MPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 286 Posts
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has announced 286 vacancies for Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class posts. Apply online from May 1 to May 21, 2026.
Highlights
Qualifications
Qualifications
Degree in Law- Law Degree
Designation
Designation
- civil judge
- Judicial Magistrate
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 286 Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class (Group A) posts. The application process will commence on May 1, 2026, and the last date to apply online is May 21, 2026.
Overview:
| Commission Name | Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), Navi Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | CMA-4023/Pra.Kra.160/2023/Jahirat, Jahirat Kramank: 013/2026 |
| Post Name | Civil Judge Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class (Divani Nyayadhish Kanishtha Star va Nyayadandadhikari Prathamvarg) |
| Department | Law and Judiciary Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Examination Name | Civil Judge Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class Preliminary Examination 2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 286 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online only (via MPSC Online Portal - https://mpsconline.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Preliminary Examination + Main Examination + Interview/Personality Test |
| Official Website | https://mpsc.gov.in | https://mpsconline.gov.in |
Important Dates:
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 01-05-2026 (from 14:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 21-05-2026 (by 23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Exam Fee Payment | 21-05-2026 (by 23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for SBI Bank Challan (Fee via Bank Branch) | 23-05-2026 (by 23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment via Bank Challan at Bank Branch | 25-05-2026 (during bank working hours) |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 02-08-2026 (Sunday) |
Vacancy Details:
A total of 286 vacancies have been announced for the post of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class.
| Post | Total Vacancies |
| Civil Judge Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class | 286 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application. The reservation benefit is available only to candidates who are permanent residents of Maharashtra.
Educational Qualification:
| Candidate Category | Qualification | Experience |
| Advocate / Public Prosecutor / Government Advocate | Degree in Law | Must have practiced as an Advocate in the High Court of Bombay or Courts subordinate thereto for not less than 3 years as on 30th April 2026. OR Must be working/have worked as Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate for not less than 3 years as on 30th April 2026. |
| Ministerial Staff of High Court of Bombay / Subordinate Courts / Offices of Government Pleaders / Legal Assistant and above in Legal Section of Law & Judiciary Department, Mantralaya | Degree in Law | Minimum 3 years of service as on 30th April 2026 after obtaining Degree in Law. |
Age Limit:
As on 30th April 2026:
| Candidate Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (UR) | Maximum Age (Reserved) |
| Advocate / Public Prosecutor / Government Advocate | 21 years | 35 years | 40 years |
| Ministerial Staff of High Court of Bombay / Subordinate Courts / Offices of Government Pleaders / Legal Assistant and above in Legal Section of Law & Judiciary Department, Mantralaya | 21 years | 45 years | 50 years |
Application Fee:
| Category | Examination Fee |
| Unreserved/EWS/Orphan | Rs. 394/- |
| Backward Classes/PwD | Rs. 294/- |
Selection Process:
The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test.
- Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination: 02-08-2026 (Sunday) at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai, and Nagpur.
- Stage 2 - Main Examination: Date to be announced separately.
- Stage 3 - Interview / Personality Test: Date to be announced separately.
Exam Syllabus:
The syllabus includes various legal subjects for both Preliminary and Main Examinations.
Preliminary Examination - Subject-wise Syllabus:
| Paper | Subjects / Topics |
| Paper I (Civil Law) | Civil Procedure Code, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Law of Contracts, Sale of Goods Act and Partnership Act. |
| Paper II (Criminal Law) | Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 and Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955, Essay on Current Legal Topic (approx. 800 words), The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS). |
Main Examination - Subject-wise Syllabus:
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | Code of Criminal Procedure |
| 2 | Civil Procedure Code |
| 3 | Evidence Act |
| 4 | Transfer of Property Act |
| 5 | Specific Relief Act |
| 6 | Maharashtra Rent Control Act |
| 7 | Limitation Act |
| 8 | Constitution of India |
| 9 | Indian Penal Code |
| 10 | Law of Contracts, The Sale of Goods Act and Partnership Act |
| 11 | Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| 12 | Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| 13 | Bhartiya Nagrik Surksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) |
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only through the MPSC Online Portal at https://mpsconline.gov.in. The portal will be active from 01-05-2026 (14:00 hrs) to 21-05-2026 (23:59 hrs).
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FAQ's
- What is the last date to apply for MPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for the MPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2026 is May 21, 2026.
