CGPSC Judicial Service Preparation strategy by Shubhangi Jain [AIR 2]

Overview: If you are planning to crack the Chhattisgarh Judiciary in 2026 and are looking for toppers' tips and tricks, then here is the interview of Shubanji Jain, who secured AIR 2 in the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Exam.

Judiciary exam preparation requires a lot of hard work and a consistent approach. Your preparation will be better if you follow some tips shared by toppers. 

In this conversation, she discussed the tricks and tips that every judicial aspirant must follow during preparation.

Let us see how she has cleared the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Examination and how she found motivation throughout the journey.

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Question: What made you choose the judiciary as your career?

Answer: My mother and father work in the government sector, and from the beginning, I was inclined toward it. Actually, I got placed in the corporate sector while in college and accepted the offer, thinking it was an opportunity to explore.

In my corporate job, I was not very satisfied. So then, I started preparing for the Civil Judge Exam. Choosing a career varies from person to person. So, one should choose their career based on their interests and passion.

Question: What motivated you to join the judicial services?

Answer: As I already told you, I was interested in choosing my career in the government sector. During my college internships, I realised that a corporate job was not my cup of tea. But I still accepted an offer during my campus placements to explore life in the corporate sector.

Though if we earn Rs. 25,000-30,000 per month, there won't be much respect and satisfaction.

Considering this, I have chosen the judiciary as a Career. Being a judge, now, I have both respect and job satisfaction.

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Question: What were your strategies for prelims and mains exams, and how many hours did you study daily?

Answer: After completing my LL.M., I started preparing for the exam in 2019. When I started preparing, I focused on a subject-by-subject approach. After completing the preparation for each subject, I used to solve objective questions from previous year's Judiciary Question Papers for the prelims exam. Simultaneously, I was answering the main questions from that particular subject.

Also, I prepared my own notes based on previous years' papers, including the important topics or sections, the types of questions asked about each topic, etc. For each subject, I followed the same procedure. Based on the notification, I was revising the topics for prelims and mains.

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Question: How much time did you take to prepare for the judicial services exam?

Answer: Generally, the preparation time varies from student to student. In my case, it took me 7-8 months to complete the Judiciary Exam Syllabus. Based on the timeslot, one should plan their preparation. If you have only four months to prepare, you can plan accordingly within that time.

However, it depends on your grasp of the material and dedication. One should require at least 5-6 months to acquire basic knowledge of all subjects. After gaining basic knowledge, one can easily handle the rest.

Is it feasible to prepare for multiple state-level judicial exams simultaneously?

Answer: Yes. It is doable to prepare for multiple state-level judiciary exams. But I suggest focusing on only one state-level judiciary exam at a time, as preparing for multiple states won't be very effective. You must be selective during your Judiciary Exam Preparation.

However, if you want to target 2-3 states in the same year, you can still prepare for those states.

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Question: Are questions based only on bare acts in the prelims exam?

Answer: In the maximum state-level Judiciary Exams, you would find most of the questions based on bare acts in the preliminary exam, but in the recent 2 to 3 years, the trend has changed. The prelims exam will have questions based on General Studies and General Knowledge.

So, following a few websites that update recent case laws is better. Also, update yourself on the new and old case laws, and make a list of the main topics while preparing them.

Question: What was your success mantra for becoming a civil judge?

Answer: For everyone, determination and patience are essential to crack any competitive exam. I have even gone through many phases in my preparation journey. But still, I motivated myself and maintained a positive attitude throughout the journey. You can seek help from your family and friends, who will motivate you to achieve your goals.

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Question: How was your personal interview experience?

Answer: In the Chhattisgarh interview, my panel was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. They asked me common questions like " Tell me about yourself, " " Why did you leave your corporate job, etc. Whatever you answer, be genuine. You can also expect questions on law subjects or on the state and city where you reside. If you do not know the answer, you should politely say, "I am sorry, I am not aware of the particular question." 

Conclusion:

For you to understand the judiciary examination pattern and to succeed in this exam, you must make sure that you follow the tips given by the toppers and take proper guidance from your faculties and mentors.

All the best for your preparation.