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UP JUDICIARY Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service (UPPCS J)

Sections
31
Topics
151
Sub-topics
755
Stages
11
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The UP JUDICIARY (Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service (UPPCS J)) syllabus is organised into 31 sections: General Knowledge (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Knowledge (Mains), English Language, Hindi Language, Substantive Law (Law I) and 25 more. Together they cover 151 topics and 755 sub-topics, tested in Prelims Paper I — GK (150 marks, ~100 Qs), Prelims Paper II — Law (300 marks, ~200 Qs), Mains Paper 1 — GK (200 marks) and 8 more. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam conducted by UPPSC for appointment of Civil Judges in Uttar Pradesh. Commonly referred to as UPPCS J Exam.

Exam pattern: Prelims (MCQ: GK 150 marks + Law 300 marks) + Mains (6 Descriptive Papers: 1400 marks) + Interview (100 marks)

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

Prelims Law

  • Constitutional Law16%18 marks · 36 Qs
  • Indian Penal Code / BNS 202314%15 marks · 30 Qs
  • Indian Contract Act, 187212%13 marks · 25 Qs
  • Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS 20239%10 marks · 20 Qs
  • Transfer of Property Act, 18827%8 marks · 15 Qs
  • Law of Evidence / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 20237%8 marks · 15 Qs
  • Code of Civil Procedure, 19087%8 marks · 15 Qs
  • Specific Relief Act, 19635%5 marks · 10 Qs
  • Law of Torts4%5 marks · 10 Qs
  • Indian Partnership Act, 19323%3 marks · 6 Qs
  • Sale of Goods Act, 19303%3 marks · 5 Qs
  • Principles of Equity3%3 marks · 5 Qs
  • Hindu Law3%3 marks · 5 Qs
  • Pleading, Framing of Charges & Judgment Writing3%3 marks · 6 Qs
  • Law of Trusts2%2 marks · 4 Qs
  • Muslim Law2%2 marks · 4 Qs

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Exam pattern at a glance

Prelims (MCQ: GK 150 marks + Law 300 marks) + Mains (6 Descriptive Papers: 1400 marks) + Interview (100 marks)

High-weightage UP JUDICIARY topics

  1. 1Hindu Law & Muslim LawSubstantive Law (Law I)~80 marks
  2. 2BNS / Indian Penal CodePenal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III)~70 marks
  3. 3UP Local LawsPenal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III)~70 marks
  4. 4Contract, Partnership & Sale of GoodsSubstantive Law (Law I)~60 marks
  5. 5Transfer of PropertySubstantive Law (Law I)~60 marks
  6. 6Constitutional Law & TortsProcedure & Evidence (Law II)~60 marks
  7. 7UP Revenue Code, 2006Penal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III)~60 marks
  8. 8Law of Evidence / BSA 2023Procedure & Evidence (Law II)~50 marks

UP JUDICIARY section-wise syllabus

Law (Prelims)

Prelims Paper II — Law (300 marks, ~200 Qs) · 7 topics · 15 sub-topics

  • Constitutional Law
  • IPC / BNS 2023
  • CrPC / BNSS 2023
  • Evidence / BSA 2023
  • Contract Act & TPA
  • CPC, Limitation, Torts
  • Jurisprudence & International
Full Law (Prelims) syllabus

Hindi Language

Mains Paper 3 — Hindi (100 marks) · 4 topics · 15 sub-topics

  • Essay Writing (निबंध लेखन)
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  • Vocabulary and Composition (शबà¥à¤¦ à¤à¤£à¥à¤¡à¤¾à¤°)
  • Translation and Precis
Full Hindi Language syllabus

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Prelims Law · 9 topics · 67 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)
Full Indian Contract Act, 1872 syllabus

Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Prelims Law · 5 topics · 24 sub-topics

  • Nature of Partnership (Sections 4-8)
  • Relations of Partners to Third Parties (Sections 18-30)
  • Relations of Partners Inter Se (Sections 9-17)
  • Incoming, Outgoing Partners, and Dissolution (Sections 31-47)
  • Registration and Effects of Non-Registration (Sections 56-71)
Full Indian Partnership Act, 1932 syllabus

Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Prelims Law · 5 topics · 23 sub-topics

  • 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)
Full Sale of Goods Act, 1930 syllabus

