HPSC HCS Judicial Notification 2024 Out For 174 Posts: Apply Now

HPSC HCS Judicial Branch 2024 Notification has been issued by the Haryana Public Service Commission on 1 January 2024 to recruit 174 Civil Judges (Junior Division) within the Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch). Online HPSC HCS Judicial 2024 Recruitment application will be opened from 5 January 2024. Interested candidates can apply online for the Haryana Civil Judge positions by 31 January 2024. 

The Commission conducts the verification of eligibility conditions based on original documents only after the candidate has successfully qualified for the Main Written Examination, Interview or Personality Test. To avoid complications at the last moment, candidates are advised to apply well in advance before the deadline. Scroll down this page to check updates on the Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Examination 2024.

HPSC HCS Judicial Recruitment 2024  

HPSC HCS 2024 Judicial Notification PDF has been issued with the Haryana Civil Services Judge 2024 Exam information such as vacancies, application process, application dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus etc. The HPSC announces a total of 174 vacancies for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions. The selection of suitable candidates for appointment in HCS (Jd.Br.) will be made by Preliminary examination, Main examination and viva voce.

HPSC HCS Judicial Exam 2024: Overview

Haryana Civil Services application window has been opened and candidates can apply for the same by 31 January 2024. Look at the below table for key highlights of the HPSC Judicial Branch Exam 2024:-

HPSC HCS Judicial Important Dates 2024

Haryana Civil Services Judicial Branch Application Form is available on the official website of the Haryana Public Service Commission and candidates can apply online by 31 January 2024. Look at the table below for important dates related to the HPSC HCS Judicial Exam 2024:-

HPSC HCS Civil Judge 2024 Recruitment: Important Links

HPSC HCS Online application link 2024 has been activated on the official Haryana Public Service Commission website. Below we are providing direct links related to the HPSC HCS Civil Judicial Branch Exam 2024:-

HPSC HCS Judicial 2024 Vacancy

A total of 174 vacancies are announced by the Haryana Public Service Commission in which 129 are actual vacancies and 45 are anticipated vacancies for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Cadre of Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch). Below is a tabulated breakdown of vacancies according to different categories for your reference:

HPSC HCS Judicial Eligibility Criteria 2024 

Applicants for the HPSC HCS Civil Judge Examination must verify that they meet all eligibility requirements for admission. Their participation in all stages of the examination will be considered provisional until they fulfil the specified eligibility conditions. These criteria generally encompass the candidate's nationality, age limits and educational qualifications. Here, we outline the HPSC HCS 2024 Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality

To be eligible for HPSC HCS Civil Judge Examination, a candidate must fall into one of the following categories:

(a) A citizen of India

(b) A subject of Nepal

(c) A subject of Bhutan

(d) A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962, intending to settle permanently

(e) A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement in India.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Candidates must be at least 21 years and a maximum of 42 years old on or before January 31, 2024. Certain special categories are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit. As per the instructions from the State Government, the relaxation in the maximum age for different categories is outlined as follows:

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification required for the post of HPSC HCS Civil Judge is a Bachelor of Laws degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India. This degree must be obtained on or before the online application's closing date, 31 January 2024.

HPSC HCS Judicial Application Process

Haryana Public Service Commission Civil Judge 2024 position application form is available on the HPSC’s website and candidates must apply online within the stipulated time, which is 5 to 31 January 2024. Below are the steps to apply for the HPSC Civil Judge 2024 Recruitment:-

1. Visit the official website of the HPSC.
2. On the homepage, you will get a tab of Advertisement with a link with the title “Advt. No. 01 of 2024 - HCS (Judicial Branch) Examination 2023-2024” prompts on the screen.
3. Click on the link and you will be directed to the application portal, where you must enter your details to complete the application form.
4. Once you have entered your details, upload the required documents in the needed format and submit the application form to pay the application fee.
5. Pay the application fee according to your category and take a  printout of the final submission for future reference.

