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Arunachal Pradesh Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

  • General Knowledge
  • Aptitude, English
  • Constitution of India
  • Code of Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Indian Contract Act
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Law of Torts
  • Proficiency in the official language of the state of the state of Assam

Mains Examination

Paper 1 Syllabus

  • Essay
  • Precise Writing
  • Grammar

Paper 2 Syllabus

·       Objective Test

·       Aptitude Test

Paper 3 Syllabus

·       Transfer of Property Act.

·       Constitution of India.

·       Civil Procedure Code.

·       Indian Contract Act.

Paper 4 Syllabus

  • Indian Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Law of Torts
  • Indian Evidence Act

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Manipur & Assam Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

The Competitive Examination for requirement to Grade-III of the Service shall be held at such intervals as the Governor may in consultation with the High Court from time to time determine. The Examination shall be conducted by the High Court in accordance with the following syllabus:

I.          Paper on English100 Marks:

  1. Essay Writing
  2. Precis Writing
  3. Grammar

II.         General Knowledge 100 Marks

  1. Objective Type
  2. Aptitude Test

III.       Law Paper-I-100 Marks

  1. Constitution of India
  2. Code of Civil Procedure
  3. Transfer of Property Act Indian Contract Act

IV.       Law Paper-II-100 Marks

  1. Indian Penal Code
  2. Criminal Procedure Code Indian Evidence Code
  3. Law of Tort

V.      Interview, Viva-voce-70 marks

For both prelims and mains

Civil laws

  • The Code of Civil Procedure 1908,
  • Indian Contract Act 1872
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956,
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955,
  • the Indian Easement Act 1882,
  • the Limitation Act 1963,
  • Transfer of Property Act 1882,
  • The Civil Rules of Practice,
  • The Registration Act 1908,
  • Indian Stamp Act 1899,
  • The Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act 1905,
  • the Indian Evidence Act

Criminal laws:

  • The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973,
  • Indian Penal Code 1860,
  • Indian Evidence Act 1872,
  • Negotiable Instrument Act 1881,
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005,
  • Criminal Rules of Practice,
  • The Andhra Pradesh Excise Act 1968,
  • The Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act 1974,
  • The Juvenile Justice, Care and Protection of Children Act 2015

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Bihar Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Paper I (100 Marks)

  • General Knowledge, including current Affairs
  • Elementary General Science

Paper II (150 Marks)

  • Law of Evidence and Prcedures
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
  • Hindu Law and Muslim Law
  • Law of Transfer of Property
  • Principles of Equity
  • Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
  • Law of Contracts and Torts
  • Commercial Law

Mains Examination

1.   Compulsory Papers

General English

  • Unseen passage
  • Summary or précis writing
  • Letter writing

General Knowledge

  • Indian History
  • Culture
  • Geography
  • Polity
  • Current events
  • Currencies & Capitals
  • Static GK

Elementary General Science

  • Everyday Science
  • General Hindi
    • निबंध
    • वाक्यनवन्यास
    • व्याकरण

v Law of Evidence and Procedure

  • Indian Evidence Act (1872)
  • Civil Procedure Code (1908)
  • Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887

Note: General Hindi and General English are two of the five required subjects that are of qualifying nature.

2.  Optional Papers

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
  • Law of Contracts and Torts
  • Hindu Law
  • Muhammadan Law
  • Commercial Law

Interview

  • After qualifying in both Prelims and Mains, the commission will call you for the final round of examination, i.e., the Personal Interview
  • The interview is conducted for a total of 100
  • You need to score a minimum of 35% in the interview to make it to the final merit.

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Chhattisgarh Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Constitution of India, 1950
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Limitation Act, 1963
  • The Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011
  • Court Fees Act, 1870
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Registration Act, 1908
  • Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959
  • Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
  • The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

Mains Examination

  • Writing of Judgement and Framing of issues in Civil
  • Writing of Judgement and Framing of charges in Criminal
  • Translation: English to Hindi
  • Translation: Hindi to English

Viva-Voce

  • Relatively more meritorious candidates from among those who appeared in the Mains Examination in the ration of having regard to the number of vacancies shall be called for viva-voce to be
  • The maximum marks for Viva-voce would be
  • A candidate belonging to the unreserved category must secure a minimum of 33% marks in the viva-voce and those belonging to Scheduled castes/Schedules Tribes/Other Backward Classes shall be required to secure a minimum of 25% marks in the viva-voce.

