The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially announced the date for the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination 2026. As per the latest notification, the WBPSC has announced the WB Judicial Service Final Written Exam Date 2026 through the official notice for the Advt. No. 19/2023.
This much-awaited announcement has brought clarity to aspiring candidates aiming to secure a position in the prestigious West Bengal Judicial Services. Keep this page bookmarked for essential updates on the West Bengal Judicial Service Exam 2026.
West Bengal Judicial Services Exam Date 2026 Out
The WBJS exam is conducted annually to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the state judicial services. The West Bengal Judicial Services Final exam will be held on 23rd, 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th & 30th March 2026 and 1st & 2nd April 2026 at the examination hall of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal.
The selection process involves a preliminary exam (objective type), a main exam (written), and a personality test. Whether you are a beginner or a long-time aspirant, reviewing the official notification is crucial to understanding key details such as vacancies, age relaxation, application process, exam pattern, and more for the West Bengal Judicial Service Exam 2026.
WBPSC Judicial Service Exam 2026:Overview
Candidates can refer to the overview table below for key details of the WBPSC Judicial Service Exam 2026.
| WBPSC Judicial Service Exam Date 2026: Overview | |
| Recruiting Organisation | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Civil Judge |
| Exam Name | Judicial Service Exam 2026 |
| Advt. No. | 19 of 2023 |
| Final Written Exam Date | 23rd , 24th, 25th , 28th, 29th & 30th March 2026 and 1st & 2nd April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 16 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Educational qualification | LLB |
| Age Limit | 23-35 Years |
| Exam Duration | 3Hours (Prelims) |
| Salary | Rs. 27,700- Rs.44,700 |
| Official Website | https://psc.wb.gov.in/ |
WBPSC Judicial Service Notification 2026
The commission has announced the online application dates on its official website, and the detailed notification. Candidates applied should carefully review the West Bengal Judicial Services Exam 2026 details provided in this article and begin their exam preparation.
WBPSC Judicial Service Apply Online 2026
The West Bengal Public Service Commission activated the online application link on its official website on 07th March 2025, as per the WBPSC Exam Calendar. The application window is now closed, and no further applications will be accepted through any mode. All aspirants who successfully applied should now focus on their exam preparation Stay tuned for updates regarding the release of admit cards and other important notifications.
How to Apply for WBPSC Judicial Service Exam 2026
Candidates interested in applying for the West Bengal Judiciary Exam can follow the steps below and submit their application without any difficulties
- Visit the WBPSC website @www.psc.wb.gov.in or click on the direct link shared above to visit the login page.
- On the home page, check “Candidate’s Corner” and click on “Apply Online.”
- You will be redirected to a new web page
- If you are a new user then click on Register and fill in your details or Login using your login details.
- Check for the post for which you are applying and click on “Apply Now.”
- Click on “CURRENT APPLICATION” for the application
- Select the exam for which you are applying and click on it.
- Click on the Recruitment Details and the Continue button to proceed further for filling the application.
- Fill in the required details and upload the required documents to complete your application.
- Click on Generate & Print Challan or pay online fees to submit your completed application.
- Download or take a printout of your online application for future use.
WBPSC Judicial Service Application Fees 2026
The candidates are required to pay examination fees to submit their online application. Fees not paid or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected by the commission. Check the table below for category-wise fee details:
| WBPSC Judicial Service Application Fees 2026 | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| Gen/UR | Rs. 210 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Nil |
WBPSC Judicial Service Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for West Bengal Judicial Service Exam 2026 should meet the required educational qualifications and age limit. Here we have tabulated the detailed information:
| WBPSC Judicial Service Eligibility Criteria 2026 | |
| Educational Qualification | Law Degree/ LLM, or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 23-35 Years |
The cutoff date to calculate age limit and age relaxation details will be shared along with the apply online link.
West Bengal Civil Judge Selection Process 2026
The West Bengal Civil Judge Selection Process 2026 includes three stages i.e, Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates who cleared the preliminary exam will be shortlisted for the mains exam. The final selection will be based on the overall performance of the candidate.
- Prelims Exam: Objective test to shortlist candidates
- Mains Exam: Descriptive papers on Civil, Criminal, and Constitutional Law
- Interview / Viva Voce: Judge’s personality, decision-making, and judicial aptitude
West Bengal Judiciary Service Syllabus 2026
The candidates preparing for the WBPSC Judiciary Service Examination should be aware of the detailed syllabus and exam pattern. The West Bengal Judiciary Service Syllabus 2026 provides the key topics and subjects that are important for the exam. Here we have shared the detailed exam pattern for prelims and mains for the Civil Judge Post.
West Bengal Judicial Service Exam Pattern 2026
The West Bengal Judiciary Service Exam selection process consists of Prelims and Mains. Candidates must review the detailed exam patterns and plan their preparation accordingly. The Prelims exam comprises 200 objective-type multiple-choice questions, totaling 200 marks, to be completed in 180 minutes.
| WBPSC Civil Judge Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 | ||
| Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| English Composition | 30 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | |
| Indian Constitution | 20 | |
| Law of Contracts & Torts | 20 | |
| Laws of Evidence | 20 | |
| Civil Procedure Codes | 20 | |
| Criminal Procedure Code & Indian Penal Code | 20 | |
| Personal Law | 10 | |
| Law of Limitation | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
West Bengal Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The main examination is descriptive and consists of eight compulsory papers and three optional papers, with a total of 100 marks assigned to both the compulsory and optional papers. The duration of each paper is 3hours and collectively the mains exam marks are 1100.
| WBPSC Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| I | English Composition, Precise Writing | 100 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours)/ Paper |
| II | Muhammadan Law | 100 | |
| III | Jurisprudence & Principles of Legislation | 100 | |
| IV | Indian Law relating to Companies and Insurance | 100 | |
| V | Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief | 100 | |
| VI | Partnership Act | 100 | |
| VII | Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription | 100 | |
| VIII | The Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law | 100 | |
| A | Optional Subject I | 100 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours)/ Paper |
| B | Optional Subject II | 100 | |
| C | Optional Subject III | 100 | |
| Total Marks | 1100 | ||
West Bengal Civil Judge Salary
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) recruits Civil Judges through the WB Judicial Service Exam. Candidates selected for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in West Bengal receive a competitive salary along with other allowances as per state government norms.
The monthly salary for a West Bengal Civil Judge ranges from Rs. 27,700 to Rs.44,700. The salary includes basic pay, HRA, TA, DA, ESI, Medical Allowances, Insurance, and others. Candidates provisionally shortlisted for the WB Civil Judge posts are entitled to many benefits and perks from the Government.
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