Supreme Court ruling on eligibility for judicial service examinations

Updates

1. Judgment4 Sep 2026

   Supreme Court modifies judicial service entry criteria to include training and clerkship

   The Supreme Court modified its previous mandate, reducing the required legal practice from three years to one year, while introducing a mandatory one-year training period at a judicial academy and a one-year law clerkship.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has changed the rules for who can apply to become a judge. Now, candidates must complete specific training or work as a law clerk before they are eligible to take the judicial service exam. This update ensures that future judges have more practical experience in a courtroom setting before they start their careers. These new requirements are intended to improve the quality and readiness of new judges entering the legal system.

   livelaw.in
2. News27 Aug 2026

   Supreme Court reduces the three-year practice period for entry-level judicial service examinations to one year

   …for entry-level judicial service examinations for three years

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has changed the rules for people who want to become judges. Previously, lawyers had to practice law for at least three years before they could take the entry-level judicial exam. Now, that requirement has been reduced to just one year of experience. This update makes it easier for younger lawyers to apply for these positions much sooner in their careers.

   newsonair.gov.in