Goa Judicial Service Examination 2025 syllabus
Contents
Exam Stages & Pattern
| Stage | Type | Marks | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Objective / MCQ | 100 | 2 hours | Screening test; marks not counted for final merit |
| Main Examination | Descriptive / Subjective | 3 papers × 100 = 300 | 3 hours each | Marks count for final merit |
| Viva-Voce / Interview | Oral | 50 | — | Assess legal knowledge, personality, and communication skills |
Preliminary Exam Syllabus (100 Marks)
| Subject Area | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | National & international developments, polity, economy, important events |
| English | Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary |
| Constitution of India | Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, structure & powers of Govt |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | Jurisdiction, decrees, orders, appeals, execution |
| Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) | Arrest, bail, trial, appeals, sentencing |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) | General principles, offences, punishments |
| Indian Evidence Act | Relevancy, admissibility, burden of proof |
| Indian Contract Act | Contracts, agreements, performance, breach |
| Transfer of Property Act | Sale, mortgage, lease, gifts, exchange |
| Specific Relief Act | Remedies, injunctions, performance of contracts |
| Limitation Act | Limitation periods for civil actions |
| Goa-specific Laws | Goa Land Revenue Code, local regulations |
Main Examination Syllabus
| Paper | Marks | Topics / Acts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Civil Law | 100 | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Limitation Act, 1963; Goa Land Revenue Code & related regulations |
| Paper II – Criminal Law | 100 | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Penal Code, 1860; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| Paper III – Language Proficiency | 100 | Essay Writing; Precis Writing; Translation (English ↔ Konkani / Marathi) |
Viva-Voce / Interview (50 Marks)
| Aspect | Focus |
|---|---|
| Legal Knowledge & Reasoning | Application of law, analysis of legal issues |
| Communication Skills | Clarity, articulation, command over language |
| Personality & Integrity | Judicial temperament, decision-making approach |
| Suitability for Judicial Service | Overall assessment for civil judge role |
