Up PCSJ Exam

PAHUJA LAW ACADEMY
UP JUDICIARY (UP PCS-J) SYLLABUS
 The Examination shall be conducted in three stages:

• Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
• Main Examination (Descriptive)
• Viva voce/Personal Interview
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
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The Preliminary Exam will consist of two papers.

1ST Paper: General Knowledge and
2ND Paper: Law
PAPER- I
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Time- 2 Hours, and Maximum Marks – 150
This paper may include questions based on topics relating to-

 History of India and Indian Culture,
 Geography of India,
 Indian Polity,
 Current National Issues and topics of Social relevance including Sensitivity to persons
with disabilities,
 Senior citizens and offences on women and children with special reference to the salient
features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
 Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007,
 Dowry Prohibition Act, 191,
 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,
 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013,
 Pre-Conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act,
1994,
 Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971,
 Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986,
 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012,
 India and the world,
 Indian Economy,
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 International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and
Technology,
 Communications and Space.
The nature and standards of questions in this paper will be such that a well-educated person
(at a Graduate level) will be able to answer them without any specialized study.
PAPER- II
LAW SUBJECTS
Time-2 hours, Maximum marks – 300
The General Knowledge will consist of both static and current questions/ topics.
• Jurisprudence
• International Organizations
• Current International Affairs
• Indian Constitution
• Transfer of Property Act
• Indian Evidence Act
• Indian Penal Code
• Civil Procedure Code
• Criminal Procedure Code
• Law of Contract
MAINS EXAMINATION
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The Examination shall include the following papers:–
PAPER – 1
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Time 3 Hours – Maximum Marks - 200
This paper may include questions based on topics relating to History of India and
Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity, Current National Issues and topics of
Social relevance, India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs and
Institutions and development in the field of Science and Technology, Communications and
Space.
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The nature and standard of questions in this paper will be such that a well-educated person
will be able to answer them without any specialized study. As mentioned earlier, the
questions will cover both static and current GK.
This paper may include questions based on topics relating to-

 History of India and Indian Culture,
 Geography of India,
 Indian Polity,
 Current National Issues and topics of Social relevance including Sensitivity to persons
with disabilities,
 Senior citizens and offences on women and children with special reference to the salient
features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
 Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007,
 Dowry Prohibition Act, 191,
 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005,
 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013,
 Pre-Conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act,
1994,
 Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971,
 Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986,
 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012,
 India and the world,
 Indian Economy,
 International Affairs and Institutions and development in the field of Science and
Technology,
 Communications and Space.
PAPER - 2
LANGUAGE
Time: 3 Hours, Maximum Marks – 200
It shall comprise four questions as specified below:-

1. Essay to be written in English – 60 marks
2. English Precis writing – 60 marks
3. Translation of passage from Hindi to English – 40 marks
4. Translation of Passage from English to Hindi – 40 marks
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PAPER - 3
LAW – I (Substantive Law)
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks – 200
The questions will be restricted to the field covered by:-

The law of contracts,
the law of Partnership,
the law concerning easements and torts,
the Law relating to transfer of property including the principles of equity, specifically
applicable thereto,
The principal of Equity with special reference to the Law of trust and specific relief,
Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law,
Constitutional Law.
There shall be questions of 50 marks in relation to Constitutional Law alone.
PAPER – 4
LAW - II (Procedure and Evidence)
The questions will be restricted to the field covered by-

 The law of evidence,
 The Criminal Procedure Code
 Code of Civil Procedure
 Principles of pleading.
The questions will relate mainly to practical matters such as the framing of charges and
issues the methods of dealing with the evidence of witnesses the writing of judgment and the
conduct of cases generally but will not be restricted to them.
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PAPER – 5
LAW - III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws)
The questions will be restricted to the field covered by the acts listed below, together with
rules framed under the aforesaid Acts.
 Indian Penal Code,
 Uttar Pradesh, Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972,
 Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act,
 U.P. Panchayat Raj Act,
 U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953,
 Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
 Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006
Answering questions about Local Laws will be compulsory.

Questions pertaining to Penal Laws will be of 50 marks, whereas, that of Revenue and Local
Laws will be of 150 marks.
VIVA-VOCE/INTERVIEW
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The interview will be of 100 marks. The suitability of candidates for employment in the
Uttar Pradesh, Judicial Service will be tested with reference to his merit giving due regard to-
 Personal Ability,  Intellectual Qualities,
 Character,  Social Traits,
 Personality,  Critical Powers of Assimilation,
 Physique,  Clear and Logical Exposition,
 General Interest,  Balance of Judgment,
 Mental Calibre of the Candidate,  Knowledge of Interest,
 Emotional Intelligence,  The ability for Social Cohesion,
 Presence of Mind,  Moral Integirity
 Leadership Qualities,
Refer to the current year’s official advertisement for complete details and instructions
as applicable.

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PAHUJA LAW ACADEMY

UP JUDICIARY (UP PCS-J) SYLLABUS

 The Examination shall be conducted in three stages:

The Preliminary Exam will consist of two papers.

This paper may include questions based on topics relating to-

Time-2 hours, Maximum marks – 300

The Examination shall include the following papers:–

Time 3 Hours – Maximum Marks - 200

This paper may include questions based on topics relating to-

Time: 3 Hours, Maximum Marks – 200

It shall comprise four questions as specified below:-

LAW – I (Substantive Law)

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks – 200

The questions will be restricted to the field covered by:-

There shall be questions of 50 marks in relation to Constitutional Law alone.

LAW - II (Procedure and Evidence)

Time: 3 Hours, Maximum Marks – 200

The questions will be restricted to the field covered by-

LAW - III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws)

Time: 3 Hours, Maximum Marks – 200

Answering questions about Local Laws will be compulsory.

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