Odisha Judiciary Exams
The Odisha judicial service exam cycle, official notices, and where to prepare.
Updated 24 Oct 2026. Checked against Odisha Public Service Commission on 4 Nov 2026, 14:05 IST.
Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) 2026-27 — Civil Judge (Jr. Div.)
Notification LiveVacancies: 78
Exam date: not announced yet.
OPSC Advertisement No. 02 of 2026-27 is for 78 posts of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Odisha Judicial Service, 2025, 26 of them for women. Candidates need a law degree and at least three years of practice as an advocate on 1 April 2025. Age must be not below 23 and not above 42 years on 1 April 2025. OPSC's corrigendum of 30 May 2026 extended the last date for applications until further instruction and dropped the preliminary exam fixed for 5 July 2026; new dates are to be announced.
Last verified: 24 Oct 2026
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OJS mock tests
11 papers in the exam pattern, 6 free, scored as soon as you submit
Judiciary subject practice sets
237 subject-wise sets for every state: Constitution, CPC, BNS, BNSS, BSA and more
Odisha Judicial Service (Civil Judge): previous year papers
Links to the official papers or answer keys (2018 to 2023)
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Frequently asked questions
How can I prepare for the Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) 2026-27 — Civil Judge (Jr. Div.)?
This page tracks the official application deadline and exam dates for the Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) 2026-27 — Civil Judge (Jr. Div.), with every date change linked to its notice. For practice, Law Maker has 11 OJS mock papers in the exam pattern, covering the Constitution, CPC, BNS, BNSS, BSA and the other core subjects, scored as soon as you submit.
Where can I find the official Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) 2026-27 — Civil Judge (Jr. Div.) notification?
The exam card on this page links to the official notification and to the source it was checked against. Always check dates and eligibility in the official notification before applying, since the exam authority can revise them.
What subjects are tested in the Odisha judiciary exam?
Judiciary exams generally cover the Constitution, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), other civil laws and, in many states, local laws and a language paper. The exact syllabus and weightage are set by each state, so check them in the official notification for the cycle you apply to.
Are there coaching institutes for judiciary exam preparation in Odisha?
Law Maker's coaching directory lists 19 institutes in Odisha. Open the directory from this page to compare them by exam focus and rating.
Are there free OJS mock tests?
Yes. 6 of the 11 OJS papers on Law Maker are free to attempt. The others are premium; the OJS mock test page shows how to unlock them.
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Exam dates, vacancies, and eligibility details on this page are compiled from official state Public Service Commission and High Court notifications for informational purposes. Notifications are subject to change by the issuing authority. Please verify all details against the official source before making any application or preparation decisions.