It is a big honour to become a judge in India, as here the judges are like God. To put it simply, judges are the modern-day equivalent of kings and emperors from ancient times. No one holds a higher status than a judge, not even the Prime Minister of the country. A judge has the power to incarcerate or release someone within seconds.
To become a Judge in India, one has to take the Judicial Services Examination or PCS (J), also called the Provincial Civil Service Judicial Examination. This exam is for law graduates who want to practice as members of the subordinate judiciary.
The process of becoming a judge is a long and challenging one, but by working in the right direction with the required qualifications and eligibility criteria, it can be achieved.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s law degree is required to take the Indian judiciary examination. Also, anyone who has practised law for at least seven years can also apply for the judiciary. The seven years of legal practice can be either as an advocate, pleader or as public prosecutor in any court of law. The candidate must be an Indian citizen and have a good moral character.
Eligibility
To become a judge one needs to clear the state judiciary examination, conducted by the State Public Service Commission. Based on their performance in the written examination a merit list is prepared and then candidates are called for interviews and viva voce. After selection, the candidates undergo training for a year and are then appointed as judicial magistrates or metropolitan magistrates (MM).
They are then required to work for a minimum of three years in the post of Judicial magistrates and thereafter become eligible for appointment as district judges. They can then apply for promotion to the higher judiciary, including the High Court and the Supreme Court.
Salary for Judges
The salary of judges varies on their position and jurisdiction. A judge posted in the lower judiciary like in a district court ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month. In the High Court and the Supreme Court, the salary of a judge ranges from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 per month.
Perks
Along with the salary, judges are entitled to several other perks and benefits, including official residences, cars, and medical facilities.
To become a Judge in India, one has to take the Judicial Services Examination or PCS (J), also called the Provincial Civil Service Judicial Examination. This exam is for law graduates who want to practice as members of the subordinate judiciary.
The process of becoming a judge is a long and challenging one, but by working in the right direction with the required qualifications and eligibility criteria, it can be achieved.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s law degree is required to take the Indian judiciary examination. Also, anyone who has practised law for at least seven years can also apply for the judiciary. The seven years of legal practice can be either as an advocate, pleader or as public prosecutor in any court of law. The candidate must be an Indian citizen and have a good moral character.
Eligibility
To become a judge one needs to clear the state judiciary examination, conducted by the State Public Service Commission. Based on their performance in the written examination a merit list is prepared and then candidates are called for interviews and viva voce. After selection, the candidates undergo training for a year and are then appointed as judicial magistrates or metropolitan magistrates (MM).
They are then required to work for a minimum of three years in the post of Judicial magistrates and thereafter become eligible for appointment as district judges. They can then apply for promotion to the higher judiciary, including the High Court and the Supreme Court.
Salary for Judges
The salary of judges varies on their position and jurisdiction. A judge posted in the lower judiciary like in a district court ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month. In the High Court and the Supreme Court, the salary of a judge ranges from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,50,000 per month.
Perks
Along with the salary, judges are entitled to several other perks and benefits, including official residences, cars, and medical facilities.
