The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has released the official notification of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Exam to fill in various Civil Judge posts in the high court.

The selection process of the MP Civil Judge Exam 2022 involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Viva-voce. All three phases are qualifying in nature.

Coming to the context of this article, we have tried to answer the list of queries students will now have around the MP Civil Judge Notification 2022.

• Who can apply for MPCJ Exam? Students who have completed an LLB degree of 3 or 5 years from a Government and Bar Council recognized university are eligible for the MPCJ exam.
• How many vacancies are available in MP Civil Judge Recruitment 2022? As per the revised notification, a total of 270 vacancies are available in MP Civil Judge Recruitment 2022. It is good news for all the judiciary aspirants like you, who have been waiting for a long time.
• Does the MPCJ exam have negative marking? No. There is no negative marking in MP Judicial Services Exam
• I am 22 years old. I am eligible for MP Judiciary Recruitment 2022? Absolutely, yes. As per the official notification, aspirants' minimum age should be above 21 years to apply for the exam.

Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into MP Judiciary Exam 2022 including exam dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, the application process, and more.

Latest Updates:

28 June 2022: MP Judiciary Mains Exam Date Announced!

Madhya Pradesh High Court published the exam dates for the mains examination of the MP Judiciary. As per the latest notice, the exam is conducted on two consecutive days in the month of August 2022.

Qualified students have to submit a separate application form along with required documents for the mains examination. However, they no need to pay any fees or other charges while filling out the online form.

To know more information about the MP Judiciary Mains Exam Dates, check the official notice.

14 May 2022: MP Judiciary New Vacancy List Published

As per the recent notice, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has added additional 114 posts to the present 156 posts of Civil Judge.

Therefore, the total number of vacancies available for the MP Civil Judge recruitment 2022 is 270. For more information, check the official notice.

6 May 2022: MP Judiciary Answer Key Released!

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh published the provisional answer key for the MP Civil Judge exam, which was concluded on 06 May 2022. 

Aspirants can download the answer key pdf from the official website of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

28 March 2022: MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Date Announced!

As per the latest notice published by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, the preliminary examination of the MP Judiciary is scheduled for 06 May 2022.

The exam is conducted in a single shift with an SD-100 isolation model. Also, the notice states that for the convenience of students, the exam shall be held at centers in and out of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

To know more information about the exam centers, check the official notice.

21 December 2021: MP Judiciary Exam Notification Published!

The High Court of Madhya Pradesh published the official notification for the MP Civil Judge exam on the official website. 

As per the notification, the high court will start the online registration process on 29 December 2021. All the eligible aspirants must make sure to fill out the registration form on or before the last date.

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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Exam Dates 2022

Let us look at the table below to know all the important events related to the MP Civil Judge Exam 2022.

Events	Dates
MP Judicial Services Exam Notification	21 December 2021
Starting Date of Online Application	29 December 2021 (from 12:00 pm)
Last Date of Online Application	27 January 2022 (till 11:55 pm )
MP Judiciary Prelims Exam Date 2022	06 May 2022
MP Judiciary Mains Exam date	06 August 2022 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) (1st Paper)
	06 August 2022 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) (2nd Paper)
	07 August 2022 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) (3rd Paper)
	07 August 2022 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM) (4th Paper)

MP Judiciary Recruitment Notification 2022

Madhya Pradesh High Court published the notification on Civil Judge Recruitment on 21 December 2021. As per the official notification, 156 vacancies have been announced by the high court.

The key highlights of the MP Judiciary Notification are as follows:

• The minimum age limit to apply for the exam is 21 years, and the maximum age should be 35 years.
• Also, you must have completed your LLB degree, or any equivalent degree of graduation from the government and bar council recognized university to apply for the MP civil judge exam 2022.
• There is no change in the exam pattern of the exam. Prelims and Mains are the qualifying stages, while the final stage is an interview round.

Download MP Judiciary Notification 2022 PDF

MP Judicial Services Vacancy Details 2022

As said above, a total of 156 vacancies have been released by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Out of 156, five vacancies will be reserved for the persons with disabilities (PwD) category.

Check out the table below to know the category-wise MP Civil Judge Vacancies.

Category	No. of Vacancies
Unreserved	78
Scheduled Caste	25
Scheduled Tribe	32
OBC	21
Unfilled vacncies	114
Total	270

MP Civil Judge Salary Details 2022

The MP Judicial Services Salary of a Civil Judge at Madhya Pradesh High court ranges between Rs. 27,700 – Rs. 44,770/ - Per Month.

Aside from this PCS J Salary, the in-hand salary also incorporates various perks and remittances like:

• Dearness allowance
• HRA
• Travel Allowances
• Rent Allowance

Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Eligibility Criteria 2022

The MP High Court has prescribed certain criteria that must satisfy to be eligible for the civil judge exam. Before proceeding with the application you must check whether you meet the MP Judiciary Exam Eligibility or not.

