Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2026-2027: Exclusive Updates on PCS J Exams

With SC's final judgement on the practice rule, this is the time you should be keeping an eye on the upcoming judiciary exams. Stay updated on expected notifications,vacancies,exam dates across all states and preparation tips for the upcoming Judiciary exams in 2026-2027. 

• Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh High Courts are expected to announce massive Civil Judge vacancies for 2026-2027.
• Gujarat High Court may also resume its Civil Judge recruitment cycle for 2026, which was paused earlier.

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Important: Judiciary Exam Eligibility Update 2026-2027

On August 21, 2026, the Supreme Court passed it its final judgement on the 3-year judiciary practice rule review petition. It reduced the 3 - years practice requirement to 1 year.  

Here’s what you need to know:  

• Fresh law graduates are eligible to apply for any exam notifications issued from May 20, 2025, to March 31, 2027, without any prior practice requirement.  
• The candidates who get selected will need to undergo 1 year of training at the State Judicial Academy followed by 1 year of structured clerkship.  
• The new eligibility rule will be completely effective from April 01, 2027, where candidate will require 1 year of certified courtroom practice.  

Upcoming Judiciary Exams 2026-2027: Complete List

The table below shows you the complete list of upcoming judiciary exams in 2026-2027 along with the current status, expected timeline and vacancies. We will discuss these in detail going ahead.  

State	Status	Vacancies
Gujarat	Vacancy notice out; detailed notification expected ~Aug 2026	237
Maharashtra	Notification released, applications closed	286
Bihar (33rd BJS)	Notification released, applications closed	173
Odisha (OJS)	Notification released, applications open	78
Karnataka	Notification released, applications closed	90
Telangana	2025-cycle exam in progress (written exam held June 2026)	94
Kerala	Notification released, applications closed	To be announced
Chhattisgarh	Notified Jan 2026; detailed cycle awaited	To be announced
Assam	Applications closed (Feb-Mar 2026 cycle)	22
Andhra Pradesh	Screening held Apr 2026; next stage awaited	To be announced
West Bengal	2023-cycle mains postponed; fresh 2026 notice awaited	To be announced
Uttar Pradesh	218-post proposal submitted to UPPSC; notification awaited	To be announced
Madhya Pradesh	Notification awaited	~405 (expected)
Haryana	Notification awaited	~92 (expected)
Punjab	Notification awaited	To be announced
Rajasthan	Notification awaited	To be announced
Delhi (DJS, entry-level)	Notification awaited	To be announced
Himachal Pradesh	Notification awaited	To be announced
Jharkhand	Notification awaited	To be announced
Uttarakhand	Notification awaited	To be announced
Tamil Nadu	Status unconfirmed	To be announced

The recruitment cycles and timelines can vary since many high courts and state PSCs run their individual recruitments. 

State-Wise Judiciary Exam Notifications 2026

The Judiciary Exam is an entry-level exam conducted to recruit subordinate judiciary posts. Around 50,000 to 60,000 students appear annually for Judicial Service, with only 15-20% clearing. 

Refer to the list below to download judicial notifications for various states.

State Notification PDF

Upcoming Judiciary Exams	Status	Last Notified Year
Rajasthan Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	To be announced soon	2023
MP Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2026	To be announced soon	2022
UP Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2026	To be announced soon	2022
Chhattisgarh Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2026	To be announced soon	2022
Punjab Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2026	Awaited	2022
Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2026	Awaited	2023
Delhi Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2022
Bihar Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2026	Awaited	2023
Uttarakhand Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2023
Odisha Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2023
Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2022
West Bengal Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2022
Maharashtra Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2021
Gujarat Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2023
Haryana Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2022
Jharkhand Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2022
Telangana Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2023
Karnataka Judiciary Recruitment Notification for 2026	Awaited	2023

Rajasthan Civil Judge Exam 2026

The Rajasthan judiciary exam notification has not been released yet. You may expect it soon.

The table below shows you all the details about Rajasthan's upcoming judiciary exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Rajasthan High Court
Name of the Exam	Rajasthan Judicial Service Examination (RJS)
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	To be announced
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Rajasthan
Official Website	hcraj.nic.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Uttar Pradesh Civil Judge Exam (UP PCS-J) 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is expected to announce 218-400 vacancies for civil judge (junior division) posts. The official notification for this UP judiciary exam has not been released yet.

You can check the table below for complete details on this recruitment cycle. 

