We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Odisha Judicial Service.
Eligibility of Odisha 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 Odisha Judicial Service
The examination process typically occurs in 3phases-
- Preliminary
- Mains
- Interview
Preliminary Examination
100 MCQs of 1 mark each-
- Constitution of India
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Evidence Act
- Indian Penal Code
- Limitation Act
- Transfer of Property Act
- Contact Act
- Law of Succession
- Specific Relief Act
Mains
Compulsory paper of 150 marks for 2 hour duration and optional paper of 150 marks for 3 hours duration-
Compulsory Paper-
Paper 1 – General English
- Translation and retranslation of ten lines each
- A short essay of about 150 words
- Precis writing consisting of 300 words
- 1 (one) passage of about 500 words with 5 questions
Paper 2 – Procedural Laws
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Optional Papers
A candidate may choose any of the three subjects among the following –
- Law of Crime & Law of Torts
- Personal Law: Hindu Law; Mohammedan Law
- Law of Property: Transfer of Property Act, 1882; Specific Relief Act, 1963; Indian Limitation
- Act, 1963
- Law of Contract: Indian Contract Act, 1872; Sales of Goods Act, 1930; Partnership Act,
- 1932; Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
- Jurisprudence and Constitution of India
Interview/ Viva-Voce
100 marks.
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