Uttar Pradesh · Civil Judge (Junior Division), Group B Gazetted

UP Civil Judge 2026: Syllabus, Previous Year Papers & Bare Acts

Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service (Civil Judge, Junior Division) Examination

3
Stages
11
Past papers
38
Acts in syllabus
425
Mains questions
No
Negative marking
303
Posts (2022)

The U.P. Public Service Commission recruits Civil Judges (Junior Division) under the U.P. Judicial Service Rules, 2001. The examination has three stages: an objective preliminary examination (General Knowledge and Law), a conventional written main examination of six papers, and a viva-voce personality test. Final merit is made from the main examination and interview marks.

Conducted by
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj
Official website
uppsc.up.nic.in
Language
General Knowledge and Law papers may be answered in Hindi or English.
Negative marking
One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the preliminary examination; multiple answers count as wrong; no penalty for unattempted questions.
Final selection
Preliminary examination screens candidates for the main examination; selection is on total marks in the main (written) examination plus interview. Minimum efficiency standard is 35 percent for SC/ST and 40 percent for others in the preliminary and main examinations.
Last advertisement
2022: 303 posts · Pay scale Rs. 9000-14550 (revised Rs. 27700-770-35090-920-40450-1080-44770). Preliminary fee Rs. 125 (General/OBC), Rs. 65 (SC/ST and ex-servicemen), Rs. 25 (persons with disabilities); main fee Rs. 225 (General/EWS/OBC of U.P. and other states), Rs. 105 (SC/ST of U.P. and ex-army of U.P.). Vacancy split: General 123, OBC 81, SC 63, ST 6, EWS 30; vacancies may vary. (per Advertisement 2021.pdf (printed as Advt. No. A-5/E-1/2022, Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination-2022); the next cycle may differ)

Official website and notifications

Exam pattern and stages

  1. Preliminary examination (objective, multiple choice): Two objective papers, General Knowledge (150 marks) and Law (300 marks), 2 hours each; used to shortlist candidates for the main examination.
    PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
    Paper I: General Knowledge1502 hours
    Paper II: Law3002 hours
  2. Main examination (written, conventional): Six papers: General Knowledge (200), English (100), Hindi (100), and three law papers of 200 marks each (1,000 marks in total).
    PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
    Paper 1: General Knowledge200
    Paper 2: English Language Essay 50, precis writing 30, translation 20100
    Paper 3: Hindi Language Essay 50, precis writing 30, translation 20100
    Paper 4: Law I (Substantive Law) 50 marks of questions on Constitutional Law alone200
    Paper 5: Law II (Procedure and Evidence)200
    Paper 6: Law III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws) Penal law 50 marks; revenue and local laws 150 marks; local laws compulsory200
  3. Interview (viva-voce): Personality test of 100 marks testing suitability, ability, character, personality and physique; marks are added to the main examination marks.
    PaperQuestionsMarksDuration
    Interview100

Syllabus

Paper by paper, as the official syllabus lists it.

Preliminary examination: Paper I General Knowledge (150 marks)

  • History of India and Indian Culture
  • Geography of India
  • Indian Polity
  • Current national issues and topics of social relevance (persons with disabilities, senior citizens, offences on women and children)
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 · Read the act
  • Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 · Read the act
  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 · Read the act
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 · Read the act
  • Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 · Read the act
  • Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 · Read the act
  • Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 · Read the act
  • Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 · Read the act
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 · Read the act
  • India and the World
  • Indian Economy
  • International affairs and institutions; developments in science and technology, communications and space

Preliminary examination: Paper II Law (300 marks)

  • Jurisprudence
  • International Organisations
  • Current International Affairs
  • Indian Constitution
  • Transfer of Property Act
  • Indian Evidence Act
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Civil Procedure Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Law of Contract

Main examination: Paper 1 General Knowledge (200 marks)

  • Same topics as the preliminary General Knowledge paper (history, culture, geography, polity, current national issues, India and the world, Indian economy, international affairs, science and technology)

Main examination: Papers 2 and 3 English and Hindi Language (100 marks each)

  • Essay (50 marks)
  • Precis writing (30 marks)
  • Translation (20 marks)

Main examination: Paper 4 Law I Substantive Law (200 marks)

  • Law of Contracts
  • Law of Partnership
  • Law concerning easements and torts
  • Law relating to transfer of property including principles of equity
  • Law of trust and specific relief
  • Hindu Law
  • Mohammedan Law
  • Constitutional Law (50 marks)

