A great opportunity has arisen for law graduates in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC) has published the call for applications for the 19th Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) Examination 2026, which offers 250 Assistant Judge (Civil Judge) positions—the entry-level post in the country’s judicial service.
Here you will find all the information confirmed to date and the steps that applicants should take.
The Opportunity at a Glance
- Post: Assistant Judge (Civil Judge)
- Total vacancies: 250
- Application period: August 6 to September 6, 2026, online
- Recruiting body: Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC)
The Assistant Judge post is the standard entry rank into Bangladesh’s judicial service — candidates who succeed go on to serve as civil judges, with the judiciary itself as their career path rather than general administration.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility for this exam is specific and worth checking carefully before you apply:
- Educational qualification: a four-year LLB (Honours) degree in law, or an equivalent degree, from a recognized university
- Age limit: a maximum of 32 years as of September 1, 2026
Since the age cutoff is fixed to a specific date rather than the application deadline, double-check your calculation against your SSC or HSC certificate before submitting.
The Exam Structure: Three Stages Ahead
The BJS selection process, like that of the BCS, consists of three stages, and this circular details the first.
Preliminary exam: a 100-point multiple-choice test, scheduled for the first week of October, although the committee notes that this is a tentative and unconfirmed date. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 points, and candidates need at least 50% to pass.
Written exam: following the model of previous BJS cycles, candidates who pass the preliminary exam proceed to a written exam, historically weighted at 1000 points, which covers legal topics in depth.
Oral interview: only candidates who pass the written exam proceed to the final interview stage, where legal knowledge, reasoning, and overall suitability for judicial service are assessed.
Why This Exam Is Different From BCS
For law graduates, the BJS represents a distinct and often more directly relevant pathway than the general BCS. While the BCS distributes selected candidates across dozens of bodies, the BJS recruits exclusively for the judiciary, meaning that all preparation and career development take place within the legal field. The penalty for incorrect answers and the strict passing threshold in the preliminary stage also make early and disciplined preparation especially important.
How to Apply
Applications open on August 6 and must be submitted online by September 6. As with other government recruitment exams, applicants will need to complete an application process through Teletalk, upload the required documents and photos, and pay the application fee within the specified timeframe. Full instructions are available in the official circular.
What to Do Before August 6
With roughly two weeks before applications open, eligible law graduates should:
- Confirm their LLB degree and university recognition status meet the requirement
- Calculate their age precisely against September 1, 2026
- Begin preliminary-stage preparation now, since October is not far off
- Keep academic certificates and identification documents ready for the application process
Rising Barta will publish the detailed exam schedule and application steps as the commission releases them. Best of luck to every applicant.
