Punjab Judiciary Exams
The Punjab judicial service exam cycle, official notices, and where to prepare.
Updated 24 Jul 2026. Notices are published on High Court of Punjab and Haryana's website, which cannot be read automatically; check it directly for new notices.
Punjab Judicial Service (Civil Judge) 2025-26
Notification LiveVacancies: 159
Exam date: not announced yet.
Degree in law from a recognized university; enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. Notification released by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) for 159 Civil Judge vacancies. Selection: Preliminary Examination (objective, minimum 150/500 marks required to qualify, 100/500 for reserved categories), Main Examination (descriptive), and Viva Voce. The Prelims result was announced 22 February 2026, meaning this cycle has already progressed well past the Prelims stage — exact Prelims/Mains dates were not confirmed in available sources; check ppsc.gov.in for current status.
Last verified: 24 Jul 2026
Prepare for the Punjab judiciary exam
Guides
Moots in Punjab open for registration
Frequently asked questions
How can I prepare for the Punjab Judicial Service (Civil Judge) 2025-26?
This page tracks the official application deadline and exam dates for the Punjab Judicial Service (Civil Judge) 2025-26, with every date change linked to its notice. For practice, Law Maker has 17 Punjab PCS-J 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 Punjab Judicial Service (Civil Judge) 2025-26 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 Punjab 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 Punjab?
Law Maker's coaching directory lists 34 institutes in Punjab. Open the directory from this page to compare them by exam focus and rating.
Are there free Punjab PCS-J mock tests?
Yes. 2 of the 17 Punjab PCS-J papers on Law Maker are free to attempt. The others are premium; the Punjab PCS-J mock test page shows how to unlock them.
Punjab on the map
Other states
Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Recruitment 2026
Andhra Pradesh, Applications open
Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026
Jammu and Kashmir, Applications open
Tripura Higher Judicial Service (District Judge) Recruitment 2026
Tripura, Mains Upcoming
Manipur Judicial Service Grade-III Direct Recruitment 2026
Manipur, Applications closed, exam date awaited
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.