Maharashtra Judicial Service Examination 2025 syllabus
Contents
Examination Stages Overview
| Stage | Description | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Objective-type, screening test | 100 | 2 hours | Multiple Choice |
| Main Examination | Descriptive papers | 200 | 3 hours x 2 | Written |
| Interview (Viva-Voce) | Personality and knowledge test | 50 | – | Oral |
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 | Arrest, bail, remand, trial types, summary/warrant/summons cases |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 | General exceptions, offenses against persons/property, criminal conspiracy, theft, robbery, murder |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | Types of evidence, burden of proof, examination of witnesses, relevancy, admissibility |
| Civil Procedure Code (CPC), 1908 | Jurisdiction, suits, injunctions, decree execution, summary proceedings |
| Constitution of India | Fundamental Rights, Duties, Directive Principles, judiciary powers and structure |
| Law of Contract, 1872 | Essentials, breach, remedies, quasi-contracts, performance |
| Transfer of Property Act, 1882 | Sale, lease, mortgage, exchange, gift, transfer by ostensible owner, lis pendens, part-performance |
| Specific Relief Act, 1963 | Recovery of possession, specific performance, injunctions, and declaratory relief |
| Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 | Tenancy, eviction, fair rent, landlord-tenant disputes, grounds for possession |
| Limitation Act, 1963 | Periods of limitation for civil and criminal cases, condonation of delay, disability, and continuing torts |
Main Examination Syllabus
| Paper | Subjects | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Civil Law and General Knowledge | Civil Procedure Code, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Law of Contract, Sale of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Essay, Precis and Grammar |
| Paper II | Criminal Law and Constitution | Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, Protection of Civil Rights Act, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Legal essay on recent developments |
Interview (Viva-Voce)
| Evaluation Areas | Description |
|---|---|
| Legal Knowledge | Practical application of law, knowledge of recent legal developments |
| Personality and Character | Suitability for judicial service, integrity, temperament |
| Communication Skills | Clarity, articulation, and reasoning ability |
| Language Proficiency | Marathi and English proficiency |
