States Conducting Judicial Services Exam

In India, 24 states conduct the Judicial Services Exam, each state has its own eligibility
criteria, exam pattern and pay scale. The states conducting the exam are listed below:

Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chhattisgarh Goa Delhi

Himachal Pradesh Haryana Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala

Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Mizoram Nagaland Odisha

Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh West Bengal

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UP PCS J SYLLABUS 2020 JUDICIAL SERVICES! CIVIL JUDGE (JR
DIV) EXAM PATTERN

Organization Name-Uttar Pradesh Public Service CommissionExam

Name-UP Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Category-Syllabus Of UP PCS J 2020

UP PCS J Selection Procedure:

1-Preliminary exam: objective exam
2-Mains exam: Descriptive exam
3-Interview

UP PCS CIVIL JUDGE EXAM PATTERN 2020:

UP PCS CIVIL JUDGE PRELIMINARY EXAM PATTERN 2020:

 The Exam is of Objective type

 It consists of Multiple Choice Questions
 Question paper comprises of 2 papers.
 Duration of each paper is 2 Hours.

 Paper 1 consists of General knowledge for 150 marks

 Paper 2 consists of Law subject for 300 marks
 There will be negative marking for each wrong answer

Paper Subject Duration of the Exam Marks

Paper I General Knowledge 2 Hours 150
Paper II Law 2 Hours 300
 UP PCS CIVIL JUDGE MAIN EXAM PATTERN 2020:

The UPPSC Civil Judge Mains Exam consists of the following features :
The exam is of Conventional type i.e it consists of descriptive questions.
There will be 5 papers.
Each paper is conducted for a total of 200 marks.
Papers – 3, 4 & 5 consists of questions pertaining to Law Subject.

Paper Subject Duration Marks

Paper –1 General Knowledge 3 Hours 200
Paper –2 Language 3 Hours 200
Paper –3 Law – I (Substantive Law) 3 Hours 200
Paper –4 Law-II (Procedure and Evidence) 3 Hours 200
Paper -5 Law-III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws) 3 Hours 200

FOR UP PCS J EXAM PRELIMINARY EXAM SYLLABUS:

Paper No.1: General Knowledge:

 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 and Institutions
 Science and Technology,
 Communications and Space
Paper No.2: Law:

 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
FOR UP PCS J MAIN EXAM SYLLABUS:
Paper No.1: General Knowledge:

 History of India and Indian Culture,

 Geography of India, Indian Polity,
 Current National Issues and topics of Social relevance,
 India and the World,
 Indian Economy,
 International Affairs and Institutions and
 Science and Technology,
 Communications and Space

Paper No.2: Language:

It shall comprise four questions as specified below:-

 Essay to be written in English 60 marks

 English Précis writing 60 marks
 Translation of passage from Hindi to English 40 marks
 Translation of passage from English to Hindi 40 marks

Paper No.3: Law-I (Substantive Law):

 There shall be questions of 50 marks in relation to Constitutional Law alone.

 Law of contracts,
 Law of Partnership,
 Law concerning easements and torts,
 Law connecting to transfer of property including the principles of equity, specifically
applicable thereto,
 The principal of Equity with special reference to the Law of trust
 Specific relief,
 Hindu Law
 Mohammedan Law
 Constitutional Law
Paper No.4: Law II (Procedure and Evidence):

 Criminal Procedure Code

 Code of Civil Procedure,

Paper No.5: Law III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws): 

  All the question set be consists of Indian Penal Code,
 Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1951,
 Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act 1972.
 UP. Municipalities Act,
 UP. Panchayat Raj Act,
 UP. Consolidation of Holdings Act,
 UP. Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973,
Together with rules framed under the aforesaid Acts.

BPSC BIHAR JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAM

Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: In order to appear for the  BiharJudicial Service Exam 2020,
candidates must have an LLB or equivalent degree from an institute that is recognized by the Bar
Council of India. 
Age Limit: The lower age limit is 22 years and upper age limit is 35 years for appearing at BPSC
Judicial Service Exam. The age relaxation for the OBC category candidates is 3 years and for
SC/ST Category is 5 years.
Other: Candidates with the permanent domicile of Bihar and those who belong to reserved
category will be offered relaxation in the upper age limit.

