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WBPSC Judicial Service New Notification Out. The WBPSC has announced the West Bengal Judicial Services Exam 2023 for the post of Civil Judge (Jr. Division). Candidates who are looking forward to the post can apply by submitting their applications online. A total of 29 vacancies have been announced for the post this year. Check the eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates etc.
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Last updated: Jan 5, 2023
The WBPSC has announced the West Bengal Judicial Services Recruitment for the post of Civil Judge (Jr. Division). Candidates who are looking forward to the post should have submitted their applications online. A total of 29 vacancies have been announced for the post this year. And candidates who hold a degree in law from any University or Institution which is recognized by the state are eligible to apply for the exam.
Name of Organization | WBPSC |
WBPSC Full Form | West Bengal Public Service Commission |
Official Website | WBPSC Official Website |
Exam Conducting Body | WBPSC |
Post Name | Civil Judge (Jr. Division) |
Total Vacancy | 29 |
Notification Release Date | 5th January 2023 |
Applicate Start Date | 10th January 2023 |
Late Date to Apply | 31st January 2023 |
Admit Card Release Date | Will be Notified |
Prelims Exam Date | March 2023 |
Mains Exam Date | May 2023 |
Mains Result Date | Will be Notified |
Personality Test | Will be Notified |
Mode of Exam | Written Exam/Personality Test |
State | West Bengal Government Jobs |
Qualification | Government Law Jobs |
The total number of vacancies announced for the post of Civil Judge (Jr. Division) under the WBPSC Judicial Service exam is 29. We can take a look at the detailed vacancy according to category-wise that is given below. Check the table below to know more.
Category | No. of Vacancies(Anticipated) | Number of Vacancies(Clear) |
UR | 10 | 08 |
SC | 02 | 01 |
OBC (A) | 02 | 01 |
OBC (B) | 01 | 01 |
Total | 17 | 12 |
Note: All appointments will be initially made on a temporary basis.
Candidates should fill the application through the official website which will be an online mode. Follow the steps below to know how to apply for the WBPSC Judicial Services exam 2023.
Step 1: Click on the direct link as mentioned above once it gets active.
Step 2: A new page will appear on the screen. Candidates must enrol themselves with the “One Time Registration” option. After doing so, candidates can start filling in the application with all the necessary information.
Step 3: Upload all required documents as stated in the application form like; photograph, signature, documents, etc.
Step 4: Candidates should make the application fee payment before submitting the form.
Step 5: Double-check the information and click on the submit button. Candidates are also advised to take a print out of the application form for further processing.
Step 6: Candidates can alternatively visit the official website and click on WBPSC Judicial Services apply online link. Candidates can then follow the above-mentioned process to apply for the exam.
The Candidates who are applying for the West Bengal Judicial Service exam will have to pay an application fee. The application fee is meant to be paid by the candidates while submitting the application form. Check the table below to know the details.
Note: There will be no refund of the application fee/exam fee once paid.
The West Bengal Judicial Service Exam will consist of three stages in the selection process. The selection process will be, namely; Prelims exam, Mains Exam, and Personality test. The candidates who clear all three stages will be considered for the post of Civil Judge (Jr. Division). We can take a look at the details below.
The preliminary examination will consist of 200 multiple choice objective-type questions. Each question will weigh one mark and the exam will be conducted for a total of 180 minutes. The candidates who clear the prelims examination will be selected for the next stage of the selection process
The mains exam will be a conventional type written examination. The examination will have eight compulsory papers and three optional papers. The compulsory and optional papers will carry a total of 100 marks Those candidates who clear this stage will be called up for the final stage of the selection process
The candidates who clear the mains examination and are shortlisted will have to attend the personality test/interview. This stage will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. The Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in the Final Examination and the Personality Test.
Note: Candidates who will be shortlisted for the appointment will be required to appear before a Medical Board for certificates of their fitness for Government service in the form prescribed for the purpose.
Candidates who wish to apply for theWest Bengal Judicial Service Exam 2023 must first check the eligibility criteria. The criteria are set by the board and all the aspirants have to fulfill it in order to apply for the post. The details are given below.
The WBPSC Judicial Service Exam will consist of three stages in the selection process. We can take a look at the WBPSC Judicial Service Prelims exam pattern and mains exam pattern. The details are as given below.
WBPSC Judicial Service Prelims Exam Pattern | ||
Subject | Marks | Exam Duration |
English Composition | 30 | 180 Minutes |
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Test of Reasoning | 40 | |
Indian Constitution | 20 | |
Law of Contracts and Torts | 20 | |
Laws of Evidence | 20 | |
Civil Procedure Codes | 20 | |
Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code | 20 | |
Personal Law | 10 | |
Law of Limitation | 20 | |
Total | 200 |
WBPSC Judicial Service Mains Exam Pattern | ||
Subject | Marks | Exam Duration |
English Composition, Essay, Precis Writing | 100 | 3 Hours |
Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali composition, essay and translation from English into Bengali/Hindi/Urdu /Nepali/Santali | 100 | |
General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 | |
Civil Procedure Code | 100 | |
Criminal Procedure Code & Indian Penal Code | 100 | |
Indian Evidence Act | 100 | |
Law of Contracts & Torts | 100 | |
Transfer of Property Act | 100 | |
Optional Papers (Any Three to be Chosen) | ||
Hindu Law | 100 | |
Muhammadan Law | 100 | |
Jurisprudence and principles of legislation | 100 | |
Indian Law relating to Companies and Insurance | 100 | |
Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief | 100 | |
Partnership Act | 100 | |
Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription | 100 | |
The Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law | 100 | |
Total | 1100 |
The WBPSC Judicial Service exam syllabus will be of LL.B. Degree level. The candidates are advised to prepare themselves accordingly for the prelims and mains examinations.
