The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the syllabus for the 33rd Bihar Judicial Services Examination. This guide presents a structured, accurate, and exam-oriented breakdown from Prelims → Mains → Interview, exactly as per the official notification.
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
The Prelimnary Exam is a screening test, and marks obtained here are not counted in final merit
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Law | 150 | 2 Hours |
📌 Total: 250 Marks
📌 Questions are objective (MCQs) and OMR-based
Detailed Syllabus
A. General Studies
- General Knowledge (including Current Affairs)
- Elementary General Science
B. Law Subjects
- Law of Evidence & Procedure
- Constitutional & Administrative Law of India
- Hindu Law & Mohammedan Law
- Law of Transfer of Property
- Principles of Equity
- Law of Trusts & Specific Relief
- Law of Contracts & Torts
- Commercial Law
Qualifying Criteria
- General Category: 45%
- Reserved Categories: 40%
2. Mains Examination (Written – Descriptive)
Only candidates qualifying Prelims are eligible for Mains.
Structure of Mains
A. Qualifying Papers (Mandatory)
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General English | 100 | 3 Hours |
📌 Minimum 30% marks required in each
📌 Failure = Disqualification
B. Compulsory Papers
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (including Current Affairs) | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Elementary General Science | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Law of Evidence & Procedure | 150 | 3 Hours |
C. Optional Papers (Choose ANY 3 out of 5)
Each Paper: 150 Marks | 3 Hours
Options:
- Constitutional & Administrative Law of India
- Hindu Law & Mohammedan Law
- Law of Transfer of Property + Principles of Equity + Trusts & Specific Relief
- Law of Contracts & Torts
- Commercial Law
Updated Bare Acts Included (As per Notification)
The syllabus explicitly reflects new criminal laws, including:
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Civil Procedure Code, 1908
- Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
- Provincial Small Cause Courts Act, 1887
3. Interview (Viva-Voce)
Candidates who qualify the Mains exam are called for Interview.
- Marks: 100
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35%
Final Merit Calculation
Final selection is based on:
- Marks obtained in Mains Examination
- Marks obtained in Interview
📌 Prelims marks are not included.
Other Important Points
NO Negative Marking
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
- Minimum: 22 years
- Maximum:
- General (Male): 35 years
- Relaxation applicable for reserved categories
No Fixed Attempts Numbers
Prepration Strategy
🔹 Prelims Strategy
- Focus on bare acts + MCQs + current affairs
- Law subjects carry higher weightage (150 marks)
🔹 Mains Strategy
- Answer writing practice
- Strong command over sections + case laws
- Focus on Law of Evidence (compulsory paper)
🔹 Interview Strategy
- Legal awareness
- Practical judgment
- Personality and communication skills
✍️ Conclusion
The Bihar Judiciary syllabus is well-structured and law-intensive, with a strong emphasis on core subjects like Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Contract Law, along with updated criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA 2023).
A smart preparation strategy combining concept clarity, bare act reading, and answer writing practice is the key to success.