Bihar Judiciary Examination, conducted by BPSC, is divided into three phases:
Contents
- Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Mains Examination (Descriptive)
- Interview (Personality Test)
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
Paper I: General Knowledge (100 marks)
- History of India and Bihar
- Geography of India and Bihar
- Modern History and Culture of India
- Indian Polity and Economy (incl. Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Planning in India/Bihar)
- Indian National Movement
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- General Science (Elementary everyday science, scientific observation relevant for educated persons)
Paper II: Law (150 marks)
- Constitution of India
- Indian Penal Code
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Law of Evidence
- Contract Act
- Transfer of Property Act
- Partnership Act
- Sale of Goods Act
- Specific Relief Act
- Arbitration & Conciliation Act
- Company Law
- Negotiable Instruments Act
- Provincial Small Cause Courts Act
- Hindu Law
- Muhammadan Law
- Principles of Equity, Law of Trusts
Mains Examination Syllabus
Compulsory Papers
| Subject | Topic Overview |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | History, Culture, Polity, Economy (India & Bihar), Current Events |
| Elementary General Science | Scientific observation and everyday science |
| General Hindi | Essay, grammar (Hindi studied from class IV onwards, as per BSEB level) |
| General English | Written English, grammar, precis, essay, letter writing |
| Law of Evidence and Procedure | Indian Evidence Act, Civil & Criminal Procedure Codes, Arbitration & Conciliation, Provincial Small Cause Courts Act |
Optional Papers (Choose Any Three)
| Law Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Constitutional & Administrative Law of India | Structure, powers, functions, doctrines |
| Hindu Law | Personal law, marriage, inheritance, adoption, etc. |
| Muhammadan Law | Marriage, succession, inheritance, personal matters |
| Law of Contracts & Torts | Essentials, breach, remedies, types of torts |
| Commercial Law | Contract Acts, Sale of Goods, Partnership, Company Law, Negotiable Instruments, Trusts, Specific Relief, Transfer of Property |
Interview Stage
- Personality test assessing legal awareness, logical reasoning, and knowledge depth (No specified syllabus; based on Mains topics and overall aptitude).
Preparation Strategy
- Focus on detailed study of syllabus topics for Prelims and Mains, leveraging recommended books and previous year question papers for targeted preparation.
- Strengthen foundational legal concepts, current affairs, and language proficiency.
Additional Notes
- Each language paper (General English & Hindi) is qualifying; minimum 33 marks out of 100 required.
- For full syllabus PDFs and additional study material, visit official BPSC or reputed judiciary exam portals.
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