The West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025 notification is out, combining recruitment from Advt. No. 19/2023 and Advt. No. 9/2024 to fill a total of 108 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. This consolidated drive offers law graduates a chance to compete in a prestigious state-level judicial service examination, with separate application windows for each advertisement.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission will activate the apply online link for 54 Judiciary Services Examination vide advt no. 09/2024 soon on the official website. Know the latest information about the WB Judiciary Vacancy shared in this article.
West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025 Out
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025. This is a great chance for law graduates to become a Civil Judge (Junior Division). A total of 54 posts have been released under Advt 09/2024 advertisement.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 10 October 2025. The department officials will soon activate the application link on the official website. Candidates can check the eligibility and selection pocedure mentioned below.
West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025: Overview
The West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025 aims to recruit qualified law graduates for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) through a multi-stage selection process. This overview highlights key details such as vacancies, eligibility, exam stages, and application timelines.
West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025 | ||
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Detail | Advt. No. 19/2023 (2023 Exam) | Advt. No. 9/2024 (2024 Exam) |
Recruiting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
Exam Name | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2023 | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2024 |
Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
Vacancies | 54 total (UR-23, EWS-5, SC-12, ST-3, OBC-A-6, OBC-B-3, PwBD-2) | 54 total (UR-22, EWS-6, SC-12, ST-3, OBC-A-5, OBC-B-4, PwBD-2) |
Preliminary Exam (MCQ) | Kolkata & Darjeeling; tentatively Dec 2025 | Kolkata & Darjeeling; tentatively Feb 2026 |
Advertisement Release Date | 13 August 2025 | 13 August 2025 |
Website | https://psc.wb.gov.in |
West Bengal Judiciary Notification 2025 PDF
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has officially issued the Judicial Service Examination notifications for both Advt. No. 19/2023 and Advt. No. 9/2024, detailing recruitment for a total of 108 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. These notifications were released on 13 August 2025.
Year of Vacancy | Advertisement No. | PDF Download Link |
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2023 | 19/2023 | Download PDF |
2024 | 9/2024 | Download PDF |
West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy Important Dates 2025
The West Bengal Judiciary Recruitment 2025 comes with clearly defined timelines for both advertisements under this drive. Candidates must submit their applications within the respective online registration windows to be considered for the selection process.
Event | Dates |
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Advt. No. 19/2023 Apply online | 22 August 2025 – 21 September 2025 ( completed) |
Advt. No. 9/2024 Apply Online | 10 October 2025 – 9 November 2025 |
Written Exam Date | TBA |
West Bengal Judiciary Vacancies 2025
Detailed category-wise breakdown of the 108 vacancies is as follows:
Category | Advt. No. 19/2023 | Advt. No. 9/2024 | Total |
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UR (Unreserved) | 23 | 22 | 45 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 5 | 6 | 11 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) | 12 | 12 | 24 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
OBC-A | 6 | 5 | 11 |
OBC-B | 3 | 4 | 7 |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Total Vacancies | 54 | 54 | 108 |
West Bengal Judiciary Apply Online Link 2025
The West Bengal Judiciary 2025 application process will be conducted only on the official West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) website. Candidates must submit through online mode only. The apply online link for 09/2024 will active from 10 October to 09 November 2025. A direct link to apply will be shared as soon as the department officials activates it.
West Bengal Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2025
The West Bengal Judiciary 2025 Eligibility Criteria explains the minimum qualifications, age limits, and other conditions that candidates must meet to apply for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.
Candidates should check and make sure they meet all these requirements before applying, as not fulfilling any criteria can lead to disqualification at any stage of the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification
- Must possess a Law degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocate Act.
Language Requirement
- Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali is mandatory.
- This requirement does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali or who belong to certain exempted hill areas of West Bengal.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 23 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST candidates: up to 5 years
- OBC-A/OBC-B candidates: up to 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): up to 10 years
Other Requirements
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Good character and suitability for government service as determined by the appointing authority.
WB Judiciary Selection Process 2025
The selection process of the WB Judiciary Selection Process includes three stages i.e Prelims, Mains and Interview. The candidates who clear all the stages will be shortlisted for the provisional selection. Candidates preparing for the WB Judiciary can check the detailed prelims and mains exam pattern shared below.
West Bengal Judiciary Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims Exam Pattern
The West Bengal Judiciary Prelims exam includes 200 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. Candidates who clear the prelims will be shortlisted for the mains examination.
WBPSC Judiciary Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
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 | 100 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
Mains Exam Pattern
The Mains Exam is descriptive, comprising eight compulsory papers and three optional papers, for each 100 marks. The duration of each paper is 3 hours.
WBPSC Judiciary Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
I | English Composition, Precise Writing | 100 | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
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) |
B | Optional Subject II | 100 | |
C | Optional Subject III | 100 | |
Total Marks | 1100 |
West Bengal Judiciary Salary
Candidates selected as Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the West Bengal Judiciary receive an attractive salary package. The pay scale is ₹27,700 – 770 – 33,090 – 920 – 40,450 – 1080 – 44,770.
Along with the basic pay, they also get various allowances and benefits from the government, such as HRA (House Rent Allowance), TA (Travel Allowance), DA (Dearness Allowance), Risk Allowance, and other perks.
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West Bengal Judiciary Syllabus |
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