Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Maharashtra Public Service Commission is conducting recruitment for 286 positions of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class. Candidates must hold a law degree and meet specific experience criteria. The selection includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and an Interview.
Vacancies
286
Deadline
21 May 2026
Age Limit
21-50
The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age varies by candidate category (35 years for UR Advocates, 40 years for Reserved Advocates; 45 years for UR Ministerial Staff, 50 years for Reserved Ministerial Staff) as on 30th April 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per Maharashtra Government rules. SEBC candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per the Hon'ble High Court order dated 19 December 2019 and 13 March 2026. Economically weaker section candidates who...
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application. Only those candidates who fulfill all the prescribed conditions are eligible to apply. Admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. The reservation benefit is available only to candidates who are permanent residents of Maharashtra. The benefit under various reservation categories is not available to candidates who are not permanent residents of Maharashtra. A candidate claimi...
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Degree in Law. Experience: 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.
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Judge Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class | 286 |
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS/Orphan | Rs. 394/- |
| Backward Classes/PwD | Rs. 294/- |
The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview/Personality Test. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will be called for the Main Examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the Main Examination and Interview.
Applications must be submitted online only through the MPSC Online Portal. The online portal will be active from 01-05-2026 to 21-05-2026. Fees can be paid online or via SBI Bank Challan. All necessary documents must be submitted for verification.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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) |