JKPSC Civil Judge Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the JKPSC Civil Judge exam 2023. This information is important for candidates to understand what to study for the exam. You can find the official notification about the syllabus and exam pattern on the JKPSC website.

The selection process for the JKPSC Civil Judge exam is based on the scores from the preliminary exam, mains exam, and personality test. Before starting your preparation, it’s important to know the exam pattern and syllabus.

Exam Pattern:

The JKPSC Civil Judge preliminary exam is divided into two parts, Paper A and Paper B. For each correct answer, you’ll get 1 mark.

JKPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2023

The JKPSC Civil Judge Recruitment exam has two stages: Prelims and Mains. The prelim exam has two papers, Paper A and Paper B. Below is the full syllabus for your reference:

Prelims Exam

Paper A (225 Marks)

• General Knowledge
• Indian Constitution Law
• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• The Indian Penal Code, 1860
• The Limitation Act, 1963

Paper B (225 Marks)

• Financial Code, Volume I & II
• Kashmir Service Regulations (Chapters III to XIII, XXII and XXIII)
• Rules and Orders for Subordinate Courts (Civil and Criminal) and Circular Orders issued by the High Court
• The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• The Registration Act, 1908
• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• The Jammu and Kashmir Residential and Commercial Tenancy Act, 2012

Mains Exam

The mains exam includes both compulsory and optional papers.

Compulsory Papers (100 Marks Each)

• Paper I: English Essay, Translation (English to Urdu/Hindi and vice versa), and Precis Writing
• Paper II: General Knowledge and Indian Constitutional Law
• Paper III: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and The Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Paper IV: Financial Code, Volume I & II, Kashmir Service Regulations (Chapters III to XIII, XXII and XXIII), and Rules for Subordinate Courts
• Paper V: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, The Limitation Act, 1963, and The Registration Act, 1908
• Paper VI: The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and The Jammu and Kashmir Residential and Commercial Tenancy Act, 2012

Optional Papers (Choose 3 out of 6)

• Paper I: Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law
• Paper II: Law of Companies, Insurance Law
• Paper III: Principles of Equity, including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
• Paper IV: The Indian Contract Act, 1872, and Law of Torts
• Paper V: Suits Valuation Act, 1887, Court Fee Act, 1870, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Excise Act and Rules
• Paper VI: Land Revenue Act, The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Compensation, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013

JKPSC Civil Judge Exam Pattern 2023

Prelims Exam:

• The exam consists of 2 papers.
• Each paper is worth 225 marks.
• The duration of each paper is 2 hours.

Mains Exam:

Includes both compulsory and optional papers. Every candidate must take all the compulsory papers and three optional papers.

Personality Test (Interview)

The interview is worth 140 marks. The aim of the interview is to test your intelligence, general knowledge, personality, and suitability for the role.

Physical Fitness Test

To be appointed as a member of the service, candidates must be in good physical and mental health. Before final approval, you’ll need to undergo a medical exam, for which you will have to pay a fee.

JKPSC Civil Judge Preparation Strategy

To perform well in the exam, candidates should plan and follow a study schedule. Here are some tips for success:

• Create a study plan and stick to it to cover the entire syllabus before the exam.
• Practice with previous years’ question papers to get familiar with the types of questions and the exam format.
• Take mock tests regularly to improve your exam skills.
• Revise regularly to keep all the information fresh in your mind.