Reader's Digest: Read this blog post to know the Haryana PCS J Prelims and Mains subject-wise syllabus. The Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam dates are yet to be released for the next academic year. To download the Haryana PCS J syllabus PDF, click on the button attached to the article. Also, know the essential books for Haryana Judicial Service preparations and more.  

Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Prelims Exam

The prelims exam shall be of objective type with multiple-choice questions. The question paper of the preliminary examination consists of 125 questions, each with four marks.

The Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Prelims comprises Current Affairs, Indian Legal History, Constitutional Development, and Acts mentioned under Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, and Criminal Law indicated for the Main Examination.

It would help if you had a general and basic overview of the main subjects and the ability to answer questions on current events of national and international importance, Indian legal and constitutional history, and governance.

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Solving Question Papers of the Haryana Judiciary Exam will help you know the difficulty level of the paper and the type of questions asked in the prelims exam.

The marking scheme of the prelims exam is that each question carries four marks, and for each wrong answer, you get a -0.8 mark.

However, there is no negative marking for unanswered questions.

For General category candidates to be shortlisted for the mains exam, a minimum of 150 marks should be obtained out of 500 in the Preliminary Examination.

While for all the reserved categories, a minimum of 100 marks should be obtained out of 500.

The minimum eligibility marks for General Category students will be 30%, while for reserved categories, it will be 20%.

Following Preparation Tips for Haryana Judiciary Exam will help improve your skills and give insight into some of the best preparation tips.

Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Mains 

The Mains exam will consist of written papers with descriptive or narrative / essay-type questions.

Each of the Mains written exams is of 3 hours duration.

As per the Haryana Judiciary Exam Pattern, the Mains Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023 comprises five subjects:

• Civil law 1
• Civil law 2
• Criminal law
• English paper
• Language

Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Civil Law 1

Here are some essential topics the Civil Law 1 Subject asked in the upcoming Haryana Judicial Services Exam.

• Code of Civil Procedure
• Punjab Courts Act
• Indian Contract Act
• Indian Partnership Act
• Sales of Goods Act
• Specific Relief Act
• Indian Evidence Act
• Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973

Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023: Civil Law 2 

It would be best if you focused more on the following topics to score good marks in the Civil Law 2 paper.

• Hindu Law
• Mohammedan Law
• Law of Registration and Limitation
• Customary Law

Haryana Judiciary Syllabus 2023 for Criminal Law 

These are some of the core topics addressed in the Criminal Law Section. Let us look at the detailed Haryana Judiciary Syllabus for criminal law.

• Criminal Procedure Code
• Indian Evidence Act
• Indian Penal code

Haryana Judiciary Exam 2023 Syllabus for English 

The English paper is conducted for 200 marks, and the questions are based on the following topics:

• Words and Phrases
• Comprehension
• English Essay (1000-1100 words)
• Precise
• Corrections

Haryana Civil Judge Syllabus 2023 for Language

You are advised to focus on the following topics to score good marks on the language paper.

• Hindi (in Devnagri Script)
• Explanation of Hindi passage in prose and poetry in the same language
• Composition (essay)

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Haryana Judiciary Exam Syllabus for Viva-Voce/ Interview

For a candidate to be qualified for viva-voce, they must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in all the written examinations in Mains.

However, for the candidate belonging to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Serviceman candidates only (but not dependents of ESM), a minimum of 45% aggregate marks should be obtained for qualification.

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Candidates appearing for Viva-voce/Interview must note-

• The interview is worth a total of 200 marks.
• The interview will be conducted only in English.
• The interview is conducted to judge the personal qualities of the candidate.
• The interview will relate to matters of general interest and will test the candidate's alertness, intelligence, and general outlook.
• It is mandatory to appear for viva-voce/interview to be considered for the final selection.
• Candidates will be eligible to be recruited as Civil Judges/Judicial Magistrates if they secure 50% or more marks in aggregate of the marks secured in the main written examination and the viva-voce.
• The eligibility for the selection as Civil Judges/Judicial Magistrates for the scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, Physically Handicapped, and Ex-Serviceman candidates only, but not dependents of ESM, is 45% or more in aggregate of the marks secured in the main written examination and the viva-voce.

Which Books Should I Consider for Haryana Judiciary Exam 2023?

Opting for the Best Books for Judiciary Exams will help you prepare all the topics according to the latest syllabus.

The following are some of the best books for preparing the Haryana Judicial Services Syllabus.

• Civil Procedure with Limitation Act by C.K.Takwani
• Textbook on Indian Penal Code by K.D Gaur
• The Code Of Criminal Procedure 1973 by Bare Act Paperback

Summing Up

Knowing why the syllabus matters in your judiciary exam preparation might have been eye-opening. Now that you know the subject-wise weightage of the Haryana PCS J syllabus 2023, gear up your socks and prepare yourself because the final battle of preparation is yet to be won! Join Judiciary Gold Haryana Judiciary coaching classes to boost your preparation to next level.

Save this blog on the detailed syllabus, and read it whenever you want to recheck your syllabus. Tick the topics you have completed, and mark the remaining untouched topics with a red marker to highlight urgency. The left-over topics marked in red will push you to cover them soon.

Happy Reading!