SYLLABUS FOR JUDICIAL SERVICE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Delhi Judicial Service Bihar Judicial Service Rajasthan Judicial Service Haryana Judicial Service Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Uttarakhand Judicial Service Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Punjab Judicial Service Jharkhand Judicial Service

DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE

EXAMINATION
Instructions PART-I Delhi Judicial Service Examination will be held in two successive stages: (i) (ii) Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Examination (objective type with 25% negative marking) for selection for the main examination, and Delhi Judicial Service Main Examination (Written) for selection of candidates for calling for Viva voice. The Preliminary Examination will be a screening test and will consist of one paper of multiple objective type carrying maximum of 200 marks. In the preliminary examination, general knowledge and aptitude of the candidate, candidates power of expression, flare in English, knowledge of objective type legal problems and their solutions covering Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Contract Act, Partnership Act, Principles governing Arbitration Law, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act and Limitation Act, etc., will be included. Minimum qualifying marks in the preliminary examination shall be 60% for general candidates and 55% for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes candidates. However, the number of candidates to be admitted to the main examination (written) will be ten times the total number of vacancies advertised. The marks obtained in the preliminary examination by the candidates who are declared qualified for admission to the main examination (written) will not be counted for determining their final order of merit. The main examination (written) will be as per the syllabus prescribed in Part II of the instruction. Part- II The Main Examination (Written) will include the following subjects (each subject to carry the number of marks shown against it)

S. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. (1)

Subject General Knowledge and Language (Civil Law-I) (Civil Law-II) (Criminal Law)

Max. Marks 250 200 200 200

General Knowledge and Language: This paper shall comprise of two sections. Section I: General Knowledge: This is to test the candidates knowledge of current affairs etc. (100 marks) Section II: Language (Essay, Translation and Precise Writing): This is to test the candidates knowledge and power of expression in English. Credit will be given both for substance and expression. Conversely deduction will be made for bad expression, faults of grammar and misuse of words etc. There will be two passages for translations on in English which will be required to be translated into Hindi (in Devnagri Script). The second passage in Hindi (in Devnagri Script) shall be required to be translated into English. (150 marks)

(2)

Civil Law-I: Indian Contract Act, Indian Sale of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act, Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law, Delhi Rent Control Act and Law of Torts. (200 marks) Civil Law-II: Civil Procedure Code, Law of Evidence, Law of Limitation and Law of Registration. (200 marks) Criminal Law: Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code and Indian Evidence Act. (200 marks) Part- III

(3) (4)

(1)

Viva-Voce will carry 150 marks. Only such candidates will be called for vivavoce who have obtained 40% marks in each written paper and 50% marks in the aggregate except in the case of candidates belonging to reserved categories i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically

Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision) (mobility not to be restricted)/Orthopedically in whose case the qualifying marks shall be 35% in each written paper and 45% in the aggregate. (2) A candidate of general category must secure minimum 50% marks and a candidate of reserved category i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision) (mobility not to be restricted) Orthopedically must secure minimum 45% marks in viva-voce to be eligible for being recommended for appointment to the service. The marks obtained in the viva-voce will be added to the marks obtained in the main Examination (written) and the candidates position will depend on the aggregate of both.

(3)

BIHAR JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria: LL.B. Age Limitation: More than 22 years & Less than 35 years it is a three stage examination: (a) (b) (c) Preliminary (Objective Type) Mains ( Written Type) Personality Test (Interview)

Syllabus of Preliminary Examination

It will consist of two papers: First Paper: (100 Marks) 1. 2. General Knowledge General Science Second Paper: (150 Marks) 1. Law of Evidence and Procedure

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Constitutional Law of India and England Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law Transfer of Property Act, Principles of Equity. Law of Trusts and Specific Relief Act Law of Contract and Torts Commercial Law (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Sale of Goods Act Negotiable Instrument Act Company Law Partnership Act Syllabus of Mains Examination It is mainly divided into two parts: (A) Compulsory Paper

1. 2. 3. 4.