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Delhi Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

  • Aptitude
  • General Knowledge
  • English
  • The Constitution of India
  • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • The Indian Penal Code
  • The Indian Contract Act of 1872
  • The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
  • The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  • The Indian Evidence Act of 1872
  • The Specific Relief Act of 1963
  • The Limitation Act of 1963
  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  • The Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Mains Examination

  • Paper I (Legal GK and Language) 250 Marks
    • Current Affairs
    • General Knowledge
    • Essay
    • Translation
    • Precise Writing

The candidate will be given two passages for translating from English to Hindi and Hindi to English.

  • Paper II (Civil Law I) 200 Marks
    • The Indian Contract Act of 1872
    • The Sale of Goods Act of 1930
    • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
    • The Specific Relief Act of 1963
    • Hindu Law
    • Muslim Law
    • The Delhi Rent Control Act of 1958
    • Law of Torts
    • The New Delhi Municipal Council Act of 1994
    • The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act of 1957
    • The Commercial Courts Act of 2015
  • Paper III (Civil Law II) 200 Marks
    • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
    • The Indian Evidence Act of 1872
    • The Limitation Act of 1963
    • The Registration Act of 1908
    • The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
    • The Trade Marks Act, 1999
    • The Copyright Act of 1957
  • Paper IV (Criminal Law) 200 Marks
    • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
    • The Indian Penal Code
    • The Indian Evidence Act of 1872
    • The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
    • The Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881
    • The Sexual      Harassment      of      Women      at              Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
    • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Interview

  • Candidates who qualify in the Mains exam will be eligible for the interview round. The interview will be held for 150 marks.
  • Only those who will score a minimum of 40% marks in each written paper and 50% marks in the aggregate (general category) will be called for viva- voce.
  • The minimum qualifying percentage for SC/ST/PWD category is 35%. If you belong to the reserved category, you must secure at least 45% marks to be eligible for the final
  • The authorities will add marks secured in the main examination and viva- voce to calculate the aggregate for the final merit list.

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Gujarat Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)

  • Paper I 100 Marks (2 Hours)
    • Part A- Law
    • Part B – Law
    • Part C – General Knowledge, English Language, Test of Reasoning, Numerical & Mental Ability and Basics of Computer Applications
  • Paper-II (For those candidates who have not passed Secondary as well as Higher Secondary Exam with the subject of Gujarat) 50 Marks (1 ½ hour)
    • Test of Gujarati Language

Preliminary Examination

 Paper I Part A

  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949
  • The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Paper B

  • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • The Limitation Act, 1963
  • The Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • The Constitution of India -part III, IVA

Paper C

  • General Knowledge
    • Government schemes
    • Fiscal and Monetary Policy
    • Financial Policy
    • Banking and Finance Related Terms
    • Abbreviations
    • Important days and events
    • Indian Constitution

  English Language

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Para Jumble
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Match the Following
  • Sentence Connector
  • Odd one out

  Test of Reasoning

  • Puzzle
  • Statement and Assumptions
  • Ranking
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Test
  • Inequalities
  • Series
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Alphanumeric Series

Ø  Numerical & Mental Ability

  • Data Interpretation
  • Time and Work
  • Number series
  • Approximation
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Partnership
  • Mixture and Allegations

Ø  Basics of Computer Applications

  • Components of computer
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Computer network
  • Computer Storage Device
  • Generations of Computer
  • Input and Output Device
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word Paper-II (For those candidates not passed Secondary as well as Higher Se with the subject of Gujarati)
  • Paper-II (For those candidates who have not passed Secondary as well as Higher Secondary Exam with the subject of Gujarati)

v Test of Gujarati Language

(૧) ગગુજરરાતતી નનનબબંધ લલેખનન (૨) ફકરરા ઉપરથતી પ્રશશ્નોનનરા જવરાબ (૩) સમરાનનરાથથી શબ્દશ્નો

(૪) નવરૂદરાથથી  શબ્દશ્નો

(૫) પત્રલલેખનન

(૬) ભરાષરાબંતર – અનનગુવરાદ (ગગુજરરાતતી –

અબંગલેજી અનનલે અબંગલેજી – ગગુજરરાતતી)

(૭) ટબંટકનનનોંધ (કશ્નોઈપણ નવષય પર) (૮) ગગુજરરાતતી વ્યરાકરણ

Mains Exam (Descriptive Type)

