U.P. JUDICIAL SERVICE EXAMINATION

Syllabus

Best Judiciary Coaching for Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services Examination

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

PAPER I:GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
This paper may include questions based on topics relating to History of India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity, Current National Issues and topics of Social relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences on women and children with special references to the salient features of-
• The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
• Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)Act, 2013
• Pre-Conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
• Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
• Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition)Act, 1986,
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 India and the world, Indian Economy, International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space.

PAPER II: LAW
(i) Jurisprudence
(ii) International Organisations
(iii) Current International Affairs
(iv) Indian Constitution
(v) Transfer of Property Act
(vi) Indian Evidence Act
(vii) Indian Penal Code
(viii) Civil Procedure Code
(ix) Criminal Procedure Code
(x) Law of Contract

MAINS EXAMINATION

Paper1 : General Knowledge
This paper may include questions based on topics relating to History of India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity, Current National Issues and topics of Social relevance including sensitivity to persons with disabilities, senior citizens and offences on women and children with special references to the salient features of –
• The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
• Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
• Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
• Pre-Conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994
• Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
• Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space.

Paper 2: English Language
This paper will be of 100 marks. It shall comprise three questions as specified below:-
(i) Essay – 50 marks
(ii) Précis writing – 30 marks
(iii) Translation of passage from Hindi to English – 20 marks.

Paper 3: Hindi Language
This paper will be of 100 marks. It shall comprise three questions as specified below:-
(i) Essay : 50 marks
(ii) Precis writing : 30 marks
(iii) Translation of passage form English to Hindi : 20 marks

Paper 4: Law-I (Substantive Law)
This paper will be of 200 marks. The question set will be restricted to the field covered by:-
• The Law of contracts
• The Law of Partnership
• The Law concerning easements and torts
• The Law relating to transfer of property including the principles of equity
• The principal of Equity with special reference to the Law of trust and specific relief
• Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law
• Constitutional Law
There shall be questions of 50 marks in relation to Constitutional Law alone.
Paper 5: Law-II (Procedure and Evidence)
This paper will be of 200 marks. Questions set will be restricted to the field covered by-
• The Law Of Evidence
• The Criminal Procedure Code
• Code Of Civil Procedure
The question set will relate mainly to practical matters such as the framing of charges and issues the methods of dealing with the evidence of witnesses the writing of judgment and the conduct of cases generally but will not be restricted to them.

Paper 6: Law-III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws)
This paper will be of 200 marks. Questions set will be restricted to the field covered by-
• Indian Penal Code
• Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006
• Uttar Pradesh Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
• The Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021
• Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
• U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
• U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act
• Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
together with rules framed under the aforesaid acts.
Answer to the questions of Local Laws will be compulsory. Questions pertaining to Penal Laws will be of 50 marks, whereas, that of Revenue and Local Laws will be of 150 marks.

VIVA VOCE

The interview will be of 100 marks. The suitability of candidates for employment in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service will be tested with reference to his merit giving due regard to his ability character, personality and physique.