The eligibility criteria required to apply for the MP higher judiciary exam 2022 is as follows:

Educational Qualifications:

If you have finished your LLB degree of 3 or 5 years from a Government and Bar Council recognized university, you are eligible for the MP civil judge exam.

Age Details: 

• The lower age limit to apply for MPHC Civil Judge Recruitment is 21 Years.
• Your maximum age should be 35 years to apply for the exam.

Read more: Enhance your MP Judiciary Mains Exam Preparation with the help of mentors

General Requirements: 

You must be a citizen of India in sound wellbeing, with a decent moral character, and should not be connected to or have a history with any criminal case that involves moral descent. 

How to Apply for MP Judicial Services Exam 2022?

You can fill the applications only through online mode. Follow the following steps to register for the MP Civil Judge Exam 2020 Online.

There are four stages involved in the MP Judiciary Application Form. 

• Visit the official website of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
• On the homepage, click on the link "Recruitment/Result."
• Now, click on "Click Here for Application Form/Admit Card" followed by clicking on the link "Application-Click Here."
• Enter all the important details, such as name, date of birth, address, educational qualifications, etc.
• Upload scanned passport-sized photograph along with a signature in the format and size asked.
• After uploading, click on the submit button to proceed with the final process
• Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode and submit.
• Review the form and check if all details are entered correctly

Application Fee

• The MP Civil Judge Exam application fee for the Unreserved/Madhya Pradesh residents: INR 1047.82
• Application fee for reserved categories: INR 647.82

MP Judicial Services Admit Card 2022

You can download the admit card only in online mode. You can follow the instructions given below to download the MP Civil Judge Admit Card.

• Visit the official website of Madhya Pradesh High Court, i.e. https://mphc.gov.in.
• On the Home page, click on the "Madhya Pradesh Judicial service examination admit card" link.
• Enter your user ID and password and click on the submit button
• The MP Judiciary admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference.

MP Judiciary Exam Pattern 2022

The MP Judiciary Exam includes three stages i.e., Prelims, Mains, and Viva-Voce. As per the notification, you need to qualify all the stages for final selection.

The Online Preliminary Examination for MP Civil Judge is for two hours, with 150 multiple choice questions of one mark each. The breakup for the MP Judiciary Exam Pattern for the Prelims Exam is given below.

Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam paper consists of 150 multiple choice questions, and each question carries one mark.

The total time duration of the exam is 2 hours.

Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains exam consists of four papers and each paper is conducted for 100 marks.

The total time duration of each paper is 3 hours.

• Paper 1: Civil Law and Procedure
• Paper 2: Criminal law and procedure
• Paper 3: Writing skill, Court Practice, Translation, and current legal knowledge
• Paper 4: Judgment writing

Viva-Voce

You will be shortlisted for the viva-voce based on the marks scored in the mains examination. The exam is conducted for a total of 50 marks.

MP Judiciary Syllabus 2022

The MP Judiciary exam is based on three stages, i.e.,

• Screening
• Mains
• Interview round

The Preliminary exams carry 150 marks. In the screening/prelims stage, shortlisting will be done for the main examination. It is qualifying in nature

Here is the detailed MP Judiciary Exam Syllabus explained for both prelims and mains. Ensure to study each of these topics carefully from the right book. 

MP Judiciary Prelims Syllabus 2022

The preliminary examination includes two parts. part 1 and part 2. In part 1, the questions are based on topics like Code of Civil Procedure, Constitution of India, Contract Act, MP Accommodation Control Act, MP Land Revenue Act, etc.

In part 2, you will be tested on general knowledge, computer Knowledge, and the English language.

Here is the detailed syllabus for the prelims exam along with the weightage of each topic which is derived from the previous year's examinations. 

Topics	Weightage of Questions
Constitution of India	10 questions
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	15 questions
Transfer of Property Act, 1882	7 questions
Indian Contract Act, 1872	8 questions
Specific Relief Act, 1963	6 questions
Limitation Act, 1963	4 questions
MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961	5 questions
MP Land Revenue Code, 1959	5 questions
Indian Evidence Act, 1872	15 questions
Indian Penal Code, 1861	15 questions
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	15 questions
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881	5 questions
General Knowledge	20 questions
Computer Knowledge	10 questions
English Knowledge	10 questions

MP Judiciary Mains Syllabus 2022

After qualifying for the preliminary exam, you are successfully eligible for the mains exam. The main examination comprises four papers, each carrying 100 marks, essay-based. 

Check out the detailed syllabus from the post below and enhance your MP Judiciary mains exam preparation.