General Knowledge (150 Marks) General Science (100 Marks) General Hindi (100 Marks) Law of Evidence and Procedure (150 Marks) (B) Optional Paper

1. 2. 3.

Constitutional Law of India and England (150 Marks) Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law (150 Marks) Transfer of Property Act, Principle of Equity, Law Trusts and Specific Act (150 Marks)

4. 5.

Law of Contract and Torts (150 Marks) Commercial Law (150 Marks) (i) (iii) Sale of Goods Act (ii) Company Law (iv) Negotiable Instrument Act Partnership Act

RAJASTHAN JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation : LL.B. Degree : 35 Years

Note: Only written examination spread over two days is held. There is no Pre Exam. Syllabus 1. 2. 3. Law Paper: I Law Paper: II Language: (i) English Essay (ii) Hindi Essay 4. Viva-Voce 100 Marks 100 Marks 50 Marks 50 Marks 35 Marks

Note: For Law Paper-I there is no prescribed topics but it generally deals with Civil Law covering: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Code of Civil Procedure Hindu Law Muslim Law Law of Limitation Specific Relief Act

(vi)

Partnership Act

(vii) Sales of Goods Act (viii) Contract Act (ix) (x) (xi) Arbitration Act Transfer of Property Act Law of Torts

(xii) Easement Act (xiii) Consumer Protection Act 2. Law Paper-II Basically it is Criminal Law covering (i) (ii) (iii) Code of Criminal Procedure Indian Penal Code Law of Evidence 100 Marks

HARYANA JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation SC/ST/BC : LL.B. Degree : 21 years and must not be more than 40 years on : 5 years relaxation (Upto 45 years)

Scheme of Examination: The examination shall be conducted in three stages namely:(i) Preliminary Examination (ii) Main Examination, (iii) Viva Voce. The Preliminary examination will be of the duration of two hours and will have 120 questions. Each correct answer will carry four marks and for

every wrong answer one mark will be deducted. However, no credit or discredit will be given for the questions not attempted. Papers and syllabus for Preliminary Examination: Questions in Preliminary examination shall be from the syllabus prescribed for the main examination in terms of board rubric of five papers for the main examination and viva voca. Candidates shall be expected to have a general and basic knowledge of the main subjects and also the ability to answer questions on current events of National and international importance, Indian legal and constitutional History and governance. Candidates shall also be tested for their analytical skills and aptitude. The standard of questions shall be of graduate level. Syllabus a. Civil Law-I : Code of Civil procedure, Punjab Courts Act, Indian Sales of Good Acts, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act and Indian Evidence Act, Contract Act. (200 Marks) Civil Law-II : Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law Customary Law, Law of Registration and Limitation. (200 Marks) Criminal Law: Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act. (200 Marks) English Comp.: A choice of three essays of general subjects. Language Viva Voce : Hindi (in Devnagri Script) : To judge the personal qualities of the candidate (200 Marks) (100 Marks) (120 Marks)

b. c. d. e. f.

Standard of Hindi paper shall be that of matriculation examination of Haryana board. It shall comprise of: (a) Translation of English passage into Hindi. (b) Prose and Poetry: Hindi Explanation (c) Meaning of Idiom and Phrases and their use in sentences (d) Hindi-Essay (e) Grammar Example adjective, antonyms ] Etc.

HIMACHAL PRADESH JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation SC/ST/BC

: LL.B. Degree : 25 years and must not be more than 35 years on : 5 years relaxation (Upto 40 years) Syllabus for (Pre.) Exam.

