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Judiciary — Civil Judge
Become a Civil Judge or Judicial Magistrate — a Gazetted Group-B officer in the Indian judiciary.
1–2 years prep₹77,840 basic + perks ≈ ₹1.1L–₹1.5L/month (Civil Judge)
Why this path
Exceptional job security. Outstanding salary + perks (bungalow, vehicle). High social prestige. Path to High Court elevation.
Job titles
Civil Judge (Jr Division)
Judicial Magistrate
Additional District Judge
Step-by-step roadmap
1
LLB + Core Subjects
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Constitutional & Criminal Law
3
Civil Law (CPC, Contract, TP)
4
Prelims Practice (MCQ)
5
Mains (Descriptive + Judgment Writing)
6
Interview / Viva
Start learning — content pages
Top employers
State Government judicial servicesHigh Courts administer selections
Timeline reality check
Competitive: 2 lakh+ applicants for 300–500 seats in major states. Requires 1–3 years dedicated preparation.