The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is expected to release the notification for the 2024 Judiciary Examination by the end of the year. Aspiring Civil Judges can apply for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad through the official UPPSC portal. Detailed information regarding the application process and key dates will be provided upon the official announcement.
Key Details at a Glance
- Country: India
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- Organizing Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
- Position: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Vacancies: To be announced
- Application Period: Expected by the end of 2024
- Application Portal: UPPSC Official Website
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university, be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocate Act 1961, and have proficiency in Hindi written in the Devanagari script. The age limit for eligibility is 22 to 35 years, with a relaxation of 5 years for OBC, SC, and ST candidates.
Application and Examination Fees
- General Candidates: ₹125 (₹100 exam fee + ₹25 processing fee)
- SC/ST Candidates: ₹65 (₹40 exam fee + ₹25 processing fee)
- Ex-Servicemen/PwD: ₹25 (processing fee only)
Selection Process
The selection for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) involves three phases:
- Preliminary Examination: Offline mode; consists of two papers covering General Studies and Law, with objective-type questions.
- Main Examination: Offline mode; includes six papers focusing on General Knowledge, English Language, Hindi Language, and three Law papers (Substantive Law, Procedure and Evidence, Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws), all requiring descriptive answers.
- Interview: Conducted in-person, assessing candidates’ suitability for the role in both English and Hindi.
Previous Year’s Vacancies
In the previous cycle (2022), the UPPSC announced a total of 303 vacancies, distributed as follows:
- General: 123
- OBC: 81
- SC: 63
- ST: 6
- EWS: 30
- Ex-Servicemen: 15
- Differently Abled: 6
- Women: 60
- Total: 303
The specific vacancy details for the 2024 cycle will be updated post the official announcement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates will need to:
- Visit the UPPSC official website.
- Find the link to the UP Judicial Service Examination 2024.
- Complete the application form by entering necessary details and attaching required documents.
- Pay the applicable fees before the stipulated deadline.
We encourage all prospective applicants to keep an eye on the official website for the imminent release of the detailed notification and to prepare their application materials in advance. Further updates and specifics regarding the vacancy numbers and detailed application instructions will be provided as they become available