Overview: 1340+ UP Judiciary Upcoming Vacancies are expected to be announed soon (tentatively in the first week of February). This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take the first step towards their dream of serving justice to the common people. 

The vacancies are open to all who fulfil the UP PCS J eligibility criteria and have the qualifications and experience to take up this position.

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UP PCS J Vacancy 2024

2024 February fisrt week, the latest vacancy for UP PCS J is expected to be announced

As per the official reports, the UPPCS confirmed 1340+ vacancies this year. Considering a large backlog of court cases and more opportunities for judiciary aspirants, this is your golden chance.

UP PCS J Vacancy 2023

Refer to the following table for UPPCS J Vacancy 2023:

Category	UP Judiciary Exam 2023 Vacancy
General	123
OBC	81
SC	63
ST	06
EWS	30
Ex-Servicemen	15
DFF	06
Women	60
PwD	12
Total	303

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UP PCS J Exam 2023 - 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%

Note - 1) The candidates claiming the benefit of reservation/age relaxation must obtain a certificate in support of their reserved category issued by the competent authority.

2) All Reserve Category candidates of UP must mention their Category/Sub Category in the UP PCS J Application Form.

3) Candidates claiming reservation/age relaxation in more than one category will be entitled to only one concession, whichever is more beneficial to them.

4) The Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs), Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Pwds and Ex-Servicemen candidates who are not the permanent resident of UP shall not be given the benefit of reservation. Such candidates shall be treated as unreserved (General) Category candidates.

5) In the case of women candidates, the caste certificate issued from Father's side only be treated as valid.

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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 workload of the UP Judiciary is immense, and the number of cases is increasing. This has adversely affected the vacancy rate as the current judges cannot keep up with the demands of the court system. 
• 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 lack of proper infrastructure in the UP Judiciary 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 2023. Happy Reading!