Detailed Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Examination Syllabus 2025 (Prelims, Mains, and Viva Voce)
I. Exam Overview and Key Components
The MP Judiciary Exam is a three-tier judiciary exam designed to evaluate candidates’ understanding of Civil and Criminal Laws, as well as their writing skills and legal acumen.
The overall subjects crucial for preparation include:
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act of 1963
- MP Land Revenue Act of 1959
- English
- Computer Science
- General Knowledge
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act 2012 (POCSO Act 2012)
- Information Technology Act 2000
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Negotiable Instrument Act
- M.P. Accommodation Act
II. MP Judiciary Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2025
The Preliminary Exam is the first stage of the exam. Candidates are shortlisted for the Mains examination based on their performance in the Prelims exam.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Question Format | 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Marks | Each question carries one mark |
| Purpose | Shortlisting candidates for the Mains examination |
MP Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2025 (Subject Weightage)
The table below details the subjects and their expected weightage, derived from previous year’s examinations:
| Topic | Weightage (Questions) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure 1908 | 20 questions | |
| Indian Evidence Act of 1872 | 15 questions | |
| Indian Penal Code 1861 | 15 questions | |
| Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 | 15 questions | |
| General Knowledge | 10 questions | |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 questions | |
| English Knowledge | 10 questions | |
| Contract Act of 1872 | 8 questions | |
| Transfer of Property Act 1882 | 7 questions | |
| Specific Relief Act of 1963 | 6 questions | |
| Constitution of India | 5 questions | |
| MP Accommodation Control Act of 1961 | 5 questions | |
| MP Land Revenue Act of 1959 | 5 questions | |
| Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 | 5 questions | |
| Limitation Act of 1963 | 4 questions | |
| IT Act (Information Technology Act) | 4 questions | |
| Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 | 3 questions | |
| POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act) | 3 questions |
III. MP Judiciary Main Examination Syllabus 2025
The main examination is the second stage of the judiciary examination and comprises four papers, which are subjective type. Each paper carries 100 marks. Papers 1 and 2 are typically administered on the same day, and Papers 3 and 4 are administered on a separate day.
Paper 1: Civil Law & Procedure
This paper covers core civil laws and procedures.
- Constitution of India
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908
- Transfer of Property Act 1882
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act 1963
- Limitation Act 1963
Paper 2: Writing Skill, Current Legal & Translation
This paper focuses on strong writing skills, including translation and essay writing.
| Topic | Total Marks | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Social Essay | 20 Marks | |
| Legal Essay | 20 Marks | |
| Summary Writing (Legal) | 20 Marks | |
| Translation (Hindi to English) | 20 Marks | |
| Translation (English to Hindi) | 20 Marks | |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Paper 3: Criminal Law and Procedure
This paper assesses the candidate’s in-depth evaluation of Criminal Laws.
Core Criminal Law Subjects:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Other Subjects:
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- MP Land Revenue Code, 1959
- MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961
Paper 4: Judgement Writing
This paper assesses skills related to drafting judicial orders and judgments.
| Topic | Weightage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment/Order (Civil) Writing | 40 Marks | |
| Judgment/Order (Criminal) Writing | 40 Marks | |
| Framing of Issues | 10 Marks | |
| Framing of Charges | 10 Marks | |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
IV. MP Judiciary Viva Voce (Interview) Syllabus 2025
The final round is the personality test interview, also known as the viva voce. This stage assesses your personality and legal acumen.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 50 Marks |
| Selection Criteria | Candidates must clear the personality test round and secure the minimum cut-off marks to be selected for recruitment. |
| Final Ranking | Final rankings are displayed based on the marks obtained in the main examination and the viva-voce. |
Common types of questions asked in this round include those related to your law school life, affinity for academics, when and why you decided to pursue judicial services, and when you started preparation.
