The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has officially released the detailed advertisement for the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination (WBJS) 2024. This notification has been issued as per commitments made before the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court and serves as a continuation of the earlier indicative advertisement dated 07 December 2024.
WBJS 2024 Notification
The WBJS Examination is conducted for recruitment to the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the West Bengal Judicial Service. This blog provides a complete and updated breakdown of the exam dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, application schedule, exam structure, reservation rules, and more—based entirely on the PDF notification.
Click Here to Download WBJS 2024 Notification in PDF
WBJS 2024: Important Highlights
- Post Name: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Conducting Body: Public Service Commission, West Bengal
- Total Vacancies: 54
- Prelims Exam: February 2026 (Tentative)
- Final Written Exam: May 2026 (Tentative)
- Personality Test: After Finals at WBPSC, Kolkata
- Application Start Date: 10 October 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 09 November 2025 (up to 3 PM)
- Edit Window: 12–18 November 2025
WBJS 2024 Vacancy Details (Total: 54 Posts)
As per the Judicial Department’s requisition, vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved | 22 |
| EWS | 06 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 03 |
| OBC-A | 05 |
| OBC-B | 04 |
| PwBD | 02 |
PwBD Reservation Breakup:
1 Post: Locomotor disability (cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy) – Reserved for SC candidates
1 Post: Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Functional requirements: Sitting (S), Reading & Writing (RW), Communication (C)
(As per Notification No. 1324-J dated 18.04.2024)
WBJS 2024 Exam Dates
| Stage | Tentative Schedule |
| Preliminary Exam | February 2026 |
| Final Written Examination | May 2026 |
| Personality Test | After Final Exam |
Exam Centres
- Prelims: Kolkata (Code 11) & Darjeeling (Code 12)
- Only candidates of Kalimpong district & Darjeeling Sadar, Mirik, Kurseong will appear at Darjeeling Centre.
- Final Examination: Kolkata
- Personality Test: WBPSC Office, Kolkata
WBJS 2024 Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
- Citizen of India OR
- Other nationality declared eligible by the Government of India.
2. Educational Qualification
- A Degree in Law from a recognized university.
- Must be enrolled as an advocate in the Bar Council of any State/UT on the date of advertisement.
- Ability to read, write, and speak Bengali (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).
3. Age Limit (as of 07.12.2024)
- Minimum: 23 years
- Maximum: 35 years
(Born between 08.12.1989 and 07.12.2001)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST (WB): 5 years
- OBC (NCL, WB): 3 years
- PwBD (40%+): Up to 45 years
- Government employees with 2+ years of service: 2 years
Chance Limit
- General category: Maximum 3 attempts
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL) of West Bengal: Maximum 5 attempts
WBJS 2024 Selection Process
The examination is held in three stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type)
- Screening test
- Only qualifying in nature
- Negative marking applicable
2. Final Examination (Conventional / Descriptive Papers)
- Written papers on law subjects
- Marks will be counted for the merit list
3. Personality Test
- Tests legal awareness, communication, and personality
- Marks added to Final Exam scores
- Final Merit = Final Written Exam + Personality Test
WBJS 2024 Syllabus Update: New Criminal Laws Implemented
As per the notification, the syllabus has been updated due to the implementation of new criminal laws on 01 July 2024.
- The following acts replace earlier IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act:
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023
- These updated laws will be fully applicable to WBJS 2024 Prelims & Finals.
Application Fee
- General/OBC (NCL)/Others: ₹210 + charges
- SC/ST (West Bengal): No fee
- PwBD (40%+): No fee
- SC/ST of other states: No exemption
Important Documents Required
Candidates must upload valid certificates for:
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL)
- EWS
- PwBD
- Bar Council Enrollment
- Photo ID (Voter ID / PAN / DL / Passport / Madhyamik certificate)
- Certificates must be issued on or before the last date of application.
WBJS 2024 Application Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 10 October 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 09 November 2025 (3 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | 09 November 2025 (3 PM) |
| Edit Window | 12–18 November 2025 (3 PM) |
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