We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Punjab Judicial Service.
Eligibility of Punjab 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 Punjab Judicial Service
The examination process typically occurs in 3phases-
- Preliminary
- Mains
- Interview
Preliminary Examination
Pattern
- The exam will contain 125 questions of 500 Marks.
- The exam will be timed for 2 hours.
Syllabus
- Main subjects of Law
- Current events of national and international importance
- Indian legal and constitutional history and governance
- Analytical skills and aptitude
Mains
Paper 1 (200marks)
Civil Law 1
- Indian Contract Act
- Punjab Courts Act
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Sales of Goods Act
- Partnership Act
- Specific Relief Act
- Transfer of Property Act
- East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act
- Indian Evidence Act
Paper 2 (200marks)
Civil Law 2-
- Hindu Law
- Muslim Law
- Law of Limitation
- Law of Registration
- Customary Law
Paper 3 (200marks)
Criminal Law-
- Indian Evidence Act
- Indian Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Paper 4 (200marks)
English
Paper 5 (150marks)
Language- Punjabi in Gurumukhi script
Interview/ Viva-Voce
100 marks.
For other state syllabus – CLICK HERE.
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