Civil Law-I: Civil Procedure Code, Himachal Pradesh Court Act, Indian Stamp Act, Indian Evidence Act, Contempt of Court, S.R.A. Civil Law-II: Hindu Law, Indian Constitution, Transfer of Property, Limitation. Criminal Law: Negotiable Act, Constitution, wild life Protection, Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code. Syllabus for (Main) Exam. Firstly there is only Main Exam for the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service. Only written Exam. Spread over for 3 days. 1. Civil Law-I (Paper-I) 200 Marks

Topics covered (a) Code of Civil Procedure, (b) Evidence Act, (c) Himachal Pradesh Stamp Act, (d) Himachal Pradesh Court Act, 1976, (e) Specific Relief Act Civil Law-II (Paper-II) 200 Marks

(a) Contract Act, (b) Hindu Law, (c) Limitation Act, (d) Transfer of Property Act, (e) Himachal Pradesh Urban Rent Control Act 2. Criminal Law 200 Marks

(a) Indian Penal Code, (b) Criminal Procedure Code, (c) Negotiable Act (Only Chapter XVII), (d) Punjab Excise Act (as applicable to Himachal Pradesh State), (e) Wild Life Protection Act, (f) Indian Forest Act 3. English Composition 200 Marks

Essays (150 Marks), Translation (50 Marks) 4. Language: Hindi (in Devanagri Script) (a) Translation of English passage into Hindi. (b) Explanation of Hindi passages, Essay, Grammar, Idioms and Phrases 5. Viva-Voce 100 Marks

Personality is tested general questions current topics, and law questions are generally asked.

UTTAR PRADESH JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria : A candidate should possess Degree of bachelor of law Age Limitation : Not more than 35 years

Syllabus for (Pre) Exam.

Paper-I: General Knowledge This paper may include questions based on topics relating to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) History of India & Indian Culture Geography of India Indian Polity Current National Issue Topics of Social Relevance India and the World Indian Economy Time 2 hrs. 150 Marks

(h) (i)

International Affairs & Institutions Development in the field of: 1. 2. Science & Technology Communications & Space Time : 2 hrs 300 Marks

Paper: II Law

This paper will include day to day happenings around India and the world, particularly in Legal spheres, Acts and Laws 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Jurisprudence International Organizations Current International Affairs Indian Constitution Transfer of Property Act Indian Evidence Act Indian Penal Code Civil Procedure Code Criminal Procedure Code Law of Contract Syllabus for Main Written Exam The examination shall include the following subjects: A. Paper-I: General Knowledge 200 Marks

This paper may include questions based on topics relating to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) History of India & Indian Culture Geography of India Indian Polity Current National Issues & Topics of Social Relevance India and the World Indian Economy International Affairs & Institutions Development in the field of 1. 2. Science & Technology Communications & Space

Note: The nature and standard of questions in this paper will be such that a well educated person will be able to answer them without any specialised study. B. Paper-II: Language It shall comprise four questions as specified below: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) C. Essay to be written in English English Precise writing Translation of passage from English to Hindi Translation of passage from Hindi to English 60 Marks 60 Marks 40 Marks 40 Marks 200 Marks 200 Marks

Paper-III: Law-I (Substantive Law) The questions set will be restricted to the field covered by:

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

Law of Contracts Partnership Act Easements Act Law of Torts Transfer of Property Act including principles of equity Principles of Equity with special reference to Law of Trust

(vii) Specific Relief Act (viii) Hindu Law (ix) (x) alone. Paper-IV: Law-II (Procedure & Evidence) Questions set will be restricted to the field covered: (i) (iii) Law of Evidence (ii) Criminal Procedure Code 200 Marks Muslim Law Constitutional Law

Note: There shall be questions of 50 marks in relation to Constitutional Law

Code of Civil Procedure, including the principles of pleading

Note: The questions 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 them. Paper-V: Law-III (Penal, Revenue & Local Laws) Questions set will be restricted to the field covered by (i) Indian Penal Code 200 Marks

(ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)

Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition & Land Reforms Act 1951, U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Evidence) Act 1972 Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act U.P. Panchayat Raj Act U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953

(vii) U.P. Urban (Planning and Development) Act, 1973, together with rules framed under the aforesaid Acts. 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 100 Marks

The suitability of the candidate 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.

