Punjab Judiciary 2023 - Notification, Exam Dates & Details

Reader's Digest - How to become a Civil Judge in Punjab? Read this blog till the end to know the dates, vacancies, salary, exam pattern, & other information about the Punjab Judiciary Exam. 

The Punjab Judiciary Exam is conducted jointly by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana and the Punjab Public Service Commission to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division)  cum Judicial Magistrate.

This year bumper vacancies of 159 posts have been released for the Punjab Judicial Services Exam 2023.

So, what are you waiting for? Clear all your doubts from below and begin your PPSC Civil Judge Preparation today!

• What is the selection process for the Punjab Judiciary Exam? The selection process for the Punjab Judiciary Exam includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Viva Voce. The blog reveals all; delve deeper!
• What are the eligibility criteria for the Punjab Judiciary Exam? To apply for the Punjab Judiciary Exam, you must have a degree in law from a recognized university and be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates Act of 1961. But that's not all!
• What is the minimum passing score for the Punjab Judiciary Exam? To pass the Punjab Judiciary Exam, you must score at least 33% marks in each main exam paper and at least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the written papers. To uncover more such info, scroll till the end!

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Punjab Judicial Services Exam 2023 Highlights 

Features	Exam Details
Exam Name	Punjab Civil Service (Judicial) Examination
Organizing Authority	Punjab and Haryana High Court & Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Post Offered	Civil Judge (Junior Division) Cum Judicial Magistrate
No. of Vacancies	159
Salary	27,700 – 44,770 INR per month
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university
Age Limit	Minimum 21 years, Maximum 37 years (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories)
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Viva-Voce (Interview)
Application Mode	Online
Negative Marking	0.20% (Applicable in Preliminary Exam)

PPSC Civil Judge Notification 2023

Guess what? The Punjab Judiciary notification is finally out! It was published on 06 September 2022. Are you excited about the opportunity to join the Punjab Judiciary Services?

So, here's the direct link to download the Punjab Civil Judge Notification PDF:

Download Punjab Judiciary Notification PDF

Punjab Judiciary Exam Dates 2023  

Check out some of the important exam dates regarding the Punjab Judiciary Exam 2023:

Events	PPSC Civil Judge Exam Dates
Notification Release Date	06 September 2022
Starting Date for the Online Application Form	06 September 2022
Last Date for the Submission of the Online Application Form	10 October 2022
Release of Admit Card	02 January 2023
Punjab Judiciary Prelims Date	22 January 2023
Punjab Judiciary Prelims Result Declaration Date	22 February 2023
Punjab Judiciary Mains Date	02 June 2023 - 04 June 2023 (ANNOUNCED)
Punjab Judiciary Mains Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced
Punjab Judiciary Interview Date	To Be Announced
Punjab Judiciary Interview Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced

Latest Vacancy List of Punjab Judiciary Exam 2023  

For the Punjab Judicial Service exam, 159 vacancies for the position of Civil Judge are declared. The list below provides detailed information on the PPSC Civil Judge vacancy:

Category (with Category Code)	Posts offered
General (71)	52
Ex-Servicemen/ Lineal Dependent of Ex-Servicemen (72/73)	14
Freedom Fighter, Punjab (74)	02
Sports Person, Punjab (75)	05
Visually Impaired (76-A)	03
Hearing Impaired (76-B)	03
Orthopedically Challenged (76-C)	03
Intellectual disability or Multiple disabilities, including above mentioned	01
Scheduled Caste Others, Punjab (77)	16
Scheduled Caste Others, ESM/LDESM, Punjab (78/79)	04
Scheduled Caste Others Sports Person, Punjab (80)	02
Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab (81)	16
Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, ESM/LDESM, Punjab (82/83)	04
Backward Classes, Punjab (85)	15
Backward Classes, ESM/LDESM, Punjab (86/87)	03
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab (92)	16
Total Vacancies	159

Note: The Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of posts for women) Rules, 2020, issued by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, also provides 33% reservation for women. Out of 159 seats, 55 are reserved for women. 

Punjab Judiciary Salary Details 2023

The pay scale for a Punjab civil judge ranges from 27,700 INR to 44,770 INR. It also includes a dearness allowance, travel allowance, and other allowances authorized by the Punjab government. However, the pay scale is subject to change from time to time. 