BPSC Judicial Service Selection Process 2020

The BPSC Judicial Service Exam is conducted in three phases. Each phase is a deciding factor for
the candidate to appear for the next phase. These phases are -

- Preliminary Exam

- Main Exam

- Interview

Bihar Judicial Service Exam Pattern 2020

BPSC JUDICIAL SERVICE PRELIMS EXAM PATTERN
Paper Subject Marks
General Studies 100 marks
Paper 1

Law 150 marks

Paper 2

BPSC JUDICIAL SERVICE MAINS EXAM PATTERN:

 Subjects Total Marks
150
General Knowledge including current affairs

100
Elementary General Science

100
General Hindi

100
General English

150
Law of Evidence and Procedure

Note: General Hindi and General English papers are qualifying in nature. Candidates need to
obtain minimum 30 marks in these papers to qualify the Mains exam. The marks of these two
papers will not be counted for the final merit list.

For Mains Exam, candidates need to choose 3 subjects out of the following five optional
subjects:
- Constitution and Administrative Law of India

- Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law

- Law of Transfer of Property and Principle of Equity, Law of Trust and Specific Relief

- Law of Contract and Torts

- Commercial Law

BPSC Judicial Service Interview 2020

Candidates who qualify the Mains Exam will be called for personal interview round, which
carries 100 marks. Candidates need to score minimum 35% marks in the interview to make it to
the Merit List.

BPSC Judicial Service Syllabus 2020

BPSC Judicial Service Prelims Syllabus
 General Knowledge including current affairs
 Elementary General Science
 Law of Evidence and Procedure
 Constitutional and Administrative Law of India 
 Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law
 Law of Transfer of Property
 Principles of Equity
 Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
 Law of Contracts and Torts
  Commercial Law

BPSC Judicial Service Mains Syllabus

Subject Syllabus
It tests candidates’ understanding of English
Language and his or her ability to write in
English. In this section, questions asked are an
General English unseen passage for summary or précis writing,
letter writing and others.

Indian History, Culture, Geography, Polity,

Current events, Currencies & Capitals & static
General knowledge
GK

It tests matters of everyday observation and

Elementary General Science experience in scientific aspects

 Indian Evidence Act (1872)

 Civil Procedure Code (1908)
 Arbitration and Conciliation Act of
Law of Evidence and Procedure 1996
 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
 Provincial Small Cause Courts Act

 Constitution of India - Article 1 to 395

and Schedules
 Administrative Law of India and
Delegated Legislation
 Control of Delegated Legislation -
Judicial &Legislative
 Fair Hearing; Rules of Natural Justice;
Rules Against Bias; Audi
Constitutional and Administrative Law of AlteramPartem
India  Tribunals and Quasi-Judicial
Authorities; Judicial Control over them
 Regulatory Authorities
 Judicial Review of Administrative
Action
 Writ Jurisdiction and Statutory Judicial
Remedies, Scope, Extent & Distinction
 Public Interest Litigation
  Tortuous Liability of State and
Compensation
 Promissory Estoppel, Legitimate
Expectation & Doctrine of
Proportionality
 Government Contracts
 Ombudsman

 Indian Contract Act

 General Principles of Liabilities
 Remedies, Nuisance
 False Imprisonment
 Injuries to Domestic and Contractual
Relations
Law of Contracts and Torts  Wrongful Dismissal
 Defamation
 The Rule in Rylands Yrs. Fletcher
Deceit
 Conspiracy
 Malicious Prosecution

Sale of Goods, Negotiable Instruments,

Commercial Law
Company Law and Partnership
 

JHARKHAND JUDICIAL SERVICE CIVIL JUDGE EXAM

SYLLABUS & OVERVIEW

Eligibility and Age Limit – Jharkhand Civil Judge (Junior Division)

Educational qualification & Practice of Law : Degree of Law (LLB) from a recognized
University (Recognized by the BCI) and enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates, Act,
1961 till last date of submission of application form.

