Opportunity to Become a Civil Judge in Odisha: OPSC Announces Massive Recruitment Drive..

A significant opportunity has emerged for law graduates in Odisha who are preparing for government jobs. The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts under the Odisha Judicial Service. Through this recruitment drive, eligible candidates will have the opportunity to build a career in the judicial sector. The application process will be entirely online, and interested candidates may apply within the stipulated deadline. The selection process will comprise a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and an Interview, through which eligible candidates will be finally selected.

**Recruitment Details**
According to the notification issued by the OPSC, recruitment for Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts under the Odisha Judicial Service 2025 will be conducted. Selected candidates will be offered a pay scale ranging from ₹77,840 to ₹1,36,520, along with other applicable allowances. This recruitment presents a golden opportunity for those aspiring to build a career in the judicial service.

**Application Dates**
The online application process will commence on May 8, 2026, and will continue until June 8, 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date but to apply promptly. Both the submission of the application and the payment of fees must be completed within this period.

**Selection Process**
Candidates will be selected through a three-stage process: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and an Interview. Only those candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination. Subsequently, successful candidates will be called for an interview.

**Application Fee**
Candidates belonging to the General and Other categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹700. However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), the Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities are exempted from paying the fee. Please note that an application will be considered incomplete if the fee payment is not made. 

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for these positions must be between 23 and 42 years of age as of April 1, 2025. Furthermore, candidates are required to possess a Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university and must have at least three years of professional experience in legal practice. Knowledge of the Odia language is also mandatory.

How to Apply
Candidates may apply online through the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission. To do so, applicants must first visit the website to register and subsequently fill out the necessary details to submit the application form. Finally, after uploading the required documents, candidates should save a printout of the form for future reference.

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