UTTARAKHAND JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation : A candidate should possess Degree of Bachelor of Law : 35 years

The Preliminary Examination will consist of one paper for which the syllabus is given below: The Preliminary Exam Paper will be divided into two parts: It will be objective type test in the following subject Part-I: General Knowledge 50 Marks

It will include day to day happenings around India and the world particularly in legal spheres. The questions may relate mainly to International Law,

Neutrality, Recent Legislation pronouncements particularly Indian Constitution, law and development in legal aspects. But will not be confined to this only. Part-II It will cover the following Acts and Laws: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Transfer of Property Act Principles of Hindu Law Principles of Muslim Law Evidence Act Code of Criminal Procedure Indian Penal Code 150 Marks

(vii) Civil Procedure Code Syllabus for Main Written Exam A. Present Day 150 Marks

This paper is designed to test the candidates knowledge of the reactions to what is happening in India and the world, generally at the present day, particularly in the legal sphere and also his power of expression, question, the answer to which should be in easy form, will relate mainly to: (i) (ii) (iii) Jurisprudence International Law, Neutrality Recent legislation particularly Indian Constitutional Law and development, especially on their legal aspect and so on, but will not be confined to them.

Credit will be given both for substance and expression, conversely deduction will be made for bad expression including faults of grammar, misuse of words etc. B. Language (i) (ii) (iii) C. A passage in English to be translated into Hindi A passage in Hindi to be translated into English English prcis writing 100 Marks 30 Marks 30 Marks 40 Marks 200 Marks

Law Paper-I (Substantive Law) It will cover for following topics: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Contract Act Partnership Act Easement Act Law of Torts

Transfer of Property including the Principles of Equity specially applicable therets; the principles of Equity will special reference to the (a) (b) Law of Trust Specific Relief

(vi)

Hindu Law

(vii) Muslim Law D. Law Paper-II (Procedure & Evidence) (i) (ii) (iii) Law of Evidence Code of Civil Procedure including principles of Pleading Code of Criminal Procedure 200 Marks

The question set will relate mainly to practical matter, such as the framing of charges and issues, the methods of dealing with the evidence of witnesses, the writing of judgments and the conduct of cases generally, but will not be restricted to them. E. Law Paper-III (i) (ii) Indian Penal Code U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act

Note: The candidate will be expected to be acquainted with the latest ruling on important matters in answering the questions on law. F. Personality Test 100 Marks

MADHYA PRADESH JUDICIAL SERVICE

Syllabus for (Pre) Exam. Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation SC/ST/BC : LL.B. : More than 21 years & Less than 35 years : 3 years relaxation

It is a three stage examination: (a) (b) (c) A. Preliminary (Objective Type) Mains (Written Type) Personality Test (Interview) Paper-I: Law (i) (ii) (iii) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 Indian Penal Code, 1860 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 70 Marks

(iv) (v) (vi)

Indian Evidence Act, 1872 M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961 Transfer of Property Act, 1882

(vii) Indian Contract Act, 1872 (viii) M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959 (ix) (x) (xi) B. Constitution of India Specific Relief Act, 1963 M.P. Gram Nyayalaya Adhiniyam, 1996 30 Marks

Paper-II: General Knowledge It will cover following topics: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) History and Culture of India Indian Polity Current events of National and international importance The Geography of India; human and natural resources

Indian economic development, including progress in industry and agriculture and financial matters. General science, important scientific developments: Role of science and technology in the development of India

(vii) Elementary statistical analysis. (viii) Assessment of General mental ability through problems on simple mathematics and on symmetries (ix) Sports, Games and the Arts.

Syllabus for Main Written Exam. A. Paper: I 100 Marks

Ten (10) questions in all, All questions are compulsory 10 marks for each question. It will include the topics: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 Indian Penal Code, 1860 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Indian Evidence Act, 1872 M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961 Transfer of Property Act, 1882

(vii) Indian Contract Act, 1872 (viii) M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959 (ix) (x) (xi) Constitution of India Specific Relief Act, 1963 M.P. Gram Nyayalaya Adhiniyam, 1996 100 Marks

Paper-II: Divided into two parts Ist Part Time 1 hours 1. 2. 3.

