The Uttar Pradesh Provincial Civil Services Judicial (UP PCS J) Exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) to recruit candidates for the post of Civil Judge in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services. The exam is conducted in three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
The Preliminary Examination serves as the initial screening stage, evaluating candidates’ general knowledge and legal understanding through an objective-type test. Successful aspirants move forward to the Mains Examination, a more rigorous assessment that delves into their in-depth understanding of the law and their ability to apply legal principles to specific scenarios. Finally, the Interview provides a holistic evaluation of candidates’ personality, communication skills, and aptitude for judicial responsibilities.
UP PCS J SYLLABUS: Overview
The UP PCS J exam syllabus covers a wide range of subjects. The syllabus is vast and should be covered on time by you. Start your preparations early on only so that you cover all the subjects on time before the exam. The preparation strategy should be to leave nothing for the last day. In this blog post, we will provide you with the whole UP PCS J Exam syllabus.
UP PCS J Exam Prelims Syllabus
The Prelims exam consists of two papers:
Paper-I – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE –
Time-2 hours, Maximum marks – 150
Question type – Multiple Choice Questions
This paper may include questions based on topics related to:
- Indian history and culture:
- Significant events, personalities, and movements that shaped India’s history
- Diversity of Indian culture, including art, literature, music, and traditions
- Indian geography and world geography:
- Physical features, climate, and resources of India
- Major geographical features, countries, and regions of the world
- Indian economy:
- Structure and growth of the Indian economy
- Key economic policies and institutions
- Current economic challenges and opportunities
- Indian polity and governance:
- Structure and functioning of the Indian government
- Constitutional principles and fundamental rights
- Contemporary political issues and debates
- Science and technology:
- Recent advancements in science and technology
- Impact of science and technology on society
- India’s contributions to the scientific and technological realm
- Environmental issues:
- Environmental challenges facing India and the world
- Sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts
- Role of individuals and communities in environmental protection
- Sports and awards:
- Achievements of Indian athletes in national and international competitions
- Prestigious awards and recognitions bestowed upon Indians
- Importance of sports in promoting physical fitness and national pride
- Books and authors:
- Literary works that have shaped Indian literature and thought
- Renowned Indian authors and their contributions
- Significance of literature in reflecting societal issues and cultural values
Paper-II – LAW –
Time-2 hours
Maximum marks – 300
• 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
UP PCS J Exam Mains Syllabus
The main exam consists of five papers:
Paper 1: General Knowledge:(200 marks)
This paper covers the same topics as the Prelims General Knowledge paper.
Paper 2: English Language: (200 marks)
This paper tests the candidate’s English Essay writing skills, including precis writing.
Hindi Language:
This paper tests the candidate’s Hindi to English and English to Hindi Translation.
Paper 3: Law I (Substantive Law): (200 marks)
This paper will be of 200 marks. This paper covers the following Statutes.
- Law of contracts
- Law of Partnership
- Law concerning easements and torts
- Law connecting to the transfer of property, including the principles of equity, specifically applicable thereto.
- The principle of Equity with particular reference to the Law of trust ⎯ Specific relief
- Hindu Law
- Mohammedan Law
- Constitutional Law
Note- There shall be questions of 50 marks in relation to Constitutional Law alone.
Paper 4: Law II (Procedure and Evidence): 200 marks
- Criminal Procedure Code (Crpc)
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Law of Evidence
- Principles of Pleading
The exam will focus on practical aspects of legal proceedings, including framing charges, evaluating witness testimony, writing judgments, and overall case management.
Paper 5: Law III (Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws): 200 marks
- Indian Penal Code
- Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1951
- Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act 1972
- UP. Municipalities Act
- UP. Panchayat Raj Act
- UP. Consolidation of Holdings Act
- UP. Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
- Together with rules framed under the aforesaid Acts
UP Judiciary Syllabus 2024 (Subject-Wise)
Here is a detailed syllabus for each subject in the UP PCS J 2024 Exam:
General Knowledge
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- Science and Technology
- Current Affairs
Law
- Indian Constitution:
- The Preamble
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- The Union Executive
- The Union Legislature
- The Union Judiciary
- The States
- Panchayati Raj
- Municipalities
- Code of Criminal Procedure:
- Investigation of Offences
- Cognizance of Offences
- Trial of Offences
- Appeals and Revisions
- Execution of Sentences
- Indian Penal Code:
- General Principles
- Offences Against the State
- Offences Against Public Tranquility
- Offences Against the Human Body
- Offences Against Property
- Offences Against Religion
- Law of Contract:
- Nature of Contract
- Formation of Contract
- Performance of Contract
- Breach of Contract
- Remedies for Breach of Contract
- Civil Procedure Code:
- Suits
- Proceedings in Suits
- Appeals and Revisions
- Execution of Decrees
- Law of Evidence:
- Relevancy of Facts
- Admissibility of Evidence
- Examination of Witnesses
- Production of Documents
- Proof of Particular Facts
- Jurisprudence
- Nature of Law
- Sources of Law
- Schools of Jurisprudence
- Theories of Punishment
- Administrative Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Crimes and Torts
- Indian Penal Code
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Law of Torts
UP PCS J Syllabus for Viva-Voce/Interview
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 their merit, giving due regard to their
- Ability
- Character
- Personality and
- Physique
Type Of Questions Asked In The UP PCS J Exam
- The interview stage is the final stage of the UP PCS J Exam.
- A panel of judges and senior government officials interviews the selected candidates.
- The questions that are asked in the interview are related to India and International Current Affairs.
- The questions are asked to test your personality and whether you can excel in under-pressure situations.
- The questions are from real-life based situations also.
- To prepare for the interview, you should be aware of current issues that are leading news.
- You must inculcate the habit of reading the newspaper daily to be updated with current affairs, for example, The Hindu and any leading GK monthly magazine.
- Enhance your speaking skills by discussing with friends and family any current legal issue or leading judgement to know different perspectives on a particular topic.
- Holistically enhance your personality by reading novels in English literature and Hindi. It will provide you with knowledge of different areas of education.
- The interview panel knows that you have a good grasp of law and legal statutes. They assess your analytical and problem-solving skills during the interview by asking about real-life situations and legal problems that you may encounter as a judicial official.
UP PCS JUDICIAL SERVICES EXAM PREPARATION TIPS
Following are some tips for preparing for the UP PCS Judicial Examination:
- Start your preparation early and make a study plan that you can stick to.
- Collect all the necessary study materials, i.e., bare acts and reference books, including the UP PCS J Exam Syllabus and previous year’s question papers.
- Practice solving previous year’s question papers daily to have a good framework for the questions asked in the exam.
- Take practice tests weekly to assess your preparation level. Evaluate your scores and know your strengths and weaknesses.
- Work on your weak subjects to score more marks on the exam day.
- Stay updated with current affairs and leading legal issues so you can answer them correctly in the mains and the interview stage.
- Read newspapers and magazines and watch relevant news channels.
- Practice note-making in every subject and not just subjects whose weightage is high. This will help you in the time of revision a few days before the exam.
- Practice writing essays and judgments.
- Improve your English language skills.
- For further assistance on the preparation, you can access our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@LawPrepJudiciary, which provides holistic preparation for judiciary exams.
- Stay positive, and motivated, and have relaxation time. If you keep studying continuously, you will eventually get burnt out, which is unsuitable for you. Have relaxation time in between preparations so that you come with a fresh mind to your preparation.
The UP PCS J Exam is challenging, but it is possible to crack it with hard work and dedication. Follow the tips above to prepare for the exam and achieve your dream of becoming a Civil Judge in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services.
All the Best!
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