  • The main written exam shall be of descriptive
  • The language of the question paper of the main exam shall be English. However, they can give answers to the questions in Gujarati or English, if not instructed otherwise.
  • The minimum qualifying marks in the mains exam will be as follow;
  • Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe: 45% marks
  • Other Category: 50% marks

Mains Examination

v Paper – Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Syllabus Paper I: (Criminal)

  • The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949
  • The Probation of Offenders’ Act, 1958
  • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887
  • The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
  • Preconception and     Prenatal     Diagnostic                                Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
  • The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
  • The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012
  • The Information Technology Act, 2000
  • The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986

Paper-II: (Civil)

  • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • The Limitation Act, 1963
  • The Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • The Indian Partnership Act, 1932
  • The Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004

Viva-voce (Oral Interview)

  • The candidates qualifying in the mains exam will be shortlisted for the Viva Voce test round.
  • The Viva Voce Test shall be conducted for 50
  • The Viva Voce Test is conducted to judge the suitability of the candidate for the cadre by judging the mental alertness, knowledge of the law, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, skills, attitude, ethics, power of assimilation, power of communication, character and intellectual depth and the like of the candidate.
  • For being eligible to be included in the final Gujarat High Court Civil Judge Result, the Candidate must have obtained a minimum of 40% Marks in the Viva Voce Test.

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Haryana Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

 

  • The prelims exam shall be of objective type with multiple- choice questions.
  • The question paper of the preliminary examination consists of 125 questions, each with four marks.
  • The marking scheme of the Prelim’s exam is that each question carries four marks, and for each wrong answer, you get a -0.8 mark.
  • The syllabus includes questions about current events, Indian legal history, constitutional evolution, and statutes outlined in Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, and Criminal Law specified for the Mains Examination.

Mains Syllabus

 

Paper I (Civil Law – I) 200 Marks

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Punjab Courts Act, 1918
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Indian Partnership Act, 1932
  • Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973

Paper II (Civil Law – II) 200 Marks

  • Hindu Law
  • Mohammedan Law
  • Customary Law
  • Law of Registration
  • Law of Limitation

Paper III (Criminal Law) 200 Marks

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Paper IV (English) 200 Marks

  • Essay (1000 – 1100 Words) – 100 Marks
  • Precis – 25 Marks
  • Word and Phrases – 25 Marks
  • Comprehension – 25 Marks
  • Corrections – 25 Marks

Paper-V (Language) 100 Marks

  • Hindi (in Devnagari Script) language paper shall comprise the following: –
    1. Translation of an English passage into Hindi
    2. Explanation of Hindi passage in prose and poetry in the same language
    3. Composition essay, idioms and corrections

Interview (200 Marks)

 

  • For a candidate to be qualified for viva-voce, they must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all the written examinations in Mains.
  • However, for the candidate belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Serviceman (ESM) candidates only (but not dependents of ESM), a minimum of 45% aggregate marks should be obtained for qualification.
  • The interview will be conducted only in
  • The interview is conducted to judge the personal qualities of the candidate.
  • The interview will relate to matters of general interest and will test the candidate’s alertness, intelligence, and general

It is mandatory to appear for viva-voce/interview to be considered for the final selection.

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Himachal Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination Civil Law I (100 Marks)

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Indian Stamp Act, 1899
  • Himachal Pradesh Courts Act, 1976
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963

Civil Law II (100 Marks)

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Hindu Law
  • Indian Limitation Act, 1963
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • P. Urban Rent Control Act, 1987

Criminal Law (100 Marks)

  • Indian Penal Code
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Chapter XVII (sections 138 to 143) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
  • P. Excise Act-2011 as Applicable to the State of H.P
  • Wildlife Protection Act and the Indian Forest Act, 192

Mains Syllabus

Civil Law I (200 Marks)

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Indian Stamp Act, 1899
  • Himachal Pradesh Courts Act, 1976
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963

Civil Law II (200 Marks)

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Hindu Law
  • Indian Limitation Act, 1963
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • P. Urban Rent Control Act, 1987

Criminal Law (200 Marks)

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Chapter-XVII (section 138 to 143) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
  • P. Excise Act, 2011 as applicable to the state of H.P.
  • Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the Indian Forest Act, 1927

English (150 Marks)

  • Essay – You must choose from three essays on general
  • Translation of Hindi Passage into English

Hindi Language (100 Marks)

  • Hindi (in Devanagari Script) No books prescribed
  • Translation of English passage into Hindi
  • Essay in Hindi on any topic out of three
  • Composition (Idioms and Corrections )

Interview (200 Marks)

  • Last stage is Interview (viva-voce) which is of 100
  • In order to be eligible to take the personality test, candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service must first demonstrate that they have achieved success in passing the mains examination.
  • The candidate’s personality will be given a score out of a possible 150 marks based on the score.
  • In order to determine who will be chosen, the scores that candidates received on the personality test will be added to the scores that candidates received on the mains examination.

