The Jharkhand Judiciary Mains Examination 2025 is a crucial milestone for candidates who wish to become part of the state’s judicial services as Civil Judges (Junior Division). After the Preliminary Examination conducted on March 10, 2024, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has published the Mains notification under Advertisement No. 22/2023. This in-depth guide offers important information regarding the exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application process, and preparation strategy to help candidates in their pursuit of a successful legal profession.
Exam Overview
- Conducting Body: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
- Designation: Civil Judge (Junior Division)
- Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Viva-Voce (Interview)
- Current Status: Candidates who cleared the Preliminary Examination can apply for the Mains Examination.
Application Process
- Application Window: April 22, 2025, to May 13, 2025 (5:00 PM)
doonlawmentor.com - Application Mode: Offline submission at the JPSC office in Ranchi
doonlawmentor.com - Required Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Law Degree Certificate
- Advocate Enrollment Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if required)
- Residential Proof
It is essential that candidates submit their applications and requisite documents in a timely manner so as not to get disqualified.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized university.
- Age Limit:
Minimum: 22 years - Maximum: 35 years as of January 1, 2025
- Age relaxation as per government rules applicable for reserved categories.
- Nationality: Citizen of India.
Candidates who have passed the Preliminary Examination alone can apply for the Mains Examination.
Exam Pattern
The Jharkhand Judiciary Mains Examination consists of four descriptive papers of 100 marks each.
Paper I: Procedural Law
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Limitation Act, 1963.
Paper II: Substantive Law
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Paper III: Personal Laws and Jurisprudence
- The Hindu Law
- The Mohammedan Law
- The Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Jurisprudence
- Rent Control Law
Paper IV: Language Proficiency
- Essay Writing
- Precis Writing
- Grammar
- Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa)
Every paper is so planned that it would test the understanding and application of legal concepts and language proficiency, as well as legal writing ability of the candidate.
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Preparation Strategies
- Understand the Syllabus: Carefully go through each paper’s syllabus to understand important topics and plan study accordingly.
- Read Bare Acts: Read and understand bare acts of all applicable legislations to form a solid grounding knowledge.
- Use Standard Textbooks: Use suggested legal textbooks and commentaries to understand in detail and interpretations.
- Practice Answer Writing: Improve answer-writing skills by practicing descriptive answers, essays, and translations on a regular basis.
- Solve Previous Years’ Papers: Try previous examination papers to understand the exam pattern and type of questions.
- Stay Updated: Remain updated with the latest legal developments, milestone judgments, and law amendments.
- Time Management: Plan your studies in a time chart that allocates adequate time for all subjects and has regular revisions.
Systematic and rigorous preparation combined with a clear concept of the requirement of the exam will help in increasing your chances of success in the Mains Examination.
Viva-Voce (Interview)
Eligible candidates appearing in the Mains Examination shall be invited for the Viva-Voce, which evaluates the candidate’s personality, communication ability, and general aptitude to hold the judicial position. The interview has substantial weightage in the final choice.
Conclusion
The Jharkhand Judiciary Mains Examination 2025 is a landmark moment for judges-to-be of the state. A thorough study of the pattern of the examination, hard work, and strategical planning are the keys to successfully overcoming this phase. Remain updated with the official notifications and apply in good time to propel yourself to the next level of your judicial pursuit.
