Jammu and Kashmir · Civil Judge (Junior Division), Subordinate Judiciary
J&K Civil Judge 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts
Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service (Judicial) Competitive Examination (Civil Judge, Junior Division)
- 4
- Stages
- 9
- Past papers
- 26
- Acts in syllabus
- 425
- Mains questions
- 69
- Posts (2023)
The J&K Public Service Commission recruits Civil Judges (Junior Division) for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh through a preliminary objective screening test, a main examination of compulsory and optional papers, a viva-voce and a medical fitness examination. The preliminary test is used only for shortlisting. The papers cover general knowledge, constitutional law, local civil and criminal laws and procedure, and service and court rules.
- Conducted by
- Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission
- Official website
- jkpsc.nic.in
- Final selection
- Preliminary test is for shortlisting only (as far as practicable one-third of candidates who appeared, or 25 times the vacancies, whichever is lower, are admitted to the main examination). Candidates are then ranked on aggregate of main examination marks and viva-voce marks (140).
- Last advertisement
- 2023: 69 posts · Pay Level 27700-770-33090-920-40450-1080-44770. Fee Rs. 1000 (General), Rs. 500 (reserved), nil for PHC. Three posts reserved for persons with benchmark disability. The notification is issued under the J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules, 1967 and J&K PSC (Conduct of Examination) Rules, 2022. (per Advertisement 2023.pdf (Notification No. 38-PSC (DR-P) of 2023); the next cycle may differ)
Exam pattern and stages
- Preliminary objective type / screening test: Two objective multiple-choice papers of 225 marks each (450 marks), two hours each; marks count only for shortlisting for the main examination.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Paper A objective, multiple choice 225 2 hours Paper B objective, multiple choice 225 2 hours - Main examination: Written examination with six compulsory papers and three papers chosen from five optional papers; each paper carries 100 marks and lasts three hours.
Paper Questions Marks Duration Compulsory Paper I: English essay, translation, precis 100 3 hours Compulsory Paper II: General Knowledge; Constitution 100 3 hours Compulsory Paper III: Criminal law 100 3 hours Compulsory Paper IV: Financial Code, Service Regulations, Court rules 100 3 hours Compulsory Paper V: Civil procedure, Limitation, Registration 100 3 hours Compulsory Paper VI: Property and rent laws 100 3 hours Optional papers (any three of five) Candidates who fail in two or more subjects at the standard fixed by the Commission are not eligible for viva-voce or selection 100 each 3 hours - Viva-voce: 140 marks; assesses intelligence, general knowledge, personality, aptitude and suitability. Final merit is the aggregate including viva-voce marks.
- Physical fitness (medical) examination: Medical Board examination before final approval for appointment; good mental and bodily health is required.
Syllabus
Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.
Preliminary examination: Paper A (225 marks)
- General Knowledge
- Indian Constitution Law and Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir State
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
- Ranbir Penal Code
- Limitation Act · Read the act
Preliminary examination: Paper B (225 marks)
- Financial Code Volumes I and II
- Kashmir Service Regulations Chapters III to XIII and XXII and XXIII
- Rules and orders for the guidance of Subordinate Courts (Civil and Criminal) and circular orders issued by the High Court
- Civil Procedure Code
- Registration Act · Read the act
- Transfer of Property Act
- Right of Prior Purchase Act
- Houses and Shops Rent Control Act (J&K laws)
Main examination: Compulsory Paper I
- English Essay
- Translation from English into Urdu or Hindi and vice versa
- Precis
Main examination: Compulsory Paper II
- General Knowledge
- Indian Constitution Law and Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir State
Main examination: Compulsory Paper III
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
- Ranbir Penal Code
Main examination: Compulsory Paper IV
- Financial Code Volumes I and II
- Kashmir Service Regulations Chapters III to XIII and XXII and XXIII
- Rules and orders for the guidance of Subordinate Courts (Civil and Criminal) and circular orders issued by the High Court
Main examination: Compulsory Paper V
- Civil Procedure Code
- Limitation Act · Read the act
- Jammu and Kashmir Registration Act · Read the act
Main examination: Compulsory Paper VI
- Transfer of Property Act
- Right of Prior Purchase Act
- Houses and Shops Rent Control Act
Main examination: Optional Paper I
- Hindu Law
- Mohammedan Law
- Customary Law of the State
Main examination: Optional Paper II
- Law of Companies
- Insurance Law
Main examination: Optional Paper III
- Principles of Equity including the Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
Main examination: Optional Paper IV
- Jammu and Kashmir Contract Act
- Law of Torts
Main examination: Optional Paper V
- Suits Valuation Act
- Court Fee Act
- Stamp Act
- Agriculture Relief Act
- Excise Act and Rules
Bare Acts for this exam
26 acts tagged for J&K Civil Judge. Each opens section by section, free to read.
