The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has announced the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Examination 2024 to recruit Civil Judges.
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Position Overview
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge | 21 | Level J-1: ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 |
Reservation of Vacancies
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 11 (Including 9 anticipated) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 4 (Including 1 anticipated) |
Note: Reservation is applicable only for candidates who are bonafide residents of Himachal Pradesh. Candidates from other states will be treated as General category applicants.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 15th December 2024 |
| Application Deadline | 5th January 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Deadline for Submission of Documents | 13th January 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 2nd March 2025 |
| Main Examination Date | Last week of March 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) recognized by the Bar Council of India as of 5th January 2025.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 22 years
- Maximum: 35 years (as of 5th January 2025).
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC candidates of Himachal Pradesh: 3 years.
- Desirable Qualification:
- Knowledge of the customs, dialects, and conditions prevailing in Himachal Pradesh.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – 100 marks per paper):
- Paper I: Civil Law-I
- Paper II: Civil Law-II
- Paper III: Criminal Law
- Main Examination (Narrative – 850 marks):
- Paper I: Civil Law-I (200 marks)
- Paper II: Civil Law-II (200 marks)
- Paper III: Criminal Law (200 marks)
- Paper IV: English Composition (150 marks)
- Paper V: Hindi Language (100 marks)
- Viva-Voce (150 marks):
- Candidates who qualify the Main Examination will be called for the Viva-Voce.
- Final Merit List:
- Prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Viva-Voce.
Application Process
- Mode of Application:
- Submit applications online through the HPPSC official website: www.hppsc.hp.gov.in.
- Documents to Upload:
- Date of Birth proof (Matriculation certificate).
- LL.B. degree and mark sheets.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- Credential certificates from two respectable persons.
- Bonafide Himachali Certificate for reserved category applicants.
- Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Himachal Pradesh) | ₹150 |
| Female/Ex-Servicemen (HP only) | No Fee |
- Submission of Documents:
- Send the printout of the online application along with self-attested documents to:
The Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Nigam Vihar, Shimla-171002 by 13th January 2025.
- Send the printout of the online application along with self-attested documents to:
For more details and to apply, visit the official HPPSC website.
Click Here to Apply.
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