Note : Valid and active registration is must. A suspended Registration not be accepted.

General Requirements : Possesses sound health, bears good moral character and is not
involved in, or related to any criminal case involving moral turpitude.

Age limit : Above the age of 22 years and below the age of 35 years as on the date mentioned
in the advertisement. In the case of female candidates, or candidates belonging to Scheduled
Caste or Scheduled Tribe there shall be relaxation of the upper age limit by 3 years
The competitive exam for Civil Judge Junior Division selection will be held in three distinct
steps as listed below :

(1) Preliminary Entrance Test – Written Examination (Multiple Choice Questions /

Objective Type).
(2) (2) Main Examination – Written Examination (Subjective). 
(3) Viva-Voce Test – Personal Interview / Oral Examination

SYLLABUS – JHARKHAND CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION) PRELIMINARY

ENTRANCE TEST

(1). The Preliminary Entrance Test shall consist of :

 General English
 General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)
 The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
 The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
 The Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
 The Law of Contract, 1872.
 The Indian Penal Code, 1860.

 The Preliminary Entrance Test shall be of 100 marks in aggregate.

Duration of Preliminary Entrance Test shall be of two hours.

SYLLABUS – JHARKHAND JUDICIAL SERVICE CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION)

MAIN EXAM

The Main exam will consist of four papers of 100 marks each, comprising of questions on the
following subjects. Each paper will be for three hours.

 Paper – I
(Procedural Law (The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and The Code of Criminal
Procedure,1973).
The Indian Penal Code, 1860.
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
The Limitation Act, 1963.
 Paper – II
The Contract Act, 1872
The Sales of Goods Act, 1930
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
 Paper – III
The Hindu Law and The Mohammedan Law
Rent Control Law.
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
Jurisprudence
 Paper IV (Language)Hindi & English (Essay, Precis writing, Translation & Paraphrasing)

Viva-Voce Test
There shall be Viva-Voce Test of 100 marks.  In the Viva-Voce Test the minimum required
qualifying marks would be 25% for the General category candidates and 20% for
SC/ST/EBC & BC.

No candidates, irrespective of the marks obtained by him in the Main Examination, shall be
eligible for selection for appointment, if he obtains less than minimum prescribed marks in
the Viva-Voce Test.

The final selection list shall be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in the Main
Examination and the Viva-Voce Test both.

In case of tie of marks between the candidates in the final selection list,their selection will be
made firstly on the basis of qualification, i.e., person having Post Graduate Degree in Law
shall be given preference and thereafter on the basis of experience, if any, in legal practice
and still if necessary, on the basis of seniority in age.

RAJASTHAN JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAM RJS CIVIL JUDGE

SYLLABUS & OVERVIEW
Eligibility and Age Limit – Rajasthan Judicial Service Exam – RJS Civil Judge

Age Limit

 Candidates should be a minimum of 23 years of age and not more than 35 years of age (Maximum) as
on the specific cut off date mentioned in the official advertisement for the year.
 The age limits are relaxable for various categories of candidates. Refer to the current year’s official
advertisement for full details.

Educational & other Qualifications

 Candidates should have a degree of Bachelor of Laws (Professional) from any University in India,
which is recognized as such under the Advocates Act, 1961)
 Candidates should be thoroughly knowledgeable about Rajasthani Dialects and Social Customs.

RJS CIVIL JUDGE EXAM PATTERN

The exam for recruitment to the cadre of Civil Judge will have three distinct phases :

I. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type Multiple Choice)

II. Written Main Examination (Subjective / Essay type type)
III. Interview a.k.a Viva voce (Personal Assessment.)

 RAJASTHAN JUDICIAL SERVICE – RJS CIVIL JUDGE PRELIMINARY EXAM

 The Preliminary Examination will be an objective type examination
 70% weightage will be given to the subjects prescribed in syllabus for Law Paper-1 and Law Paper-11
 30% weightage shall be given to test proficiency in Hindi and English language
 Maximum marks – 100
 No negative marking for wrong answers / unanswered questions
 The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not counted towards the final ranking

