West Bengal Judiciary Exam 2025 – Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online
Last updated: 26 Aug 2025
Official Notice (13 August 2025)
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has announced the West Bengal Judiciary Vacancy 2025. Law graduates can apply for 108 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts under two advertisements.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has activated the apply online link for 108 Judiciary Services Examination on the official website.
Application Windows
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Advt. No. 19/2023 – Apply Online | 22 August 2025 – 21 September 2025 |
| Advt. No. 9/2024 – Apply Online | 10 October 2025 – 9 November 2025 |
| Written Exam Date | TBA |
Vacancy Overview
| Detail | Advt. No. 19/2023 (2023 Exam) | Advt. No. 9/2024 (2024 Exam) |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Public Service Commission, West Bengal | Public Service Commission, West Bengal |
| Exam Name | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2023 | West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2024 |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Vacancies | 54 total (UR-23, EWS-5, SC-12, ST-3, OBC-A-6, OBC-B-3, PwBD-2) | 54 total (UR-22, EWS-6, SC-12, ST-3, OBC-A-5, OBC-B-4, PwBD-2) |
| Preliminary Exam (MCQ) | Kolkata & Darjeeling; tentatively Dec 2025 | Kolkata & Darjeeling; tentatively Feb 2026 |
| Advertisement Release Date | 13 August 2025 | 13 August 2025 |
| Website | https://psc.wb.gov.in | |
Notification PDFs
| Year of Vacancy | Advertisement No. | PDF Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19/2023 | Download PDF |
| 2024 | 9/2024 | Download PDF |
Category-wise Vacancies (Total 108)
| Category | Advt. No. 19/2023 | Advt. No. 9/2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 23 | 22 | 45 |
| EWS | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| SC | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| ST | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| OBC-A | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| OBC-B | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| PwBD | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Vacancies | 54 | 54 | 108 |
Eligibility Criteria (2025)
Educational Qualification
- Must possess a Law degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocate Act.
Language Requirement
- Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali is mandatory.
- Exemptions: candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali or who belong to certain exempted hill areas of West Bengal.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 23 years
- Maximum: 35 years
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST candidates: up to 5 years
- OBC-A/OBC-B candidates: up to 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): up to 10 years
Other Requirements
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Good character and suitability for government service as determined by the appointing authority.
How to Apply (Online)
- Visit the official WBPSC website: psc.wb.gov.in.
- Select the correct advertisement: 19/2023 or 9/2024.
- Keep ready: educational certificates, advocate enrollment proof, age proof, and category certificates.
- Submit the form within the respective window. Applications will not be accepted after the last date under any condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions – West Bengal Judiciary Exam 2025
The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the Judiciary Exam 2025 notification to recruit 108 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts. The recruitment combines Advt. No. 19/2023 and Advt. No. 9/2024.
There are a total of 108 vacancies. Each advertisement (19/2023 and 9/2024) carries 54 posts with category-wise distribution among UR, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwBD categories.
Advt. 19/2023: Apply online between 22 August 2025 – 21 September 2025.
Advt. 9/2024: Apply online between 10 October 2025 – 9 November 2025.
The Prelims exam is tentatively scheduled for Dec 2025 (19/2023) and Feb 2026 (9/2024).
Candidates must hold a Law degree from a recognized university, be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, and possess the ability to read, write, and speak Bengali (except certain exempted candidates). Age must be between 23–35 years, with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, and PwBD categories.
Candidates must visit the official WBPSC website, select the correct advertisement (19/2023 or 9/2024), fill out the form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee. Applications after the last date will not be accepted.
The age limit is 23 to 35 years. Age relaxations include up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-A/OBC-B, and 10 years for PwBD candidates.