Main examination: Paper 5 Law II Procedure and Evidence (200 marks)

  • Evidence
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Code of Civil Procedure (including principles of pleading) · Read the act
  • Framing of charges
  • Writing of judgment

Main examination: Paper 6 Law III Penal, Revenue and Local Laws (200 marks; penal 50, revenue and local 150)

  • Indian Penal Code
  • U.P. Revenue Code, 2006
  • U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
  • U.P. Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021
  • U.P. Municipalities Act
  • U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
  • U.P. Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953
  • U.P. Urban (Planning and Development) Act, 1973
  • Rules framed under the above Acts

Bare Acts for this exam

38 acts tagged for UP Civil Judge. Each opens section by section, free to read.

Central acts

Uttar Pradesh acts

Old law → new law tables: IPC → BNS · CrPC → BNSS · Evidence Act → BSA

Previous year papers

5 prelims and 6 mains papers, 2012 to 2023. All UP Civil Judge papers by year

2023

2018

2016

2015

2013

2012

Mains questions

425 mains questions with model answers for Uttar Pradesh and all-India judiciary mains. Open the mains question bank

Eligibility

Bachelor of Laws from a university established by law in U.P. or another university recognised by the Governor; or an enrolled Advocate (or Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or Member of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland) entitled to practise in the courts subordinate to the High Court. 22 to 35 years on 1 July of the reference year, per the 2022 advertisement (not born after 1 July 2001 nor before 2 July 1988); upper limit 5 years higher for SC, ST, OBC and skilled players of U.P.; 15 years higher for persons with disabilities; extra relaxation for ex-army personnel. Thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script Maximum of four attempts permitted Government employees may apply but get no age relaxation Reservation benefits only for permanent residents of U.P.

Relaxations, attempts and category rules are in each cycle's notification.

UP Civil Judge: frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of the UP Civil Judge exam?
Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service (Civil Judge, Junior Division) Examination has 3 stages. Preliminary examination (objective, multiple choice): Two objective papers, General Knowledge (150 marks) and Law (300 marks), 2 hours each; used to shortlist candidates for the main examination. Papers: Paper I: General Knowledge: 150 marks, 2 hours; Paper II: Law: 300 marks, 2 hours. Main examination (written, conventional): Six papers: General Knowledge (200), English (100), Hindi (100), and three law papers of 200 marks each (1,000 marks in total). Papers: Paper 1: General Knowledge: 200 marks; Paper 2: English Language: 100 marks; Paper 3: Hindi Language: 100 marks; Paper 4: Law I (Substantive Law): 200 marks; Paper 5: Law II (Procedure and Evidence): 200 marks; Paper 6: Law III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws): 200 marks. Interview (viva-voce): Personality test of 100 marks testing suitability, ability, character, personality and physique; marks are added to the main examination marks. Papers: Interview: 100 marks.
Is there negative marking in UP Civil Judge?
One-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in the preliminary examination; multiple answers count as wrong; no penalty for unattempted questions.
In which language is the UP Civil Judge exam held?
General Knowledge and Law papers may be answered in Hindi or English.
Who is eligible for UP Civil Judge?
Bachelor of Laws from a university established by law in U.P. or another university recognised by the Governor; or an enrolled Advocate (or Barrister of England or Northern Ireland, or Member of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland) entitled to practise in the courts subordinate to the High Court. 22 to 35 years on 1 July of the reference year, per the 2022 advertisement (not born after 1 July 2001 nor before 2 July 1988); upper limit 5 years higher for SC, ST, OBC and skilled players of U.P.; 15 years higher for persons with disabilities; extra relaxation for ex-army personnel. Thorough knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script Maximum of four attempts permitted Government employees may apply but get no age relaxation Reservation benefits only for permanent residents of U.P. The notification for each cycle has the full conditions and relaxations.
Where is the UP Civil Judge notification published?
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj publishes the notification, dates and results on its official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. Check it for the current cycle.
Which bare acts are in the UP Civil Judge syllabus?
38 acts are tagged for UP 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, Constitution of India, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and more. Each can be read section by section.

Facts on this page are read from UP PCS(J) Revise Syllabus, Advertisement 2021.pdf (content is the 2022 cycle) and may change with each notification. Dates, vacancies and cut-offs for the coming cycle are not stated here; the official website has them.