JMFC Eligibility Criteria

Can you tell me about the eligibility requirement to apply for JMFC (Judicial Magistrate First Court) Post exam conducted by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)?

[Arvind Kumar]

Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) conducts the examination every year to select the candidates for the various posts in the states judicial service.


JMFC Eligibility Criteria

One needs to be the citizen of India.

One must have the permanent domicile in the state of Maharashtra to get the reservation benefits.

One must have completed their graduation in law from a recognized institute/university.

Ones age must be between 21 years and 35 years.

The relaxation for the candidates of the OBC category is 3 years in the upper age.

Candidates of the SC and ST category will get the 5 years relaxation in the upper age.


Maharashtra Judicial Services Examination Syllabus


Preliminary Examination

Code of Criminal Procedure
Civil Procedure Code
Evidence Act
Transfer of Property Act
Specific Relief Act
Maharashtra Rent Control Act
Limitation Act
Constitution of India
Indian Penal Code
Law of Contract
Sale of Goods Act
Partnership Act


Main Examination

Paper 1

Civil Procedure Code
Transfer of Property Act
Specific Relief Act
Law of Contract
Sale of Goods Act
Partnership Act


Paper 2

Indian Penal Code
Evidence Act
Code of Criminal procedure
Essay on Current Legal Topics