The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has opened online applications for 42 Civil Judge posts in the Subordinate Judiciary. Applicants from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and residents of Ladakh, are eligible.
Important Dates
The application process for the JKPSC Civil Judge posts shall start on May 19, 2025.
- Notification release Date: May 14, 2025
- Starting Date of Application: May 19, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: June 25, 2025
- Edit Window of application form: June 26 to June 28, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
Vacancy Details
The appointment aims to fill 42 vacancies for the position of Civil Judge.
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Pay Level |
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) | 42 | J-1 (Rs77,840 – Rs1,36,520) |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants interested should ensure that they meet all the required eligibility criteria, as well as educational details, age limits, and domicile needs.
Educational Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university in India.
- Be either a Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or a member of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland, or have any other equivalent degree recognized by the Government of India.
Age Limit
- Lower Age Limit: 18 years
- Upper Age Limit: 35 years
Domicile Eligibility
Applicants should have to be a domicile of Jammu & Kashmir. For the ST-1 category, residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh are also eligible.
Steps of Application
- First one has to finish the One Time Registration (OTR) process on the portal.
- Fill out the online application form correctly and upload all the necessary documents needed.
- Finally submit the application and pay the required fee online before the last date.
Documents Required for Application
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Domicile/Residence Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law certificate
- Reserved Category Certificate
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the applicants category:
- General Category: ₹1200
- Reserved Category: ₹700
- PHC Candidates: Nil
Selection Process
- Preliminary Test: It is an objective type test comprising of two papers, each have 225 marks. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Test are used for shortlisting applicants for Main Exam.
- Main Exam: It includes compulsory and optional papers. Each paper has 100 marks.
- Viva Voce: Applicants who qualify in the Main Exam will appear for the interview which carries 140 marks.
- Physical Fitness Test: It is also required.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| JKPSC Official Website | www.jkpsc.nic.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Official Notification PDF |
