Overview: 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. 

Please note: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on 26 September 2023 announced the results for 32nd Bihar Judiciary Prelims which was conducted on 4th June 2023. Click here to check the result.

Now coming to the details of the Bihar Judicial Services Exam selection process, which 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. 

• Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023 for Prelims.
• Bihar Judiciary Pattern for Mains.
• Bihar Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023 for Interview/Viva Voce.

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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

Know about: Bihar Judiciary Mains Date

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

You will only be called for the interview if you qualify for the mains 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 mains written examination and interview marks.

Conclusion:

Remember that consistency and dedication are key to success in judiciary exams. Stay motivated, focus on your weaknesses, and continuously evaluate your progress. Seek guidance from mentors or experienced candidates if needed, and don't forget to stay calm and confident during the exams. Try preparing for mains and prelims together while making the notes. Start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus for both the Preliminary and Mains exams. Stay updated with all the legal developments and try practicsng as much as possible.

All the best!