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Key Facts: Bihar Civil Judge Exam Exam
173
Civil Judge (Junior Division) vacancies notified in the 33rd Bihar Judiciary exam
BPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026
250 marks
Total Preliminary marks (Paper I 100 + Paper II Law 150), objective OMR, no negative marking
BPSC Bihar Judiciary exam pattern
1 July 2024
Date the BNS, BNSS and BSA replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act
Government of India / India Code
Rs. 100
Application fee for all categories under the 33rd Bihar Judiciary notification
BPSC Advertisement No. 12/2026
1,050 + 100
Mains (1,050) and Interview (100) marks that alone decide the final merit list
BPSC Bihar Judicial Service exam scheme
22-35 years
Age range with LLB degree required to apply (relaxations apply)
BPSC eligibility, Advt. 12/2026
The 33rd Bihar Judiciary exam (Advt. No. 12/2026) was notified for 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) vacancies. The Preliminary stage is a 250-mark objective OMR test (Paper I General Studies 100 marks; Paper II Law 150 marks) held in one 210-minute sitting with no negative marking and is only qualifying. Final selection rests entirely on the Mains (1,050 marks) and Interview (100 marks). Candidates must hold an LLB and be aged 22-35 (with category relaxations).
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1Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section provides the punishment for murder (the provision corresponding to Section 302 of the repealed Indian Penal Code)?
2The three new criminal codes — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, all of 2023 — came into force replacing the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act on which date?
3A is tried for the murder of B. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, B's statement as to the cause of his death or the circumstances of the transaction that resulted in his death is admissible as a 'dying declaration'. Under which provision?
4The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, consists of how many sections, as compared with the 167 sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
5Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what does Section 318 deal with — the provision corresponding to the offence of cheating (formerly Sections 415/420 IPC)?
6Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which provision deals with the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) in cognizable cases, corresponding to Section 154 of the old CrPC?
7Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, and has been judicially expanded to include the right to a speedy trial, privacy and a clean environment?
8In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that the 'basic structure' of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed by Parliament through a constitutional amendment under Article 368?
9Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an agreement made without consideration is generally void. Which of the following is NOT a recognised exception under Section 25?
10Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on dishonour of a cheque for insufficiency of funds, within how many days must the payee issue a demand notice to the drawer after receiving information of the dishonour from the bank?
About the Bihar Civil Judge Exam Exam
The Bihar Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination, commonly called Bihar PCS (J), is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission under the authority of the Patna High Court. It recruits Civil Judges who also serve as Judicial Magistrates in Bihar's subordinate courts. Selection runs through three stages: an objective Preliminary exam, a descriptive Mains, and a personal interview.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Prelims: 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes) for both papers in a single sitting
Passing Score
Prelims is qualifying only; the qualifying cutoff varies by category each cycle. Final merit is based on Mains (1,050 marks) + Interview (100 marks).
Exam Fee
Rs. 100 application fee (all categories, per Advertisement No. 12/2026) (Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC))
Bihar Civil Judge Exam Exam Content Outline
Law of Evidence and Procedure
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (replacing the Indian Evidence Act), Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (replacing the CrPC), Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 and Provincial Small Cause Courts Act.
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Articles 1-395 and Schedules, fundamental rights, directive principles, writ jurisdiction, judicial review, delegated legislation and the principles of natural justice.
Law of Contracts and Torts
Indian Contract Act 1872 (offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent, breach) and the general principles of tortious liability including negligence, nuisance, defamation and strict liability.
Commercial Law
Sale of Goods Act 1930, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (including s.138 cheque dishonour), company law fundamentals and the Indian Partnership Act 1932.
Transfer of Property, Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief
Transfer of Property Act 1882, principles of equity, Indian Trusts Act 1882, Specific Relief Act 1963 (as amended in 2018) and the Limitation Act 1963.
Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law
Hindu marriage, succession (including the 2005 coparcenary amendment), adoption and joint family; Muslim marriage, dower, gift, guardianship, legitimacy and wills.
General Studies, Current Affairs and Bihar Laws
General knowledge, current affairs and elementary general science (Paper I), plus Bihar-specific statutes such as the Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act 1982, Bihar Tenancy Act 1885 and Bihar Land Reforms Act.
How to Pass the Bihar Civil Judge Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Prelims is qualifying only; the qualifying cutoff varies by category each cycle. Final merit is based on Mains (1,050 marks) + Interview (100 marks).
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Prelims: 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes) for both papers in a single sitting
- Exam fee: Rs. 100 application fee (all categories, per Advertisement No. 12/2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts the Bihar Judicial Service Civil Judge exam and what is the latest advertisement?
It is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) under the authority of the Patna High Court. The most recent cycle is the 33rd Bihar Judiciary exam, notified via Advertisement No. 12/2026 for 173 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.
Is the Bihar Judiciary Preliminary exam objective (MCQ) based?
Yes. The Prelims is an objective-type (MCQ) screening test on OMR sheets, with two papers — Paper I General Studies (100 marks) and Paper II Law (150 marks) — held in a single 3-hour-30-minute sitting with no negative marking.
Does the Prelims score count towards the final merit list?
No. The Preliminary exam is purely qualifying. The final merit is based entirely on the combined marks of the Mains examination (1,050 marks) and the Interview (100 marks).
How have the new criminal codes affected the Bihar Judiciary syllabus?
From 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. Candidates must now study criminal law, procedure and evidence primarily under the new codes while knowing the old section mappings.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Bihar Civil Judge exam?
Candidates must hold an LLB degree from a recognised university and (per Advt. 12/2026) be aged between 22 and 35 years as on the cut-off date, with the upper limit relaxed for reserved categories, women and persons with disabilities.
Which Bihar-specific laws are tested in the exam?
Beyond central laws, the syllabus draws on Bihar-specific statutes such as the Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act 1982, the Bihar Tenancy Act 1885 and the Bihar Land Reforms Act 1950 (zamindari abolition).