Syllabus for Assam Judiciary (Grade III / Civil Judge) 2025 (Prelims + Mains + Interview), based on official sources. (GHC Online)
Contents
Exam Stages & Weightage
| Stage | Type | Total Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary (Screening Test) | Objective | 100 | Marks in Prelims are not counted in the final merit list |
| Mains (Written Examination) | Descriptive / Objective mix | 400 (Papers I–IV) + Qualifying Paper V | Each of Papers I–IV = 100 marks; Paper V (Assamese) is qualifying in nature |
| Viva-Voce / Interview | Oral | 50 | Weighed with Mains for final ranking |
Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Structure:
- 90 marks: Law + General Knowledge + Aptitude + English
- 10 marks: Proficiency in the official language (Assamese)
Syllabus Topics (90 Marks)
| Subject / Area | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | National / international developments, polity, economy etc. |
| Aptitude & English | Logical reasoning, comprehension, vocabulary, grammar |
| Constitution of India | Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, structure of Govt etc. |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | Jurisdiction, decrees, orders, appeals, execution etc. |
| Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) | Arrest, bail, trial, appeals, sentencing etc. |
| Transfer of Property Act | Sale, mortgage, lease, gifts, exchange etc. |
| Indian Contract Act | Contract formation, performance, breach etc. |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) | General principles, offences, punishments etc. |
| Indian Evidence Act | Relevancy, admissions, confessions, burden of proof etc. |
| Law of Torts | Negligence, nuisance, defamation, remedies etc. |
Proficiency in Official Language (10 Marks)
- Tests reading, writing, and understanding of Assamese
Main Written Examination
The Mains exam comprises 5 papers. The first four are counted for merit; the fifth (language) is qualifying.
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Focus / Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I: English | 100 | 3 hours | Essay writing, precis writing, grammar etc. |
| Paper II: General Knowledge & Aptitude | 100 | 3 hours | Objective type + aptitude / reasoning questions |
| Paper III: Law Paper I (Civil / Constitutional) | 100 | 3 hours | Constitution of India, CPC, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Contract Act |
| Paper IV: Law Paper II (Criminal & Allied) | 100 | 3 hours | IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act, Law of Torts |
| Paper V: Assamese Language (Qualifying) | 50 | 2 hours | Assamese language proficiency — reading, writing, grammar etc. (does not count toward merit) |
Important Notes about Mains
- The Assamese language paper is qualifying only — you need to get minimum passing marks, but its marks are not added to your total merit score.
- Candidates must meet minimum qualifying marks in Papers I–IV and aggregate to be eligible for Viva-Voce.
Viva-Voce / Interview (50 Marks)
- The interview carries 50 marks and is the final stage of selection.
- It assesses:
- Legal knowledge & reasoning
- Communication skills
- Integrity, temperament, personality
- General awareness & suitability for judicial service
- Candidates who perform well in Mains are shortlisted in a fixed ratio (often 1:3) for the interview stage.
