We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Kerala Judicial Service.
Eligibility of Kerala Judicial Service
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must have acquired a law degree from a recognized institute or university.
- Age limit- 21 to 35 years.
- For SC/ ST candidates, refer to the official notification for details.
Pay Scale-
Rs. 27,700-44,700/- with usual dearness allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the government.
Patterns & Syllabus of Kerala Judicial Service
The examination process typically occurs in 3phases-
- Preliminary
- Mains
- Interview
Preliminary Examination
Part A
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Indian Contract Act
- Negotiable Instruments Act
- Transfer of Property Act
- Specic Relief Act
- Kerala Building (Lease and Rent Control) Act.
Part B
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Indian Penal Code
- Indian Evidence Act.
Part C
- Constitution of India
- Legal G.K.
- Reasoning & Mental ability.
Mains
Paper 1
One paper of 100 marks (duration not less than 2 hours) to test English
- English Grammar
- General Essays
- Translation of Malayalam Depositions/Documents to English and vice-versa
- Precis writing.
Paper 2
Part A:
Indian Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Limitation Act, Specic Relief Act,
Easements Act, Kerala Building (Lease and Rent Control) Act, Hindu Succession Act, Indian
Succession Act – Parts V, VI & X, Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act.
Part B:
Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, Kerala Stamp Act, Legal Services Authorities
Act, The Kerala Panchayath Raj Act -Ch. X, XI, XXIA & XXIII, Kerala Municipality Act -Ch.IX, X,
XXIV & XXV, Negotiable Instruments Act (except Ch. XVII), and Registration Act.
Paper 3
Part-A:
Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Abkari Act, Negotiable Instruments Act -Ch. XVII,
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
Part-B:
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, Kerala Police Act, Probation of
Offenders Act, Forest Act, N.D.P.S. Act (provisions relating to bail and trial by Magistrates)
Paper 4
Part-A:
Code of Civil Procedure, Civil Rules of Practice, Kerala Civil Courts Act, Order in
Interlocutory Application/ Framing of issues/Judgment writing (Civil)
Part-B:
Code of Criminal Procedure. Criminal Rules of Practice. Framing of charges/Order in
Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions/ Judgment writing (Criminal)
Interview/ Viva-Voce
100 marks.
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