Uttar Pradesh Judiciary Exams
The Uttar Pradesh judicial service exam cycle, official notices, and where to prepare.
Updated 24 Oct 2026. Checked against Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission on 14 Nov 2026, 06:05 IST.
At a glance
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Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Direct Recruitment 2023
Cycle ConcludedVacancies: 83
Application Deadline
15 May 2024
Prelims
20 Jul 2025
Mains
1 Aug 2026
Applications closed 15 May 2024
83 vacancies (SC 17, ST 01, OBC 22, EWS 08, Unreserved 35) for direct recruitment of advocates to the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service 2023. Candidates must not be in the service of the Union or a State and must have been advocates with continuous practice for not less than seven years. Age 35 to 45 years as on 01.01.2024, with three years relaxation (up to 48) for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates belonging to Uttar Pradesh. Selection by a preliminary examination, a main written examination and interview.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a new Uttar Pradesh judiciary exam cycle coming up?
The latest Uttar Pradesh cycle tracked here has concluded and no new one has been notified on record. Law Maker reads the official notice page of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission every day and lists new judicial service recruitment notices on this page in their own words, each linked to the official document. Exam dates are taken from the notice itself.
Where can I find past Uttar Pradesh judiciary exam notifications?
The last cycle's notification and its official source are linked on the exam card on this page. Applications for it are closed, but its syllabus and eligibility conditions are a useful reference while you prepare for the next one.
What subjects are tested in the Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh?
Law Maker's coaching directory lists 64 institutes in Uttar Pradesh. Open the directory from this page to compare them by exam focus and rating.
Are there free UP PCS-J mock tests?
Yes. 3 of the 18 UP PCS-J papers on Law Maker are free to attempt. The others are premium; the UP PCS-J mock test page shows how to unlock them.
Change history
Every change to the dates on this page, with the official document it came from.
Vacancies for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Direct Recruitment 2023: not set → 83 posts
Checked by the Law Maker team against the official notificationMain exam date for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Direct Recruitment 2023: not set → 1 Aug 2026
Checked by the Law Maker team against the official notificationPreliminary exam date for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Direct Recruitment 2023: not set → 20 Jul 2025
Checked by the Law Maker team against the official notificationApplication deadline for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Direct Recruitment 2023: not set → 15 May 2024
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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.