Introduction
The Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Exam 2024 is a competitive examination held annually by the Himachal Pradesh High Court for the recruitment of Civil Judges in the Junior Division. This exam is structured into three phases: the Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), the Written Main Examination (Subjective Type), and a Personality Test.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Exam, candidates must meet the following requirements:
1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Law degree recognized by the Bar Council of India
2. Age Limit: Applicants should be at least 22 years old but not more than 30 years old as of the last date for application submission. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for SC/ST and OBC candidates from Himachal Pradesh.
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Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The preliminary examination consists of three objective-type papers, each carrying 100 marks and lasting one hour. All three papers will be conducted on the same day. The subjects for the preliminary exam are:
- Civil Law-I:
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Stamp Act, 1899
- Himachal Pradesh Courts Act, 1976
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Civil Law-II:
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Hindu Law
- Indian Limitation Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- H.P. Urban Rent Control Act, 1987
- Criminal Law:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Chapter XVII (Sections 138 to 143) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- H.P. Excise Act, 2011
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the Indian Forest Act, 1927
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Mains Examination Syllabus
The Mains examination comprises five descriptive papers:
- Paper 1: Civil Law - I (200 Marks)
- Paper 2: Civil Law - II (200 Marks)
- Paper 3: Criminal Law (200 Marks)
- Paper 4: English Composition (150 Marks)
- Paper 5: Language (Hindi) (100 Marks)
Mains Subjects Breakdown:
- Civil Law - I (200 Marks):
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Stamp Act, 1899
- Himachal Pradesh Courts Act, 1976
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Civil Law - II (200 Marks):
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Hindu Law
- Indian Limitation Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- H.P. Urban Rent Control Act, 1987
- Criminal Law (200 Marks):
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Chapter XVII (Sections 138 to 143) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- H.P. Excise Act, 2011
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the Indian Forest Act, 1927
- English Composition (150 Marks):
- Essay (choose from three general subjects)
- Translation of a Hindi passage into English
- Hindi Language (100 Marks):
- Hindi (in Devanagari Script) with no prescribed books
- Translation of an English passage into Hindi
- Essay in Hindi on one of three given topics
- Composition, including idioms and corrections
Interview
The final stage of the selection process is the Interview (viva-voce), which carries 100 marks. Candidates must first pass the Mains examination to be eligible for this personality test. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated and scored out of a possible 150 marks.
To be considered for selection, the scores from the personality test will be combined with the Mains examination scores. Candidates must achieve at least 45% of the total marks in the interview to receive a letter of appointment.
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Himachal Pradesh Syllabus
