OPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 78 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
• Advertisement No: 02 of 2026-27
• Notice No: 2387/PSC, Dt. 30.04.2026
• Post Name: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
• Total Vacancies: 78 (26 reserved for Women)
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Preliminary Exam Date: 05 July 2026 (Sunday)
• Official Website: opsc.gov.in

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee must be paid online at the time of filling the application form. Fee will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Written Examination. Applications submitted without fee payment (except SC/ST/PwD) will be rejected outright.

Vacancy Details

The pay scale for selected candidates is Rs. 77,840 – 1,36,520/- per month along with usual dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must be a graduate in Law (LLB) from a recognized University or Institution recognized by the Government.
• Candidate must have at least 3 (three) years of practice as an Advocate as on 1st April 2025.
• Experience as a Law Clerk or Research Assistant to any Judge, Judicial Officer, or Constitutional Authority in India will be counted towards the period of legal practice.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 23 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Age is calculated as on 1st April 2025.
• Candidate must not have been born earlier than 2nd April 1983 and not later than 1st April 2002.
• Age relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
• Age relaxation of 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
• Age relaxation of 7 years for candidates with experience as Law Clerk or Research Assistant to a Judge or Constitutional Authority.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Must be of good character and sound health.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia fluently and must have passed an Odia language exam equivalent to Middle English School (Class VII) standard.
• Government servants must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer before applying.

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Preliminary Written Examination (Objective Type – 100 Marks)
• Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Descriptive Type – 2 Compulsory Papers + 3 Optional Papers)
• Stage 3: Interview (100 Marks)

Examination Structure

A. Preliminary Written Examination

Subjects covered in Preliminary Exam:

• The Constitution of India
• The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• The Indian Penal Code, 1860 and The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• The Limitation Act
• The Transfer of Property Act
• The Law of Contract
• The Law of Succession (Indian Succession Act and Hindu Succession Act)
• The Specific Relief Act
• The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and any other relevant topics as specified by the High Court of Orissa

Candidates who secure at least 40% marks (35% for SC/ST/PwBD) in the Preliminary Exam will be called for the Main Written Examination.

B. Main Written Examination

Candidates must choose 3 optional subjects from: (i) Law of Crime and Law of Torts, (ii) Personal Laws (Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law), (iii) Law of Property (Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act), (iv) Law of Contract (Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Negotiable Instruments Act), (v) Jurisprudence and The Constitution of India. Optional subjects selected at the time of application are final and no change will be allowed.

Candidates who secure at least 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each paper in the Main Written Examination will be called for the Interview. For PwBD candidates, the qualifying marks are 40% in aggregate and 30% in each paper.

C. Interview

• Interview carries 100 marks.
• Candidates must score a minimum of 40% marks in the Interview to be included in the merit list.
• Questions may cover topics from the Main Examination syllabus as well as broad national and international issues.

How to Apply for Civil Judge (Junior Division) OPSC 2026

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
2. Read the full advertisement carefully before starting the application.
3. Register on the e-Chayan portal of OPSC to get your Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
4. Fill in the Online Application Form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI) in the prescribed format.
6. Upload all required documents including LLB degree certificate, Odia test pass certificate, practice certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate (if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 700/- online (SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted) using Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Wallet.
8. Review the filled application carefully and submit it before 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM).
9. Take a printout of the final submitted online Registration and Application Form and keep it safe for future use.

Official Source

Candidates can check the official notification PDF and apply on the official OPSC website. For technical support, contact OPSC helpline at 0671-2304707 on any Odisha Government working day between 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for OPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for OPSC Civil Judge (Junior Division) Recruitment 2026 is 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

Q2: How many vacancies are there in OPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 78 vacancies for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Odisha Judicial Service, 2025. Out of these, 26 seats are reserved for women candidates across all categories.

Q3: What is the eligibility criteria for OPSC Civil Judge 2026?
Candidates must hold an LLB degree from a recognized university and must have at least 3 years of practice as an advocate as on 1st April 2025. Age limit is 23 to 42 years as on 1st April 2025 with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q4: What is the application fee for OPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 700/- for General and SEBC category candidates, which is to be paid online. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are fully exempted from paying the examination fee.

Q5: When is the OPSC Civil Judge Preliminary Exam 2026?
The Preliminary Written Examination for OPSC Civil Judge 2026 is scheduled on 05 July 2026 (Sunday). It will be held at six zonal examination centres across Odisha: Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, and Sambalpur.