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To be appointed as Judge of Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been a Judge of High Court for at least ______ years, or an advocate of High Court for at least 10 years.

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 10

Answer: 5

Article 124(3): Qualifications for SC Judge: (a) citizen of India, and (b) either: Judge of HC for 5+ years, OR advocate of HC for 10+ years, OR distinguished jurist in President's opinion. These criteria ensure appointees have substantial legal experience and expertise for apex court responsibilities.

Topic Supreme Court - Qualifications
Exam Relevance Eligibility criterion frequently tested in SSC MTS, Railway, and IBPS exams