Judge

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12th (Any Stream)

• Admission into the LLB course is based on the candidates' performance in the CLAT UG examination. CLAT UG examination is conducted annually for candidates who want to get into the LLB course.

Official Website for registration to CLAT: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/

• To become a JUDGE and crack the Provincial Civil Service-Judicial Exam (PCS-J), a candidate should hold a graduation degree in law from a college recognized by the Bar Council of India. 
• The candidate must have an undergraduate law degree which can be either five years which they can start right after the 12th, or three year LLB after graduation. This will help the candidate to get knowledge of the law and other functionalities of the law.

Judiciary Service Exam, also known as PCS-J, is the door to enter the highly respected Indian judiciary and is conducted state-wise for deploying judges in states. The examination allows law graduates to be members of the subordinate judiciary. It is individually arranged by 24 states of India to Hire the officials.

• The minimum age criteria to appear for the PCS-J exam is at least 21 years.
• The maximum age limit where a candidate can become a JUDGE for the general category is 30 years, and a Maximum of four attempts are allowed up to 30 years of age.
• The maximum age limit for the OBC category is 33 years, and a maximum of seven attempts are allowed up to 33 years.
• Also, the SC/ST category is 35 years, with no maximum number of allowed attempts.
• The Judicial Service Exam is conducted under 3 phases.

Official Website for registration to PCS-J (DELHI State): https://www.delhihighcourt.nic.in/

Phase 1: Prelims Exam

The first stage of the Judicial Services Exam is the preliminary exam, consisting of multiple-choice questions. The marks scored in the preliminary examination are not considered while preparing the final merit list. Also, the minimum qualifying marks will vary for each state.

Phase 2: Mains Exam

The second stage of the Judicial Services Exam is a subjective type of examination. It consists of three to four papers. The marks scored in the main examination are considered while preparing the final merit list. The minimum qualifying marks vary for each state. Students equal to three times the number of vacancies are called for interviews.

Official Website for registration to PCS-J (DELHI State): https://www.delhihighcourt.nic.in/

Phase 3: Interview

It is the last stage of the selection process. In the interview, candidates are evaluated based on general knowledge, personality, and other factors. This stage carries 50 to 100 marks, of which the candidate must secure a minimum of qualifying marks to get selected.

Who is a Judge?

A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. A judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the case's barristers or solicitors, assesses the parties' credibility and arguments, and then issues a ruling  based on their interpretation of the law and their judgment. A judge is expected to conduct the trial impartially and, typically, in an open court.

Job Responsibilities of a Judge

A judge's responsibilities and duties vary. The judge heads a courtroom and ensures that trials and hearings are fair and within the law. The judge is also an impartial overseer in court, never taking sides but focused on delivering justice and upholding the law. A judge oversees legal proceedings, issues rulings, and facilitates negotiations. Some of the typical responsibilities and duties of a judge might include the following:

• Conducting Research
• Studying precedence
• Presiding over cases
• Summing up and delivering verdicts
• Sentencing
• Discretion

Career Scope of a judge

Being a judge is a very admirable and noble job and has various advantages doing this job. Here are some positive points of being a judge.

• Job Avenues: District Judge, High Court Judge, Civil Judge, Sessions Court Judge, Supreme Court Judge.
• Job Security: The profession of a judge is secured as compared to other legal works as long as the judge's license is not canceled. Here, the aspirant does not have to switch jobs. Once a judge always remains a judge.
• Continual Learning: This profession allows learning every day. Every new case becomes a unique learning arena. New laws pass, which the judge has to keep track of. The judge must be up to date on the new law.

Salary/Income of a Judge

The monthly salary of a judge ranges from INR 45,000 – INR 5,00,000. The salary increases as the judge's post, rank, and experience increase. The judge's salary is the highest of any other professional rank.