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Name of the Exam	UP PCS (Judicial) Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	To be announced
Number of Vacancies	218 (proposed)
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Official Website	uppsc.up.nic.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Exam (MPCJ) 2026

According to several media reports, the Madhya Pradesh High Court is expected to announce up to 405 civil judge vacancies. These vacancies include unfilled positions from the year 2024, 2025, and 2026.

The notification for this upcoming Madhya Pradesh judiciary exam is expected in November 2026.

You can find the complete details about this recruitment cycle in the table below. 

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Madhya Pradesh High Court
Name of the Exam	Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Examination (MPCJ)
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	To be announced (expected November 2026)
Number of Vacancies	~405 (expected)
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Madhya Pradesh
Official Website	mphc.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2026

The official notification for Chhattisgarh civil judge vacancy 2026 is expected by December 2026. Initially an expectation of 30 vacancies was mentioned but this number can vary.

The table below shows all the details about the Chhattisgarh's upcoming judiciary exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
Name of the Exam	Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	Notified January 2026
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	21 - 35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law + 1 Year Practice Rule (After 31 march 2027)
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Chhattisgarh
Official Website	psc.cg.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	To be announced
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Punjab Judiciary Exam 2026

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is expected to announce fresh civil judge vacancies by December 2026. Previously the Punjab and Haryana High Court announced 159 civil judge vacancies in September 2022.

You can track further updates and details on the Punjab judiciary exam in the table below. 

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Punjab and Haryana High Court
Name of the Exam	Punjab Civil Service (Judicial) Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division) cum Judicial Magistrate
Official Notification	To be announced (expected August-December 2026)
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Punjab
Official Website	highcourtchd.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Haryana Civil Judge Exam 2026

The HPSC is expected to announce roughly 92 civil judge vacancies in 2026. However, this is not an official announcement. The notification is expected to be released by December 2026.

You can track the complete details related to the upcoming Haryana Judiciary exam from the table below.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
Name of the Exam	Haryana Civil Judge Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	To be announced (expected by December 2026)
Number of Vacancies	~92 (expected)
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Haryana
Official Website	hpsc.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Gujarat Judicial Services Exam 2026

On April 24, 2026, the Gujarat High Court announced 237 civil judge vacancies under Ref. No. RC/0719/2026. However, a detailed notification for the further events of this Gujarat judiciary exam is still awaited.  

The table below shows you the details of this upcoming judiciary exam.  

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	High Court of Gujarat
Name of the Exam	Gujarat Judicial Services Civil Judge Exam
Name of the Post	Civil Judge
Official Notification	Announced on April 24, 2026
Number of Vacancies	237
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Gujarat
Official Website	gujarathighcourt.nic.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Bihar Judicial Services Examination 2026

On February 23, 2026, the BPSC released the notification for its 33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination 2026, announcing 173 civil judge vacancies.

The online application process for this Bihar judiciary exam was conducted from February 25, 2026, to March 18, 2026.

The prelims exam was scheduled for June 03, 2026; however, it was postponed. Further notification on this upcoming judiciary exam is yet to be released.

You can check the table below for more details on this recruitment cycle.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Name of the Exam	33rd Bihar Judicial Service Competitive Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	Announced on February 23, 2026 (Advt. No. 12/2026)
Number of Vacancies	173
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	22 - 35 years (up to 40 years for reserved/women/PwD categories)
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Bihar
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Application Window	February 25 - March 18, 2026
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	postponed
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Kerala Judicial Service Exam 2026

The Kerala High Court released Kerala judiciary exam notification for civil judge posts. The application process for it was conducted online till May 04, 2026, with offline payment accepted till May 15, 2026.

Further official notification on this recruitment process is still awaited. The table below gives you all the details about this upcoming judiciary exam. 

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Kerala High Court
Name of the Exam	Kerala Judicial Service Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division) / Munsiff-Magistrate
Official Notification	Announced 2026
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	21 - 35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law; Malayalam language proficiency required
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Kerala
Official Website	hckerala.gov.in
Application Window	Closed | May 04, 2026 (online)
Application Form	Closed
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

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Assam Judiciary Exam 2026

The Guwahati High Court released the Assam judiciary exam notification for recruiting 22 Grade III judicial officers on February 07, 2026.

Application process for this recruitment process was conducted from February 7, 2026, to March 3, 2026.

