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High Court bars 2026 law graduates from MPSC Civil Judge exam
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:33 PM
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The Bombay High Court ruled that candidates who obtained their law degrees in 2026 are ineligible to appear for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission's Civil Judge recruitment exam.
The Bombay High Court on Monday upheld the Maharashtra Public Service Commission's (MPSC) eligibility criteria, declaring that law graduates of the 2026 batch cannot sit for the Civil Judge recruitment exam. The court examined the commission's notification, which stipulates that only candidates who have completed their LL.B. before a specific cut‑off year are eligible.
MPSC had sought clarification after several 2026 graduates filed petitions alleging discrimination. The bench concluded that the commission's rule is a reasonable qualification standard aimed at ensuring sufficient professional experience before candidates assume judicial responsibilities.
Legal experts noted that the decision aligns with precedents where courts have upheld age or experience thresholds for public service positions. Aspirants from the 2026 batch will need to wait for the next recruitment cycle or meet any revised eligibility norms announced by MPSC.
The ruling is expected to impact thousands of recent law graduates across Maharashtra, prompting many to consider alternative career paths or further studies while awaiting future openings.
MPSC had sought clarification after several 2026 graduates filed petitions alleging discrimination. The bench concluded that the commission's rule is a reasonable qualification standard aimed at ensuring sufficient professional experience before candidates assume judicial responsibilities.
Legal experts noted that the decision aligns with precedents where courts have upheld age or experience thresholds for public service positions. Aspirants from the 2026 batch will need to wait for the next recruitment cycle or meet any revised eligibility norms announced by MPSC.
The ruling is expected to impact thousands of recent law graduates across Maharashtra, prompting many to consider alternative career paths or further studies while awaiting future openings.