Law of Trusts

Prelims Law · 5 topics · 28 sub-topics

  • Nature, Definition, and Essentials of a Trust (Indian Trusts Act, 1882)
  • Creation of Trusts
  • Rights, Duties, and Powers of Trustees (Sections 11-36)
  • Rights and Remedies of Beneficiaries (Sections 55-68)
  • Vacation of Office, Extinction, and Termination of Trusts (Sections 69-78)
Full Law of Trusts syllabus

Hindu Law

Prelims Law · 6 topics · 34 sub-topics

  • Sources and Schools of Hindu Law
  • Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  • Divorce and Maintenance
  • Joint Hindu Family, Coparcenary, and Karta
  • Hindu Succession Act, 1956
  • Adoption, Guardianship, and Wills
Full Hindu Law syllabus

Constitutional Law

Prelims Law · 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 Law syllabus

Law of Torts

Prelims Law · 8 topics · 45 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
Full Law of Torts syllabus

Law of Evidence / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023

Prelims Law · 8 topics · 44 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
Full Law of Evidence / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 syllabus

Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS 2023

Prelims Law · 7 topics · 35 sub-topics

  • 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 Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS 2023 syllabus

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Prelims Law · 8 topics · 43 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)
Full Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 syllabus

Indian Penal Code / BNS 2023

Prelims Law · 8 topics · 52 sub-topics

  • 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)
Full Indian Penal Code / BNS 2023 syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the UP JUDICIARY syllabus?

The UP JUDICIARY syllabus has 31 sections: General Knowledge (Prelims), Law (Prelims), General Knowledge (Mains), English Language, Hindi Language, Substantive Law (Law I), Procedure & Evidence (Law II), Penal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III) and 23 more. Together they cover 151 topics and 755 sub-topics.

What is the UP JUDICIARY exam pattern?

Prelims (MCQ: GK 150 marks + Law 300 marks) + Mains (6 Descriptive Papers: 1400 marks) + Interview (100 marks). Stages: Prelims Paper I — GK (150 marks, ~100 Qs), Prelims Paper II — Law (300 marks, ~200 Qs), Mains Paper 1 — GK (200 marks), Mains Paper 2 — English (100 marks), Mains Paper 3 — Hindi (100 marks), Mains Paper 4 — Law I (200 marks), Mains Paper 5 — Law II (200 marks), Mains Paper 6 — Law III (200 marks), Prelims Law, Mains Law III, General Knowledge.

How many questions come from each UP JUDICIARY section?

General Knowledge (Prelims): 100 questions (100 marks); Law (Prelims): 200 questions (100 marks); General Knowledge (Mains): 5 questions (100 marks); English Language: 4 questions (100 marks); Hindi Language: 4 questions (100 marks); Substantive Law (Law I): 5 questions (100 marks); Procedure & Evidence (Law II): 5 questions (100 marks); Penal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III): 5 questions (100 marks); Indian Contract Act, 1872: 25 questions (13 marks); Indian Partnership Act, 1932: 6 questions (3 marks); Sale of Goods Act, 1930: 5 questions (3 marks); Transfer of Property Act, 1882: 15 questions (8 marks); Principles of Equity: 5 questions (3 marks); Law of Trusts: 4 questions (2 marks); Specific Relief Act, 1963: 10 questions (5 marks); Hindu Law: 5 questions (3 marks); Muslim Law: 4 questions (2 marks); Constitutional Law: 36 questions (18 marks); Law of Torts: 10 questions (5 marks); Law of Evidence / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023: 15 questions (8 marks); Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS 2023: 20 questions (10 marks); Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: 15 questions (8 marks); Pleading, Framing of Charges & Judgment Writing: 6 questions (3 marks); Indian Penal Code / BNS 2023: 30 questions (15 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which UP JUDICIARY topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Hindu Law & Muslim Law (Substantive Law (Law I), ~80 marks), BNS / Indian Penal Code (Penal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III), ~70 marks), UP Local Laws (Penal, Revenue & Local Laws (Law III), ~70 marks), Contract, Partnership & Sale of Goods (Substantive Law (Law I), ~60 marks), Transfer of Property (Substantive Law (Law I), ~60 marks).

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It is compiled from the official UP JUDICIARY notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

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