Application Fees 

To finalise the application, candidates must submit the application fee based on their respective categories. The category-wise application fees can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card, and Credit Card until 11:55 PM on the closing date, 31 January 2024. Here are the applicable fees:-

HPSC HCS Judicial 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for HCS (Judicial Branch) involves a three-stage examination: 

(A) Preliminary Examination - A screening test with objective-type multiple-choice questions, distinct from the Main Written Examination which is subjective/narrative. OMR Sheets (Answer Sheets) will be computer-scanned. 

(B) Main Written Examination - The Main Written Exam will comprise five written papers. 

(C) Viva-voce - Aimed at assessing candidates' personal qualities. This session addresses matters of general interest and evaluates candidates' alertness, intelligence and overall perspective. The viva voce is conducted in English.

HPSC HCS Judicial Exam Pattern

Before candidates apply for the HPSC HCS Exam 2024, they should check the Judicial Branch Exam Pattern to check the number of questions and marks of the exam. Below, we are detailing the Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern 2024:-

Preliminary Exam 

1. Candidates must complete the examination within two hours.
2. It comprises 125 questions, each carrying 0.1 marks. 
3. For every incorrect answer, 0.8 marks or 20% (1/5th) of a mark will be deducted. 
4. The objective exam has multiple-choice questions, offering five options (A, B, C, D, and E) per question. 
5. Candidates must darken the appropriate circle (A, B, C, or D) if attempting a question, while 'E' must be darkened if not attempting. Failure to darken any of the five circles will result in a deduction of one-fifth (0.8 marks).

Main Exam

1. The Main Examination will comprise five written papers, all of which will be subjective/narrative. 
2. It will be conducted in English medium, except for the language paper. 
3. Each written paper will have a duration of three hours.

HPSC HCS Judicial Exam Syllabus 2024

Candidates should be familiar with the HPSC Civil Judge Syllabus before preparing for the Haryana Judicial Branch Exam 2024. Look at the table for the prelim and main exam of the HPSC HCS Judicial Exam 2024:-

HPSC HCS Judicial 2024 Admit Card

HPSC Judicial Branch Exam 2024 Admit Card will be issued by the Haryana Public Service Commission after the declaration of exam date. Once the admit the Commission issues a card, candidates can download the admit card by visiting the official website of the HPSC. Below, we are providing a direct link to the admit card:-

HPSC Civil Judge 2024 Admit Card Link (Inactive)

HPSC HCS Judicial Result 2024 

HPSC Civil Judge 2024 Result will be declared by the Commission once the HPSC HCS Judicial Exam 2024 successfully conducted. Once the Commission declares the exam result, we will update the direct link to the HPSC HCS Result below:-

HPSC HCS Judicial Result 2024 Link (Inactive)

HPSC Judicial Branch Answer Key 2024

Once the Haryana Civil Judge exam is conducted, HPSC will release the Answer Key for the Judicial Branch. Candidates will have the chance to raise objections against the Haryana Civil Judge Answer Key 2024. We'll provide the direct link to download the HPSC HCS Judicial Branch Answer Key 2024 once the Commission publishes it.

HPSC HCS 2024 Judicial Answer Key Link (Inactive)

Haryana Civil Judge Cut-off Marks 2024

HPSC HCS Judicial Cut-off Marks will be disclosed alongside the Haryana Judicial Result 2024. These cut-off marks, categorized by different categories, will be available in PDF format. Once released, we'll update the direct link to the HPSC Civil Judge Cut-off Marks 2023 here:-

Haryana Civil Judge 2024 Cut-off Marks (Inactive)

HPSC HCS Judicial 2024 Salary

Candidates selected for the HPSC Civil Judge position will receive a salary ranging from Rs. 27,700 to Rs. 44,770, determined as per the 7th pay grade. Upon completion of the probation period, selected candidates will also be entitled to additional perks and benefits.