In order to be granted a letter of appointment, you need to obtain a score in the interview that is at least equal to 45% of the total marks available.

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Jammu & Kashmir State Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Paper-A (225 Marks, Time Duration: 2 hours)

  1. General Knowledge Indian
  2. Constitution Law and Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir State
  3. Criminal Procedure Code
  4. Evidence Act
  5. Ranbir Panel Code
  6. The Limitation Act

Paper-B (225 Marks, Time Duration: 2 hours)

  1. Financial Code Volume I & II
  2. Kashmir Service Regulation Chapters III to XIII and XXII and XXIII
  3. Rules and orders for the guidance of Subordinate Courts 

(Civil & Criminal and Circular orders issued by the High Court.)

  1. Civil Procedure Code
  2. Registration Act
  3. Transfer of Property Act
  4. Right of Prior Purchase Act
  5. Houses and Shops Rent Control Act, “J&K Laws) a blue print of Success

J&K CIVIL SERVICES JUDICIAL COMPETITIVE (MAINS EXAMINATION)

NOTE: (1) Each paper carries 100 marks.

(II) Time for each paper is three hours.

COMPULSORY PAPERS

Paper I:

  • English Essay
  • Translation from English into Urdu of Hindi and vice versa
  • Precis

Paper II:

  • General Knowledge
  • Indian Constitution Law and Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir State.

Paper III:

  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Evidence Act
  • Ranbir Panel Code

Paper IV:

  • Financial Code Volume I & II
  • Kashmir Service Regulation Chapters III to XIII and XXII and XXIII
  • Rules and orders for the guidance of Subordinate Courts (Civil and Criminal) and Circular orders issued by the High Court

Paper V:

  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Limitation Act
  • Jammu and Kashmir Registration Act

Paper VI:

  • Transfer of PropertyAct
  • Right of Prior Purchase Houses and Shops Rent Control Act.

OPTIONAL PAPERS

Paper I:

  • Hindu Law
  • Muslim Law
  • Customary Law of the State

Paper II:

  • Law of Companies
  • Insurance Law

Paper III:

Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and specific Relief.

Paper IV:

  • Jammu and Kashmir Contract Act
  • Law of Torts

Paper V:

  • Suit Valuation Act
  • Court Fee Act
  • Stamp Act
  • Agriculture Relief Act
  • Excise Act and Rules

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Maharashtra Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

  • Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Evidence Act
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Specific Relief Act
  • Maharashtra Rent Control Act
  • Limitation Act
  • Constitution of India
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Law of Contract
  • Sale of Goods Act
  • Indian Partnership Act

Mains Examination

There are 2 papers in Maharashtra Judiciary Mains examination, the details are given below:

Paper 1:

  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Specific Relief Act
  • Law of Contract Act
  • Sale of Goods Act
  • Partnership Act

Paper 4 Syllabus

  • Indian Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Law of Torts
  • Indian Evidence Act

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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

  • MP Accommodation Control Act of 1961- 5 questions
  • MP Land Revenue Act of 1959 -5 questions
  • Indian Evidence Act of 1872 -15 questions
  • Indian Penal Code 1861 -15 questions
  • Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 -15 questions
  • Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 -5 questions
  • Information Technology Act, 2000- 4 questions
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – 3 questions
  • Protection of   Children   from   Sexual   Offences Act,                      2012 -3 questions

Mains Syllabus

 

There are four question papers carrying 100 marks each. So, the total marks will be 400 marks. The time duration of each exam is of 3 hours.

