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Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS)

Sections
6
Topics
80
Sub-topics
437
Stages
5
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The Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) (Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS)) syllabus is organised into 6 sections: General Knowledge, Law (Prelims), English & Kannada Language, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Contract, TPA, CPC & Evidence and IPC, CrPC, Torts & Jurisprudence. Together they cover 80 topics and 437 sub-topics, tested in Prelims, Mains, Mains Paper 1 and 2 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Karnataka Judicial Service Exam for appointment of Civil Judges in Karnataka. Conducted by Karnataka High Court.

Exam pattern: Prelims (Law 100 marks) + Mains (3 Papers) + Interview

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Prelims

  • General Knowledge50%100 marks
  • Law (Prelims)50%100 marks

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Exam pattern at a glance

Prelims (Law 100 marks) + Mains (3 Papers) + Interview

Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) section-wise syllabus

Law (Prelims)

Prelims · 6 topics · 18 sub-topics

  • Constitutional Law
  • Indian Penal Code / BNS 2023
  • CrPC / BNSS 2023
  • Law of Evidence / BSA 2023
  • Contract & Property Law
  • CPC, Torts & Jurisprudence
Full Law (Prelims) syllabus

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Mains Paper 1 · 7 topics · 41 sub-topics

  • Preamble, Nature of Constitution, and Basic Structure Doctrine
  • Citizenship and Fundamental Rights (Articles 5-35)
  • Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties (Articles 36-51A)
  • Union Executive and Parliament (Articles 52-122)
  • State Executive, Legislature, and Union Territories (Articles 153-241)
  • Supreme Court, High Courts, and Subordinate Courts (Articles 124-147, 214-237)
  • Centre-State Relations, Emergency, and Amendment (Articles 245-368)
Full Constitutional & Administrative Law syllabus

Contract, TPA, CPC & Evidence

Mains Paper 2 · 31 topics · 185 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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)
Full Contract, TPA, CPC & Evidence syllabus

IPC, CrPC, Torts & Jurisprudence

Mains Paper 3 · 31 topics · 176 sub-topics

  • 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
  • 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 IPC, CrPC, Torts & Jurisprudence syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) syllabus?

The Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) syllabus has 6 sections: General Knowledge, Law (Prelims), English & Kannada Language, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Contract, TPA, CPC & Evidence and IPC, CrPC, Torts & Jurisprudence. Together they cover 80 topics and 437 sub-topics.

What is the Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) exam pattern?

Prelims (Law 100 marks) + Mains (3 Papers) + Interview. Stages: Prelims, Mains, Mains Paper 1, Mains Paper 2, Mains Paper 3.

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Is this the official Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) syllabus?

It is compiled from the official Karnataka Judicial Service (KJS) 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.