How can I become a judge after completing a law course of 3 years?

In order to become a judge, one has to qualify the Judicial Service Examination conducted by the Public Service Commission of the respective states. To be eligible for the examination, one must hold a degree in law from a recognized university or institution affiliated to any university recognized by the state government or the central government. The candidate must be enrolled as an advocate in the roll of Bar Council of any State or Union Territory in India on the date of advertisement for the examination. The age limit however, may vary from state to state. For instance, the minimum age limit to appear in the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination is twenty three years and maximum age limit is thirty five years on the date of advertisement for the examination. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC and ST candidates of West Bengal, by 3 years for BC candidates of West Bengal and up to 45 years of age for persons with disabilities having physical disability of 40% and above and by 2 years for candidates, who have been in government service for at least two years. The examination comprises of three stages: 1. Preliminary examination. 2. Final examination. 3. Personality test.

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