Maharashtra Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2022-Age Limit, Qualification, Number of Attempts

By Ganesh Mankar|Updated : December 15th, 2021

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) specifies the eligibility criteria for the Maharashtra Judiciary exam 2022. Before preparing for the Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2022, candidates must go through the eligibility conditions and fill in the application form. This article will provide the Maharashtra Judiciary age limit, educational qualification, and eligibility information.

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Maharashtra Judiciary Eligibility Criteria 2022

  • The MPSC has notified the eligibility criteria for the Maharashtra Judiciary examination. The applicants who want to apply for Civil Judges (Junior Division) & Judicial Magistrate (First Class) posts must first inspect and confirm whether the various criteria under Maharashtra Judiciary eligibility have been met. Candidates can fill the Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 application form after fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
  • The application is denied due to non-compliance with Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 eligibility criteria, and the candidature is canceled if any discrepancy is found in the details provided.
  • Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2022 Eligibility is a set of different parameters, including nationality & domicile, educational qualification, Number of attempts, age limit that you must qualify to apply for the Maharashtra Judiciary exam 2022.

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Exam Overview

The applicants can refer to the table given below to overview the Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Exam

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Exam Overview

Exam Name

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Exam

MPSC Official website

mpsc.gov.in

Conducting Body

Maharashtra Public Services Commission (MPSC)

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Exam

Offline

Basic Eligibility

Law Graduation

Job Location

All over Maharashtra 

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Age Limit & Age Relaxation

  • Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 age limit is an integral aspect of the eligibility criteria. Therefore, applicants applying for Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Exam should review the age limit for the Civil Judges (Junior Division) & Judicial Magistrate (First Class) post before filling the online application form.
  • As per the Maharashtra Judiciary Age Limit, the applicants should be between 21 and 25 years.

The following gives exact information about the age limit for the Maharashtra Judiciary exam 2022.

No.

Eligible Category

Minimum Age Limit

Maximum Age Limit

Non-Backward

Backward

1

New Law graduates

21

25

30

2

Lawyer, Attorney or Advocate

21

35

40

3

High Court staff

21

45

50

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Educational Qualification

The MPSC has prescribed the educational qualifications & experience to comply with the Maharashtra Judiciary eligibility criteria.

Candidates aspiring to apply for the Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Exam should fulfill the educational & experience criteria listed below in the table: 

No.

Eligible Category

Educational Qualifications

Experience Criteria

1

New Law graduates

  • Degree in law should be obtained by passing the first year of the course in the first attempt, and at least 55% marks should be obtained in the first attempt in the final year of a law degree or
  • Must have passed the post-graduate degree in law with a minimum of 55% marks.

Not Required

2

Lawyer, Attorney, or Advocate

  • Law Degree
  • Advocacy for 3 years as a lawyer, attorney, or advocate in the Mumbai High Court or its adjoining court.
  • The service of the post of 'Public Prosecutor' in the Maharashtra state shall be deemed to be a judicial profession.

3

High Court staff

  • Law Degree
  • After obtaining the law degree, at least 3 years of service up to or before the date specified in the Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 advertisement.

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Knowledge of Marathi language

Candidates are required to fulfill the conditions mentioned below and their educational qualifications.

  • To be able to speak, read and write the Marathi language perfectly.
  • The candidate should have a certificate of adequate knowledge of the Marathi language.
  • To translate neatly from Marathi to English and from English to Marathi. 

Certificate of knowledge of Marathi language must be obtained from the following authorities:

  1. New Law Graduates: Principals of colleges enrolled for law courses (L.L.B / L.L.M.) Or Principals / Heads of University Departments
  2. Lawyer, Attorney, or Advocate: - Chief Justice of the concerned district.
  3. The staff of High Court and its subordinate Courts, Ministries: Heads of Departments / Heads of Offices under whose control they are in service.
  4. By re-entry of retired civil judge junior level in special cases.

In the case of applicants who do not have qualifications for the Marathi language, as per government rules, it is necessary to pass the Marathi language examination within six months.

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Nationality

The applicants must meet the essential nationality & domicile criteria for the Maharashtra Judiciary 2022. Check the points of nationality criteria below:

  • The applicants must be Indian citizens. 
  • The applicant is instructed to have the Maharashtra Domicile Certificate. 

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Number of Attempts

The MPSC commission has published the notice regarding the number of attempts in the Maharashtra Judiciary Exam 2022. 

The number of attempts for individual categories is listed below:

  • Open Category: 6 Attempts only
  • SC/ST Category: No Limit
  • OBC Category: 9 Attempts only

Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 Selection Process

The Maharashtra Judiciary 2022 exam contains 3 stages during their recruitment process, which the candidates require to clear to make it through the selection process. The 3 stages are:

  • Stage 1: Prelims Exam
  • Stage 2: Mains Exam
  • Stage 3: Interview Test

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FAQs

  • Yes, Candidates need to be law graduates from a recognized university. Minimum 55 % percentage marks are required for Maharashtra Judiciary qualification.

  • As per the Maharashtra Judiciary Age Limit, the applicants should be between 21 and 24 years. 

  • Yes, Marathi language knowledge is mandatory for those who want to appear for the Maharashtra Judiciary exam.

  • A law degree should be obtained by passing the first year of the course in the first attempt, and at least 55% marks should be obtained in the first attempt in the final year of a law degree.

  • For Lawyer, Attorney or Advocate: 3 years experience required

    For High Court staff: 3 years experience required

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