JKPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 42 Junior Division Posts – Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released an official notification [No. 07-PSC (DR-P) of 2025] for the recruitment of 42 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts in the Subordinate Judiciary. Eligible candidates from the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and residents of Ladakh (ST-1 category) can apply online through the JKPSC official website.
JKPSC Civil Judge Recruitment 2025 – Overview
- Post Name: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Total Vacancies: 42
- Pay Level: J-1 (₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520)
- Notification Release Date: 14 May 2025
- Application Start Date: 19 May 2025
- Application Deadline: 18 June 2025
- Application Edit Window: 19 June to 21 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university in India
OR - Barrister of England or Northern Ireland
OR - Member of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 35 years
Domicile Requirement:
- Must be a domicile of Jammu & Kashmir
- For ST-1 category: Residents of UT of Ladakh are also eligible
- A valid domicile/residence certificate is mandatory
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes four stages:
- Preliminary Exam:
- Objective type, two papers
- Each paper carries 225 marks
- Used only for shortlisting
- Main Examination:
- Descriptive type with compulsory and optional papers
- Each paper carries 100 marks
- Viva Voce:
- Personal Interview (140 marks)
- Physical Fitness Test:
- Mandatory fitness clearance by competent medical board
Final selection will be based on aggregate scores of the Main Exam and Viva Voce, subject to medical fitness.
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹1200
- Reserved Category: ₹700
- PHC Candidates: No fee
- Payment must be made online after form submission
Documents Required
- Matriculation Certificate (Proof of DOB)
- Domicile/Residence Certificate
- Law Degree Certificate
- Reserved Category Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply for JKPSC Civil Judge 2025
- Visit the official website: http://www.jkpsc.nic.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
- Fill the online application form and upload necessary documents
- Submit the form and pay the application fee online before the deadline
Important Links
- Official Website: jkpsc.nic.in
- Download Notification PDF: (Available on official website)
Official notification pdf: Filling-up-of-the-posts-of-Civil-Judge-Junior-Division-in-Subordinate-Judiciary.