Punjab Judiciary Examination Eligibility Criteria 2023

All those who meet the necessary criteria can submit the application form for appearing in the examination. Given below is the Punjab Civil Judge Eligibility: 

Essential Qualification

• You must possess, as of 10/10/2022, a Degree in Bachelor of Laws from any University incorporated by Law in India or a Degree of Bachelor of Laws from Punjab University (undivided), the Dacca University, the Tribhuwan University, Nepal, the Sind University or the Rangoon or Mandalay University in Burma, or should be a Barrister of England or Ireland or member of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland.
• The expression "Degree of Bachelor of Laws" means a degree entitling a candidate to be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocate Act, 1961, and the rules made there) Punjabi up to Matric or its equivalent Standard.
• You must have studied Punjabi till Matric or any equivalent level. 

Nationality

• You shall be an Indian Citizen.
• Or, you shall be a subject of Bhutan or a Nepali citizen. 
• Or, you shall be a person who is of Indian origin and has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East African countries like Kenya, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, Zaire, Malawi, and Zambia with the intent of settling permanently in India.
• Or, you shall be a Tibetian refugee who entered India before 01 January 1962 to settle permanently in India.

Note - Apart from Indian candidates, others must provide an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of Punjab in the Department of Home Affairs and Justice to obtain the appointment letter for the position.

PPSC Civil Judge Age Limit

• You should not be below 21 and above 37 years on the last submission date of Online application Forms i,e,10/10/2022.
• Allowances in terms of age limit are offered to the ex-servicemen of the Domicile of Punjab. 
• However, the upper age limit extends for certain categories as mentioned here:

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (All States) & Backward Classes (Punjab only)	Up to 42 years
Punjab Government and other Government Employees (employees of its Boards/Corporations/Commissions and Authorities, and all State/Central Government employees)	Up to 45 years
Ex-servicemen (Punjab Domicile)	Age deduction + 3 years
Widows, Divorcees, and Certain Women Categories	Up to 42 years
Physically Handicapped (Punjab Domicile)	Up to 47 years

Punjab Judiciary Application Form 2023

Here are the steps you must follow to complete the PPSC Civil Judge registration process:

1. Visit the PPSC official website: https://www.ppsc.gov.in/
2. Click "Open Advertisement" on the homepage.
3. Find "RECRUITMENT TO 159 POSTS OF CIVIL JUDGE" and click "Apply/View."
4. Read the official advertisement, and click "Apply Online."
5. Agree to the terms and conditions, and proceed to the application form.
6. Read the instructions before filling out the form.
7. Complete the form with personal and educational details.
8. Upload necessary documents (photos, signatures).
9. Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit card/Net Banking.
10. Download the receipt, keep a copy, and note login information.

Punjab Judiciary Application Fees 2023

Category	Application Charges	Examination Fee	Total
SC/ST (All States) & BC (Punjab State)	Rs. 500	Rs. 250	Rs. 750
Ex-Serviceman (Punjab State)	Rs. 500	No Fee	Rs. 500
EWS, PWD, LDESM (Punjab)	Rs. 500	No Fee	Rs. 500
General, Sports Persons (Punjab), Wards of Freedom Fighters (Punjab)	Rs. 500	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1500

Punjab Judicial Services Admit Card 2023 

Follow the below-mentioned steps to download the Punjab Judiciary Admit Card:

1. Visit the PPSC official website.
2. Locate "Download Admit Card" under the online registration tab on the homepage and click it.
3. Enter your password and registration number in the provided fields.
4. Complete the CAPTCHA and click "Submit." 
5. Access your PPSC Judicial Service Recruitment Admit Card in PDF format.
6. Download and print the admit card for use during the exam.

Punjab Judiciary Exam Pattern 2023

The selection process for the Punjab Judiciary Services Exam involves three stages – the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Viva-Voce. There is a unique PPSC Civil Judge exam pattern for each stage.  

Punjab Judiciary Preliminary Examination Pattern 

Examination Stage	Preliminary Examination
Question Type	Objective type with multiple choices
Mode of Scrutiny	Computer-based scrutiny
Duration	Two hours
Number of Questions	125
Marks per Question	04
Negative Marking	0.20% deduction (1/5th mark) for each wrong answer
Unattempted Questions	No negative marking
Question Standard	Graduate level

Note: You must secure a minimum of 150 marks (100 marks for all reserved category candidates) in the Preliminary Examination out of 500 marks to appear in the Main Examination. 

Punjab Judiciary Mains Examination Pattern 

Paper No.	Exam Feature	Details
I - IV	Duration	3 hours per paper
	Format	Narrative/Subjective
	Marks per Paper	200 marks
	Language	English
V	Duration	3 hours
	Format	Narrative/Subjective
	Marks (Essay Writing)	100 marks
	Marks (Language & Grammar)	50 marks
	Language	English (except for Punjabi language paper)
Punjabi Language Paper	Minimum Qualifying Marks	33%
	Standard	Matriculation Examination of Punjab School Education Board

Punjab Judiciary Viva Voce Pattern 

Viva-Voce Feature	Details
Total Marks	100 marks
Objective	Test your alertness, intelligence, and general outlook
Language	English
Role in Final Result	Combined with Main Written Examination marks to determine the candidate's final result (Grand Total)

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Punjab Judiciary Services Syllabus 2023

The details regarding the Punjab PCS Judiciary 2023 are given below. You must thoroughly read the syllabus to ensure you receive a letter of appointment to the Punjab Judiciary Service.

