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Maharashtra Judicial Service exam pattern: Prelims, Mains and interview

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Part 2 of 6Maharashtra Judiciary

Maharashtra Judicial Service is conducted under Bombay High Court / MPSC pathway. Civil Judge selection uses Prelims → Mains → Interview.

Stage Format Role
Preliminary Objective MCQs Screen for Mains
Mains Descriptive law (and language) papers Ranking
Interview Viva voce Final merit component

Marathi proficiency—speak, read, write and translate—is a hard filter in Maharashtra practice. Paper marks and cut-offs are only in the official advertisement.

Primary sources

  • Bombay High Court / MPSC pathway Civil Judge notification