⚖️ The Complete Guide to the UP Judiciary – Syllabus
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam to recruit the finest legal minds. This guide breaks down the essential Eligibility Criteria, Exam Scheme, and Detailed Syllabus to help every aspiring judge in their preparation.
1. 📋 Eligibility Criteria (Must Meet All)
A candidate must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the UP PCS-J examination:
- Nationality: Must be a Citizen of India.
- Educational Qualification: Must possess a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized University in India.
- Legal Standing: Must be an Advocate enrolled under the provisions of the Advocate Act 1961, a Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or a Member Faculty of Advocates in Scotland entitled to practice in the Court.
- Language Proficiency: Must possess a thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari Script.
- Age Limit (General Category): Must have attained the age of 22 years and must not have attained the age of more than 35 years.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC, ST, OBC, Skilled players of UP, Ex-serviceman | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-serviceman/Commissioned Officers (with at least 5 years of army service) | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped Candidates | 15 years |
| Government Employees | No relaxation, but they are eligible to apply. |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | No age relaxation |
2. 📝 Exam Scheme (Three Stages)
The selection process is divided into three distinct stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective and Multiple-Choice Type)
- Main Examination (Written Conventional Type)
- Viva-voce (Personality Test)
| Stage | Type | Marks | Weightage in Final Merit |
| Prelims | Objective (MCQ) | 450 | Qualifying Only |
| Mains | Descriptive (Written) | 600 | Considered |
| Interview | Viva-voce | 100 | Considered |
| Total (Final Merit) | 700 | Final Selection |
3. 🎯 Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The Prelims exam consists of two objective papers. Marks obtained here are not counted towards the final merit list. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd for every wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper I | General Knowledge | 2 Hours | 150 |
| Paper II | Law | 2 Hours | 300 |
Paper I: General Knowledge (150 Marks)
- History of India and Indian Culture
- Geography of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- India and the World
- International Affairs and Institutions
- Development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and Space
- Current National Issues and topics of social relevance, including special focus on:
- 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
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act)
- 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
Paper II: Law (300 Marks)
- Jurisprudence
- International Organizations
- Current International Affairs
- Indian Constitution
- Core Law Subjects:
- Transfer of Property Act
- Indian Evidence Act
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Contract Act
4. ✍️ Main Examination Syllabus
The Mains examination consists of six conventional, written papers.
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper I | General Knowledge | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper II | English Language | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Paper III | Hindi Language | 3 Hours | 100 |
| Paper IV | Law – I (Substantive Law) | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper V | Law – II (Procedure & Evidence) | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Paper VI | Law – III (Penal, Revenue & Local Laws) | 3 Hours | 200 |
| Total | 1000 Marks |
Paper I: General Knowledge (200 Marks)
- The syllabus is identical to Prelims Paper I, covering General Knowledge, Current Issues, Social Relevance Topics, and specific Acts concerning vulnerable sections.
Paper II: English Language (100 Marks)
- Essay (50 Marks)
- English Precis’ Writing (30 Marks)
- Translation of a passage from Hindi to English (20 Marks)
Paper III: Hindi Language (100 Marks)
- Essay (50 Marks)
- Hindi Precis’ Writing (30 Marks)
- Translation of a passage from English to Hindi (20 Marks)
Paper IV: Law – I (Substantive Law) (200 Marks)
- Constitutional Law
- Hindu Law
- Mohammedan Law
- Law of Contracts
- Law of Partnership
- Law concerning Easements and Torts
- Transfer of Property
- The Law relating to the Principles of Equity, with special reference to:
- Law of Trust
- Specific Relief
Paper V: Law – II (Procedure and Evidence Law) (200 Marks)
- Law of Evidence, 1872
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (including the principles of pleading)
Note: The focus is on practical matters like the framing of charges and issues, methods of dealing with the evidence of witnesses, the writing of judgment, and the general conduct of cases.
Paper VI: Law – III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws) (200 Marks)
| Subject Area | Marks | Key Statutes |
| Penal Law | 50 | Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
| Revenue and Local Laws | 150 | • Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 • U.P. Urban Building (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 • U.P. Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021 • U.P. Municipalities Act, 1916 • U.P. Panchayat Raj Act, 1947 • U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953 • U.P. Urban (Planning and Development) Act, 1973 |
Note: Answering questions on Local Laws will be compulsory.
5. 🗣️ Viva-voce (Interview)
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Objective: To test the candidate’s merit, ability, character, personality, and physique for employment in the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service.
- Final Selection: The marks obtained in the interview are added to the marks obtained in the written Mains papers to determine the final rank.
Note;- We will update this page immediately upon the release of the official notification from UPPSC. We encourage you to check the official UPPSC website regularly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the syllabus, examination dates, and new Local Laws (if any) that may be introduced.