Gujarat Judiciary eligibility criteria
Educational Qualifications
Applicants targeting the Gujarat civil judge position need to satisfy the following academic and cultural requirements:
Nationality
Must be an Indian Citizen
Language Proficiency
Since the Gujarat Judicial Services require day-to-day communication, case handling, and documentation in Gujarati, candidates must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Gujarati language.
The requirement is fulfilled if:
- The candidate has studied Gujarati as a subject at the Secondary or Higher Secondary School level (Class 10 or 12).
- If not, the candidate must pass a language proficiency test in Gujarati, conducted by the Gujarat High Court or as specified in the official notification.
Failure to satisfy the language criteria can result in disqualification even after passing written stages.
Note: 3 Year Legal Practice as an advocate- Not applicable to this year notification
Age Limit Requirements
Candidates looking to apply must fall within the official age range specified below:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years (With some age relaxation as per below table)
Permissible Age Relaxations
Upper age limit relaxations apply to various reserved categories:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 35 years |
| Scheduled Castes | 38 years |
| Scheduled Tribes | 38 years |
| Socially & Educationally Backward Classes | 38 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 38 years |
| Economically Weaker Sections | 38 years |
| Employees working in the Courts or other Allied Departments | 40 years |
NOTE: The selection committee will check the age, school degrees, and other personal conditions of every single applicant. If a candidate does not meet the necessary terms, the commission will reject the online application form immediately.