If you are interested in applying for the Uttar Pradesh Civil Judge Exam, you must satisfy all the required criteria set by the Uttar Pradesh High Court. The eligibility criteria are categorized into different parameters such as age limit, educational qualification, nationality, character, etc.

The online application form will be processed only if you satisfy the criteria set by the exam conducting body. In case you fail to meet the requirements, your candidature will get cancelled. 

To avoid such cancellations, read through the post that will give you a complete insight into UP PCS J eligibility criteria 2022, minimum marks required to be eligible for the next exam stage, and more.

UP Civil Judge Age Limit 2022

You can fill out the online Application Form for UP Judiciary only if you satisfy the age limit prescribed by the exam conducting body. 

• At the time of submission of the online application form, your minimum age should be 22 years.
• Also, your maximum age should not exceed 35 years to apply for the exam.

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UP PCS J Exam 2022 Eligibility - Age Relaxation

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will provide age relaxation if you belong to the SC, ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen, and physically handicapped category.

Check out the table below to know the upper age limit as per your category.

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Note: Government employees can also apply, but there is no relaxation as per the requisition. The maximum number of chances you are permitted to take the UP Judiciary Exam will be four by the provision of Rule-10 of "The U.P. Judicial Service (Amendment) Rules, 2003 as per notification dated 19 March 2003.

UP PCS J Exam Eligibility 2022- Educational Qualification 

• Bachelors of Law: To be eligible for the UP Judiciary Exam 2022, you must have completed a Bachelor of Law from a University established by Law in UP or from any other University of India recognized for this purpose by the Governor. (or) According to the UP Civil Judge Eligibility, you must be an Advocate enrolled under the Advocate Act 1961, a Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or a Member Faculty of Advocates in Scotland and is entitled to practice in the Court or Courts subordinate thereto. 
• Knowledge of Language: Also, you must have a thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri Script to apply for the UP Judicial Services Recruitment. 
• Other conditions: Emergency Commissioned/ Short Service Commissioned Officers who have not been released from the Army but whose period of Army Service has been extended for rehabilitation may also apply for the exam.

However, you have to submit a certificate in this respect from the competent authority of the Army, Navy, Air Force to the effect that your period of service has been extended for rehabilitation, and no disciplinary action is pending against you.

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UP Civil Judge Exam Eligibility 2022 - Nationality

As per the UP PCS J Exam Eligibility, you must be a citizen of India to apply for the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Examination.

Otherwise, you are not eligible to fill out the online application form.

UP PCSJ Eligibility 2022 - General Requirements

• Character certificate: It would help if you had a good character that is suitable in the opinion of the Governor in all respects for employment in the service.
• Bar Council of India permits: You are not eligible to apply for the exam if you are dismissed from the service by the Union Government or a State Government or debarred from practise as an Advocate by the Bar Council of India or a State.

UP Judicial Services Exam Marital Status 2022

• More than one marriage: As per the notification, if you are a male and have more than one wife living (or) a female who has married a man already has a wife living, you shall not be eligible to apply for the exam.

UP PCS J Exam Eligibility: Physical Fitness 2022

• Mental Health: You must have good mental and bodily health and be free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of your duties to get appointed for the post of civil judge.
• Medical examination: You should pass an examination by a Medical Board before you are finally approved for an appointment. 

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How Much Percentage is Required for Uttar Pradesh Judiciary Exam 2022?

• Marks for general category: If you belong to the general category, you must score 60% marks in the prelims exam to get shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.
• Marks for other categories: For the reserved category, the minimum percentage required is 55%.

Documents Required to Support UP Judiciary Exam Eligibility 2022

You are required to upload the following documents in support of eligibility while filling out the application form for the UP Judiciary Exam. 

• Self-attested copies of mark sheets, degree certificate, along with the application form of the main examination in support of their claims of Educational Qualifications.
• Category certificate (for the unreserved category)
• PwD category certificate (if any)