UP Judicial Service

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Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

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Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts in UP

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2026

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Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.

EligibilityAge, education, attempts and category rulesPending verification

Nationality

Rule 9 requires a candidate for direct recruitment to be a citizen of India (with the further categories set out in that rule).

Official source'The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2001' (consolidated with amendments, including the substitutions notified on 21 April 2022 and 7 November 2022), published under Rules on the official website of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad ↗

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Qualification pathway

Clear each applicable stage in order

Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.

Selection sequence

1
Written Examination (six papers under Appendix II of the Rules)
Required
2
Interview
Required
Suitability for employment in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service is tested with reference to merit, giving due regard to ability, character, personality and physique. After the result of the written examination is prepared, the Commission calls for interview such number of candidates as, in its opinion, have secured the minimum marks fixed by the Commission. The Commission must invite a sitting Judge of the High Court, nominated by the Chief Justice, to participate in the interview, and his opinion on suitability shall not be disregarded except for strong and cogent reasons recorded in writing. The Commission reserves the right to refuse to call for interview any candidate who has not obtained such marks in the Law Papers as to justify such refusal.

Paper and stage details

What each stage contains

2 records

Written Examination (six papers under Appendix II of the Rules)

Questions

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Maximum marks

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Duration

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Interview

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SyllabusSubject, chapter and topic structurePending verification

सभी 7 विषय और 6 अध्याय शामिल हैं — पूरे 42 टॉपिक यहाँ दिखाए गए हैं।

General Knowledge1 अध्याय · 16 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

General Knowledge
16 टॉपिक
- history of India and Indian Culture
- Geography of India
- Indian Polity
- Current National Issues and topics of social relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences on women and children
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
- India and the World
- Indian Economy
- International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space

English Language1 अध्याय · 3 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

English Language
3 टॉपिक
- Essay
- Précis writing
- Translation of passage from Hindi to English

Hindi Language1 अध्याय · 3 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

Hindi Language
3 टॉपिक
- Essay
- Précis Writing
- Translation of passage from English to Hindi

Law I (Substantive Law)1 अध्याय · 7 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

Law I (Substantive Law)
7 टॉपिक
- The Law of Contracts
- the Law of Partnership
- the Law concerning easements and torts
- the Law relating to transfer of property including the principles of equity, specifically applicable thereto
- the Principles of Equity with special reference to the Law of trust and specific relief
- Hindu law and Mohammedan Law
- Constitutional Law

Law II (Procedure and Evidence)1 अध्याय · 5 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

Law II (Procedure and Evidence)
5 टॉपिक
- The Law of evidence
- the Criminal Procedure Code and Code of Civil Procedure, including the principles of pleading
- the framing of charges and issues
- the methods of dealing with the evidence of witnesses
- the writing of judgement and the conduct of cases generally

Law III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws)1 अध्याय · 8 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

Law III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws)
8 टॉपिक
- Indian Penal Code
- Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006
- Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
- the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021
- Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
- U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
- U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act
- Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act, 1973

Interview0 अध्याय · 0 ट्रैक करने योग्य टॉपिक

आधिकारिक पाठ्यक्रम के मानकीकरण तक टॉपिक प्रतीक्षित हैं।

Official source"The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2001" (consolidated with amendments to 30.01.2026, including the substitution notified on 25 July 2025), Appendix II (See Rule 19), "Syllabus for competitive examination for recruitment to the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service", pages 15-18 — served by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad from its own /rules/ directory. 18 pages with a text layer; extracted with pdftotext -layout at tmp/research/wave-54/sources/up-judicial-service/rules-2001-consolidated-30-01-2026.layout.txt, with a footnote-marker-and-line-wrap repaired transcript of Appendix II beside it at appendix-ii.reading-repaired.txt and page renders appendix-ii-page-16.png, -17.png, -18.png read by eye. ↗

Important datesApplication and examination timelinePending verification

2026 cycle

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Official source'All Notifications / Examination Advertisement' page of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj - the Commission's own list of live advertisements ↗

Job profile & salaryRoles, pay levels and career outcomesPending verification

Post	Employer	Cadre
Civil Judge (Junior Division), Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service	Government of Uttar Pradesh; appointments are made by the Governor on the list submitted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission	The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service is a state service comprising Group A and Group B posts and covers Civil Judges (Junior Division) and Civil Judges (Senior Division). 'Civil Judge (Junior Division)' means and includes Additional Civil Judge (Junior Division); 'Civil Judge (Senior Division)' means and includes Judge Small Cause, Additional Judge Small Cause and Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division).

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Previous-year papersOfficial papers, answer keys and practice materialPending verification

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission publishes previous-year question papers for the 'U. P. Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination' on its own previous-year question paper page, selectable by examination name and year. They are not ingested into StudyBddy as mock tests in this batch.

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Official & trusted free resourcesPrimary learning, policy and current-affairs sourcesPending verification

Title	Url	Publisher
The Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2001 (with amendments)	Open ↗	High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
All Notifications / Examination Advertisement (live UPPSC advertisements)	Open ↗	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
List of Previous Year Question Papers	Open ↗	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Examination Calendar	Open ↗	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
UPPSC home page	Open ↗	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

How to applyOfficial application portal and stepsPending verification

Open official application page

1Watch the UPPSC 'All Notifications / Examination Advertisement' page for the U.P. Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) advertisement; applications are accepted online only.
2Complete the Commission's One Time Registration (OTR); UPPSC states that the applicant's OTR number is the only registration number for submitting an application form against any post published by the Commission.
3When the advertisement is live, open it from the notifications page, read the User Instructions, and apply within the notified application-filling window.
4Deposit the prescribed fee within the fee-deposition window shown against the advertisement, then submit the application.
5Track the application, examination and interview through the Candidate Dashboard.

FAQsImportant questions answered clearlyPending verification

Who conducts the UP Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination?

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. Rule 7 of the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2001 provides for direct recruitment to the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) on the basis of a competitive examination conducted by the Commission, and UPPSC lists the examination on its own previous-year question paper page. The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad is consulted on the rules and on vacancies, and a sitting Judge nominated by the Chief Justice sits on the interview board.

What is the age limit?

22 to 35 years on the first day of July next following the year in which the Commission's notification inviting applications is published, with five years' relaxation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other categories notified by the Government. A candidate is permitted a maximum of four chances.

What qualification do I need?

A bachelor of laws degree of a University established by law in Uttar Pradesh or another recognised Indian University, or enrolment as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961 (or the equivalent English, Northern Irish or Scottish qualifications named in Rule 11), plus a thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devnagri script.

What does the written examination cover?

Appendix II of the rules prescribes six papers - General Knowledge (200 marks), English Language (100), Hindi Language (100), Law I Substantive Law (200), Law II Procedure and Evidence (200) and Law III Penal, Revenue and Local Laws (200) - followed by an interview of 100 marks. Candidates may answer the General Knowledge and Law papers in Hindi or English.

Is an advertisement open right now?

No. As of 3 August 2026 UPPSC's own notifications page carried no advertisement for the judicial service; the live examination advertisements were the Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination (A-1/E-1/2026) and two Miscellaneous Examination advertisements (A-2/E-1/2026 and A-3/E-1/2026). Watch that page for the judicial service advertisement.

Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.