Overview - Discover the subject-wise topics for the Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus for 2024 and understand the exam pattern. Keep reading to get all the details!

This blog post offers detailed insights about the Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus, enabling you to prepare effectively.

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Overview of Andhra Pradesh Judiciary

Particulars	Details
Nomenclature for examinations	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (Civil Judge) Examination
Conducting Body/Examination Authority	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission
Vacancy	Civil Judge
Official Website	ap.nic.in
Mode of Conduct	Offline (Pen and Paper mode)
Exam Pattern	Screening Test:  A computer-based test (CBT) will be conducted to shortlist candidates for the written exam. The preliminary exam consists of 100 questions, each worth 1 mark.  The preliminary examination duration is two hours Written Exam: The exam is divided into three parts Civil Law- 3 hours-100 questions Criminal Law- 3 Hours- 100 questions English Translation: Translation is worth 25 marks, and essay writing is worth 75 marks. Interview: Viva Voce will be worth 50 marks.
Examination date (announced & Expected)	Yet to be announced

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Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus 2024

Refer to the table below to learn more about the Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus:

Syllabus of Civil Laws	Syllabus for Criminal Laws
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Specific Relief Act, 1963	Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Contract Act, 1872	Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955	Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
Hindu Succession Act, 1956	Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Indian Easement Act, 1882	Criminal Rule of Practice
Limitation Act, 1963	Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968
Transfer of Property Act, 1882	Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974
Civil Rules of Practice	Juvenile Justice (care and protection of children act) 2015.
Registration Act, 1908
Indian Stamp Act,  1899
Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act 1905
Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Andhra Pradesh Civil Judge Exam Pattern 2024

As mentioned earlier, the AP High Court Civil Judge Recruitment process will consist of three stages:

• Screening Test: MCQ-based questions
• Mains Examination: Written Test (Offline)
• Viva Voce

The screening test will be used to shortlist candidates for the offline written examination. The marks obtained in the screening test will not be considered for the final selection since it is only a qualifying test. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by the aspirants in the main written examination and the Viva Voce.

It is essential for all the aspirants to go through the exam pattern, which is explained below:

Stage 1: Screening Test (Computer Based Test) 

Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks	Exam Duration
Computer Based Test	100	100	2 Hour
Total	100	100	2 Hour

• The screening test will be computer-based, and the questions in this stage will be multiple-choice type.
• The language of the questions asked will be English.

Stage 2: Mains Written Exam Pattern

Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks	Exam Duration
Civil Law	100	100	3 Hours
Criminal Law	100	100	3 Hours
English Translation, Essay Writing Test on Legal Subject	-	25 (Translation) 75 (Essay Writing)	3 Hours
Total	300	300	--

Candidates must note that they must attempt to answer all the questions in the written examination in English only (except for the Translation paper).

Stage 3: Viva Voce

Viva Voce will carry a weight of 50 marks. Any candidate who is absent during stage 3 will be disqualified from the recruitment process. The primary objective of this stage is to evaluate the candidates' suitability for the cadre by assessing their mental alertness, knowledge of the law, clear and logical communication, judgment, skills, attitude, ethics, assimilation capability, and intellectual depth.

Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Exam Books

Books to be purchased	Publication/Writers
Reading Material for the Civil Judge Exam (Question & Answer Format)	Anil Khirran Kumar
Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Exam Manual	Showick Thorpe
Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Study Material and Notes	Delhi Law Academy
Judicial Service Examination	LexisNexis
EBC's Master Guide	EBC Publication
Singhal's Judicial Service Examination Mains Paper	Bhumika Jain & Pawan Kumar
The Judges, Judiciary, and Justice Administration	Justice R Bhanumati
Preliminary Exams for Judicial Services	Samarth Aggarwal
Judicial Service Exam Study Guide	Universal Publication

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Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Preparation Strategy

1. Make sure to thoroughly study the entire Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
2. Make sure to review question papers from the previous year to understand the difficulty level of the exam.
3. Focus intensely on all topics.
4. Identify your strengths and weaknesses, and consistently work on improving them.
5. Make sure to practice with mock exams similar to the actual test.

Conclusion

Here are the key takeaways from the above blog:

• Stay informed about the latest changes and updates in the applicable laws and legal principles.
• Develop a detailed study plan to cover all subjects and topics within the given timeframe.
• Practice solving previous year's question papers and participating in mock tests is essential to assess your preparation.
• Familiarize yourself with the subjects covered in the Andhra Pradesh Judiciary Syllabus.
• Focus on important topics such as the Indian Constitution, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Evidence Act.

Considering these insights, you can optimize your preparation and boost your chances of success in the Andhra Pradesh Judiciary exam.