Chhattisgarh Judicial Service (Lower/Upper)

Snapshot: Eligibility and Key Conditions

Chhattisgarh Judicial Service is the state-level recruitment for judicial officers who begin their career as Civil Judges (Junior Division). These officers handle the first level of judicial work in the subordinate courts of the state.

Lower Judiciary vs Upper Judiciary

• Lower judiciary: Entry-level and district-level judicial posts, starting with Civil Judge (Junior Division).
• Upper judiciary: Senior judicial posts reached later, usually through promotion and service progression.

Career Progression

A selected candidate typically begins as a Civil Judge and can move upward through the judicial hierarchy, eventually reaching District Judge and other senior positions through promotion and service advancement.

Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.

Age Limit

• General category: 21–35 years
• Relaxation is applicable as per Chhattisgarh government rules.

Age Relaxation

Nationality and Domicile

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
• Chhattisgarh domicile is preferred.

Other Service Conditions

• Candidates should meet the character, fitness, and service conditions prescribed in the official recruitment rules and notification.

Reservation is applied as per the Government of Chhattisgarh policy.

• Category-wise reservation: GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
• Horizontal reservation: Women, PwBD
• Reservation benefits are applicable according to the rules in force for the recruitment cycle.

Stage-wise Structure

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Main Examination

3. Interview / Viva-voce

4. Final merit list

Prelims Syllabus

• Constitutional Law
• Indian Penal Code (IPC)
• Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
• Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
• Indian Evidence Act
• General Knowledge

Mains Syllabus

• Constitutional law
• Criminal law
• Civil procedure
• Evidence law
• State-specific law with focus on the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code

Interview

The interview generally evaluates:

• Legal awareness
• Judicial temperament
• Clarity of thought
• Communication skills
• Personality and ethical judgment

Application Process

1. Visit the official website: https://psc.cg.gov.in" class="inlink">psc.cg.gov.in

2. Open the latest Chhattisgarh Judicial Service notification.

3. Register on the online portal.

4. Fill in personal, academic, and category details.

5. Upload required documents and photographs/signature as instructed.

6. Pay the fee online, if applicable.

7. Submit the application and save the confirmation page.

Documents Commonly Required

• Educational certificates
• Identity proof
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile certificate, if applicable
• Photograph and signature
• Any other document mentioned in the notification

• Pay level: Level 12
• Starting pay: ₹77,840+
• Allowances: As per applicable government rules

Service Benefits

• Stable judicial career
• Promotion-based growth
• Government allowances and service protections
• Long-term progression in the judicial hierarchy

Cutoff marks are usually released with the result and vary by category and cycle. Candidates should check the official CGPSC website for the latest cutoff notice and result PDF.

6–12 Month Preparation Plan

• Begin with bare acts and core procedural laws.
• Revise constitutional law, criminal law, civil procedure, and evidence in a structured manner.
• Practice answer writing for mains.
• Solve previous papers and mock tests.
• Prepare for the interview through current legal awareness and personality-oriented practice.

Subject-wise Approach

• Prelims: Focus on objective legal concepts and general knowledge.
• Mains: Build descriptive answer-writing skills with accurate legal terminology.
• Interview: Work on presentation, legal reasoning, and judicial temperament.

A candidate selected as a Civil Judge can progress through promotion to higher judicial roles, including:

• Civil Judge
• Senior judicial posts through service progression
• District Judge

• https://psc.cg.gov.in" class="inlink">Official website
• https://psc.cg.gov.in" class="inlink">Latest notification
• https://psc.cg.gov.in" class="inlink">Apply portal

1. What is Chhattisgarh Judicial Service?

Chhattisgarh Judicial Service is the state recruitment exam for appointing Civil Judges in the subordinate judiciary of Chhattisgarh.

2. Which body conducts the Chhattisgarh Judicial Service exam?

The exam is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC).

3. What posts are recruited under Chhattisgarh Judicial Service?

The main post recruited is Civil Judge (Junior Division).

4. Is Chhattisgarh Judicial Service the same as CGPSC Civil Judge recruitment?

Yes. It is the judicial service recruitment for CGPSC Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.

5. What is the educational qualification required for this exam?

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required.

6. What is the age limit for Chhattisgarh Judicial Service?

The age limit is 21–35 years for General category candidates.

7. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?

Yes. Age relaxation is given as per Chhattisgarh government rules.

8. Is a law degree from any university accepted for eligibility?

Candidates must hold an LLB degree meeting the eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification.

9. What is the exam pattern for Chhattisgarh Judicial Service?

The exam has three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

10. How many stages are there in the selection process?

There are three stages in the selection process.

11. What subjects are included in the syllabus?

The syllabus includes Constitutional law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, evidence law, and Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, along with general knowledge for prelims.

12. Is there negative marking in the prelims exam?

No, the prelims exam has no negative marking.

13. What is the application mode for this exam?

The application is submitted in online mode through the CGPSC portal.

14. What is the application fee for general category candidates?

The application fee for General category candidates is ₹400.

15. Does the exam have a mains and interview stage?

Yes. The selection process includes both Mains and Interview stages.

16. What is the salary of a Civil Judge in Chhattisgarh?

The pay is on Level 12, starting at ₹77,840+, along with applicable allowances.

17. What is the career growth after joining as a Civil Judge?

A Civil Judge can progress through promotion to senior judicial positions, including District Judge.

18. Are CG domicile candidates given any preference?

Yes. Chhattisgarh domicile is preferred.

19. Where can candidates find the official notification?

The official notification is available on the CGPSC website: https://psc.cg.gov.in**