🏛 Himachal Pradesh Judiciary Exam 2025 – Civil Judge (Junior Division)

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📌 Exam Name – Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Examination 2025

📌 Conducting Body – Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)

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🧾 Exam Pattern & Duration

✅ Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

• Total Papers: 3 (Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, Criminal Law)

• Marks: 100 each (Total: 300 Marks)

• Duration: 1 Hour per paper

• Nature: Screening test (qualifying only)

• No negative marking

• Candidates three times the number of vacancies are called for Mains

✅ Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

• Total Papers: 5

  • Civil Law-I – 200 Marks

  • Civil Law-II – 200 Marks

  • Criminal Law – 200 Marks

  • English Composition – 150 Marks

  • Hindi Language – 100 Marks

• Duration: 3 Hours per paper

• Minimum Qualifying:

  • 40% in each law paper and English

  • 33% in Hindi paper

✅ Viva Voce (Interview)

• Total Marks: 150

• Minimum Qualifying: 45%

• Evaluates legal reasoning, ethics, communication, and suitability for the judiciary

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Must possess a degree in law (LL.B.) from a recognized university

• Must be eligible to enroll as an Advocate under the Advocates Act

Age Limit (as of 5 January 2025)

• Minimum Age: 22 years

• Maximum Age: 35 years

• Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST/OBC (of Himachal Pradesh): +3 years

Other Requirements

• Indian citizenship

• Sound health and good moral character

• Knowledge of customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh

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📅 Tentative Schedule (2025 Cycle)

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📘 Preliminary Exam Syllabus

Civil Law-I:

• Code of Civil Procedure

• Indian Evidence Act

• Specific Relief Act

• HP Courts Act

• Stamp Act

Civil Law-II:

• Indian Contract Act

• Hindu Law

• Transfer of Property Act

• Limitation Act

• HP Urban Rent Control Act

Criminal Law:

• Indian Penal Code

• Criminal Procedure Code

• Negotiable Instruments Act (Sections 138–143)

• HP Excise Act

• Forest and Wildlife Protection Acts

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📕 Mains Exam Syllabus

Civil Law-I:

• Deep understanding of CPC, Evidence Act, Specific Relief

• Judicial reasoning and problem-solving

Civil Law-II:

• Contract Law, Property Law, Family Laws

• Local Himachal laws related to tenancy and rent

Criminal Law:

• Substantive and procedural criminal law

• Laws related to women, children, corruption, and local criminal statutes

English Composition:

• Essay Writing

• Translation

• Precis Writing

• Grammar and Drafting

Hindi Language:

• Translation (English ↔ Hindi)

• Grammar

• Essay writing and comprehension

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🎤 Interview / Viva Voce

• Total Marks: 150

• Minimum Qualifying: 45%

• The panel evaluates:

  • Legal knowledge and clarity of concepts

  • Communication and ethical standards

  • Suitability for a judicial role

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✅ Final Selection Process

1. Preliminary Exam: Qualifying only

2. Mains Exam: Marks used for shortlisting

3. Interview: Final merit prepared based on Mains + Interview

4. Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Before appointment

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💼 Pay Scale

• Pay Band: ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 per month (Level J-1)

• Includes allowances as per Himachal Pradesh government norms

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