Job Opportunity: Civil Judge (Junior Division) At The Telangana State Judicial Services
Table of Contents
- Role overview
- Vacancy breakdown and pay scale
- Essential qualifications and experience
- Direct Recruitment eligibility
- Proof of practice
- Definition of “3 years of actual practice”
- Recruitment by Transfer eligibility
- Age limit and relaxations
- Selection process
- Application process and timeline
- Why this recruitment is significant
- Quick reference table
- Application checklist
Telangana State Judicial Services has invited online applications for 66 Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts through Direct Recruitment and 28 posts through Recruitment by Transfer, totaling 94 vacancies, with the application window open from 8 December 2025 to 29 December 2025.
Role overview
Civil Judges (Junior Division) form the entry-level judicial cadre in the Telangana State Judicial Service, adjudicating civil and criminal matters at the district and subordinate court level, with jurisdiction over cases valued up to ₹3 lakh and magisterial powers under the Criminal Procedure Code. The recruitment is governed by the Telangana State Judicial (Service and Cadre) Rules, 2023, which prescribe eligibility, selection process, and service conditions for the judicial cadre.
Vacancy breakdown and pay scale
The notification provides a clear split between direct entry and transfer categories:
- Direct Recruitment: 66 posts filled through open competition based on written examination and viva voce.
- Recruitment by Transfer: 28 posts reserved for eligible government servants and approved probationers from specified categories, also through written exam and viva voce.
The pay scale for Civil Judge (Junior Division) is ₹77,840–1,36,520 per month, as per the Telangana State Judicial Service rules.
Essential qualifications and experience
Direct Recruitment eligibility
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions as of 01.12.2025 (the notification date):
- Educational qualification: Possess a Degree in Law from a University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
- Practice requirement: Must have been practicing as an Advocate or Pleader in the High Court for the State of Telangana or Courts working under its control for a period of not less than 3 years.
Proof of practice
Candidates must produce a certificate of practice, duly certified by:
- The Principal Judicial Officer of the District/Station; OR
- An Advocate of that Court with a minimum standing of 10 years, duly endorsed by the Principal Judicial Officer.
For those practicing before the High Court, the certificate must be certified by an Advocate with 10+ years standing and endorsed by the Registrar (Judicial‑I), High Court for the State of Telangana.
Definition of “3 years of actual practice”
The notification clarifies that:
- The 3-year period is counted from the date of provisional enrollment/registration with the State Bar Council.
- Experience gained as a Law Clerk/Research Assistant (Law) with any Judge or Judicial Officer in the country shall be counted toward the total practice period.
Recruitment by Transfer eligibility
For the 28 transfer posts, candidates must:
- Hold a Law degree awarded by a University established by Law in India, or incorporated by or under a Central Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by UGC, valid for enrollment as an Advocate under Bar Council of India Rules.
- Maintain good character and conduct throughout service.
- Be a confirmed member or approved probationer in eligible categories as specified in the Telangana State Judicial Service Rules, 2023.
Age limit and relaxations
While the notification does not explicitly state age limits in the LiveLaw extract, recruitment summaries and the Telangana State Judicial Service Rules indicate:
- Direct Recruitment: Minimum age 23 years, maximum age 35 years as on 01.12.2025, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per state government rules.
- Recruitment by Transfer: Age limits are governed by service rules applicable to the parent cadre, with specific relaxations for reserved categories.
Selection process
The selection follows a three-stage process prescribed by the High Court:
- Preliminary (Screening) Test: Objective-type examination to shortlist candidates for the mains; qualifying in nature.
- Mains (Written) Examination: Descriptive papers testing substantive and procedural law knowledge, drafting, and judgment-writing skills.
- Viva Voce: Personal interview to assess personality, legal acumen, and suitability for judicial office.
The exact syllabus, exam pattern, and dates for each stage will be announced on the official Telangana High Court website after the application window closes.
Application process and timeline
- Mode: Online application only through the official Telangana High Court portal (tshc.gov.in).
- Application dates: 8 December 2025 to 29 December 2025.
- Application fee: ₹600 for General/OBC candidates; ₹400 for SC/ST candidates (as per recruitment summaries).
- Last date: 29 December 2025 (midnight).
Candidates must upload scanned copies of their law degree, enrollment certificate, practice proof, category certificate (if applicable), and recent photograph as per specifications in the notification.
Why this recruitment is significant
- Large intake: 94 vacancies (including 66 direct posts) represent a substantial opportunity for eligible advocates to enter the judicial service in Telangana.
- Clear pathway: The 3-year practice rule, while stringent, provides a transparent eligibility threshold, and the inclusion of law clerk experience offers flexibility for recent graduates who have served in judicial chambers.
- Structured career: Successful candidates join the Telangana State Judicial Service with defined promotion channels to Senior Civil Judge, District Judge, and higher judicial ranks under the 2023 Service Rules.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | High Court for the State of Telangana |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Vacancies | 94 (66 Direct + 28 Transfer) |
| Pay scale | ₹77,840–1,36,520 per month |
| Direct Recruitment eligibility | LL.B. + 3 years’ practice as Advocate in Telangana courts (proof required) |
| Practice proof | Certificate from Principal Judicial Officer or 10-year Advocate endorsed by Judicial Officer |
| Recruitment by Transfer eligibility | LL.B. + good character + confirmed member/approved probationer in eligible categories |
| Age limit (Direct) | 23–35 years (relaxations as per rules) |
| Selection process | Preliminary test → Mains exam → Viva voce |
| Application dates | 8.12.2025 to 29.12.2025 |
| Application fee | ₹600 (General/OBC), ₹400 (SC/ST) |
| Official website | tshc.gov.in |
Application checklist
- Verify 3-year practice period from Bar Council enrollment date and obtain practice certificate from competent authority (Principal Judicial Officer or 10-year Advocate with endorsement).
- Include law clerk/research assistant experience, if any, in practice calculation and obtain supporting certificate.
- Prepare scanned copies of LL.B. degree, Bar Council enrollment, practice certificate, category certificate, photograph, and signature as per portal specifications.
- Complete online application well before 29.12.2025 and retain registration number for future correspondence.
Official Notification: https://tshc.gov.in/documents/NORMAL_Recruitment_2025_12_01T13_20_57.pdf