Question paper I

  • Constitution of India
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Specific Reliefs Act, 1963 (Chapter I, II and VI to VIII)
  • Limitation Act, 1963 (Parts II & III)

Question Paper II

  • Writing on Social Issue – 30 Marks
  • Writing on Legal Issue -20 Marks
  • Precis Writing – 20 Marks
  • Translation (Hindi to English) -20 Marks
  • Translation (English to Hindi) – 20 Marks

Question Paper III

  • MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961
  • MP Land Revenue Code, 1959
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Question Paper IV

  • Framing of Issues – 10 marks
  • Framing of Charges -10 marks
  • Judgment or Order (Civil) Writing – 40 Marks
  • Judgment or Order (Criminal) Writing – 40 Marks

Interview

  • The interview round will be the last round of the MP Judiciary Exam selection process.
  • The interview will be conducted for 50 marks and minimum

20   marks   is   required    to   clear    interview       irrespective                   of categories.

  • Only those candidates who get qualifying marks in the mains exam and the interview will be arriving at the final

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Nagaland Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Knowing the Judicial Services exam syllabus of the Nagaland state will help candidates to understand how to prepare for the exam as per the latest syllabus.

Nagaland Preliminary Exam Syllabus

The    Nagaland     Prelims     question   paper     includes           Multiple Choice Questions for 100 marks.

  • General Knowledge
  • Aptitude, English
  • Constitution of India
  • Code of Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Indian Contract Act
  • Indian Contract Act
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Law of Torts
  • Proficiency in the Official Language of the State of Assam

Mains Examination

Paper 1 Syllabus

  • Essay
  • Precise Writing
  • Grammar

Paper 2 Syllabus

  • Objective Test
  • Aptitude Test

Paper 3 Syllabus

  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Constitution of India
  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Indian Contract Act

Paper 4 Syllabus

  • Indian Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Law of Torts
  • Indian Evidence Act

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Odisha Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Written Examination

  • Constitution of India:
  • Code of Civil Procedure:
  • Code of Criminal Procedure,
  • Evidence Act:
  • Indian Penal Code:
  • Limitation Act
  • Transfer to Property Act,
  • Contract Act:
  • Law of Succession (Indian Succession Act and Hindu Succession Act)
  • Specific Relief Act

N.B.: The Commission shall call the eligible candidates for main written examination who have secured not less than 35 (thirty-five) per-centum of marks in case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates and 40 (forty) per-centum of marks in case of others in the preliminary written examination.

The main written examination shall be on the following two compulsory papers and three optional papers, each of the compulsory subjects shall carry 150 marks with a duration of 2% (two and half hours and each of the optional subjects shall carry 160 marks with a duration of three hours.

Main Written Examination:

(1) Compulsory Papers

Paper-1

General English

  • Translation and retranslation of ten lines each
  • A short essay of about 150 words
  • Precis writing consisting of 300
  • 1 (one) passage of about 500 words with 5 questions

N.B.: Fur “Translation and retranslation of ten lines each”, there will be two passages, Le, one in English to be translated into Odia and another in Odia to be retranslated into English.

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Punjab Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination Pattern

  • The duration of the entire examination is 2 hours
  • The question pattern is    objective, with 125 multiple-choice questions
  • Each question shall carry four marks
  • The total score assigned to the prelims is 500
  • Each wrong answer leads to the deduction of 20% of the score assigned per question.
  • The topics include current events, aptitude, main law subjects, and constitutional history.
  • No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the Mains Examination unless he/she secures a minimum of 150 marks (100 marks for all reserved category candidates) in the Preliminary Examination out of 500 marks.

Preliminary Syllabus

  • Aptitude, Analytical Skills, and Reasoning
  • Main Subjects of Law
  • Indian Legal and Constitutional History and Governance
  • Current National and International Events

Mains Syllabus

 

Civil Law I (Paper I) (200 Marks)

  • The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • The Punjab Courts Act, 1918
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • The Indian Partnership Act, 1932
  • The Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949

Civil Law II (Paper II) (200 Marks)

  • Muslim Law
  • Limitation and Registration Law
  • Customary Law
  • Hindu Law

Criminal Law (Paper III) (200 Marks)

  • The Code of Criminal Procedure,1973
  • The Indian Penal Code,1860
  • The Indian Evidence Act,1872

English (Paper IV) (200 Marks)

  • Essay writing (1000-1100 words)
  • Comprehension
  • Correction of sentence
  • Precis writing
  • Making sentences with particular phrases and words

Language (Paper V) (150 Marks)

  • Translations of Punjabi, which are given in the Gurumukhi

Punjab Judiciary Viva Voce Pattern

 