SYLLABUS FOR THE RJS PRELIMINARY EXAM :

 Law : Same syllabus as prescribed for the Law Papers I & II for the Main
Examination.
Hindi Proficiency : (Refer to the official notification for details)
English Proficiency :
i. Tenses
ii. Articles and Determiners
iii. Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
iv. Active & Passive Voice
v. Co-ordination &, Subordination
vi. Direct and Indirect Speech
vii. Modals expressing various concepts – (Obligation, Request, Permission.
Prohibition. Intention. Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose. Reason.
Companions, Contrast)
viii. Antonyms and Synonyms.

RAJASTHAN JUDICIAL SERVICE – RJS CIVIL JUDGE – WRITTEN MAIN

EXAM

The Main Examination shall consist of following subjects:

1. Law Paper-1 : 100 marks  : 3 Hours

2. Law Paper-2  : 100 marks : 3 Hours
3. Language
Paper-1 Hindi Essay 50 marks 2 Hours
Paper-11 English Essay 50 marks 2 Hours

SYLLABUS FOR THE RJS CIVIL JUDGE MAIN EXAM

LAW PAPER (I)

 Code of Civil Procedure, l908,

 The Constitution of India,
 Indian Contract Act,1872,
 The Indian Evidence Act,1872,
 The Limitation Act, 1963,
 The Specific Relief Act, 1963,
 The Transfer of Property Act, 1882,
 Interpretation of Statues,
 The Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001,
 Order/Judgment Writing
 LAW PAPER (II)

 The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973,

 The Indian Evidence Act,1872,
 The Indian Penal Code, 1860,
 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015,
 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Chapter XVII),
 The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958,
 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,
 Framing of Charge /Judgment Writing

LANGUAGE PAPER – 1

Hindi Essay  – Essay writing in Hindi language.

LANGUAGE PAPER – 2

English Essay – Essay writing in English language.

DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE DJS CIVIL JUDGE EXAM

SYLLABUS & OVERVIEW
Delhi Judicial Service Civil Judge Exam is held in three successive stages

(i) Delhi Judicial Service Preliminary Examination (Objective Type with 25% negative
marking) for selection for the Main Examination
(ii) Delhi Judicial Service Main Examination (Written) for selection of candidates for calling
for Viva voce
(iii) The Viva-voce exam (Personal Interview & Personality Test)

Eligibility and Age Limit – Delhi Judicial Service Exam – DJS Exam

Basic Eligibility

(a) Must be a citizen of India;

(b) Must be practicing as an Advocate in India or a person qualified to be admitted as an
Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.

Age limits

(a) Not more than 32 years of age as on the specific date mentioned in the official exam
advertisement for the year.

In the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Tribes, the upper age limit is
relaxable by 5 years. The upper age limit is also relaxable maximum by 5 years in the case of
Ex-Servicemen who have rendered at least 5 years military service . Refer to the official
advertisement of the year for details of allowable relaxations for various categories of
applicants.
 SYLLABUS FOR THE DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE DJS CIVIL JUDGE PRELIMINARY
EXAM

The Preliminary Examination will be a Screening Test and will consist of one paper of
multiple objective type questions (MCQs) carrying maximum of 200 marks.

In the Preliminary Examination, the questions will be around the general knowledge and
aptitude of the candidate, candidate’s power of expression, flair in English, knowledge of
objective type legal problems and their solutions.

The topics will cover :

 Constitution of India,
 Code of Civil Procedure,
 Criminal Procedure Code,
 Indian Penal Code,
 Contract Act,
 Partnership Act,
 Arbitration Law,
 Evidence Act,
 Specific Relief Act
 Limitation Act

The minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Examination will be 60% for General and
55% for Reserved Categories i.e. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Physically
Handicapped (Blind/Low Vision) / Orthopaedically handicapped/hearing impaired).

The number of candidates to be admitted to the Main Examination (Written) will not be more
than Ten times the total number of vacancies of each category 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.

