Exam guide
MP Civil Judge (MPCJ)
Madhya Pradesh High Court's Civil Judge (Junior Division) Entry Level exam
This guide is a draft under review. Always check dates, eligibility, marks and pattern against the official notification.
About the exam
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur holds this exam. It has three stages: preliminary, main and interview.
Official website: mphc.gov.in
How the exam works
- Preliminary exam
Objective questions. It is a screening test; its marks do not count in the final merit.
- Main exam
Four written papers: civil law and procedure; essay, précis and translation; criminal law and procedure; and judgment writing.
- Interview
For those who clear the main exam.
Main subjects
- Constitution of India
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Transfer of Property Act
- Specific Relief Act
- Limitation Act
- MP Accommodation Control Act
- MP Land Revenue Code
- BNS, BNSS and BSA
- Negotiable Instruments Act
- General knowledge, computers and English
Eligibility
In its ruling of 21 August 2026 (Bhumika Trust v. Union of India, 2026 INSC 904), the Supreme Court changed the three-year practice rule of May 2025. For recruitments notified up to 31 March 2027, fresh law graduates may apply. From 1 April 2027, at least one year of practice is needed. Selected candidates first do one year of training at the State Judicial Academy and one year of law clerkship. For age and other conditions, see your State's notification.