🏛 Andaman & Nicobar Judiciary Exam 2025 – Civil Judge (Junior Division)

📌 Exam Name

Andaman & Nicobar Judicial Services Examination 2025

📌 Conducting Authority

Kolkata High Court (covering Andaman & Nicobar Islands)

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🧾 Exam Pattern & Structure

✅ Preliminary Examination (Objective Screening)

• Marks: 100

• Duration: 2 hours

• Type: Multiple-choice questions

• Subjects Covered:

  • English language skills

  • General Knowledge & Aptitude

  • Constitution of India, CPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, IPC, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Law of Torts

  • Basic awareness of local legal administration

• Purpose: Qualifying in nature to shortlist candidates for the Main Exam

✅ Main Written Examination (Descriptive)

• Papers: 4

  1. English Composition – Essay, précis, grammar

  2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  3. Civil Law Paper – Constitution, CPC, Contract, TPA

  4. Criminal Law Paper – IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Torts

• Marks: 100 per paper

• Duration: 3 hours each

✅ Interview (Viva Voce)

• Marks: 70

• Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% knowledge and presentation

• Key Evaluation Areas: Legal reasoning, confidence, communication, judicial temperament, general awareness

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Indian citizen

• Educational Qualification:

  • LL.B. degree from a recognized university + 3 Year Exp

  • Eligible for enrollment as an Advocate

• Age Limit (as of closing date):

  • 21 to 35 years (up to 38 years for SC/ST/OBC)

• Language Proficiency: English essential; knowledge of Hindi advised; local dialect knowledge is a plus

📘 Syllabus Overview

Preliminary Exam

• Language: English comprehension & usage

• Law: Constitution, CPC, CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act, Contract Act, Transfer of Property, Torts

• General Knowledge: National, legal, and island-specific affairs

Main Exam

• English Composition: Essay, précis, grammar

• General Knowledge: Current affairs, socio-legal awareness

• Civil Law Paper: In-depth CPC, Constitution, contract, property laws

• Criminal Law Paper: IPC, CrPC, Evidence, Torts

📅 Tentative Schedule – 2025

💼 Salary & Career Path

• Pay Scale: Entry-level Judge remuneration (approximately ₹27,700–₹44,770 basic), with allowances

• Career Progression:
  Civil Judge → Senior Civil Judge → District Judge → Higher Judicial Service

✅ Selection Process Summary

1. Qualifying Test (Prelims)

2. Main Written Examination (scored out of 400)

3. Interview (Viva Voce) – Scored out of 70

4. Final Selection – Based on Main + Interview marks

5. Appointment – Post document verification and medical checks

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