SYLLABUS FOR THE DELHI JUDICIAL SERVICE CIVIL JUDGE MAIN EXAM

The Main Examination (Written , descriptive or essay type) will include the following
subjects :

Subject – Max Marks

1. General Knowledge and Language – 250 marks
2. Civil Law-I – 200 Marks
3. Civil Law-II – 200 Marks
4. Criminal Law – 200 Marks
 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND LANGUAGE : 100 + 150 MARKS

This paper will comprise two sections.

Section I : General Knowledge : This is to test the candidate’s knowledge of current affairs
etc. I.e. Current legal topics in the news, Static and dynamic GK (100 Marks)

Section II : Language (Essay, Translation and Precis Writing) : This is to test the candidate’s
knowledge and power of expression in English.

Credit will be given both for substance and expression. There will also be a type of negative
marking, wherein, deduction of marks will be made for bad expression, faults of grammar
and misuse of words etc.

There will be two passages for translation, one in English – to be translated into Hindi (in
Devnagri Script). One in Hindi (in Devnagri Script) – to be translated into English. (150
marks)

2. CIVIL LAW-I : 200 MARKS

Essay type questions for from the following topics :

 Indian Contract Act,

 Indian Sale of Goods Act,
 Indian Partnership Act,
 Specific Relief Act,
 Hindu Law,
 Mohammedan Law,
 Delhi Rent Control Act
 Law of Torts.

3. CIVIL LAW-II : 200 MARKS

 Civil Procedure Code,

 Law of Evidence,
 Law of Limitation
 Law of Registration.

4. CRIMINAL LAW : 200 MARKS

 Criminal Procedure Code,

 Indian Penal Code
 Indian Evidence Act.
 CHHATTISGARH JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAM CGPSC CIVIL
JUDGE SYLLABUS & OVERVIEW

 Eligibility and Age Limit – CGPSC Civil Judge

Age Limit

The candidate must have completed the age of 21 years but he/she must not have completed
35 years of age as on the specific date mentioned in the official advertisement for the year.

Refer to the official advertisement for various relaxations allowed for various  categories of
applicants.

Educational Qualification

Candidate must have completed a Bachelor Degree of Law from a recognized University –
approved by the BCI

Overall Scheme of the Chhattisgarh Judicial Service CGPSC Civil Judge Exam

The Chhattisgarh Judicial Service CGPSC Civil Judge Exam is conducted in three distinct
phases :

 A preliminary objective type exam  (Online or offline)

 Main Examination (Written)
 Viva voce – personal interview

 
 SYLLABUS OF CHHATTISGARH JUDICIAL SERVICE CGPSC CIVIL JUDGE
PRELIMINARY EXAM

Preliminary Examination (No. of Question – 100, Time – 2:00 Hour, Marks – 100)

The Online Preliminary Examination shall be of the duration of two hours consisting of 100
objective type questions from the following Central and State level laws :

 Indian Penal Code

 Code of Civil Procedure
 Code of Criminal Procedure
 Indian Evidence Act
 Constitution of India
 Transfer of Property Act
 Contract Act
 Limitation Act
 The Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011
 Court Fees Act
 Specific Relief Act
 Registration Act
 Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code.
 The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
 The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

SYLLABUS OF CHHATTISGARH JUDICIAL SERVICE CGPSC CIVIL JUDGE

MAIN EXAM

The Main Examination will be a descriptive written exam on with the following components :

(i) Framing of issues and writing of Judgement in Civil Cases (Maximum Marks – 40)

(ii) Framing of charges and writing of Judgement in Criminal Cases (Maximum Marks – 40)

(iii) Translation:-
(1) English to Hindi (Maximum 10 marks)
(2) Hindi to English(Maximum 10 marks)

Note : For the purpose of the Framing of Issues, Charges and writing judgements, the basic
material such as the plaint, FIR and other relevant documents may be be provided to the
students. However, candidates are not allowed to carry any material (in physical or
electronic form) into the exam hall.

