10+ Government Exams After LLB: Jobs, Salary & Eligibility (2027)

Government Exams After LLB in India

Law graduates can explore the following examinations based on their career goals, eligibility and preferred department. Check the list of government jobs after LLB in India:

Government Exam	Post	Recruiting Authority
State Judicial Services Exam	Civil Judge	Respective State High Court or Public Service Commission
RBI Grade B Legal Officer Recruitment	Legal Officer, Grade B	Reserve Bank of India
SEBI Grade A Legal Stream	Assistant Manager	Securities and Exchange Board of India
RPSC APO	Assistant Prosecution Officer	Rajasthan Public Service Commission
UPPSC APO	Assistant Prosecution Officer	Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Jharkhand APO	Assistant Public Prosecutor	Jharkhand Public Service Commission
SBI Law Officer	Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager (Law)	State Bank of India
IBPS SO Law Officer	Law Officer, Scale I	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Union Bank Law Officer Recruitment	Law Officer, Scales II to V	Union Bank of India
UPSC Civil Services Examination	IAS, IFS, IPS and other services	Union Public Service Commission
SSC CGL	Group B and Group C posts	Staff Selection Commission
IBPS PO	Probationary Officer/Management Trainee	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
State Public Service Examinations	Various state government posts	Respective State Public Service Commission

1. State Judicial Services Examination

The State Judicial Services Examination is a direct route for eligible law graduates who want to become Civil Judges. Recruitment takes place through the relevant state's judicial selection process. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Chhattisgarh are among the states covered in the available recruitment details.

Exam	Educational Qualification	Government Jobs after LLB Age Limit
Gujarat Judiciary	Law degree from a recognised university; Gujarati language proficiency and basic computer knowledge certificate	35 years for General; 38 years for specified reserved categories and PwBD; 40 years for eligible court or allied department employees
MP Judiciary	Law degree from a recognised university	21-35 years; relaxation applies to eligible categories
Haryana Judiciary	LLB from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India	21-42 years
Chhattisgarh Judiciary	LLB from a recognised university	21-35 years

Selection Process for Civil Judge

The judicial selection process generally involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by an interview or viva-voce. The exact paper pattern and marks vary by state.

• Gujarat: The preliminary stage includes Law and Gujarati language papers. Qualified candidates appear for two descriptive main papers, followed by a 50-mark viva-voce.
• Madhya Pradesh: The process includes an online preliminary examination with 150 objective questions in two hours, a main examination carrying 400 marks and a 50-mark interview.
• Haryana: The preliminary test contains 125 objective questions, with a penalty of 0.8 marks for each incorrect answer. The main examination has five descriptive papers worth 900 marks in total, followed by a 200-mark viva-voce.
• Chhattisgarh: The preliminary examination has 100 objective questions. Qualified candidates proceed to three descriptive main papers and a viva-voce carrying 15 marks.

Civil Judge Salary

The starting basic pay for Civil Judge posts in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Chhattisgarh is ₹77,840 per month, with a stated pay scale of ₹77,840-₹1,36,520. Allowances and other benefits depend on the applicable state rules and posting. Chhattisgarh's stated monthly salary estimate is ₹85,000-₹1,10,000, including applicable components.

2. Assistant Prosecution Officer Exams

Law graduates interested in prosecution can apply for Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) and Assistant Public Prosecutor recruitment. These roles involve legal work connected with criminal proceedings and prosecution duties.

Exam	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
RPSC APO	Professional law degree or integrated law course; working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari and knowledge of Rajasthani dialects and social customs	21-40 years
UPPSC APO	Law degree from a recognised university	21-40 years
Jharkhand APO	LLB from a recognised university and a computer operation certificate from a state-recognised institute	Minimum 21 years; maximum varies by category

Selection Process for APO Exams

• RPSC APO: Preliminary examination, main written examination and document verification. Law carries 70% weightage in the preliminary exam, while Hindi and English together account for 30%. The main examination covers Law and Language.
• UPPSC APO: Preliminary examination with 150 multiple-choice questions in two hours, followed by six descriptive main papers carrying 500 marks and a 50-mark personality test.
• Jharkhand APO: Preliminary examination with General Studies (100 marks) and Law (200 marks), followed by a main examination containing a regional-language qualifying paper and eight written papers. The final selection combines main examination and interview marks.

Assistant Prosecution Officer Salary

Final salary depends on applicable pay rules and allowances. Candidates should also check state-specific age relaxations before applying

Exam	Starting Basic Pay	Salary Details
RPSC APO	₹37,800 per month	Pay Matrix Level L-11, with Grade Pay of ₹4,200 and applicable allowances
UPPSC APO	₹47,600 per month	Pay scale of ₹47,600-₹1,51,100, with applicable government allowances
Jharkhand APO	₹47,600 per month	Pay scale of ₹47,600-₹1,51,100; estimated monthly salary of ₹55,000-₹65,000

3. RBI Grade B Legal Officer Recruitment

The Reserve Bank of India recruits Legal Officers in Grade B. This is a suitable option for law graduates seeking a legal role in a central banking institution.

