The Public Service Commission, West Bengal has published the revised result for WBPSC Judicial Service Exam 2023 which was notified vide Advertisement No. 19/2023 dated 28.12.2023. Detailed list of candidates who have qualified provisionally for the Final Written Examination of the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2023. This update was issued on 18th May, 2026 following directions of the Hon’ble High Court, Calcutta. The recruitment is for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) with a total of 54 vacancies. A total of 482 candidates have been declared provisionally qualified for the next stage. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification for detailed list of qualified candidates.
Information verified from official WBPSC notification No. 296 P.S.C./Con. dated 18.05.2026, read with advertisement No. 19/2023 dated 28.12.2023.
Quick Summary of West Bengal Judicial Service Examination 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) |
| Name of the Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Total Vacancy | 54 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹27,700 – 770 – 33,090 – 920 – 40,450 – 1,080 – 44,770 (Pre-revised) |
| Application Mode | Online (already closed on 21.09.2025) |
| Eligibility | Law degree + enrolment as advocate |
| Selection Process | Preliminary, Final Written Examination, Personality Test |
| Place of Posting | West Bengal |
| Government / Private / Contract | Government (initially temporary) |
| Last Date of Application | 21.09.2025 (closed) |
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About WBPSC
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal is the constitutional body responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various State Government posts. For this examination, the appointing department is the Judicial Department, Government of West Bengal, which strengthens the credibility of the selection. The Commission’s office is located at 161-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700026. The official website is https://psc.wb.gov.in/.
Vacancy Details & Salary
The Judicial Department has forwarded a total of 54 vacancies for this recruitment cycle. Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) | 54 | ₹27,700 – 770 – 33,090 – 920 – 40,450 – 1,080 – 44,770 (Pre-revised) |
Category-wise breakup: Unreserved – 23, EWS – 05, Scheduled Caste – 12, Scheduled Tribe – 03, OBC (A) – 06, OBC (B) – 03, PwBD – 02 (Blindness & Low Vision – 01, Specific Learning Disability / Multiple Disabilities – 01).
However, candidates should note that for PwBD candidates who have qualified for the Final Written Examination, vacancies are available only for the sub-categories of Blindness & Low Vision and Specific Learning Disability / Multiple Disabilities. There is no vacancy for any other PwBD sub-category.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Civil Judge (Junior Division) include education and age requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- A degree in Law from any University or Institution affiliated to any University recognised by the State Government or the Central Government.
- Enrolment as an advocate in the roll of Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India on the date of advertisement for the examination.
- Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali). This ability will be tested at the time of interview, and poor performance may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The candidate must be a citizen of India, or such other nationals as declared eligible by the Government of India.
Additionally, as per Section 49 of the Advocates Act, 1961, an advocate cannot be a full-time salaried employee while continuing to practise. Candidates already in such employment must intimate the Bar Council and cease practising as an advocate during that employment.
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Age Limit
As of 28.12.2023 (date of advertisement), candidates must be not less than 23 years and not more than 35 years — meaning born not earlier than 29.12.1988 and not later than 28.12.2000.
Age relaxation:
- SC / ST (West Bengal): 5 years
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer (West Bengal): 3 years
- Persons with Disabilities (40% and above): Up to 45 years
- Government employees (with at least 2 years of continuous service): 2 years
Age will be accepted only as recorded in the Madhyamik or equivalent certificate.
Selection Process
The West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2023 is conducted in three successive stages. The Preliminary Examination is only a screening test — its marks are not counted toward the final merit list. The final selection depends entirely on the Final Written Examination and the Personality Test combined.
- Preliminary Examination (MCQ Type) — held tentatively in December 2025 at Kolkata and Darjeeling centres
- Final Written Examination (Conventional Type) — tentatively March 2026 at Kolkata
- Personality Test — at the WBPSC office in Kolkata
There is negative marking for each wrong answer in the MCQ-type Preliminary Examination. Additionally, candidates qualified for the Personality Test must produce original certificates — Proof of Age, Academic Qualification, caste, PwBD status, EWS status, and so on — failing which the Commission will not interview them and their candidature will be cancelled.
The category-wise qualifying marks (aggregate of Final Written Examination and Personality Test) are: UR – 40%, EWS – 40%, OBC (A & B) – 38%, SC – 35%, ST – 30%, PwBD – 30%.
Prelims Cut-Off Marks (Out of 200)
The Commission has published category-wise cut-off marks for qualifying provisionally to the Final Examination. The West Bengal Judicial Service 2023 Prelims cut-off marks (out of 200) are: General – 84.25, OBC-A – 59.00, OBC-B – 59.75, SC – 44.25, ST – 40.00, EWS – 34.25, PwBD (B&LV) – 41.50, and PwBD (SLD/MD) – 17.50.
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 84.25 |
| OBC – A | 59.00 |
| OBC – B | 59.75 |
| SC | 44.25 |
| ST | 40.00 |
| PwBD (Blindness & Low Vision) | 41.50 |
| PwBD (Specific Learning Disability / Multiple Disabilities) | 17.50 |
| EWS | 34.25 |
Application Fee
The application window has already closed. For reference, the fee charged was:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹210 (plus service charges)
- SC / ST candidates of West Bengal: Exempted
- PwBD candidates (40% and above): Exempted
- SC / ST candidates of other States: No exemption; full fee applicable
- Payment Mode: Online only
No refund of fee was allowed under any circumstance.
What Qualified Candidates Should Do Next
Since the application stage is over, here is what the 482 provisionally qualified candidates should focus on now:
- Verify your roll number in the official list published on 18.05.2026 (Notification No. 296 P.S.C./Con.).
- Keep all original documents ready — Madhyamik certificate (for age proof), Law degree, advocate enrolment certificate, caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (as applicable).
- Track the Commission’s website regularly for the detailed schedule of the Final Written Examination, which will be published shortly.
- PwBD candidates opting for a scribe must submit details as per the Commission’s proforma at the time of the examination and arrange the scribe before final submission — no scribe will be allowed after that.
- OBC and EWS candidates must submit renewed or revalidated certificates prior to the interview and at the time of appointment.
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Important Links
Candidates qualified for the Final Written Examination are advised to visit the official website for the latest notification and result PDF:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Check your WBJSE Result now (PDF File ) | WBJS Prelims 2023 Revised Result |
| West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2023 Notification | WBPSC Advert No. 19/2023 dated 28.12.2023 |
FAQs (WBJS Prelims 2023 Revised Result)
Why was a revised result published on 18.05.2026?
The revised list was issued in compliance with Calcutta High Court orders in W.P.A. No. 5816 of 2026 and W.P.A. No. 4443 of 2026. Six answer keys were rectified vide Corrigendum dated 08.04.2026, and the earlier list dated 12.02.2026 was cancelled.
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