Syllabus for the Mizoram Judicial Service Examination 2025 (Grade-III, Civil Judge cadre)
Contents
Overview & Eligibility
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Gauhati High Court / Mizoram Public Service Commission (as per notification) |
| Post | Civil Judge, Grade-III |
| Minimum Qualification | Must hold a law degree from a recognized university. |
| Language Requirement | Knowledge of Mizo language (spoken, reading & writing) at least up to middle school standard. |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 years for general candidates; 40 years for SC / ST. |
Exam Structure
The exam has three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Screening test)
- Main Written Examination
- Viva-Voce / Personal Interview
Preliminary Examination (Screening)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Objective / MCQ |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Division of Marks | • 90 Marks: Law + GK + Aptitude + English etc. • 10 Marks: Proficiency in the official (Mizo) language of Mizoram |
Prelims Syllabus Topics (for 90 Marks) include:
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Aptitude & English
- Constitution of India
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Transfer of Property Act
- Indian Contract Act
- Indian Penal Code
- Indian Evidence Act
- Law of Torts
Main Written Examination
| Paper | Marks | Duration | Syllabus / Key Components |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I – English | 100 | 3 hours each paper | Essay writing; Precis writing; Grammar etc. |
| Paper II – General Knowledge | 100 | 3 hours | Objective type parts; Aptitude test; Current affairs & general knowledge |
| Paper III – Law Paper I | 100 | 3 hours | Constitution of India; Code of Civil Procedure; Transfer of Property Act; Indian Contract Act |
| Paper IV – Law Paper II | 100 | 3 hours | Indian Penal Code; Code of Criminal Procedure; Indian Evidence Act; Law of Torts |
Interview / Viva-Voce
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Marks | 50 |
| Qualifying / Minimum Requirements | Must secure required minimum in mains papers to be eligible. For general category, tends to be 60% aggregate; for SC/ST somewhat lower threshold. |
| Assessed On | Legal knowledge, clarity of expression, depth of reasoning, personality, communication skills |
Important Passing / Cut-off Criteria
- Ratio for calling candidates for Mains: approximately 1:10 (i.e. 10 candidates per post) from Prelims.
- For general category: need ~ 60% marks aggregate in Mains to be eligible for Viva-voce. For SC/ST, lower but specific % given.
- In Prelims: negative marking = no
