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Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern

Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J)

Sections
8
Topics
88
Sub-topics
492
Stages
7
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The Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) (Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J)) syllabus is organised into 8 sections: General Studies (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Hindi & General Knowledge, Law of Evidence & Procedure, Civil Law I (Contract, Torts, TPA, Specific Relief), Civil Law II (CPC, Limitation, Arbitration) and 2 more. Together they cover 88 topics and 492 sub-topics, tested in Prelims, Mains Paper 1, Mains Paper 2 and 4 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Bihar Judicial Service Exam conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for appointment of Civil Judges in Bihar. Commonly referred to as BPSC Judicial Service Exam.

Exam pattern: Prelims + Mains + Interview

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Prelims

  • Law (Prelims)70%70 marks
  • General Studies (Prelims)30%30 marks

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Exam pattern at a glance

Prelims + Mains + Interview

High-weightage Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) topics

  1. 1Law of Evidence / BSA 2023Law of Evidence & Procedure~60 marks
  2. 2Constitutional LawConstitutional & Administrative Law~60 marks
  3. 3General Knowledge & EssayGeneral Hindi & General Knowledge~50 marks
  4. 4Hindi LanguageGeneral Hindi & General Knowledge~50 marks
  5. 5Criminal & Civil ProcedureLaw of Evidence & Procedure~40 marks
  6. 6Administrative LawConstitutional & Administrative Law~40 marks

Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) section-wise syllabus

Civil Law I (Contract, Torts, TPA, Specific Relief)

Mains Paper 3 · 33 topics · 192 sub-topics

  • Offer, Acceptance, and Communication (Sections 2-10)
  • Consideration and Privity of Contract (Sections 2d, 23-27)
  • Capacity and Free Consent (Sections 11-22)
  • Legality of Object and Void Agreements (Sections 23-30)
  • Performance and Discharge of Contract (Sections 37-67)
  • Breach of Contract and Remedies (Sections 73-75)
  • Indemnity and Guarantee (Sections 124-147)
  • Bailment and Pledge (Sections 148-181)
  • Agency (Sections 182-238)
  • Recovery of Possession (Sections 5-9)
  • Specific Performance of Contracts (Sections 10-21)
  • Rectification, Rescission, and Cancellation (Sections 26-33)
  • Declaratory Decrees (Sections 34-35)
  • Injunctions (Sections 36-42)
  • Formation of Contract: Sale vs Agreement to Sell (Sections 4-10)
  • Conditions and Warranties (Sections 11-17)
  • Passing of Property and Risk (Sections 18-26)
  • Performance of Contract (Sections 31-44)
  • Rights of Unpaid Seller (Sections 45-60)
  • General Principles of Transfer (Sections 5-18)
  • Important Doctrines (Sections 41-53)
  • Sale of Immovable Property (Sections 54-57)
  • Mortgage and Charge (Sections 58-100)
  • Lease, Exchange, and Gift (Sections 105-127)
  • Transfers of Actionable Claims (Sections 130-137)
  • Nature, Elements, and Foundations of Tort
  • General Defences in Tort
  • Trespass to Person, Land, and Goods
  • Negligence
  • Nuisance and Defamation
  • Strict and Absolute Liability
  • Vicarious Liability and Torts Against State
  • Remedies and Consumer Protection
Full Civil Law I (Contract, Torts, TPA, Specific Relief) syllabus

Civil Law II (CPC, Limitation, Arbitration)

