The Provincial Civil Service Judicial Exam (PCS-J) is an entry-level exam for law graduates to be appointed as subordinate judiciary members. Twenty-four states conduct the entrance exam to hire the members by the respective state's public service. The states' syllabus and eligibility differ as their local languages and laws vary, but the procedural and substantive laws are similar.
There is regional variation in the exam structure of each state's exam syllabus. To confirm the Preliminary and main syllabus and find the detailed list of subtopics, one must visit the official website of the conducting authorities.
The syllabus for the mains will vary depending on each state. However, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Maharashtra, and Jammu & Kashmir states will have almost the same syllabus for mains.
Local Language Requirement: Candidates with a stronghold in Hindi in Devnagri script can apply for this judiciary exam.
The preliminary examination has two objective types: general knowledge and Law.
Paper 1- (150 Marks, 2 Hours)- Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Economy, IT-related updates, Science and Technology, Judicial System, Fundamental Rights, Citizenship and related laws, Preamble to the Indian Constitution, Constitutional Law, etc.
Paper 2- (300 Marks, 2 Hours)- 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, etc.
Total Weightage- 450 MARKS (4 hours)
The main exam has five papers: three papers on Law, one on General Knowledge, and two on Languages.
Paper I- General Knowledge (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
Syllabus - The History of India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity, Current National Issues, India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space, Topics of social relevance to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offenses on women & children, Maintenance & Welfare of Parents, Salient Features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, Maintenance & Welfare of Parents, Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs, Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space, etc.
Paper II- English Language (60 Marks, Duration)
The paper will consist of four questions-
Paper III- Substantive Law (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
Syllabus - The Law of contracts, The Law of Partnership, The Law concerning easements and torts, The Law relating to the transfer of property, including the principles of Equity specifically applicable to it, The principle of Equity with special reference to the Law of trust and specific relief, Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law, Constitutional Law
The paper will consist of 50-mark questions explicitly from constitutional Law.
Paper IV- Procedure & Evidence Laws (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
Syllabus: Consists of procedural law rules, which govern the application of substantive Law. It involves all the procedures for commencing, conducting, and terminating civil and criminal proceedings. Questions will be limited to topics like The Law of Evidence, The Criminal Procedure Code, the Code of Civil Procedure, and the Principles of Pleading.
Paper V- Penal, Revenue, & Local Laws (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
Syllabus - Indian Penal Code, The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1951, Uttar Pradesh, Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, U.P. Panchayat Raj Act, U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953, Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
The following pointers will be tested in your Judiciary Interview:
Note: Marks obtained in the interview and mains are combined, and the final result is declared.
Local Language Requirement: Candidates with a strong hold in English and Hindi can apply for this judiciary exam.
The preliminary exam consists of 100 objective-type questions of 100 marks. The exam consists of the following-
Paper I- Law (70 Marks)
Syllabus - Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Constitution of India; Indian Contract Act, 1872; The Indian Evidence Act; The Limitation Act, 1963; The Specific Relief Act, 1963; The Transfer of Property Act; Interpretation of Statues, The Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, The Indian penal Code, 1860, The Juvenile Justice (Care and protection of Children) Act, 2015, The Negotiable instruments Act, 1881, The probation of Offenders Act, 1958, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, The indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, The protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Paper II- Hindi (15 Marks)
Syllabus for Hindi Proficiency -
Paper III- English (15 Marks)
Syllabus for English Proficiency - Tenses, Articles and Determiners, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms, Active & Passive Voice, Co-ordination & Subordination, Direct and Indirect Speech, Modals expressing various concepts- (Obligation, Request, Permission, Prohibition, Intention, Condition, Probability, Possibility, Purpose, Reason, Companions, Contrast.), Antonyms and Synonyms.
The main examination consists of four papers: two papers on Law, one on English, and one on Hindi.
Paper I- Law Paper 1 (100 Marks, 3 Hours)
Syllabus for Law Paper 1- Code of Civil Procedure,1908; 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.
Paper II- Law Paper 2 (100 Marks, 3 Hours)
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