🏛 Jammu & Kashmir Judiciary Exam 2025 – Civil Judge (Junior Division)

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📌 Exam Name

Jammu & Kashmir Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination 2025

📌 Conducting Authority

Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC)

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🧾 Exam Pattern

✅ Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

• Total Marks: 450

• Duration: 2 hours per paper

• Papers:

  • Paper I (225 Marks): General Knowledge, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, Limitation Act

  • Paper II (225 Marks): State-specific laws including Jammu & Kashmir Civil Laws, Financial Code, Court Rules, Tenancy Act, Registration Act, Transfer of Property Act

• Purpose: Screening test for mains. Marks not counted for final merit.

✅ Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

• Total Marks: 900

• Papers:

  • Compulsory Papers (6):

    1. English Essay & Translation

    2. General Knowledge & Constitutional Law

    3. Criminal Law

    4. Civil Law

    5. State Laws & Procedures

    6. Administrative Law & Financial Rules

  • Optional Papers (Choose any 3):

    • Hindu Law

    • Muhammadan Law

    • Jurisprudence

    • Company Law

    • Contract & Torts

    • Equity & Trusts

    • Revenue Law

    • Court Fees & Suits Valuation

• Duration: 3 hours per paper

• Language Medium: English

✅ Viva-Voce (Interview)

• Marks: 140

• Evaluation: Communication skills, legal understanding, presence of mind, judicial temperament, ethical values

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria

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📘 Syllabus Overview

🔹 Prelims Syllabus

• Constitution of India

• Code of Civil Procedure

• Code of Criminal Procedure

• Indian Penal Code

• Indian Evidence Act

• Limitation Act

• Jammu & Kashmir State Laws

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• English Language

🔹 Mains Syllabus

• Descriptive writing in English (essay, précis, translation)

• Substantive laws: IPC, CrPC, CPC, TPA, Evidence, Contract, Torts

• State-specific laws: Financial Code, Registration Act, Tenancy Law, Civil & Criminal Rules of Practice

• Optional subjects depend on candidate’s choice, offering in-depth focus

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📅 Tentative Timeline – 2025

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💼 Salary & Career Progression

• Initial Pay Scale: ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 (approx.)

• Other Benefits: HRA, TA, DA, medical, pension, housing

• Career Growth:
  Civil Judge → Senior Civil Judge → District Judge → Higher Judiciary

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✅ Selection Process Summary

1. Prelims (Objective) – Screening test (450 marks)

2. Mains (Descriptive) – Written exam (900 marks)

3. Interview – Personality Test (140 marks)

4. Final Merit List – Based on Mains + Interview

5. Medical Fitness & Verification – Before final appointment

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