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Judicial service preparation
The official reading map for the five Civil Judge (Junior Division) examinations we serve. Act titles link to the full bare-act text in the app; titles shown as plain text are in the syllabus but not yet available here. Every row cites its governing notification and last verification date.
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Bihar Public Service Commission (prelims) / Patna High Court (mains)
Preliminary Paper I — General Studies
100 marks90 minGeneral Knowledge and Current Affairs
Elementary General Science
Preliminary Paper II — Law
150 marks120 minLaw of Evidence and Procedure
Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law
Law of Transfer of Property
Principles of Equity
Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
Law of Contracts and Torts
Commercial Law
General Hindi (qualifying)
100 marks180 minQualifying — minimum 30% requiredGeneral Hindi
Qualifying (min 30%)
General English (qualifying)
100 marks180 minQualifying — minimum 30% requiredGeneral English
Qualifying (min 30%)
General Knowledge (compulsory)
150 marks180 minGeneral Knowledge
Elementary General Science (compulsory)
100 marks180 minElementary General Science
Law of Evidence and Procedure (compulsory)
150 marks180 minLaw of Evidence (Indian Evidence Act, 1872 / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Optional Paper I
150 marks180 minAny three optional papersOptional Paper I
Optional Paper II
150 marks180 minAny three optional papersOptional Paper II
Optional Paper III
150 marks180 minAny three optional papersOptional Paper III
Interview
100 marksInterview
Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)
Preliminary Examination
100 marks120 minBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Constitution of India
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011
The Court Fees Act, 1870
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Specific Relief Act, 1963
The Registration Act, 1908
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915
GK of Chhattisgarh
Main Examination
100 marks180 minCivil judgment writing (framing of issues + judgment)
40 marksCriminal judgment writing (framing of charges + judgment)
40 marksTranslation — English to Hindi
10 marksTranslation — Hindi to English
10 marksViva-Voce / Interview
15 marksViva-Voce
High Court of Delhi
Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
200 marksOne paper of multiple choice questions with 25% negative marking; screening test of qualifying nature. Minimum 60% for general category and 55% for reserved categories. Qualifying marks do not count towards the final merit.General legal knowledge and aptitude, power of expression, flair in English, and objective-type legal problems and their solutions
The Constitution of India
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
The Limitation Act, 1963
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Commercial Courts Act, 2015
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
General Legal Knowledge & Language
250 marksSection I — General Legal Knowledge
100 marksTests knowledge of current legal affairs
Section II — Language (Essay, Translation and Precis Writing)
150 marksEnglish; two translation passages, one English to Hindi (Devnagari script) and one Hindi to English
Civil Law I
200 marksThe Indian Contract Act, 1872
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
Hindu Law
Mohammedan Law
The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
Law of Torts
The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957
The Commercial Courts Act, 2015
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
Civil Law II
200 marksThe Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Limitation Act, 1963
The Registration Act, 1908
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
The Trade Marks Act, 1999
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Copyright Act, 1957
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
Criminal Law
200 marksThe Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
Named in the Appendix; no catalogue entry
Viva-Voce
150 marksGeneral category must secure 50% and reserved categories 45%. Viva-Voce marks are added to the Mains aggregate to determine the final ranking.Viva-Voce
High Court of Madhya Pradesh
Preliminary Examination
150 marks120 minThe Constitution of India
5 marksCode of Civil Procedure
20 marksTransfer of Property Act
7 marksContract Act
8 marksSpecific Relief Act
6 marksLimitation Act
4 marksM.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961
5 marksIn syllabus — full text not yet available
M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959
5 marksIndian Evidence Act
15 marksIndian Penal Code
15 marksCriminal Procedure Code
15 marksNegotiable Instruments Act
5 marksInformation Technology Act, 2000
4 marksIn syllabus — full text not yet available
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
3 marksIn syllabus — full text not yet available
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
3 marksIn syllabus — full text not yet available
General Knowledge
10 marksComputer Knowledge
10 marksEnglish Language
10 marksPaper I — Civil Law and Procedure
100 marks180 minThe Constitution of India
Code of Civil Procedure
Transfer of Property Act
Contract Act
Specific Relief Act
Limitation Act
M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961
In syllabus — full text not yet available
M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959
Paper II — Essay, Precis and Legal Translation
100 marks180 minEssay writing
Précis / comprehension
Translation — Hindi to English
Translation — English to Hindi
Paper III — Local/Criminal Law and Procedure
100 marks180 minIndian Penal Code
Criminal Procedure Code
Indian Evidence Act
Negotiable Instruments Act
Information Technology Act, 2000
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
In syllabus — full text not yet available
M.P. local laws
Paper IV — Judgment Writing
100 marks180 minJudgment writing — civil and criminal
Viva-Voce
50 marksViva-Voce
High Court of Rajasthan
Preliminary Examination
100 marks120 minLaw
70 marksObjective law paper — same Act coverage as Mains Law Papers I & II
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Indian Contract Act, 1872Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023Indian Evidence Act, 1872Limitation Act, 1963Specific Relief Act, 1963Transfer of Property Act, 1882Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Hindu Succession Act, 1956Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961Indian Partnership Act, 1932Sale of Goods Act, 1930Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Indian Penal Code, 1860Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881Hindi
15 marksEnglish
15 marksLaw Paper I (Civil)
100 marks180 minCode of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Constitution of India
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Sakshya Adhiniyam (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Interpretation of Statutes
Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Hindu Law (Marriage, Succession, Adoption, Minority & Guardianship)
Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961
Revenue Act
Opens in the official online source
Indian Partnership Act, 1932
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Mohammedan Law (Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance, Wakf, Gift, Succession)
Order/Judgment Writing (Civil)
Law Paper II (Criminal)
100 marks180 minBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 / Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
In syllabus — full text not yet available
The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Information Technology Act, 2000
In syllabus — full text not yet available
Framing of Charges/Judgment Writing (Criminal)
Hindi Essay
50 marks120 minHindi essay writing
English Essay
50 marks120 minEnglish composition / essay writing
Viva-Voce / Interview
35 marksViva-Voce
Allahabad High Court / Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Paper I — General Knowledge
150 marks120 minGeneral Knowledge
Paper II — Law
300 marks120 minJurisprudence
International Organisations
Current International Affairs
Indian Constitution
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Paper I — General Knowledge
200 marks180 minGeneral Knowledge
Paper II — Language
200 marks180 minEssay
60 marksPrécis
60 marksTranslation — Hindi to English
40 marksTranslation — English to Hindi
40 marksPaper III — Law (Substantive)
200 marks180 minContracts
Partnership
Easements and Torts
Transfer of Property including principle of equity specially applicable to it; law of Trusts and Specific Relief
Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law
Constitutional Law
50 marksPaper IV — Law (Procedure and Evidence)
200 marks180 minCode of Civil Procedure, 1908
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Limitation Act, 1963
Paper V — Law (Penal, Revenue and Local)
200 marks180 minIndian Penal Code, 1860
50 marksU.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1951
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
U.P. Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1916
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
UTTAR PRADESH MUNICIPALITIES ACT, 1916U.P. Panchayat Raj Act, 1947
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
THE UNITED PROVINCES PANCHAYAT RAJ ACTU.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holding Act, 1953U.P. Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973
U.P. local laws (total 150 marks)
Interview / Personality Test
100 marksInterview
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