Parameter	Details
Educational qualification	LLB from a UGC- and Bar Council of India-recognised university or institution
Minimum marks	50% aggregate or equivalent across all semesters or years
Age limit	21-32 years
Selection process	Online examination, offline examination and interview
Starting basic pay	₹78,450 per month
Initial gross monthly emoluments	Approximately ₹1,53,675 without HRA

The pay structure includes annual increments and allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Special Allowance, Grade Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, Learning Allowance and House Rent Allowance, subject to applicable rules. Officers who do not live in bank accommodation are eligible for HRA at 15% of pay, as specified in the recruitment details.

4. SEBI Grade A Legal Stream

The Securities and Exchange Board of India recruits Assistant Managers in its Legal Stream. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Law from a recognised university or institute.

Parameter	Details
Educational qualification	Bachelor's degree in Law
Maximum age	30 years
Desirable experience	Two years after qualification as an advocate, including work in an advocate's or solicitor's office or a law firm
Selection process	Phase I online examination, Phase II online examination and interview
Probation period	Two years
Pay scale	₹62500 - 3600 (4) - 76900 - 4050 (7) - 105250 - EB - 4050 (4) - 121450 - 4650 (1) - 126100 [17 years]

The upper age limit is relaxable by up to five years for eligible SC/ST candidates for posts reserved for them, and up to three years for eligible OBC candidates where reservation applies. The stated pay scale includes scheduled increments and progression through the relevant pay stages.

5. SBI Law Officer Recruitment

The State Bank of India recruits Assistant Managers and Deputy Managers in its Law Officer cadre. Both positions require a law degree, but their experience and age requirements differ.

Parameter	Assistant Manager (Law)	Deputy Manager (Law)
Educational qualification	Law graduation from a recognised university	Law graduation from a recognised university
Age limit	25-32 years	25-35 years
Relevant experience	Two years	Four years
Starting basic pay	₹48,480 per month	₹64,820 per month
Grade	JMGS-I	MMGS-II

SBI Law Officer Selection Process

The recruitment process has two stages:

• Online written examination: An objective test and a descriptive test, each carrying 50 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Interview: Candidates who qualify the written examination are called for the interview.

The final merit list uses a 70:30 weightage for the online written examination and interview, respectively. In addition to basic pay, selected officers can receive DA, HRA, CCA, provident fund, NPS, medical facilities and other applicable benefits.

6. IBPS SO Law Officer Recruitment

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection conducts recruitment for Law Officer (Scale I) positions in participating banks. Candidates must have completed an LLB and enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council.

Parameter	Details
Minimum age	20 years
Maximum age	30 years
Educational qualification	LLB with advocate enrolment
Selection process	Preliminary examination, main examination and interview
Starting basic pay	₹48,480

Age relaxation is available for eligible categories, including OBC, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as per the applicable recruitment rules.

The preliminary examination contains 100 questions carrying 125 marks. The main examination carries 225 marks, while the interview is worth 100 marks. The minimum qualifying interview marks are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, as stated in the recruitment details.

7. Union Bank Law Officer Recruitment

Union Bank recruits Law Officers at different scales. This option covers both candidates with limited post-qualification experience and experienced legal professionals.

Scale	Minimum Age	Maximum Age	Educational Qualification
Scale II	22 years	30 years	Bachelor's degree in Law
Scale III	25 years	35 years	Bachelor's degree in Law
Scale IV	-	40 years	Bachelor's degree in Law
Scale V	-	45 years	Bachelor's degree in Law with at least 50% aggregate marks

The experience requirement increases with the post's seniority. Scale II requires at least three years of combined qualifying experience as a practising advocate or law officer.

Scale III requires seven years of total experience, including at least four years as a law officer in an eligible organisation. Scale IV requires 11 years of total experience, including at least seven years as a law officer. Scale V requires 15 years of total experience, including at least 10 years as a law officer.

Union Bank Law Officer Salary

Cadre	Scale	Approximate Annual CTC
Manager	MMGS-II	₹21 lakh
Senior Manager	MMGS-III	₹25 lakh
Chief Manager	SMGS-IV	₹30 lakh
Assistant General Manager	SMGS-V	₹38 lakh

The selection process includes an online written examination, a group discussion if conducted, and a personal interview. The written test contains 50 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. The interview carries 100 marks.

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Other Government Exams After LLB

An LLB degree can also help candidates enter general government services. These examinations are not restricted to law graduates, so applicants must check the specific post requirements before applying.

