The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially released Advertisement No. 02 of 2026-27 for the recruitment of Civil Judges (Junior Division) under the Odisha Judicial Service, 2025.
This recruitment drive offers a total of 78 vacancies, including reserved positions for various categories. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 08 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 05 July 2026
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Total Vacancies: 78
- Women Reservation: 26 Posts
Category-wise Vacancy:
- UR: 35 (12 Women)
- SEBC: 09 (03 Women)
- SC: 13 (04 Women)
- ST: 18 (06 Women)
- PwBD: 03 (01 Woman)
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Advocate as on 01 April 2025
👉 Note: Experience as a Law Clerk/Research Assistant under judges or constitutional authorities will also be counted.
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2025)
- Minimum Age: 23 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
Application Fee
- General / SEBC: ₹700
- SC / ST / PwBD: No Fee
👉 Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the Preliminary Exam.
Salary
- Pay Scale: ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520/-
- Along with DA and other government allowances
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through:
- Preliminary Written Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Interview (Viva Voce)
Exam Details
- Preliminary Exam Date: 05 July 2026
- Detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official website:
👉 https://opsc.gov.in
⚠️ Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.