Viva-Voce – Personal Interview – 15 Marks

The Viva voce will be a personal interview for candidates shortlisted on the basis of their
Main Exam scores. The final selection will be on merit on the basis of total marks obtained in
the written (Main) Examination and Viva-voce.
 MAHARASHTRA JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAM CIVIL JUDGE
JUNIOR DIVISION SYLLABUS & OVERVIEW

Eligibility and Age Limit – Maharashtra Judicial Service Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate
First Class Exam

  Applicant must be a citizen of India.

 Candidate must have acquired a bachelor degree in law from a recognized institute or university.
 The age of the candidates must be less than or equal to 35 years as on the date mentioned in the
official advertisement
 Candidates belonging to SC and ST category will get 3 years relaxation in their upper age
 Refer to the official advertisement of the year for other details

The exam is conducted in three stages :

1. Preliminary Exam – objective type – which is used only for shortlisting candidates for the
mains exam and not in the final ranking.
2. Mains Exam – Descriptive type
3. Viva-voce – Personal interview

The aggregate scores from the main examination and the viva-voce are used for the final
rankings.

 SYLLABUS FOR CIVIL JUDGE ( JUNIOR DIVISION ) & JUDICIAL

MAGISTRATE ( FIRST CLASS) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Maximum Marks : 100 (No specific topic-wise breakup is provided.)

Medium : English (The Preliminary – Objective Paper will be in English, whereas the main
paper will be in Marathi / English)
Duration : Two Hours
Nature of the paper : Objective type ( multiple choice question) – with questions from the
following topics:

 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 Contracts, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act

 
 SYLLABUS FOR CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION) & JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE (FIRST
CLASS) MAIN EXAM

Standard : Suitable to the post (See explanation at the end of this article)

Nature of the paper : Conventional type
Medium : Marathi/English
Maximum Marks : 100
Duration : Three Hours

PAPER-I

 Civil Procedure Code

 Transfer of Property Act
 Specific Relief Act
 Law of Contracts, Sale of Goods Act & Partnership Act

PAPER-II

 Indian Penal Code

 Evidence Act
 Code of Criminal Procedure
 Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes [Prevention of Atrocities] Act-1989 And Protection of Civil
Rights Act – 1955
 Essay On Current Legal Topic – Approximately 800 Words

GOA JUDICIAL SERVICE CIVIL JUDGE & JUDICIAL

MAGISTRATE EXAM SYLLABUS & OVERVIEW
Eligibility and Age Limit -Goa Judicial Service Civil Judge, Junior Division & Judicial
Magistrate First Class Exam

I. Essential Educational Qualifications for Goa Judicial Service Exam

1. Degree in Law. (Recognized by the Bar Council of India as LLB or equivalent; which
enables the holder to practice law in India.)
2. Knowledge of Konkani. (Spoken, Written & Reading)

Desirable Qualifications for Goa Civil Judge, Junior Division & Judicial Magistrate First Class Exam

1. Knowledge of Marathi.
 The above language skills / knowledge must be certified by the appropriate authorities as
mentioned in the official advertisement.

II. Experience requirements for Goa Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate Exam

 Must have practiced as an Advocate in the High Court or Courts subordinate thereto for a period of
three years. OR
 Must be a fresh Law Graduate who has secured the degree in law by passing all the examinations
leading to the degree in the first attempt and has secured in the final year examination of the degree in
Law or in case of candidates holding Master’s Degree in Law at final L.L.M. examination not less
than fifty-five percent marks. OR
 Must be working or must have worked as a Public Prosecutor or Additional Public Prosecutor or
Assistant Public Prosecutor or Government Advocate for not less than 3 years in the post or posts. In
computing the period of 3 years, the period during which the candidate has worked as an Advocate
shall be included. OR
 Must be a member of Ministerial staff of –
(i) the High Court or Courts subordinate thereto; or
(ii) the offices of the Government Pleaders attached to those Courts; OR
 Must be working as Superintendent in the High Court of Bombay at Goa, Panaji or in the Courts
subordinate thereto in Goa and holding a Degree in Law or Sub-Registrar or District Registrar in Goa
and holding a Degree in Law or Legal Assistant in the Law Department of the Government of Goa or
Superintendent (Legal/Drafting) in the Law Department of the Government of Goa, for not less than 5
years in the post or posts.

