JKPSC Civil Judge Exam Syllabus: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the Syllabus and Exam pattern for the JKPSC Civil Judge recruitment in 2023. The aspirants who applied successfully and prepared for the JKPSC Civil Judge exam can check here the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the JKPSC Civil Judge exam in 2023. The candidate can download the PDF-format syllabus and exam pattern for the JKPSC Civil Judge examination from this article.
JKPSC Civil Judge Exam Syllabus: Overview
| Hiring By | Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) |
| Job Role | Civil Judge |
| Exam | JKPSC Civil Judge Exam 2023 |
| Job Category | Jammu and Kashmir Government Jobs |
| Exam Type | Preliminary Exam and Main Exam |
| Job Location | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Official Website | https://www.jkpsc.nic.in/ |
JKPSC Civil Judge Preliminary Exam Pattern:
- The exam will be conducted in two papers.
- Each paper carries 225 marks.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Type of Questions: Objective Type (MCQ)
| Name of the Paper | Total Mark | Duration |
| Paper A | 225 | 2 hours |
| Paper B | 225 | 2 hours |
| Total | 500 | 4 hours |
JKPSC Civil Judge Mains Exam Pattern:
- The main examination will consist of both compulsory and elective papers.
- Each paper is worth a maximum of 100 marks, and the allocated time for each paper is three hours.
Exam Pattern for Compulsory Papers
| Name of the Paper | Total Mark | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Each paper is worth 100 marks | Each paper has a duration of 3 hours |
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Exam Pattern for Elective Papers
| Name of the Paper | Total Mark | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Each paper carries 100 marks | Each paper carries 3 hours |
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Note: The Main Exam consists of both compulsory and elective papers. Each candidate is required to take all the compulsory papers and choose three from the elective papers.
JKPSC Civil Judge Preliminary Exam Syllabus:
Paper A Syllabus:
- General Knowledge
- Indian Constitution Law
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- The Limitation Act, 1963
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Paper B Syllabus:
- Financial Code, Volume 1 and 2.
- Regulations and Directives for the Supervision of Lower Courts (Civil and Criminal)
- Chapters III to XIII, as well as Chapters XXII and XXIII of the Kashmir Service Regulation.
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Registration Act, 1908
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
JKPSC Civil Judge Mains Exam Syllabus:
Compulsory Papers:
1: Paper I
- English Essay
- Offering translation services between English and Urdu or Hindi and vice versa.
- Precis
2: Paper II
- General Knowledge
- Indian Constitution Law
3: Paper III
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
4: Paper IV
- Financial Code, Volume I &II.
- Chapters III to XIII, as well as Chapters XXII and XXIII of the Kashmir Service Regulation.
- Regulations and Directives for the Supervision of Lower Courts (Civil and Criminal)
5: Paper V
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Limitation Act, 1963
- The Registration Act, 1908
6: Paper VI
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Optional Papers:
1: Paper I
- Hindu Law
- Muslim Personal Law
2: Paper II
- Law of Companies
- Insurance Law
3: Paper III
- Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and specific Relief.
4: Paper IV
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Law of Torts
5: Paper V
- Suits Valuation Act, 1887.
- Court Fee Act, 1870
- The Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
- Excise Act and Rules.
6: Paper VI
- Land Revenue Act
- Land Alienation Act.
- The 2013 Act on Fair Land Compensation, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement with Transparency Rights.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many compulsory papers are there in the JKPSC Civil Judge Exam 2023?
Ans: 6 compulsory papers
Q2. What is the total mark for the preliminary examination?
Ans: 500 marks (including both papers).