Haryana Judiciary Examination (Civil Judge – Junior Division) Syllabus
Contents
Exam Pattern Overview
| Stage | Type | Papers / Sections | Marks | Duration | Key Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Objective (MCQs) | Single paper (125 Qs × 4 marks) | 500 | 2 hours | -0.8 negative mark per wrong answer. Qualifying marks: 150 (General) / 100 (Reserved) |
| Main Written Exam | Descriptive | 5 papers (Civil Law I, Civil Law II, Criminal Law, English, Hindi) | 900 total | 3 hours per paper | At least 33% in each paper. 50% overall for General / 45% for Reserved. |
| Viva-Voce (Interview) | Oral | Personality, knowledge & suitability | 100 | – | Final merit = Mains + Interview (subject to minimum qualifying marks). |
Preliminary Examination – Syllabus
The Prelims is a screening test. Questions are MCQ-based and cover law subjects (graduate level) plus general knowledge and current affairs.
| Section | Subjects / Topics |
|---|---|
| Law | Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Indian Partnership Act, Sale of Goods Act, Indian Evidence Act, Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Punjab Courts Act (where applicable), Limitation Act, Rent & Eviction Laws (Haryana) |
| GK & Current Affairs | Indian Constitution & polity, General legal awareness, Indian history, culture & geography, Indian economy, Environment & ecology, International affairs, Science & tech developments, Important judgments, Current national & international issues |
Main Examination – Detailed Syllabus
The Mains consists of 5 papers. Each paper is descriptive.
Civil Law – I (200 Marks)
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Punjab Courts Act (as applicable to Haryana)
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Indian Limitation Act, 1963
- Rent & Eviction Laws (Haryana)
Civil Law – II (200 Marks)
- Hindu Law (Marriage, Adoption, Guardianship, Inheritance & Succession)
- Mohammedan Law (Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance & Maintenance)
- Customary Law (as applicable in Haryana & Punjab region)
- Law of Registration, 1908
- Indian Limitation Act, 1963 (overlapping principles included)
Criminal Law (200 Marks)
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
English (200 Marks)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Essay Writing | On a legal / social issue (1000–1100 words) |
| Precis Writing | Summarising passages |
| Comprehension | Based on given passage |
| Grammar & Vocabulary | Correction of sentences, usage of words & phrases |
Language – Hindi (100 Marks)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Translation | English → Hindi passage |
| Explanation | Hindi passage (prose & poetry) |
| Composition | Essay in Hindi |
| Grammar | Idioms, corrections, vocabulary |
Viva-Voce (Interview) – 100 Marks
Purpose: Assess overall suitability for judicial service.
Areas of Evaluation:
- Legal knowledge & analytical ability
- Awareness of current legal issues & landmark judgments
- Communication skills & clarity of expression
- Integrity, temperament, and personality traits
