The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination (WBJS) 2023. Candidates who are eligible and interested can submit their applications through the official website of the Commission at psc.wb.gov.in. This year, the recruitment process is being held to fill 54 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division).
Vacancy Details about the upcoming examination
The total number of vacancies is 54, divided into different categories as follows:
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Unreserved: 23 |
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EWS: 5 |
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Scheduled Caste: 12 |
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Scheduled Tribe: 3 |
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OBC (A): 6 |
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OBC (B): 3 |
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PwBD: 2 (Blindness/Low Vision - 1, Specific Learning Disability/Multiple Disabilities - 1) |
Pay Scale
The pay scale for the post is fixed in the range of Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,770 (pre-revised).
Important Dates
Application Start Date: August 22, 2025
Last Date to Apply: September 21, 2025, till 3:00 p.m.
Application Correction Window: September 24 to September 30, 2025
Qualifying Marks
The Commission has prescribed different qualifying marks for different categories. However, if a large number of reserved category posts remain vacant, the Commission may lower the qualifying marks further.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 23 years and 35 years of age as of December 28, 2023.
Educational Qualification:
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A degree in Law from a recognized University or Institution. |
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Enrolment as an Advocate in the roll of the Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India on the date of the advertisement. |
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Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali (not required for those whose mother tongue is Nepali). |
Application Fee
- General and OBC candidates: Rs. 210
- SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates with 40% or more disability: Exempted from fee
Stages of Examination
The West Bengal Judicial Service Exam is conducted in three stages:
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Preliminary Examination (Objective type, 200 marks) |
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Mains Examination (Written papers) |
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Personality Test (Interview stage) |
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The preliminary exam is an objective type paper with 200 questions, 200 marks, and a duration of 3 hours.
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Subject |
Marks |
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English Composition |
30 |
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General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Test of Reasoning |
40 |
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Indian Constitution |
20 |
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Law of Contracts and Torts |
20 |
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) |
20 |
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Civil Procedure Code |
20 |
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) |
20 |
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Personal Law |
10 |
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Law of Limitation |
20 |
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Total |
200 |
The English Composition section includes synonyms and antonyms, idioms and phrases, vocabulary tests, phrasal verbs, words with multiple meanings, and appropriate use of qualifying words.
Mains Exam Syllabus
The Mains exam has 8 compulsory papers and 3 optional papers. Each paper carries 100 marks.
Compulsory Papers
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English Composition, Essay, and Précis Writing |
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Composition, Essay, and Translation (Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali) from English |
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
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Civil Procedure Code |
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) |
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) |
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Law of Contracts and Torts |
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Transfer of Property Act |
Optional Papers (Any Three)
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Hindu Law |
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Muhammadan Law |
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Jurisprudence and Principles of Legislation |
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Indian Law relating to Companies and Insurance |
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Principles of Equity including Law of Trusts and Specific Relief |
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Partnership Act |
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Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription |
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Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law |
Interview Stage
The interview is the final stage of the exam. It evaluates the candidate’s personality, communication skills, legal knowledge, awareness of current issues, and suitability for the position of a judge. Candidates may be asked questions on law, current events, social matters, and personal experiences.
Number of Attempts
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General candidates: 3 attempts allowed |
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SC/ST/OBC candidates: 5 attempts allowed |
Once a candidate has exhausted the permitted attempts, they cannot apply for the exam again.
Conclusion
The West Bengal Judicial Service Examination is conducted in three stages to test the knowledge, skills, and personality of those who want to become judges. Since 54 vacancies have been announced in 2023, candidates need to prepare with proper focus on both the prelims and mains syllabus, along with regular answer writing practice. The exam not only checks legal knowledge but also looks at whether a candidate is suitable to take on the responsibilities of a judicial officer.
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