First Question Paper: (Marks – 100)

• Constitution of India
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• Indian Contract Act, 1872
• Specific Reliefs Act, 1963 (I, II and VI to VIII)
• Limitation Act, 1963 (Parts II & III)

Second Question Paper: (Marks – 100)

• Writing on Social Issue- 20 marks
• Writing on Legal Issue- 20 marks
• Precis Writing- 20 marks
• Translation (Hindi to English)- 20 marks
• Translation (English to Hindi)- 20 marks

Practice: Important Essay Topics for Judiciary Exams 2022

Third Question Paper: (Marks – 100)

• MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961
• MP Land Revenue Code, 1959
• Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
• Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Fourth Question Paper: (Marks – 100)

• Framing of Issues- 10 marks
• Framing of Charges- 10 marks
• Judgment / Order (Civil) Writing- 40 marks (Civil Judge II Class level)
• Judgment / Order (Criminal) Writing- 40 marks (Judicial Magistrate First Class Level)

MP Judiciary Preparation Tips 2022

Since the syllabus is vast, it is suggested to begin your MP Judiciary Exam Preparation at least 6 months or 1 year before the exam. 

• Don't prepare separately for prelims and mains. Begin with the mains preparation and automatically you are preparing for prelims. 
• Make notes while you are studying any topic this can help in remembering concepts for a long time and also help during revision. 
• You should prepare a question bank of 25 questions from the previous year’s question paper and create 25 HOTS questions from the previous year’s question papers to help you at the time of your revision.
• For the general knowledge section, ensure to read at least 12 months of daily current affairs before the exam.
• After completing all the topics, practice as many questions as possible from the previous year's MP Judiciary question papers, as it will help improve your time management skills and speed.
• Also, study the recent landmark judgments by the Honorablee Supreme Court and Hon M.P. High Court. You can find this from various legal websites. 

MP Judiciary Books 2022

Opting for the best book is important to understand the concepts in-depth and perform better in the exam. With so many books available, it is difficult for most of you to choose the right book for the MP Civil Judge Exam. 

The following are some of the best books for the MP Judiciary exam for prelims and mains.

Subject	Book Name	Author
Control Act	Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 Paperback – 1 January 2019	Surbhi Wadhwa
Civil & Criminal	Judicial Service Examinations (Civil & Criminal)	Dr Mohammed Zaheeruddin
Bare Act	Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1959 (Bare Act) (Diglot edition and supplement) (Hindi)	Allahabad Law Publications
Penal Code	Textbook on Indian Penal Code	K D Gaur
Criminal Procedure	R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure	Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pilla
Law of Evidence	The Law of Evidence	Batuk Lal

MP Prelims Exam Centers 2022

• The exam conducting authority has released the list of states in which the examination center may be allotted, List of States (where no test centers are proposed) merged with States. 
• Also, you can check the examination state by logging in to the portal using your login credentials. 
• You can also change the state preference by choosing your desired state from the list of options in the PDF below. 
• In case if there is no change in preference request received by the authorities, then it would be presumed that you are satisfied with the State allotted. 

Read more: Important Essay Topics for MP Judiciary Exam

MP Judiciary Exam Day Instructions 2022

In view of the current situation across the world, the MP High Court Civil Judge Exam conducting authority has released certain instructions as listed below:

• You must fill the declaration form stating that you don't have any health issues as per your knowledge, whichthe staff may verifyf with the help of the Arogya Setu App installed in an active mode in the mobile phone of candidates.
• During the entry to and exit from the examination hall, you must maintain social distancing norms.
• Reach the examination center well ahead of time to avoid overcrowding.
• You must use a face mask/cover and carry your own hand sanitizer. 
• You are required to bring your writing stationery and avoid sharing the same with others.
• You are required to carry the Admit Card to the Examination hall.
• Follow all the safety instructions at the examination center strictly.

MP Judiciary Exam Result 2022

• The Madhya Pradesh High Court releases the result separately for each stage of the selection process.
• Generally, authorities will release the MP Civil Judge Result within a month after the examination.
• You can check and download the results only from the official website. 
• The MP Civil Judge Exam Results PDF incorporates your name, register number, and category details. 
• Just enter your registration number to check and download the MP Civil Judge Exam result. 

MP Judiciary Cut Off Marks Category Wise 2022

Based on the cut-off marks, you are shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. For each stage, there are separate cut-off marks released.

The MP Judiciary Cut Off marks are decided by the exam conducting authority based on various factors.

To help get an idea about the cut-off, the previous year's cut-off marks are tabulated for both prelims and mains to know the trend in cut-off marks.

MPHC Civil Judge 2021 Prelims Cut Off Marks

Category	Cut Off Marks
Unreserved	115
OBC	105
SC	88
ST	82

MPHC Civil Judge 2021 Cut Off Marks in Mains Exam (for appearing in the interview)

Category	Cut Off Marks
Unreserved	211.5
OBC	200.5
SC	184
ST	180.5