🏛️ OPSC Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 78 Posts | Complete Details

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026-27 for the recruitment of Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Odisha Judicial Service, 2025. This is a great opportunity for law graduates aiming to enter the judiciary.

📌 Overview

• Post: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
• Total Vacancies: 78 (26 reserved for women)
• Pay Scale: ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 + allowances
• Application Mode: Online
• Official Website: https://opsc.gov.in

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Preliminary Exam Date: 05 July 2026 (Sunday)

📊 Vacancy Breakdown

• Unreserved (UR): 35 (12 women)
• SEBC: 9 (3 women)
• SC: 13 (4 women)
• ST: 18 (6 women)
• PwBD: 3 (1 woman)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Law graduate from a recognized university
• Minimum 3 years of practice as an advocate as on 1 April 2025
• Experience as Law Clerk/Research Assistant will also be counted

2. Age Limit

• Minimum: 23 years
• Maximum: 42 years (as on 1 April 2025)

Age Relaxation:

• 5 years: SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-servicemen
• 10 years: PwBD candidates
• 7 years: Law Clerk/Research Assistant experience

💰 Application Fee

• ₹700 for General/SEBC candidates
• No fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
• 💡 Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the Preliminary Exam

📝 Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

• 100 MCQs (1 mark each)
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

Subjects include:

• Constitution of India
• CPC, CrPC / BNSS
• IPC / BNS
• Evidence Act / BSA
• Contract, TPA, Limitation Act
• Succession Laws
• Domestic Violence Act

Qualifying Marks:

• 40% (General)
• 35% (SC/ST/PwBD)

2. Main Written Examination

Compulsory Papers:

• General English (150 marks)
• Procedural Laws (150 marks)

Optional Papers (Choose any 3):

• Law of Crime & Torts
• Personal Laws
• Law of Property
• Law of Contract
• Jurisprudence & Constitution

3. Interview

• Marks: 100
• Minimum qualifying: 40%

👉 Final merit = Main Exam + Interview marks

📚 Key Highlights

• Papers will be of LL.B. standard
• Interview may include current legal + general awareness topics
• Final merit list valid for 1 year
• Reservation rules apply as per Odisha Government norms

⚖️ Why You Should Apply

• Prestigious entry into judicial services
• Attractive salary + government benefits
• Clear and structured selection process
• Opportunity to serve in the judiciary

🔗 How to Apply

1. Visit https://opsc.gov.in
2. Register and fill the online application
3. Upload required documents
4. Pay the fee (if applicable)
5. Submit before deadline

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