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Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023
Updated On : May 9, 2023
Reader's Digest: Hurray, the secret of becoming a successful Civil Judge from Bihar is unlocked! Know the right exam pattern & prioritize subjects based on their significance. Here you go for a 100% selection in the Bihar Judiciary exam. Read the article to learn the Bihar judiciary exam pattern for prelims, mains, & interview.
The Bihar Judicial Services examination is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission to fill various Civil Judge positions in the Bihar Civil Service (Judicial Branch).
The Bihar Judicial Services Exam selection process includes three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
- Mains Examination (Written exam)
- Personal Interview
The article will walk you through the details of the complete Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023.
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Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023 for Prelims
There will be two papers in the Bihar Civil Judge preliminary examination:
| Paper | Description | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) from General Studies / General Knowledge | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) from Law topics | 150 |
Note: You must score at least 45% marks (unreserved category) and 40% (reserved category) in the prelims exam to be eligible to appear for the Bihar Judiciary Mains Exam.
Refer to the following table for Bihar Judicial Service Prelims Pattern:
| Number of Papers | 2 |
| Total Marks | 250 |
| Total Time | 210 minutes (Paper-I: 90 minutes and Paper-II: 120 minutes) |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) |
Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023 for Mains
Refer to the following for the latest Bihar civil court exam pattern:
| Number of Papers | 8 |
| Mandatory Subjects | 5 |
| Optional Subjects | 3 out of 5 |
| Total Marks | 1050 |
| Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Written descriptive/ Narrative |
Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern of Compulsory Subjects
Out of five compulsory subjects, General Hindi and General English are qualifying. The minimum qualifying marks in General Hindi and English papers will be 30, failing which you will not be considered qualified for the written test.
Check out the table below to know the marking scheme of the compulsory subjects for Bihar judiciary:
| Sl.No. | Subject | Subject Code | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge (including current affairs) | 01 | 150 |
| 2 | Elementary General Science | 02 | 100 |
| 3 | General Hindi | 03 | 100 |
| 4 | General English | 04 | 100 |
| 5 | Law of Evidence & Procedure | 05 | 150 |
Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern of Optional Subjects
We have provided the list of optional topics and their total marks in the table below. You must select three of these five optional subjects in the Bihar judiciary mains exam.
| Sl.No. | Subjects | Subject Code | Total Marks |
| 1 | Constitutional and Administrative Law of India | 06 | 150 |
| 2 | Hindi Law & Muhammadan Law | 07 | 150 |
| 3 | Law of Transfer of Property and Principles of Equity, Law of Trusts and Specific Relief | 08 | 150 |
| 4 | Law of Contracts & Torts | 09 | 150 |
| 5 | Commercial Law | 10 | 150 |
Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023 for Interview/Viva Voce
You will only be called for the interview if you qualify for the main exam. The interview is conducted for a total of 100 marks.
You can refer to the sample Bihar Judiciary Interview Questions that will help you understand the type of questions asked in the interview.
Note that you must score at least 35% in an interview to make it to the merit list. The final merit list will be prepared based on the main written examination and interview marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many papers are there in Bihar judicial services mains examination 2023?
There a total of eight papers in the Bihar judicial services mains examination, five are mandatory subjects and three are optional subjects.
What is the time duration of Bihar judicial services prelims examination 2023?
Bihar Judiciary Prelims Paper-II of Law will have a duration of 120 minutes
What are the compulsory and optional Subjects in the Bihar judiciary mains examination?
There are five compulsory papers in the mains exam which include, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Elementary General Science, General Hindi, General English, Law of Evidence and Procedure
In the optional subjects, candidates will be required to choose 3 subjects out of the following five optional subjects:
- Constitution and Administrative Law of India
- Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law
- Law of Transfer of Property and Principle of Equity, Law of Trust and Specific Relief
- Law of Contract and Torts
- Commercial Law
Is there negative marking in the Bihar Judiciary Exam?
No. There is no negative marking in the Bihar Judiciary Exam.
What is the BPSC PCS J prelims exam pattern?
There will be two objective type qualifying papers in the Bihar Civil Judge preliminary examination Paper I and Paper-II. Paper 1 will have questions on General Studies consisting of 100 Marks and Paper 2 will have questions on the Law consisting of 150 Marks.