General Essay on any of the given topics of maximum 300 words One passage in Hindi to be translated into English One passage in English to translated into Hindi 2nd Part: Time 1 hours

40 Marks 10 Marks 10 Marks

1.

One order either in civil or In Criminal Case.

40 Marks

CHHATISGARH JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation SC/ST : LL.B. degree : not more than 35 years : 5 years relation (upto 40 years) Syllabus for (Pre) Exam Paper-I: General Studies It will include the following topics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. History and Culture of India Indian Polity Current Events of National and International Importance Geography of India; human and natural resources Indian Economic Development General Science; Important Scientific development Elementary Statistical Analysis Sports, Games and the Arts 100 Marks 100 Marks

Paper-II: Law 1. 2. 3. 4. Code of Civil Procedure Code of Criminal Procedure Indian Evidence Act Indian Penal Code

5. 6. 7. 8.

Transfer of Property Act Contract Act Chhattisgarh Accommodation Control (Amend) Act 2002 Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code 2002 Syllabus for Main Exam

Law Paper 1. 5. 6. 7. 8. Paper-II 1. 2. 3. 4. CPC 2. Cr.P.C 3. IPC 4. Evidence Act

Chhattisgarh Accommodation Control (Amend) Act 2002 Transfer of Property Act Indian Contract Act Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code-2002 100 Marks General Essay on any of the given topics: Maximum 300 words One passage in Hindi to be translated into English. One passage in English to be translated into Hindi. Judgment Writing: 40 marks 1 hrs.

PUNJAB JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria : A candidate should possess Degree of Bachelor of Law Syllabus for (Pre) Exam. 1. (Civil Law-I) 1. Time: 2 hrs. Indian Contract Act 200 Marks

Code of Civil Procedure 2.

3. 5. 7. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15.

Partnership Act

4.

Sales of Goods Act Punjab Rent Control Act Punjab Customary Law

Transfer of Property Act 6. Punjab Court Act Specific Relief Act 8.

Family Law (Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Parsi Law, Special Marriage Act) Limitation Act Indian Penal Code Evidence Act 12. 14. 16. Registration Act, Criminal Procedure Code Constitutional History

120 Questions, 4 marks per question, 1/4th negative marking Syllabus for (Main) Exam. 1. 1. 3. 2. 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. 3. (Criminal Law) Indian Penal Code Evidence Act (Civil Law-I) Code of Civil Procedure Partnership Act Transfer of Property Act Punjab Court Act Specific Relief Act. (Civil Law-II) Time: 3 hrs. 200 Marks Time: 3 hrs. 2. 4. 6. 8. 200 Marks Indian Contract Act Sales of Goods Act Punjab Rent Control Act Punjab Customary Law Time: 3 hrs. 2. Criminal Procedure Code 200 Marks

1. 2. 4. 5.

Family Law II (Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Parsi Law, Special Marriage Act), Limitation Act (Punjabi Language) (English Language) 3. Registration Act 150 Marks 150 Marks

JHARKHAND JUDICIAL SERVICE

Eligibility Criteria Age Limitation : A candidate should possess Degree of Bachelor of Law : not more than 35 years

Jharkhand Judicial Services Exam. Will be conducted in 3 forms: 1. 2. 3. Preliminary Test Main Exam Viva-Voice Syllabus for (Pre) Exam. Paper-I: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. General English General Knowledge (Including Current Affairs) Code of Civil Procedure Criminal Procedure Code Indian Evidence Act Law of Contract. Syllabus for (Main) Exam. Time: 2 hrs. 100 Marks

Paper-II 1. 2. Law of Evidence Procedural Laws A B 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Time: 3 hrs.

100 Marks

Civil Procedure Code Criminal Procedure Code

Indian Penal Code Law of Contract Law of Limitation Transfer of Property Act Partnership Act Sale of Goods Act Negotiable Instrument Act Arbitration Law Rent Control Law Hindu Law Mohammedan Law Law of Jurisprudence 20 Marks

INTERVIEW Minimum to Qualify 10 Marks

Merit List on the basis of marks obtained in both main exam and interview