The Bihar Judicial Services Competitive Examination (BPSC Judicial Service Exam) typically follows a specific pattern, consisting of several stages to select candidates for various judicial positions in Bihar. Please note that the exact pattern may evolve over time, so it’s essential to refer to the latest official notification from the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for the most up-to-date information. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, here is the general pattern of the Bihar Judicial Services Exam:

1. Preliminary Examination:

• The preliminary examination is the first stage of the selection process.
• It is an objective-type exam consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Subjects covered in the preliminary examination typically include:
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Elementary General Science
  • General Hindi
  • General English
  • Law-related questions (covering legal knowledge and aptitude)
• The preliminary exam serves as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the main examination.

2. Main Examination:

• Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the main examination.
• The main examination consists of written papers covering various law subjects and language skills.
• The main subjects often include:
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Elementary General Science
  • General Hindi
  • General English
  • Optional law papers (Candidates choose three law subjects from a list of options)
• The main examination is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge of law and their analytical and writing skills.

3. Viva-Voce (Interview):

• Candidates who pass the main examination are called for a viva-voce or interview.
• The interview panel assesses the candidates’ personality, communication skills, legal knowledge, and suitability for judicial positions.

4. Final Merit List:

• The final merit list is prepared based on the candidates’ performance in the main examination and the interview.
• The candidates are ranked in order of merit.

5. Appointment as Civil Judge (Junior Division):

• Successful candidates are appointed as Civil Judges (Junior Division) upon clearing all stages of the examination and being selected based on their rank in the merit list.
• Civil Judges (Junior Division) typically begin their judicial careers as Magistrates and handle cases in the Junior Division of the Judiciary.

It’s essential to note that the Bihar Judicial Services Exam may have variations in the exact number of papers, subjects, and marks allotted to each paper, depending on the notification issued by BPSC for a particular year. Therefore, candidates should always refer to the latest official notification and guidelines provided by BPSC for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the examination pattern.