Syllabus for Gujarat Judiciary (GJS / Civil Judge) 2025
Contents
Exam Stages & Pattern
| Stage | Type / Nature | Papers / Components | Marks | Duration | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary (Screening) | Objective / MCQ | Paper I (Law + GK & Aptitude) Paper II (Gujarati Language Test) only if Gujarati not studied earlier | 100 (Paper I) + 50 (Paper II) | 2 hours + 1.5 hours | Qualifying in nature. Marks in Prelims won’t count toward final merit. |
| Main / Written Exam | Descriptive / Subjective | Paper I: Criminal Law Paper II: Civil Law | 100 + 100 = 200 | 3 hours each | Candidates can write in English or Gujarati. |
| Viva-Voce / Interview | Oral / Personality Test | — | 50 | — | Candidates must score minimum percentage (40%) in the interview to be eligible. |
Preliminary Examination — Syllabus in Detail
Paper I (100 Marks)
Divided into three parts: Criminal Laws, Civil Laws / Constitution, and General Studies + English + Reasoning + Numeric + Computers
| Part | Subject / Focus | Topics & Acts |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – Criminal Laws | Major criminal statutes & allied acts | Indian Penal Code, 1860; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881; Probation of Offenders Act, 1958; Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887; Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956; Pre-conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994; Registration of Births & Deaths Act, 1969; Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012; Information Technology Act, 2000; Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 |
| Part B – Civil Laws & Constitution | Fundamental civil / property / contractual / procedural laws | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Limitation Act, 1963; Indian Contract Act, 1872; Constitution of India; Indian Partnership Act, 1932; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004; Sale of Goods Act, 1930; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996; Commercial Courts Act, 2015; Succession Laws; Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim, Christian); Legal maxims |
| Part C – General Studies, English, Reasoning, Numeric & Computers | General awareness, language & aptitude | Government schemes; Fiscal & monetary policy; Banking & finance terms; Important events & days; Indian Constitution; English: comprehension, error detection, sentence rearrangement, cloze test, vocabulary etc.; Reasoning: puzzles, coding-decoding, syllogism, blood relations, series, inequalities etc.; Numerical: data interpretation, time & work, number series, profit & loss, etc.; Basics of computers: fundamentals, storage, networks, MS Office etc. |
Paper II – Gujarati Language Test (50 Marks)
- Applicable only for candidates who did not have Gujarati as a subject in Secondary / Higher Secondary. (Proper Noun)
- Topics include:
- Essay writing in Gujarati
- Grammar & usage
- Translation English ⇄ Gujarati
- Letter / passage writing
- Sentences, vocabulary usage etc.
Main Examination — Syllabus & Topics
| Paper | Subject | Key Topics / Acts |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Criminal Law (100 marks) | Criminal and allied statutes | IPC; CrPC; Indian Evidence Act; Gujarat Prohibition Act; Probation of Offenders Act; Juvenile Justice Act; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence; Gambling Act (Gujarat); Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act; Pre-conception / Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act; Negotiable Instruments Act (certain chapters); Registration of Births & Deaths Act; POCSO; Information Technology Act; Indecent Representation Act |
| Paper II – Civil Law (100 marks) | Civil, contractual, procedural, property, personal laws | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Limitation Act; Contract Act; Specific Relief; Gujarat Court Fees Act; Sale of Goods Act; Transfer of Property Act; Arbitration & Conciliation Act; Commercial Courts Act; Succession Laws; Personal Laws (Hindu, Muslim, Christian); Legal maxims; Constitution (to the extent relevant) |
Notes:
- Each paper is 3 hours long.
- The candidate may write in English or Gujarati.
- Minimum qualifying marks in each paper to pass: 50% for general, 45% for reserved categories.
Viva-Voce / Interview
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Marks | 50 |
| Minimum Required | 40% |
| Assessed Qualities | Mental alertness; knowledge of law; clarity of expression; balance of judgment; communication skills; ethics; personality and character depth; analytical ability |
