West Bengal Judicial Service (WBJS / Civil Judge Jr. Divn.) 2025
Contents
Exam Phases
- Preliminary Examination (MCQ / Objective) — screening test.
- Mains Examination (Written, Descriptive) — includes compulsory and optional papers.
- Viva-Voce (Personality Test / Interview) — for those who qualify mains.
Preliminary Examination — Syllabus & Pattern
| Component | Topics / Subjects |
|---|---|
| Law / Legal Knowledge | Indian Penal Code; Code of Criminal Procedure; Code of Civil Procedure; Indian Evidence Act; Transfer of Property Act; Personal Law (Hindu Law, Muslim Law) |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | General legal knowledge; Constitution of India; recent laws / amendments; current events |
| English Composition | Synonyms, antonyms; idioms & phrases; vocabulary; phrasal verbs; translation; words with multiple meanings |
Other Pattern Details:
- The Preliminary exam is used only for screening; marks are not counted in final merit.
- Question standard is of LL.B. graduation level.
Mains Examination — Syllabus & Pattern
Mains is divided into Compulsory Papers and Optional Papers.
| Type | Papers / Subjects |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Papers | • English Composition, Essay, Precis Writing • Bengali / Hindi / Urdu / Nepali / Santali – composition, essay, translation from English • General Knowledge & Current Affairs • Code of Civil Procedure • Indian Penal Code & CrPC • Indian Evidence Act • Contract Law & Torts • Transfer of Property Act |
| Optional Papers (Choose any three) | • Hindu Law • Muhammadan Law • Law of Partnership • Jurisprudence & Principles of Legislation • Law of Limitation & Law of Prescription • Law of Trusts & Specific Relief (Principles of Equity) • Laws Relating to Companies & Insurance • Constitution of India / Constitutional Law |
Interview / Viva-Voce
- Candidates who clear the Mains with required qualifying marks will be called for the Personality Test / Interview.
- Purpose: assess general awareness, legal mind, temperament, expression, clarity of thought.
- Marks for Viva-Voce are added to Mains for final merit ranking.
