Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
The judiciary exams in India are conducted by various state public service commissions or High Courts, and the syllabus can vary slightly depending on the state. However, there is a general pattern that most states follow, which includes similar subjects. Here’s an overview of the typical syllabus for the Judiciary Examination, organized into the three main stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.sed.
Preliminary Examination
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Current affairs (national and international)
- General Science
- Indian history and culture
- Indian geography
- Economy and polity (Constitution of India, Indian political system, etc.)
- General mental ability
- Indian Constitution and fundamental rights
- Environmental ecology, biodiversity, and climate change
- Constitution of India: Preamble, Federal Structure, and more.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC): Offenses, Punishments, Definitions, etc.
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC): Arrest, Bail, Search, Trial, etc.
- Civil Procedure Code (CPC): Suits, Jurisdiction, Pleadings, etc.
- Indian Evidence Act: Relevance, Facts, Proof, Examination of Witnesses, etc.
- Contract Act: Formation, Performance, Breach of Contracts.
- Torts: Negligence, Defamation, Nuisance, Liability.
- Environmental Laws: Pollution Control, Environmental Protection, etc.
- Labour Laws: Industrial Disputes, Workmen’s Compensation, etc.