Overview
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has released the recruitment notification Advt No. 0132026 for the Civil Judge Exam 2026. There are a total of 286 vacancies available for the post of Civil Judge Junior Division. Interested candidates possessing a Degree in Law with the required practice service must apply online before 21/05/2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 286
Post Name: Civil Judge Junior Division (Judicial Magistrate First Class Group A)
Organization: Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Job Location: Maharashtra
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|
| Civil Judge Junior Division | 286 | Degree in Law with 3 years practice/service as specified |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Degree in Law.
For Advocates/Public Prosecutors/Govt. Advocates: Minimum 3 years of practice in the High Court of Bombay or subordinate courts as on 30-04-2026.
For Ministerial Staff: Must be serving in the High Court, Subordinate Courts, Offices of Govt. Pleaders, or as Legal Assistant and above in the Legal Section of the Law & Judiciary Dept. with minimum 3 years of service after obtaining a Degree in Law as on 30-04-2026.
Age Limit (as on 30-04-2026):
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age:
- UR Advocate/PP/Govt. Advocate: 40 years
- Reserved Advocate/PP/Govt. Advocate: 45 years
- UR Ministerial Staff: 50 years
- Reserved Ministerial Staff: 50 years
Important Dates
Notification Release: 01/05/2026
Application Start Date: 01/05/2026
Last Date to Apply: 21/05/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment (Online): 21/05/2026
Last Date for SBI Bank Challan: 23/05/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment (Bank Branch): 25/05/2026
Exam Date (Preliminary): 02/08/2026
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS/Orphan: ₹ 394/-
Backward Classes/PwD: ₹ 294/-
Payment Mode: Online or Offline via SBI Bank Challan
Salary / Pay Scale
Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination: Two papers covering Civil Law and Criminal Law (including new acts like Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023).
Stage 2: Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a written examination covering various legal subjects and acts.
Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test): Final selection is based on the combined marks of the Main Examination and the Interview.
How to Apply
Visit the official website of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission.
Navigate to the recruitment section and find the MPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 link.
Complete the online registration and fill in the application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents and pay the application fee through the online portal or bank challan.
Submit the application before 21/05/2026.
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