  • The Viva-Voce shall carry 100 marks, and the final result shall be prepared based on the Grand Total of the marks obtained by the candidates in the Mains Written Examination and the Viva-Voce.
  • Only the candidates securing at least a 50% score (45% marks for the SC/BC/Physically Handicapped, Pb. category candidates) in all the written papers are eligible for the viva
  • The Viva-Voce shall relate to matters of general interest and is intended to test the candidate’s alertness, intelligence and general outlook.
  • The Viva Voce is conducted in the English

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Rajasthan Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Preliminary Syllabus (100 Marks) Law

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Constitution of India
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Limitation Act, 1963
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Interpretation of Statues
  • Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1972
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
  • Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

English Proficiency

  • Tenses
  • Articles and Determiners
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Coordination & Subordination
  • Direct and Indirect Speech 
  • Modals expressing various concepts- (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, Contrast)
  • Antonyms and Synonyms

Hindi Proficiency

  • शम रचना : संधध एवं संधध ववच्छेद, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय

·       शम प्रकार :

  • तत्सम, अधर्तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज, ववदेशी
  • संज्ञा, सवगर्ाम, ववशेषण, गवया, अव्यय (गवया ववशेषण, सम्बन्ध सूचक, ववस्मयबोधक गिपात)
  • शम ज्ञान : पयार्यवाची, ववलोम, शब्द युग्मों का अर्ग भेद, वाकयांशके िलए सार्गक शब्द, समश्रुत

िभन्िार्गक शब्द, सगमारी शब्दों का वववेक, उपयुक्त शब्द चगय, सम्बन्धवाची शब्दावली

  • शब्द शुगि

Mains Syllabus

Law Paper I (100 Marks) 3 Hours

  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Constitution of India
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Limitation Act, 1963
  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Interpretation of Statues
  • Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
  • Order/Judgment Writing

Law Paper II (100 Marks) 3 Hours

  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860

 

  • Juvenile Justice (Care and protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII)
  • Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  • Framing of Charge /Judgment Writing

Paper I Hindi Essay (50 Marks) 2 Hours

  • Hindi Essay

Paper II English Essay (50 Marks) 2 Hours

  • English Essay

Interview (35 Marks)

 

  • A personal Interview or Viva-voce is the third and final stage in the selection process for the RJS exam. The interview is conducted for a total of 35 marks.
  • ln interviewing a candidate, the suitability for employment to the service shall be tested with reference to his record at the School, College and University, and his character, personality, address and physique.
  • The questions, which may be put to him, may be of a general nature and will not necessarily be academic or legal. The candidate will also be put questions to test his general knowledge including knowledge of current affairs and present-day problems.
  • Marks shall also be awarded for the candidate’s proficiency in the Rajasthani dialects and his knowledge of social customs of Rajasthan. The marks so awarded shall be added to the marks obtained in the written test by each candidate.

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Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Paper I General Knowledge (150 Marks)

  • History of India and Indian Culture
  • Geography of India Indian Polity
  • Current National Issues and topics of social relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences on women and children with special references to the salient features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
  • Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  • Pre-Conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
  • Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition)Act, 1986
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  • India and the World
  • Indian Economy
  • International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology
  • Communications and Space

Paper II Law (300 Marks)

  • Jurisprudence
  • International Organizations
  • Current International Affairs
  • Indian Constitution
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Contract Act

Mains Syllabus

Paper I General Knowledge (200 Marks)

  • History of India and Indian Culture
  • Geography of India
  • Indian Polity
  • Current National Issues and topics of social relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities
  • Senior citizens and offences on women and children with special references to the salient features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
  • Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
  • Pre-Conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
  • India and the World
  • Indian Economy
  • International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology
  • Communications and

Paper II English Language

  • English – 50 Marks
  • English Precis’ Writing -30 Marks
  • Translation of passage from Hindi to English – 20 Marks

Paper III Hindi Language

  • Essay – 50 Marks
  • English Precis’ Writing – 30Marks
  • Translation of Passage from Hindi to English – 20 Marks

Paper IV Law – I (Substantive Law) 200 Marks

  • Law of Contracts
  • Law of Partnership
  • Law concerning Easements and Torts
  • Transfer of Property
  • The Law relating to the Principles of Equity
  • Law of Trust and Specific Relief
  • Hindu Law
  • Muslim Law Constitutional Law