III. Age criteria for Goa Civil Judge / Magistrate Exam (As on the date of Advertisement).

Not less than (Minimum) twenty one years and not more than (Maximum) –
(i) thirty-five years in the case of Advocates with three years practice,
(ii) twenty five years in case of fresh Law Graduates.
(iii) forty-five years in the case of ministerial staff.
Provided that the upper age limit in each of the above categories may be relaxed by five years
in respect of candidates belonging to communities recognized as backward by the
Government for the purpose of recruitment.

The Goa Judicial Service Civil Judge / Magistrate Exam will be held in following three
stages

(i) Preliminary written Examination comprising of multiple choice objective questions,

carrying total 100 marks. The medium of preliminary examination shall be English.

The aim of Preliminary written Examination is to shortlist the candidates to appear for final
written examination. Therefore, in all 10 times candidates of total number of posts will be
allowed to the final written examination as per the merit list of the preliminary written
examination. The preliminary examination being screening test, its marks will not be taken
into consideration for final selection and will not be communicated to the candidates.

(ii) The candidates found eligible in the preliminary written examination will have to appear
for final written examination which shall be of two papers carrying 100 marks each, having
duration of 3 hours each in Civil Laws and Criminal Laws respectively. The medium of the
written examination shall be either Konkani or Marathi or English. The candidate shall
specifically mention in his/her application form about his choice of medium. Choice once
given shall not be allowed to be changed subsequently in any case.

(iii) The High Court shall hold viva-voce examination carrying 50 marks of the candidates
who secures not less than 50% of marks in each paper at such final written examination.
Provided that the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates who secure not less than
45% marks in each paper shall be eligible for the viva-voce.

SYLLABUS FOR THE GOA JUDICIAL SERVICE CIVIL JUDGE / MAGISTRATE

PRELIMINARY EXAM

i) The Constitution of India

ii) The Indian Contract Act, 1872
iii) The Specific Relief Act, 1963
iv) The Limitation Act, 1963
v) Sale of Goods Act, 1930
vi) Indian Partnership Act, 1932
vii) The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
viii) Transfer of Property Act, 1882
ix) The Easement Act, 1882
x) Family Laws in Goa including Hindu Laws and Muslim Laws
xi) Land Laws
(a) The Goa, Daman & Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964
(b) The Goa, Daman & Diu Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975
(c) The Goa, Daman & Diu Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act, 1968 and Rules,
1969
xii) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
xiii) The Indian Penal Code, 1860
xiv) The Evidence Act, 1872
xv) The Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
xvi) The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881

SYLLABUS FOR THE GOA JUDICIAL SERVICE CIVIL JUDGE / MAGISTRATE

MAIN EXAM

PAPER – I

i) The Indian Contract Act, 1872

ii) The Specific Relief Act, 1963
iii) The Limitation Act, 1963
iv) Sale of Goods Act, 1930
v) Indian Partnership Act, 1932
vi) The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
vii) Transfer of Property Act, 1882
viii) The Easement Act, 1882
ix) Family Laws in Goa including Hindu Laws and Muslim Laws
x) Land Laws
(a) The Goa, Daman & Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964
(b) The Goa, Daman & Diu Mundkars (Protection from Eviction) Act, 1975
(c) The Goa, Daman & Diu Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act, 1968 and Rules,
1969

PAPER – II

i) The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

ii) The Indian Penal Code, 1860
iii) The Evidence Act, 1872
iv) The Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
v) The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
vi) Essay on Current Legal Topic (Approximately 800 words)

Language Requirement

Candidates should have sufficient knowledge of Konkani and Marathi languages and that,
he / she should be able to speak, read & write Konkani and Marathi and be able to translate
with clarity and ease Konkani & Marathi into English and vice versa. Candidates will have to
submit a certificate as per the required format attesting their language ability.