Judiciary FAQ's for Best Judiciary Coaching In Delhi, India
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing for Judicial Service Examinations?
Candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree in law can appear for the judicial service examination conducted by different states.
What is the threshold age limit to appear in various Judicial Service Examinations?
State
Age Limit
Assam
Maximum age is 35yrs.(Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Bihar
22-35 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Chhattisgarh
22-35 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit forSC/ST )
Delhi
Maximum age is 32yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Gujarat
21 to 35 yrs.
Haryana
21-40 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST )
Himachal Pradesh
22-30 yrs. (Relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit for SC/ST )
Jharkhand
22-35 yrs. (Relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Kerala
Maximum age is 35 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Madhya Pradesh
21-35 yrs. (Relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Maharashtra
Maximum age is 35 yrs.
Odisha
23-35 yrs.
Punjab
21-37 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Rajasthan
Maximum age is 35yrs.
Tamil Nadu
Maximum age is 35yrs
Uttar Pradesh
22-35 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
Uttrakhand
Maximum age is 35 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
West Bengal
22-35 yrs. (Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST)
What is the pattern of Judicial Service Examinations?
The judicial services examination held in 3 successive stages:-
Preliminary Exam
Mains Exam
Viva-Voice or Personal Interview.
Is there any minimum marks requirement to appear for Judicial Service Examinations?
No, minimum percentage is required for attempting State Judicial Services Exam. Candidate must holds an LL.B. degree (either 5 year integrated course or 3 year course) from recognized university.
What is the marks distribution through different stages of Judicial Service Examinations?
State
Prelims
Mains
Viva Voice
Chattisgarh
100 marks
100 marks
15 marks
Haryana
600 marks
900 marks
200 marks
Delhi
200 marks
850 marks
150 marks
Himachal Pradesh
300 marks
850 marks
150 marks
Jharkhand
100 marks
400 marks
100 marks
Madhya Pradesh
100 marks
400 marks
50 marks
Punjab
500 marks
950 marks
100 marks
Uttarakhand
200 marks
850 marks
100 marks + 100 marks for computer knowledge
Uttar Pradesh
450 marks
1000 marks
100 marks
Can a practising Advocate appear for Judicial Service Examinations?
A practicing lawyer can appear for judicial service examination. The practising advocate has two options: lower judiciary and higher judiciary.
Lower judiciary: no minimum year of practice is required.
Higher judiciary: Minimum 7 years of practice is required.
There is no bar for practicing advocates to appear in judicial examinations.
How many times can Judicial Service Exams be attempted?
State
Numbers of Attempts
UP
4
Other States
(No Number of limits) till the
maximum age attained
What is the marking scheme for various State Judicial Service Examinations?
Negative marking scheme in judicial service examination varies from State to State. It is upon the discretion of the state conducting the examination. States like Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand does not have negative marking.
Which subjects are required to be studied for the Judicial Service Examinations?
Below are the subjects common to almost all the State Judicial Services Exam:-
English Language
Hindi Language
General Knowledge
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Constitution Of India
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Limitation Act, 1963
Jurisprudence
Law of Arbitration
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Specific Relief Act,1963
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Partnership Act, 1932
Sales of Goods Act, 1930
Law of Torts
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Hindu Law
Muslim Law
Registration Act
What is the mode of language in which Judicial Service Exam is conducted?
The exam is conducted both in English and Hindi language in Hindi speaking states.
Exceptions: Delhi Judicial Services, Haryana Judicial Services, Himachal Pradesh judicial Services only conduct exam in English language.
