West Bengal Judicial Service exam notification released; check details

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has invited online applications for West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2022.

The application process will commence on January 10 and the deadline for the submission of the application form is January 31 up to 3 pm. Interested candidates will be able to apply online at wbpsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to edit their applications from February 8 till February 15.

The Preliminary Examination will be held in March 2023 or thereabout. The Final Written Examination will be held at Kolkata in May 2023 or thereabout. A personality test will be held thereafter in the office of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, in Kolkata.

This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 29 vacancies of West Bengal Judicial Service Civil Judge (Jr. Divn).

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 23 years to 35 years as on December 30, 2022.

Educational Qualification: A degree in Law from any University or Institution affiliated with any University recognized by the State Government or the Central Government. Enrolment as an advocate in the roll of the Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India on the date of advertisement for the examination. Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for those candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali)., as per the WBPSC Notice.

Application fee: Candidates have to pay Rs. 210 as the application fee. Candidates from West Bengal’s SC/ST categories and PwBDs who have a physical disability of 40% or more are exempt from paying any fees.