The exam dates for this recruitment cycle weren't announced, and further official notification is still awaited.

The table below shows all the details related to this exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Gauhati High Court
Name of the Exam	Assam Judicial Service Examination
Name of the Post	Grade-III Judicial Officer
Official Notification	Announced on February 7, 2026
Number of Vacancies	22
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Assam
Official Website	ghconline.gov.in
Application Window	February 17 to March 03, 2026
Application Form	Closed
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	To be announced

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Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Exam 2026

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Name of the Exam	Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Competitive Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge
Official Notification	To be announced
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	22 - 35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Official Website	hppsc.hp.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

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Delhi Judicial Services Exam 2026

The Delhi judiciary exam notification for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is expected to be released soon.

You can check the upcoming judiciary exam details for Delhi in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Delhi High Court
Name of the Exam	Delhi Judicial Service Examination (DJS)
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	To be announced
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	General: 32 years; SC/ST: 37 years; PwD: 42 years
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	NCT of Delhi
Official Website	delhihighcourt.nic.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

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Karnataka Judiciary Civil Judge Exam 2026

On April 16, 2026, the Karnataka High Court released Civil Judge direct recruitment notification for 90 posts under Advt. No. HCRB/CJR-9/2026.

The application process for this Karnataka judiciary recruitment was conducted online from April 16 to May 15, 2026. However, the cycle has been paused until further notice.

You can track the information about this exam in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Karnataka High Court
Name of the Exam	Karnataka Civil Judge Recruitment Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	Announced on April 16, 2026 (No. HCRB/CJR-9/2026); subject to outcome of a pending Writ Petition
Number of Vacancies	90 (15 fresh + 75 backlog)
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	Up to 40-45 years (category-wise)
Qualification	Degree in Law + 1 years practice as Advocate/Public Prosecutor/Government Counsel (After 31 March 2027)
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Karnataka
Official Website	judiciary.karnataka.gov.in
Application Window	April 16 to May 15, 2026
Application Form	Closed
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

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Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Exam 2026

High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati released the civil judge notification for 50 vacancies on February 14, 2026.

The computer-based screening test for it was held on March 17, 2026, however any further information or the mains exam dates haven't been announced yet.

In the table below, you can find complete details about this recruitment cycle

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati
Name of the Exam	AP Civil Judge Recruitment Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	Announced on February 14, 2026
Number of Vacancies	50
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Screening Test, Written Exam, and Interview (Viva-voce)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Official Website	apspsc.gov.in
Application Window	Closed
Application Form	Closed
Preliminary Examination	March 17, 2026
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

West Bengal Judiciary Exam 2026

West Bengal has an active recruitment cycle from 2023 under Advt. No. 19/2023. The prelims exam result for it was declared on February 12, 2026. However, the mains exams that were scheduled for late March/early April 2026 got postponed.

An official notification for further process for West Bengal judiciary exam is still awaited.

You can find all exam related information in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Name of the Exam	West Bengal Judicial Service Examination (WBJS)
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division) cum Judicial Magistrate
Official Notification	WBJS 2023 cycle active (Advt. 19/2023); fresh 2026 notification awaited
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	23 - 35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	West Bengal
Official Website	wbpsc.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	To be announced
Preliminary Examination	Result declared February 12, 2026 (2023 cycle)
Main Written Examination	Postponed; new date awaited
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Jharkhand Judiciary Exam 2026

The Jharkhand Judiciary Exam is one of the most sought-after state-level judiciary exams for law graduates aiming to join the Judicial Services. With the upcoming Jharkhand Judicial Services Examination 2026, aspirants are gearing up to secure their place in the judiciary. Here’s an overview of what to expect, including anticipated vacancies, exam patterns, preparation strategies, and more.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Name of the Exam	Jharkhand Judicial Services Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	To be announced
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	22 - 35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Jharkhand
Official Website	jpsc.gov.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2026

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced Maharashtra judiciary vacancies 2026 for 286 civil judges (junior division).

The application process for this recruitment cycle was initially open from May 01 to May 21, 2026, and was later reopened from July 8, 2026, until further Supreme Court order.

Any further notification on it is still awaited.

