Bihar PCS J New Rules 2026, 33rd BPSC Changes, Check All Details
Bihar Judiciary 2026 rules now restrict the 35% horizontal reservation exclusively to female candidates who are Bihar residents. Additionally, the syllabus has been updated to replace the Indian Evidence Act and CrPC with the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
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The Bihar Judicial Service Rules 2026 introduce significant amendments includes the substitution of old criminal laws with new acts like Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniya, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in the optional subject syllabus. A 35% horizontal reservation for female candidates and a 1% horizontal reservation for benchmark orthopedically disabled candidates. Both are exclusively for Bihar people.
The Bihar Civil Judicial Branch Recruitment (Amendment) Rules
The recent amendments are formally known as the Bihar Civil Judicial Branch Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2026. These rules derive their authority from the powers conferred by Article 234 of the Constitution of India and have been in effect since 29th January 2026. These changes are related to the substitution of the optional subjects along with the changes in the reservation policy for the exams. Candidates who are willing to appear in the Bihar PCS judiciary exams. They should carefully check the syllabus and reservation guidelines.
1. Substitution of Optional Subjects (Syllabus Change)
The changes can impact the optional paper previously named "Law of Evidence and Procedure." The curriculum has been updated to reflect new criminal legislation, replacing older acts.
COMPARATIVE STRUCTURE: Old vs. New Syllabus can help the candidates to know the changes made in the Bihar Judiciary syllabus. They can start with the exam preparation accordingly.
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Old Syllabus Component |
New Substituted Syllabus Component |
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Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam |
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Code of Criminal Procedure |
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita |
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(Not previously present) |
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (New Addition to Syllabus) |
2. Changes to Reservation Policy
The amendment also introduces changes to the horizontal reservation policy, emphasising domicile-specific criteria for certain categories.
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For Female Candidates: A 35% horizontal reservation is now mandated for female candidates. This reservation is exclusively for female candidates who are residents (domiciled) of Bihar State. Women from outside Bihar will not benefit from this specific reservation.
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For Disabled Candidates: A 1% horizontal reservation has been established for Benchmark Orthopedically Disabled candidates. Similar to the female reservation, this is restricted to candidates who are residents of Bihar. Bihar residents who want to take the reservation benefits as per the new changes. They should have the valid documents to be submitted for seeking the relaxation benefits in the recruitment drives.
Bihar PCS J Reserved Rules For Women
The 35% reservation for women domiciled in Bihar functions as a horizontal reservation. It applies within each vertical reservation category. The mechanism ensures a specific quota for eligible female candidates. Female candidates should be allowed to get the benefits of the reservation rules provided for them.
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