FAQ

1) What are the different subjects that we have to study for Judicial Services Exam?
The main subjects those are mostly common for all the State Judicial exams are mentioned below:

  • English General Knowledge Constitution of India
  • Indian Penal Code Civil Procedure Code Indian Evidence Act
  • Limitation Act Criminal Procedure Code Law of Arbitration
  • Indian Partnership Act Indian Contract Act Transfer of property Act
  • Sale of Goods Act Law of Torts Registration Act
  • Hindu Marriage Act Hindu Succession Act Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act
  • Specific Relief Act Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act
  • Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act


2) What are the minimum criteria of eligibility for Judicial Services Exam PCS (J)?
Candidates who have completed Law Graduation by doing BALLB or BBALLB may appear for Judicial Services Examination. The minimum age for applying for this exam is 21 years; and, the maximum age limit may vary from state to state and also on the category of the student.

3) How to prepare for the Preliminary Exams?
Apart from studying all the theoretical subjects thoroughly and working on your general awareness and current affairs you need to practice a lot, so that you can complete the questions on time. A good coaching institute plays an important role here as they know what kind of questions will come and they conduct online tests and mock tests regularly which help you judge your understanding and builds your confidence.

4) How to cover up General Studies and Current Affairs?
You need to read the newspapers on daily basis to keep yourself updated about the current affairs and can also use internet to get the latest information and remember it.

5) Can Judicial Services Examination preparation be done within a year?
It totally depends on your personal capability and the amount of time you can devote to your studies while pursuing graduation. Ideally you should start preparing for the Judicial Services Exam with the start of your 4th year of graduation and join a good coaching institute which will guide you in reparing for the exam.

6) What is the minimum percentage required for appearing in the Judicial Services Examination?
There is no minimum percentage requirement in any State judiciary. However, a good academic record gives you an edge to secure your seat.

7) What is the salary and allowances to be paid to judges of lower judiciary?
Generally the pay scale is- Rs. 27,700-770-33,090-920-40,450-1080-44,770. There are also other allowances recommended by the government from time to time to be paid to the judges of lower judiciary.

8) What are the additional subjects and local laws which a person has to study for state judiciary examinations?

Delhi Judicial Services- Delhi Rent Control Act

Punjab Judicial Services-
  1. Punjab Courts Act 1918
  2. East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949
Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services-
  1. Wildlife Protection Act 1972
  2. Indian Forest Act 1927
Haryana Judicial Services- Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973

Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services-
  1. MP Land Revenue Code 1959
  2. MP Accommodation Control Act 1961
Bihar Judicial Services-
  1. Prevention of Corruption Act 1988
  2. Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
  3. Motor Vehicles Act 1988,
  4. Family Courts Act 1984,
  5. SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989
Rajasthan Judicial Services-
  1. Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956
  2. Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act 2011
  3. Rajasthan right to hearing Act 2012
  4. Rajasthan Rent Control Act 2001
  5. Motor Vehicle Act 1988 (Chapter X-XII)
  6. Legal Services Authorities Act 1987
  7. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
  8. Negotiable Instrument Act (Chapter XVII)
  9. Electricity Act 2003(Chapter XIV)
  10. Juvenile Justice Act 2015
  11. SC & ST( Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services-
  1. Indian Penal Code
  2. The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land reforms Act 1951
  3. Uttar Pradesh, Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent, and Eviction) Act, 1972
  4. Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
  5. U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
  6. U.P. Consolidation of HoldingsAct,1953
  7. Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973, together with rules framed under the aforesaid Acts.
Uttarakhand Judicial Services- U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act (as applicable in Uttarakhand).

9) What is the number of attempts to appear in Judiciary Service Examination?
In Uttar Pradesh, there are four attempts. In other States, there is no such limit.




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