Mains Result Date	To be announced
Interview Dates	To be announced
Final Result Announcement	To be announced

UP Judiciary Vacancy 2026 – Expected Vacancies

The UP Judiciary recruitment process is conducted periodically based on the available vacancies in the judicial system. The number of seats may vary each year. In previous years, the vacancy distribution was as follows:

Year	Total Vacancies
2023	303
2022	237
2020	610
2018	610

For UPPCS J 2026, the expected vacancies are likely to range from 250 to 400. The official category-wise vacancy list will be available in the notification.

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UP PCS J Exam 2026 - Reservation Criteria 

According to the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2022, regarding Amendment in Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2001, 4% of vacancies are reserved for the following persons with "benchmark disabilities", namely:

(i) 1% for the persons in the following category of disabilities under the category of 'Locomotor disability:- 

1. Locomotor disability of One Arm, One Leg and Both Legs;
2. Leprosy-cured person;
3. Dwarfism;
4. Acid attack victims;

(ii) 1% for the persons with 'Low vision' under the category of 'Visual Impairment'.

(iii) 1% for the persons with 'hard of hearing' under the category of 'Hearing Impairment'. 

(iv) Remaining 1% for the persons mentioned in the above clause (i), (ii) & (iii), on a rotation basis. 

A total of three posts have been allotted in the sequence of 1, 1, 1 posts in the above 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%

UP Judiciary 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the UP PCS J 2026 Exam, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

1. Educational Qualification

• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.

• Both 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB graduates are eligible.

• Candidates must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961 (preferred but not mandatory).

2. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 22 years

• Maximum Age: 35 years

• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories:

  • OBC Candidates: 3 years (up to 38 years)

  • SC/ST Candidates: 5 years (up to 40 years)

  • PwD Candidates: 10 years (up to 45 years)

3. Nationality

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

4. Language Proficiency

• Candidates must have proficiency in Hindi (Devanagari script).

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Factors Affecting UP PCS J Vacancy 

The UP Judiciary is responsible for providing justice to the state's people, adjudicating their disputes, and ordering and enforcing their rights. 

As such, it is of utmost importance that the UP Judiciary is adequately staffed with the right number of judges.

Unfortunately, the vacancy rate for the UP Judiciary is relatively high, and several factors mentioned below affect it:

• High workload: The UP Judiciary faces an immense workload, with the number of cases increasing. This has adversely affected the vacancy rate, as the current judges cannot keep up with the court system's demands. 
• Shortage of qualified candidates: The shortage of qualified candidates for the UP Judiciary significantly contributes to the high vacancy rate. The candidates must meet the legal qualifications and have field experience.
• Lack of infrastructure: The UP Judiciary's inadequate infrastructure has also led to a high vacancy rate. There are not enough courtrooms, chambers, and other facilities to accommodate many cases. 

Conclusion

We hope this blog solves all your doubts about the UP Judiciary Vacancy. Good luck with your preparations for the UP PCS J Exam 2026. Happy Reading!