PCS(J) Judiciary Exam Eligibility

The PCS(J) Exam is conducted by State Public Service Commissions (like UPPSC, MPPSC, HPSC, etc.) to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  1. NationalityMust be a citizen of India.
  2. Educational QualificationMust hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).Both 3-year LLB (after graduation) and 5-year BA LLB are valid.

    Final-year law students (awaiting results) in some states are also eligible to apply, subject to proof before interview.

  3. Age LimitGeneral Category: 21 to 35 years (varies slightly by state).Age Relaxation:

    OBC: +3 years

    SC/ST: +5 years

    PwBD: As per state rules

  4. Attempts
    No fixed attempt limit in many states; attempts are restricted by maximum age.
  5. Other RequirementsMust be enrolled (or eligible to be enrolled) as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.Good character and sound health.

 

📚 PCS(J) Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)

  1. Preliminary Exam (Objective) – Screening test
  2. Mains Exam (Descriptive) – Law papers, language, general knowledge
  3. Interview / Viva-Voce – Personality & legal aptitude test⚡ In short:
    Law graduates (LLB/BA LLB), aged 21–35 years, Indian citizens, with advocacy eligibility, can apply for PCS(J) Judiciary Exams.

⚖️ PCS(J) Judiciary Exam Syllabus

The Judiciary (Civil Judge Junior Division) exam is generally conducted in three stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective)

    1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs
    2. Indian Constitution
    3. Indian Penal Code (IPC)
    4. Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
    5. Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
    6. Indian Evidence Act
    7. Indian Contract Act 
    8. Indian Partnership Act
    9. Hindu Law & Muslim Law (personal laws – varies by state)
    10. Transfer of Property Act
    11. Law of Torts
    12. Local/state laws (where applicable)

  2. Main Examination (Descriptive)

    1. Law Papers
      1. Paper I : Substantive Law
        1. Indian Penal Code
        2. Indian Contract Act
        3. Law of Partnership
        4. Law of Torts
        5. Hindu & Muslim Law
      2. Paper II: Procedural Law
        1. Code of Civil Procedure
        2. Code of Criminal Procedure
        3. Law of Evidence
      3. Paper III:
        1. Transfer of Property Act
        2. Principles of Equity
        3. Law of Trusts
        4. Law of Specific Relief
        5. Law relating to Easements
      4. Other Papers
        1. Language Paper (Essay, Precis, Translation – English & Hindi/Regional language)
        2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (History, Culture, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science, Current Events)

  3. Viva-Voce / Interview

    1. Assessment of legal knowledge, communication skills, ethics, and overall personality.