Introduction
The West Bengal Judicial Service Examination is a highly esteemed exam in India that serves as the entry point to the desirable position of a Civil Judge in the state of West Bengal's judicial service. The exam is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) and is known to be extremely competitive.
It comprises three stages - Preliminary, Main, and Viva-Voce, which assess the candidate's legal knowledge, reasoning, judgment, and writing skills.
Recently, the West Bengal Public Service Commission announced the recruitment of 29 Civil Judges through WBJS 2023 exam notification after a gap of two years.
Overview
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the candidate requires:-
First to be an Indian Citizen or a person of another nationality as declared eligible by the Government of India. T
The age limit for the candidate is between 23 to 35 years as of 30.12.2022.
However, there is an age relaxation given to certain categories;
5 years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes of West Bengal
3 years for Backward Caste candidates (Non-creamy layer)
2 years for government servants who have served for at least 2 years
Upper limit relaxation till 45 years for candidates with any type of physical disabilities which is 40%.
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for more details.
Educational Qualification
The applicant is required to possess a Law degree from a University or Institution affiliated to any University recognized by the State Government/Central Government.
They must be enrolled as an advocate in the role of Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India.
The applicant must possess the ability to read, write, and speak in Bengali language.
Application Proces
To start the application process navigate to the official website of WBPSC.
On the Home page, look for the "WBJS Application Form" link and click on it.
You will be redirected to a new page where you will see an option labeled as 'enroll yourself'; click on it.
Afterward, you will be presented with an enrollment form that requires you to fill in all the necessary details such as your name, address, contact details, etc.
After filling all the details, click on the "sign up" button.
Next, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number or email address.
If the process is successful, you will receive the enrollment number on your screen.
To proceed further, you will need to log in again to the website using your login credentials.
Once you have logged in, enter all the required details such as personal information, eligibility, qualifications, and others.
Also, make sure to upload a scanned signature and photo as per the specifications.
Finally, you need to pay the required fee for your application as per the category.
Application Fee
For the General category the fees is - Rs. 210
For SC/ST/PWD Categories there are no charges for application
Contact for Fees payment
For Offline Payment - (033) 2262-4181
For Online Payment - (033) 4003-5104
Syllabus
The selection process for the WBPSC Judicial Service Exam involves three stages. To better understand the exam pattern, we can review the prelims and mains patterns separately. The following are the specifics:
Exam Pattern (Prelims)- Objective or Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
The Exam is of 2 and a half hours - 180 minutes
Exam Pattern (Mains) - Written(Subjective) Exam
Paper 1 - Compulsory Subjects
English Composition
General Knowledge
Criminal Law
Transfer of Property Act
Bengali
Civil Law
Contract Law
Paper 2 - Optional Subjects ( Total 3 Subjects to be chosen)
Hindu Law
Jurisprudence and Principles of Legislation
Principles of Equity, including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription
Muslim Law
Indian Law relating to Companies and Insurance
Partnership Act
Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law
There are 8 compulsory papers and 3 optional papers to give for qualifying mains. The duration for this exam is 3 hours with 100 marks for each subject. Total Marks- 1100 Marks
Interview or Personality Test - 100 marks
In this section of the examination, candidates can expect questions related to both national and international issues.
The topics covered in the final exam will also be included in the interview. Additionally, candidates will be evaluated on how they handle the pressure while answering the questions.
Results
To access your West Bengal Judiciary Result:-
Visit the official website of WBPSC
Log in using your registration number and password.
Click on the "WB Judiciary Result" link and the result will be displayed on the screen.
You can then view and download the result for future use.
Official Contact Details
Address - Public Service Commission, West Bengal, 161-A, S.P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata- 700 026
Phone No - (033) 2419-7715, 2419-8187, 2466-1540
Fax No. - (033) 2466-0992 / 2466-3378 / 2455-0854
For General Information - (033) 2419-8185
E-Mail - pscwbit01@gmail.com (For general queries and technical purpose)
lopscwb2018@gmail.com (For Legal Matters)
Conclusion
Candidates are advised to make adequate preparations for the exam by referring to the syllabi and exam pattern details provided. To ensure that they have access to the latest and most accurate information, it is recommended that they regularly check the official website.
Best of Luck!