Mains Paper 4 · 18 topics · 87 sub-topics

  • Jurisdiction and Institution of Suits (Sections 6-35)
  • Pleadings and Parties (Order I, Order VI, Order VIII)
  • Summons, Appearance, and Ex-Parte Decree (Orders V, IX, XVI)
  • Issues, Trial, and Judgment (Orders XIV, XVIII, XX)
  • Execution of Decrees (Sections 36-74, Orders XXI, XXXVIII)
  • Commission and Interim Orders (Orders XXVI, XXXIX, XL)
  • Appeals, Review, Reference, and Revision (Sections 96-115)
  • Limitation, Caveat, Costs, and Legal Aid (Sections 35, 148A, Orders XXV, XXXIII)
  • Bar of Limitation and Period of Limitation (Sections 3-4, Schedule)
  • Computation and Exclusion of Time (Sections 12-24)
  • Condonation of Delay and Legal Disability (Sections 5-8)
  • Adverse Possession and Acquisition of Ownership (Section 27)
  • Acknowledgment, Part Payment, and New Period (Sections 18-20)
  • Arbitration Agreement and Jurisdiction of Tribunal (Sections 7-17)
  • Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings and Award (Sections 18-33)
  • Setting Aside and Enforcement of Arbitral Award (Sections 34-36)
  • Appeals and Foreign Awards (Sections 37, 44-60)
  • Conciliation and Mediation (Sections 61-81)
Full Civil Law II (CPC, Limitation, Arbitration) syllabus

Criminal Law (IPC, CrPC, Evidence)

Mains Paper 5 · 23 topics · 131 sub-topics

  • Introduction and Classification of Evidence
  • Relevancy of Facts (Sections 5-16 BSA / Sections 6-16 IEA)
  • Admissions and Confessions (Sections 17-31 IEA / BSA 17-31)
  • Dying Declaration and Expert Evidence (Sections 32-33, 45-51 IEA)
  • Burden of Proof and Estoppel (Sections 101-117 IEA)
  • Witnesses and Their Examination (Sections 118-167 IEA)
  • Documentary and Oral Evidence (Sections 61-100 IEA)
  • Electronic Evidence and Digital Records
  • Introduction, Stages of Crime, and Joint Liability
  • General Exceptions (Sections 76-106 IPC / BNS)
  • Right of Private Defence (Sections 96-106 IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Affecting the Human Body (Sections 299-377 IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Against Women and Marriage (Sections 493-498A IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Against Property (Sections 378-462 IPC / BNS)
  • Offences Against the State and Public Tranquility (Sections 121-160 IPC / BNS)
  • Defamation and Offences Relating to Documents (Sections 499-502, 463-489 IPC / BNS)
  • Courts, Powers, and Jurisdiction (Sections 6-25 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Arrest, Bail, and Pre-Trial Procedures (Sections 41-60A, 436-450 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Investigation, Search, and Framing of Charge (Sections 155-173, 211-224 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Criminal Trial Procedure (Sections 225-265 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Judgment, Sentence, and Execution (Sections 353-374 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Appeals, Revision, Reference, and Transfer (Sections 372-407 CrPC / BNSS)
  • Maintenance, Security, and Miscellaneous (Sections 125-128, 106-124, 451-484 CrPC / BNSS)
Full Criminal Law (IPC, CrPC, Evidence) syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) syllabus?

The Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) syllabus has 8 sections: General Studies (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Hindi & General Knowledge, Law of Evidence & Procedure, Civil Law I (Contract, Torts, TPA, Specific Relief), Civil Law II (CPC, Limitation, Arbitration), Criminal Law (IPC, CrPC, Evidence) and Constitutional & Administrative Law. Together they cover 88 topics and 492 sub-topics.

What is the Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) exam pattern?

Prelims + Mains + Interview. Stages: Prelims, Mains Paper 1, Mains Paper 2, Mains Paper 3, Mains Paper 4, Mains Paper 5, Mains Paper 6.

Which Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Law of Evidence / BSA 2023 (Law of Evidence & Procedure, ~60 marks), Constitutional Law (Constitutional & Administrative Law, ~60 marks), General Knowledge & Essay (General Hindi & General Knowledge, ~50 marks), Hindi Language (General Hindi & General Knowledge, ~50 marks), Criminal & Civil Procedure (Law of Evidence & Procedure, ~40 marks).

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Is this the official Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) syllabus?

It is compiled from the official Bihar Judicial Service (BPSC J) notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.