Paper V Law-II (Procedure and Evidence Law) 200 Marks

  • Law of evidence, 1872
  • The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 including the principles of pleading.
  • Note: The question set will relate mainly to practical matters such as the framing of charges and issues, the methods of dealing with the evidence of witnesses the writing of judgment and the conduct of cases generally but will not be restricted to

Paper VI Law-III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws) 200 Marks

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006
  • Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972,
  • the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021,
  • Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1916
  • P. Panchayat Raj Act, 1947
  • P. Consolidation of Holdings Act,1953
  • Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973, together with rules framed under the aforesaid
  • Note: Answer to the questions of Local Laws will be compulsory. Questions pertaining to Penal Laws will be of 50 marks, whereas that of Revenue and Local Laws will be of 150 marks

Interview

 

  • The interview will be of 100
  • The suitability of candidates for employment in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service will be tested with reference to his merit giving due regard to his ability character, personality and physique.
  • The marks obtained in the interview will be added to the marks obtained in the written papers and the candidate’s place will depend on the aggregate of both.
  • The Commission reserves the right to refuse to call for an Interview any candidate who has not obtained such marks in the Law Papers as to justify such refusal.

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Uttarakhand Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

Introduction

The Uttarakhand Judicial Services Examination is also known as the Uttarakhand Civil Judge Junior Division (CJ JD) Exam.

  • The competitive exam is conducted by Uttarakhand Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for the post of Civil Judge of the Uttarakhand state.

Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be a citizen of India
  • You must hold a degree in law from a recognized university in India
  • Also, you must have a thorough knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script and basic knowledge of computer Operation
  • Your age should be below 35 years to apply for the exam
  • However, there is age relaxation for reserved categories:
    • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe – 5 years
    • Other Backward Classes – 3 years
    • Persons with Disability – 10 years

General Knowledge (50 Marks)

  • International Law
  • Neutrality
  • Recent Legislation
  • Constitution of India, 1950
  • Law and Development
  • Current Legal Aspects

Law (150 Marks)

  • Transfer of Properties Act, 1882
  • Principles of Hindu Law
  • Principles of Muslim Law
  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Mains Syllabus

Paper I Current Affairs (150 Marks)

  • Legal sphere
  • Jurisprudence
  • International law
  • Neutrality
  • Recent Legislation: Indian constitutional law and developments

Paper II Language (100 Marls)

  • Translation from English to Hindi – 30 Marks
  • Translation from Hindi to English – 30 Marks
  • Précis Writing in English – 40 Marks

Paper III Substantive Law (200 Marks)

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Partnership Act,
  • Law concerning easements and Torts
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Principles of Equity: Law of Trust and Specific Relief
  • Hindu Law
  • Mohammedan Law

Paper IV Law of Evidence & Procedure (200 Marks)

  • Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • Principles of Pleading
  • Framing of Charges and Issues
  • Methods of dealing with the evidence of witness
  • Writing of Judgment
  • Conduct of cases

Paper V Land Revenue and Criminal Law (200 Marks)

  • Windows and Internet
  • S. – Word
  • S. – Access
  • S. – Excel
  • S. – Power Point

Interview

 

  • The Interview or the Viva-voce carries 100
  • Marks scored in Viva-voce will be added to the mains exam score, and the authorities will prepare aggregate
  • The questions asked in the interview will be general and not related to academic or legal.

The candidate will also be evaluated based on their knowledge of current affairs and present-day problems

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West Bengal Judicial Services Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

COMPULSORY PAPER:

  • English Composition, Essay and Precis Writing
  • Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali composition, Essay and Translation from English into Bengali /Hindi/Urdu/Nepali
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Law of Contracts
  • Law of Torts
  • Transfer of Property Act

OPTIONAL PAPER:

Candidates shall take up any three of the following topics:

  • Hindu Law
  • Muslim Law
  • Jurisprudence and principles of legislation
  • Indian law relating to companies and Insurance
  • Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
  • Partnership Act
  • Law of Limitation and Law of Prescription
  • Indian Constitution and Constitutional Law Each of the compulsory and optional papers carries 100 marks and is of 3 hours

Note: The standard of examination in the law paper (compulsory and optional) will be that of the L… B. degree of the Calcutta University. All answers must be written either in English or in Bengali (unless otherwise directed in question papers) except in the language paper.

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