Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission Announces 250 Assistant Judge Positions
The Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission Secretariat has released a notification for the 19th Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) Examination in 2026. This examination aims to recruit a total of 250 suitable candidates for the entry-level position of Assistant Judge, also known as Civil Judge, within the judicial service. The recruitment process will fill 250 vacancies, though this number is subject to change. Successful candidates will receive a salary on the Judicial Service Pay Scale of 2016, ranging from 30,935 to 64,430 Taka, along with other government-approved benefits. Applicants must hold a minimum of a second-class or equivalent CGPA in their law degree. Specifically, they need a 4-year Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from a recognized university, a Bachelor of Laws degree, or a Master's degree following a 3-year Bachelor of Laws from a recognized foreign university. Candidates currently in their final year of law studies are also eligible to apply under certain conditions. The age limit for applicants is set at a maximum of 32 years as of July 1, 2026, based on their Secondary School Certificate or equivalent examination certificate. The examination will comprise three stages: a preliminary MCQ test of 100 marks (with 50 as the pass mark and a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer), a written examination worth 1000 marks (requiring an average of 50 percent to pass), and a final oral examination of 100 marks (with 50 as the pass mark). All stages of the examination are scheduled to take place in Dhaka metropolitan area. The preliminary examination is anticipated to occur in the first week of October 2026. Applications will be accepted online through the official Judicial Service Commission website using the 'BJSC Form I' starting from August 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and will close on September 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. A non-refundable application fee of 1200 Taka must be submitted via Teletalk by September 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
The Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission's recruitment drive for 250 Assistant Judge positions reflects a structured approach to bolstering the judiciary. The multi-stage examination process, encompassing preliminary, written, and oral components, is designed to assess a broad range of competencies. The inclusion of candidates in their final year of law studies suggests an effort to maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified legal professionals. By setting a clear salary scale and outlining eligibility criteria, the commission aims for transparency in the selection process. Future considerations for the commission might include evaluating the efficiency of the examination timeline against the growing demand for judicial officers and exploring digital integration to streamline application and administrative processes, aligning with broader trends in public sector modernization.
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