The Syllabus for English is as follows:
The Mains examination will have eight compulsory papers and three optional papers.
Candidate can choose any 3 papers from the below options
The WBPSC Judicial Service recruitment 2023 important dates are given below. Candidates can go through the table to keep in mind the important dates.
Event | Date |
Prelims Exam Date | March 2023 |
Mains Exam Date | May 2023 |
Personality Test Date | To be Notified |
Candidates can download the WBPSC Judicial Service Interview Admit Card by following the steps below. The candidates who fail to carry the hall ticket to the exam center will not be allowed to sit for the test.
Step 1: Go to the official website of WBPSC and search for "WBPSC Judicial Service PT Admit Card" in the latest updates.
Step 2: Click on the page and a new page will appear on the candidate’s screen. Enter the login credentials.
Step 3: Click on the submit button and the Admit Card for the WBPSC Judicial Service Prelims/Mains exam will be available to the candidates.
Step 4: Double-check the details on the admit card and download/printout for further use.
Step 5: Candidates can alternatively visit the official website and click on the WBPSC Judicial Service Admit Card link available on the home page.
Step 6: After doing so, candidates can follow the same procedure as given above to download the admit card.
Candidates can check the answer key as it will include all the right answers to the questions asked in the examination. Candidates can download/check the answer key by following the steps given below.
Step 1: Click on the direct link given above.
Step 2: A new page will appear on the candidate’s screen in a PDF format.
Step 3: Candidates can download the answer key and start comparing their answers with it.
Step 4: Alternatively candidates can visit the official website and click on the WBPSC Judicial Service Answer Key 2021 link. The candidates can download the answer key for their use.
The WBPSC Judicial Service result of the mains examination has been released. Candidates can check the steps given below to know how to check their results.
Step 1: Click on the direct link given above.
Step 2: A new page will appear on the candidate’s screen in the form of a PDF.
Step 3: The results sheet will be available to the candidates. Candidates can search for their application/register numbers on the results sheet. The candidates whose numbers are available will be selected to attend the final stage of the selection process.
Step 4: Download the results sheet for further use.
Step 5: Alternatively candidates can visit the official website and click on the WBPSC Judicial Service Result 2021 link for prelims/mains exam. The candidates can download the results sheet for future reference.
The candidates who are attending the West Bengal Judicial Service Exam must keep in mind that only if they score the required marks and cut off marks will they be considered qualified. The preliminary exam scores w used only for deciding eligibility to appear in the main examination. The Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of total marks obtained in the Mains Examination and the Personality Test. The cut off marks is published along with the results by the Commission on its official website.
The previous year cut off shows how different candidates belonging to different categories have different cutoffs for the exam therefore the students belonging to a category should keep an eye on the below details:
Category |
Cut off |
General |
72.64 |
B.C.- A |
64.24 |
B.C.- B |
72.64 |
SC |
72.64 |
ST |
52.42 |
PWD |
54.37 |
The below details and at the cutoffs after the final examination where different categories have different cutoffs, so candidates belonging to the different category should refer to their category cut-offs only:
Category |
Cut off |
General |
539 |
B.C.- A |
516 |
B.C.- B |
539 |
SC |
522.5 |
ST |
514.5 |
PH-HI |
464.5 |
PH-OH |
462.5 |
All the aspiring candidates must now be having a fair idea and a clear understanding of the WBPSC Judicial Service Recruitment. Candidates must note that the final merits list will be prepared based on the performance in the mains exam and personality test. The candidates who fall under the merit list will be considered for the post of Civil Judge (Jr. Division). Candidates can now start preparing themselves for the exam by undertaking mock tests and series which will help them do better in the examination.
The pay scale of the WBPSC Civil Judge Rs.27,700-770-33090-920-40450-1080-44770/-. Which is 27,700 rupees per month
Pay Scale of WBPSC Civil Judge |
Rs.27,700-770-33090-920-40450-1080-44770/- |
Basic Pay |
Rs. 27,700 |
Books are an important resource as far as preparation of any exam is concerned and therefore referring to correct books which Offer correct and formation is very necessary. Below are good books that candidates can refer to while preparing:
Subject |
Name of the Book |
Author/ Publication |
Constitution of India |
Introduction to the Constitution of India |
Durgadas Basu |
Civil Procedure Code |
Civil Procedure with Limitation Act |
C.K.Takwani |
Indian Penal Code |
Commentary on the Indian Penal Code Hardcover |
Gaur K.D |
Criminal Law |
Code of Criminal Procedure |
CrPc Bare Act |
Transfer of Property Act |
Property Law Paperback |
Poonam Pradhan Saxena |
Indian Contract Act |
The Key to Indian Practice |
Sir Dinshaw Fardunji Mulla |
Indian Evidence Act |
Law of Evidence Paperback |
Vepa P.Sarathi & Abhinandan Malik |
Preparation tips are always necessary for the candidates as it gives them a motivational push, as well as a well-curated direction that they can follow for the preparation and below, are the preparation tips for West Bengal Judiciary preparation:
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