JobPoint247 Alert: The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the detailed notification (Advertisement No. 9/2024) for the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 54 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division). This is a prestigious opportunity for law graduates to join the state judiciary.
The online application process will begin on 10th October 2025 and the last date to apply is 9th November 2025. Candidates are advised to read this article for complete information on eligibility, syllabus, salary, selection process, and application procedure.
WBJS Examination 2025 – Overview
| Name of Examination | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Post Name | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Total Vacancies | 54 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Final Written Exam, Personality Test |
| Job Location | West Bengal |
| Official Website | https://psc.wb.gov.in/ |
WBJS Exam 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 10/10/2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 09/11/2025 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 09/11/2025 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Edit Window | 12/11/2025 to 18/11/2025 (up to 3:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Examination (Tentative) | February 2026 |
| Final Written Examination (Tentative) | May 2026 |
WBJS Vacancy 2025 – Details
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 54 posts have been announced for the Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.) position. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 |
| EWS | 06 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 03 |
| OBC (Category A) | 05 |
| OBC (Category B) | 04 |
| PwBD | 02 |
| Total | 54 |
Reservation for PwBD Candidates
Out of the 2 PwBD vacancies, 1 is for Locomotor disability (reserved for SC candidates) and 1 is for Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates.
Salary and Pay Scale
The pre-revised pay scale for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) is Rs. 27,700-770-33,090-920-40,450-1080-44,770/-. All appointments will initially be on a temporary basis.
WBJS Examination 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Degree in Law from a university or institution recognized by the State or Central Government.
Professional Qualification
Applicants must be enrolled as an advocate in the roll of the Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India on the date of the advertisement.
Age Limit (as on 07/12/2024)
- Minimum Age: 23 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- This means candidates must be born not earlier than 08.12.1989 and not later than 07.12.2001.
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for candidates from West Bengal:
| SC/ST (West Bengal) | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, West Bengal) | 3 years |
| PwBD (40% and above disability) | Up to 45 years of age |
| Govt. Service Candidates (min. 2 years) | 2 years |
Language Proficiency
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak in Bengali. This is not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali. This ability will be tested during the personality test.
Application Fee
- Fee for General and OBC Candidates: Rs. 210/- + applicable service charges.
- Fee Exemption: SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates (with 40% or more disability) are exempted from paying any fee.
- Mode of Payment: The fee can be paid through online mode only.
WBJS 2025 – Selection Process
The examination consists of three successive stages:
- Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type): This is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the next stage. Marks from this exam will not be counted in the final merit list.
- Final Examination (Conventional Written Type): Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be called for the final written examination.
- Personality Test: Based on the results of the Final Examination, candidates will be called for a Personality Test.
Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in the Final Examination and the Personality Test.
WBJS Examination 2025 – Syllabus & Pattern
Important Syllabus Update
A significant change has been implemented for the 2024 examination. The old criminal laws have been replaced by the new ones. The syllabus has been modified to include:
- The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in place of CrPC.
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in place of IPC.
- The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) in place of the Evidence Act.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
- The Preliminary Exam is an MCQ-type screening test.
- There will be negative marking for each wrong answer.
Final Exam Pattern
- The Final Exam is a conventional written test.
- Answers for all papers (except language papers) can be written in either English or Bengali.
How to Apply for WBJS Exam 2025
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
- Visit the official WBPSC website: https://psc.wb.gov.in/.
- Complete the 'One Time Registration' process if you haven't already.
- Log in with your credentials and find the link for "West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2024 (Advt. No. 9/2024)".
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, academic, and other details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- Take a printout of the final application form for future reference.