Exam	Age Limit	Minimum Educational Qualification	Selection Process
UPSC Civil Services Examination	21-32 years	Graduation in any discipline	Preliminary examination, main written examination and interview
IBPS PO	20-30 years	Graduation in any discipline	Prelims, mains and personality test
SSC CGL	18-30 years, depending on the post	Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institute	Tier I, Tier II and document verification
State Public Service Examinations	Varies by state and post	Depends on the recruitment	Depends on the examination

UPSC Civil Services Examination

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Civil Services Examination for services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), along with other services. Law graduates can apply if they meet the general eligibility conditions.

The exam has a preliminary stage to screen candidates, followed by the main written exam and an interview. The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 32 years.

IBPS Probationary Officer Exam

The IBPS Probationary Officer examination recruits candidates for Probationary Officer and Management Trainee positions in participating public sector banks. A graduate degree in any discipline is required, and the stated age range is 20-30 years.

The selection process includes preliminary and main examinations, followed by a personality test. The basic pay scale starts at ₹48,480, with increments and bank-specific allowances and benefits applicable under the recruitment rules.

SSC CGL

The Staff Selection Commission conducts the Combined Graduate Level examination for Group B and Group C posts across government ministries, departments, organisations and statutory bodies. A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement for the general graduate-level posts.

The age limit depends on the post and can range from 18 to 30 years under the stated criteria. The pay levels for different posts are:

Pay Level	Pay Scale
Level 8	₹47,600-₹1,51,100
Level 7	₹44,900-₹1,42,400
Level 6	₹35,400-₹1,12,400
Level 5	₹29,200-₹92,300
Level 4	₹25,500-₹81,100

Check the LLB Course Fees to understand tuition costs across different law colleges.

Government Jobs After LLB: Age Limit and Eligibility

The age limit for government jobs after LLB depends on the recruiting body, post, category, and experience requirements. The following points help distinguish the major recruitment options.

• Judicial services: Civil Judge recruitment commonly requires a law degree, with additional conditions such as language proficiency or computer knowledge in certain states. The maximum age in the state examinations ranges from 35 to 42 years for general-category candidates, depending on the state.
• Prosecution services: APO recruitment generally requires a law degree. The maximum age is 40 years for the Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh examinations, while Jharkhand uses category-wise limits.
• Regulatory bodies: RBI Grade B Legal Officer recruitment has an age range of 21-32 years. SEBI Grade A Legal Stream has a maximum age of 30 years under the stated eligibility conditions.
• Banking law officer posts: IBPS SO Law Officer has an age range of 20-30 years. SBI law officer posts require candidates to be at least 25 years old and meet the relevant post-wise maximum age and experience conditions.
• General graduate examinations: UPSC CSE, IBPS PO and SSC CGL accept graduates from different academic backgrounds, subject to their respective eligibility rules.

Upcoming Government Exams for Law Graduates

The upcoming government exams for law graduates depend on recruitment notifications issued by the respective authorities. The examination list includes judicial services, APO recruitment, RBI Grade B Legal Officer, SEBI Grade A Legal Stream, SBI Law Officer, IBPS SO Law Officer and Union Bank Law Officer recruitment.

Candidates can identify suitable opportunities by matching their qualifications and experience with the post requirements:

• For fresh law graduates: Check state judicial services, eligible APO recruitments, RBI Legal Officer recruitment and SEBI Legal Stream eligibility.
• For practising advocates: Consider judicial services, prosecution posts, and banking law officer vacancies where you meet the experience requirements.
• For experienced legal professionals: Review SBI and Union Bank law officer posts, particularly those with higher experience requirements.
• For graduates seeking broader government roles: Track UPSC CSE, SSC CGL, IBPS PO and state public service examinations.

Explore LLB Career Options to discover your career paths after law school.

Which Government Exam After LLB Offers the Highest Salary?

The salary comparison depends on whether the figure refers to basic pay, gross monthly earnings or annual cost to company (CTC). Union Bank's Assistant General Manager cadre has an approximate annual CTC of ₹38 lakh. 

RBI Grade B Legal Officers have stated initial gross monthly emoluments of approximately ₹1,53,675 without HRA, while Civil Judge posts have a basic pay of ₹77,840 per month. Check the Government Exams after LL.B salary below:

Post	Salary Figure
Union Bank Assistant General Manager, Law	Approx. ₹38 lakh annual CTC
Union Bank Chief Manager, Law	Approx. ₹30 lakh annual CTC
RBI Grade B Legal Officer	Approx. ₹1,53,675 initial gross monthly emoluments, excluding HRA
Civil Judge	Starting basic pay of ₹77,840 per month
SEBI Grade A Legal Officer	Pay scale of ₹62,500-₹1,26,100
SBI Deputy Manager (Law)	Starting basic pay of ₹64,820 per month
IBPS SO Law Officer	Starting basic pay of ₹48,480 per month
UPPSC APO	Starting basic pay of ₹47,600 per month

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