Punjab Judicial Preliminary Examination Syllabus 

You must follow the topics given below to clear the preliminary examination as per the Punjab Judiciary Syllabus:

• Aptitude, analytical skills, and reasoning
• Main Subjects of Law
• Indian Legal, Constitutional History and Governance
• Current national and international events

Punjab Judicial Main Examination Syllabus 

The details below highlight the topics that must be studied to get enlisted for the next stage - viva voce. Solve Judiciary Exams Question Papers for these topics to score the maximum in the exam.

Paper No.	Syllabus	Maximum Marks
Paper-I	Civil Law: Code of Civil Procedure, Punjab Courts Act, Indian Contract Act, Indian Sales of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act, Transfer of Property Act 1882, East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949, Indian Evidence Act 1872	200
Paper-II	Civil Law: Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law, Customary Law, Law of Registration, Limitation	200
Paper-III	Criminal Law: Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act	200
Paper-IV	English Language: Essay (1000-1100 words), Precis, Words and Phrases, Comprehension, Corrections	200
Paper-V	Punjabi Language: Punjabi in Gurmukhi Script	150

Punjab Judiciary Preparation Tips 2023

Here are the direct links to blogs for the PPSC Civil Judge preparation:

Punjab Judiciary Preparation Books

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Punjab Judiciary Answer Key

After the exams, the Punjab Civil Judge answer key is the foremost that you must refer to calculate your overall score and raise objections to ensure a fair evaluation of your results. It is released by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana on the official website.

Punjab Judiciary Result 

PPSC announces Punjab Civil Judge results for each stage individually. Results are published in PDF format. The preliminary result for the Punjab Civil Judge Exam 2023 was declared on February 22, 2023.

Here are the steps to download the PPSC Judicial Service Result:

1. Visit www.ppsc.gov.in, the official PPSC website.
2. Browse the latest updates and notification tab.
3. Click the "Punjab Judiciary Civil Judge (Junior Division) Result" link.
4. View the displayed PDF.
5. Enter your roll number to check the selection status.
6. Download and save the Punjab Judiciary Civil Judge Prelim Exam result PDF for future use.

Punjab Judiciary Cut Off 

Punjab Civil Judge Cut-off is determined by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). The cut-off marks are set according to the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the availability of vacancies and the difficulty level of the exam.

On 22 February, the Punjab Judiciary prelims result was announced. Based on the result declaration, here is the PPSC Civil Judge Prelims 2023 Cut Off: 

Category	Cut Off
General	393.60
ESM, Punjab	148.80
LDESM, Punjab	138.40
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab	139.20
Sports Person, Punjab	175.20
Blind & Low Vision	124.00
Deaf & Hard of Hearing	152.80
Locomotive Disability	216.00
Intellectual Disability	148.00
SC Others, Punjab	329.60
SC LDESM, Punjab	137.60
SC Sports Person, Punjab	147.20
Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab	136.80
BC, Punjab	349.60
BC ESM, Punjab	208.00
BC LDESM, Punjab	124.80
General EWS, Punjab	135.20

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Punjab Judiciary Exam 2023

Candidate Category	Written Papers Requirement	Language Paper Requirement	Overall Qualification Requirement
General	50% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	50% marks
Scheduled Castes (Punjab)	45% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	45% marks
Backward Classes (Punjab)	45% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	45% marks
Physically Handicapped (Punjab)	45% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	45% marks

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Punjab Judiciary Exam is highly competitive and requires diligent preparation and a thorough understanding of the syllabus. To successfully navigate this exam, you must keep in mind the following key takeaways:

• The application process for the Punjab Judiciary Exam can be completed online through the official PPSC website.
• The exam consists of multiple stages, including a preliminary exam, the main written exam, and viva-voce.
• The exam syllabus covers various legal topics, including civil and criminal law, language proficiency, and essay writing.
• The Punjab Civil Judge Exam answer key is essential for candidates to calculate their overall scores and raise objections if necessary.
• You must stay updated with the latest exam notifications and results through the official PPSC website.

With dedication and hard work, candidates can successfully navigate the Punjab Judiciary Exam and pursue a rewarding career in judicial services.