We will be discussing the eligibility, syllabus and other relevant information regarding the Uttarakhand Judicial Service.
Eligibility of Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand Judicial Service
The examination process typically occurs in 3phases-
- Preliminary
- Mains
- Interview
Preliminary Examination
The preliminary written entrance examination paper will be divided into two parts. Part-I will contain 50 marks and Part-II will contain 150 marks. There will be objective type test on the following subjects:-
Part-I :- General Knowledge
It will include day to day happenings around India and the World, particularly in the legal spheres. The questions may relate mainly to international law, neutrality, recent legislation pronouncement particularly Indian Constitution, law and development and legal aspects but it will not be conned to this only.
Part-II :- It will cover the following Acts and Laws –
- Transfer of Properties Act
- Principle of Hindu Laws
- Principle of Muslim Laws
- Evidence Act
- Code of Criminal Procedure
- Indian Penal Code
- Civil Procedure Code
Mains
The examination will include the following subjects:
The Present Day (150 marks)
This paper is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the reactions to what is happening in India and the world generally at the present day, particularly in the legal sphere and also his power of expression in English. Questions, the answers to which should be in essay form will relate mainly to jurisprudence, international law, neutrality, recent legislation, particularly- Indian constitutional law and developments, especially on their legal aspect and so on but will not be conned to them. Credit will be given both for substance and expression; conversely deduction will be made for bad expression, including faults of grammar, misuse of words etc.
Language (100 marks)
A passage in English will be set and the candidate will be required to translate it into the ordinary language spoken in the courts, using the Devnagri Script (30 marks). Likewise, a passage of Hindi will be required to be translated into the ordinary English language (30 marks). There will be English Précis writing also (40 marks).
Law Paper I – Substantive Law (200 marks)
- Constitution of India
- Civil Procedure Code
- Indian Contract Act
- Partnership Act
- Law of Torts and Easements
- Law of Motor Accident Claims
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act
- Rent Control Law and Revenue Laws in Rajasthan
- Law of Specic Relief
- Hindu Law
- Muslim Law
- Transfer of Property Act
- Limitation Act
- Law relating to Lok Adalats and Permanent Lok Adalats
- Domestic Violence Act
- General Rules (Civil) and Judgment Writing
Law Paper (II)- Evidence & Procedure (200 marks)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Law of Evidence
- Indian Penal Code
- Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
- Criminal Law related to the protection of SC/STs
- Law on Juvenile Delinquency
- Law of Probation
- NI Act
- Law relating to Electricity Theft
- Law related to Cyber Crimes
- General Rules (Criminal) and Judgement Writing
Law Paper III- Revenue & Criminal (200 marks)
- U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act (as applicable in Uttarakhand)
- Indian Penal Code.
Interview/ Viva-Voce
100 marks.
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