UPPSC J EXAM SYLLABUS
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service
(PCS-J)
Age limit: 21 year to 35 year
Minimum Qualifications: Law graduate from any recognized university
The examination process for Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services usually occurs in 3 phases:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
- Main Exam (Subjective Type/Descriptive)
- Interview
Scheme of Examination
| Preliminary Examination | ||||
| S.No. | Name of Question Paper | Nature of Question Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration/Time (in hour) |
| 1 | General Knowledge | Objective | 150 | 2 |
| 2 | Law | Objective | 300 | 2 |
| Main Examination | ||||
| S.No. | Name of Question Paper | Nature of Question Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration/Time (in hour) |
| 1 | General Knowledge | Descriptive | 200 | 3 |
| 2 | Language | Descriptive | 200 | 3 |
| 3 | Substantive Law- I | Descriptive | 200 | 3 |
| 4 | Procedure & Evidence Law- II | Descriptive | 200 | 3 |
| 5 | Penal, Revenue & Local Law- III | Descriptive | 200 | 3 |
| Total Marks | 1000 |
Interview/Personality Test- 100
| Main Examination Marks | Interview/Personality Test | Total Marks |
| 1000 | 100 | 1100 |
Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services: Preliminary Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Paper-I (General Knowledge)
- History of India and Art, culture of India, Geography of India.
- Indian Polity
- Current Affair related to national and International important.
- Indian Economy, International organization science and technology
- Space science related question on current development
Paper- II (Law)
- Jurisprudence
- International organization
- Current international development
- Constitution of India
- Transfer of Property act
- Indian Evidence Act
- Indian Penal Code
- Civil Procedure Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Law of Contract
Uttar Pradesh Judicial Services: Main Examination Pattern and Syllabus
General Knowledge- Paper- I
- History of India and culture of India
- Geography of India, Indian politics
- Current affairs of National and International importance.
- Indian Economy, International organization. Science and Technology,
- Space science and information technology
Paper- II Language
- Essay in English – Marks 60
- Precis writing in English- Marks 60
- Hindi to English translation- Marks 40
- English to Hindi translation- Marks-40
Paper- III (Substantive Law)
- Law of Contract, Law of partnership, Law of Tort, Transfer of Property Act, Hindu Law and Mohamad an Law, Constitutional Law
Paper- III (Procedure and Evidence)
- Law of Evidence, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code.
Paper- IV (Penal, Revenue and local laws)
- Indian penal code, UP zamindari Abolition Act 1951, UP Rent Act 1972, UP Metropolitan Act, Panchyati Raj Act, UP land settlement Act etc.
Interview
The Interview carries a maximum 100 marks. Candidate who qualify in the mains examination will be called for interview.