You can find all the details related to upcoming Maharashtra judiciary exam in the table below.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Name of the Exam	Civil Judge (Junior Division) & Judicial Magistrate First Class Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division) & JMFC
Official Notification	Announced on May 1, 2026 (Advt. No. 013/2026)
Number of Vacancies	286
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	Up to 40 years (Advocates); up to 50 years (Ministerial Staff), with further relaxations
Qualification	Degree in Law + 1 year practice (Advocate stream).(After 31 March 2027)
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Maharashtra
Official Website	mpsc.gov.in
Application Window	May 01 to May 21, 2026
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced (Earlier, it was August 2, 2026)
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Odisha Judicial Services Examination 2026

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) released Odisha judiciary recruitment notification for 78 civil judge vacancies on April 30, 2026, under Advt. No. 02 of 2026-27.

The application process was conducted from May 08, 2026, to June 08, 2026. Its prelims exam was scheduled for July 05, 2026, but was postponed after Supreme Court's directions.

The table below shows all the details of this recruitment cycle.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Name of the Exam	Odisha Judicial Service Examination (OJS)
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	Announced on April 30, 2026 (Advt. No. 02 of 2026-27)
Number of Vacancies	78 (26 reserved for women)
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	23 - 35 years
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Odisha
Official Website	opsc.gov.in
Application Window	May 08 to June 08, 2026
Application Form	-
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Uttarakhand PCS J Examination 2026

The Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Mains Exam, scheduled for 23 - 26 August, is now postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. However, the Hon'ble High Court will notify the final date soon. [PREPARE NOW]

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Uttarakhand Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam	Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge
Official Notification	To be announced
Number of Vacancies	To be announced
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	To be announced
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Uttarakhand
Official Website	pscuk.net.in
Application Window	To be announced
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	To be announced
Main Written Examination	To be announced
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Telangana Judicial Services Exam 2026

Telangana Judicial Services Civil Judge notification has not been released yet. You can expect it soon.

The table below shows all the important details about the upcoming Telangana judiciary exam.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Telangana High Court
Name of the Exam	Telangana Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination
Name of the Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Official Notification	2025-notified cycle, currently in its final stages through 2026
Number of Vacancies	94
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	23 - 26 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/BC)
Qualification	Degree in Law
Selection Process	Screening Test, Written Exam, and Viva-voce
Mode of Exam	Offline
Job Location	Hyderabad, Telangana
Official Website	tshc.gov.in
Application Window	Closed (December 2025)
Application Form	Check Here
Preliminary Examination	8 March 2026 (Computer-Based Screening Test)
Main Written Examination	June 20 to June 21, 2026
Viva­-voce (Interview)	To be Announced
Exam Pattern	Check Here
Syllabus	Check Here

Judicial Services Exam Eligibility Criteria 2026-2027 

You must check the judiciary exam eligibility criteria if you're planning to appear for the upcoming judiciary exams in 2026-2027. You must meet the following eligibility conditions.  

Educational Qualifications  

You must have a bachelor's degree in law (LL. B) with an enrolment as an advocate under the Advocates Act 1961.  

Practice Requirement  

As per the Supreme Court's transitional framework, fresh law graduates are eligible to apply for exams notified from May 20, 2025, to March 31, 2027, without any prior practice experience.  

From April 01, 2027, minimum 1 year of certified courtroom practice will be a mandatory eligibility criterion.  

Age  

The age limit for judiciary exams is generally between 21 to 35 years. Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per various state laws.  

Judicial Services Selection Process 2026-2027

The judicial services (civil judge) recruitment process has three stages: preliminary exam, main exam, Interview (Viva Voce).  

• Preliminary Examination: It's an objective-type (MCQ-based) test that's qualifying in nature. The minimum qualifying marks for the prelims vary across states and these marks are not added to the final merit list.  
• Main Examination: This is a subjective/written exam that has 3-6 papers (depending on specific states). The marks from main examination contribute to the final merit list. The candidates selected during this phase are called for the Interview.  
• Interview (Viva-Voce): This is the final stage of selection and carries 50-100 marks based on specific state's judiciary exam pattern.  

As per the latest update and the Supreme Court's judgement, candidates who get selected need to undergo 1 year of Judicial Academy training and 1 year of structured clerkship to be able to join as a Civil Judge.  

Key takeaways:  

• The Supreme Court has reduced judiciary practice requirement from 3 years to 1 year.  
• Fresh law graduates can apply for exams notified till March 31, 2027, without any prior practice experience.  
• The age limit for eligibility generally remains 21 to 35 years.  
• With this judgement there can be various upcoming judiciary exam notifications by December 2026.