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Companies Act, 2013
- Constitution of India
- Court-Fees Act, 1870
- Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
- Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Indian Stamp Act, 1899
- Indian Trusts Act, 1882
- Insurance Act, 1938
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
- Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
- Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
- Registration Act, 1908
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA
Previous year papers
6 prelims and 3 mains papers, 2009 to 2023. All J&K Civil Judge papers by year
2023
- J&K Civil Judge Prelims 2023 (Paper I) 100 questions · attempt online
- J&K Civil Judge Prelims 2023 (Paper II) 44 questions · attempt online
2022
- J&K Civil Judge Prelims 2022 (Prosecuting Officer Paper I) 100 questions · attempt online
- J&K Civil Judge Prelims 2022 (Prosecuting Officer Paper II) 100 questions · attempt online
2018
- J&K Civil Judge Mains 2018 25 pages · descriptive
- J&K Civil Judge Prelims 2018 (Paper I) 100 questions · attempt online
- J&K Civil Judge Prelims 2018 (Paper II) 100 questions · attempt online
2017
- J&K Civil Judge Mains 2017 (Optional Papers) 12 pages · descriptive
2009
- J&K Civil Judge Mains 2009 19 pages · descriptive
Mains questions
425 mains questions with model answers for Jammu and Kashmir and all-India judiciary mains. Open the mains question bank
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Law from a university established by law, or a Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or a member of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland, or an equivalent law degree recognised by the Government of India. 18 to 35 years, reckoned on 1 January of the advertisement year (1 January 2023 per the 2023 notification); relaxations are not detailed in the notification text. Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir or resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh, with a valid certificate Qualifications are determined as on the last date for online applications
Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.
J&K Civil Judge: frequently asked questions
- What is the pattern of the J&K Civil Judge exam?
- Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service (Judicial) Competitive Examination (Civil Judge, Junior Division) has 4 stages. Preliminary objective type / screening test: Two objective multiple-choice papers of 225 marks each (450 marks), two hours each; marks count only for shortlisting for the main examination. Papers: Paper A: 225 marks, 2 hours; Paper B: 225 marks, 2 hours. Main examination: Written examination with six compulsory papers and three papers chosen from five optional papers; each paper carries 100 marks and lasts three hours. Papers: Compulsory Paper I: English essay, translation, precis: 100 marks, 3 hours; Compulsory Paper II: General Knowledge; Constitution: 100 marks, 3 hours; Compulsory Paper III: Criminal law: 100 marks, 3 hours; Compulsory Paper IV: Financial Code, Service Regulations, Court rules: 100 marks, 3 hours; Compulsory Paper V: Civil procedure, Limitation, Registration: 100 marks, 3 hours; Compulsory Paper VI: Property and rent laws: 100 marks, 3 hours; Optional papers (any three of five): 100 each marks, 3 hours. Viva-voce: 140 marks; assesses intelligence, general knowledge, personality, aptitude and suitability. Final merit is the aggregate including viva-voce marks. Physical fitness (medical) examination: Medical Board examination before final approval for appointment; good mental and bodily health is required.
- Who is eligible for J&K Civil Judge?
- Bachelor's degree in Law from a university established by law, or a Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or a member of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland, or an equivalent law degree recognised by the Government of India. 18 to 35 years, reckoned on 1 January of the advertisement year (1 January 2023 per the 2023 notification); relaxations are not detailed in the notification text. Domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir or resident of the Union Territory of Ladakh, with a valid certificate Qualifications are determined as on the last date for online applications The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.
- Where is the J&K Civil Judge notification published?
- Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, jkpsc.nic.in. Check it for the current cycle.
- Which bare acts are in the J&K Civil Judge syllabus?
- 26 acts are tagged for J&K Civil Judge here, including the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Companies Act, 2013, Constitution of India, Court-Fees Act, 1870 and more. Each can be read section by section.
- Which J&K Civil Judge previous year papers are available?
- 9 papers from 2009 to 2023: 6 prelims papers to attempt online with answers and 3 mains papers.
Facts on this page are read from J&K PCS (J) Syllabus, Advertisement 2023 and may change with each notification. Dates, vacancies and cut-offs for the coming cycle are not stated here; the official website has them.