Civil Judge entry via state Judicial Services Exam. District + Sessions Court path.
Civil Judges (entry level) hear civil cases at sub-district courts. Promotion to District Judge + Sessions Judge over 15-20 years. Eligibility post-LLB + Judicial Services Exam.
1 viable paths.
LLB → State Judicial Services Exam → Civil Judge
Most direct. Each state runs own JS exam; typically post-LLB + 7-year practice for Higher Judiciary.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
7th CPC + state allowances. Plus official housing + transport.
HC Judge appointed at ~50; tenure to 62.
Civil Judge Jr → Civil Judge Sr → ADJ → District + Sessions Judge → HC Judge → SC Judge
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Stable. Vacancies in many states; HC judge appointments depend on collegium.