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๐Ÿ› Nagaland Judiciary Exam 2025 โ€“ Civil Judge (Junior Division)


๐Ÿ“Œ Exam Name – Nagaland Judicial Services Examination 2025
๐Ÿ“Œ Conducting Authority – Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench)

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๐Ÿงพ Exam Pattern & Structure
โœ… Preliminary Examination (Objective)
  • Total Marks: 100

  • Duration: 2 hours

  • Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • Subjects Covered:

    • General Knowledge & Aptitude

    • English Language

    • Constitution of India

    • Code of Civil Procedure

    • Transfer of Property Act

    • Indian Contract Act

    • Indian Penal Code

    • Criminal Procedure Code

    • Indian Evidence Act

    • Law of Torts

  • Purpose: Qualifying exam to shortlist candidates for Mains

โœ… Main Written Examination (Descriptive)
  • Papers: 4

    1. Paper I โ€“ English: Essay, prรฉcis writing, grammar

    2. Paper II โ€“ General Knowledge & Aptitude

    3. Paper III โ€“ Law Paper I: Constitution, CPC, Contract, TPA

    4. Paper IV โ€“ Law Paper II: IPC, CrPC, Evidence, Torts

  • Marks per Paper: 100

  • Duration per Paper: 3 hours

  • Total Marks: 400

โœ… Interview (Viva Voce)
  • Marks: 70

  • Eligibility for Interview:

    • General category: Minimum 60% in Mains

    • Reserved category: Minimum 50% in Mains

  • Assessment Criteria: Legal reasoning, personality, ethical values, and suitability for judicial service


๐ŸŽ“ Eligibility Criteria
  • Nationality: Indian citizen

  • Educational Qualification:

    • Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university

    • Must be eligible for enrollment as an Advocate + 3 year Exp

  • Age Limit (as on closing date):

    • General: 21 to 35 years

    • SC/ST: Up to 38 years with relaxation


๐Ÿ“˜ Syllabus Highlights
Preliminary Exam
  • Constitution of India

  • Indian Penal Code

  • Criminal Procedure Code

  • Civil Procedure Code

  • Indian Evidence Act

  • Contract Act

  • Transfer of Property Act

  • Law of Torts

  • English Grammar and Usage

  • Current Affairs and General Knowledge

Main Exam
  • Law Paper I: Constitution, CPC, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act

  • Law Paper II: IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act, Law of Torts

  • General Knowledge: National and international events, aptitude

  • English: Essay, prรฉcis, vocabulary, translation


๐Ÿ“… Tentative Timeline โ€“ 2025
Stage Tentative Schedule
Notification January โ€“ February 2025
Preliminary Exam April โ€“ May 2025
Main Exam July โ€“ August 2025
Interview September โ€“ October 2025

๐Ÿ’ผ Salary & Career Growth
  • Pay Scale: โ‚น27,700 โ€“ โ‚น44,770 (Basic Pay) + allowances

  • Career Path:

    • Civil Judge (Junior Division)

    • Senior Civil Judge

    • District Judge

    • Higher Judicial Roles through promotion


โœ… Final Selection Process
  1. Prelims โ€“ Qualifying in nature

  2. Mains โ€“ 4 written papers (total 400 marks)

  3. Interview โ€“ 70 marks

  4. Final Merit List โ€“ Based on Mains + Interview

  5. Appointment โ€“ Subject to medical and document verification

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