Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will soon release the official notification to fill in various Civil Judge posts in the Uttar Pradesh Civil Service (Judicial Branch). Note that there are several changes being introduced in reservations, vacancies, and the syllabus for the academic year 2022.
Earlier there weren't many categories under the reservation policies, however this year candidates of PWD and locomotory disability, leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, low vision and hearing are also given a % of reservation.
The exam is conducted in three stages for all states namely: preliminary exam followed by mains and interview round. All three phases of the exam are qualifying in nature.
If you aspire to become a civil judge in the Uttar Pradesh High Court, you must have completed your bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Also, your minimum age should be 22 years, and the maximum age is 35 years. The final selection will be based on the marks scored in the main (written) exam and the interview.
To know more about the UP Judiciary Exam, read through the post that will give you a complete insight into the exam dates, number of vacancies, the application process, exam pattern, and more.
Download UP Judiciary Notification (Previous Year)
The official notification will be released on the official website of the UP Public Service Commission.
To apply for the UP Judicial Services exam, you must hold a bachelor's of law degree from a recognized university. Also, your age should be between 22-35 years to fill out the online form.
The UP PCS J 2022 notification will have important information like eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus, etc. You can download the previous year's notification below to know more about the examination.
Let us have a look at the table below to know all the important events related to the UP Judiciary 2022 Exam.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
UP Judiciary Notification | To be Notified |
Starting Date of Online Application | To be Notified |
Last Date of Online Application | To be Notified |
UP Judicial Service Prelims Examination | To be Notified |
UP Judiciary Mains Examination | To be Notified |
UP Judiciary Exam Interview | To be Notified |
This year, it is expected that the Uttar Pradesh High Court will release the vacancy list shortly. However, the number of vacancies (96) may increase or decrease as per the requirement. The high court releases the category-wise vacancies.
You need to check the vacancy list before proceeding with the application form. We will update you category-wise UP Civil Judge vacancy list as soon as the commission releases the notification.
Download Free Study Material for UP Judiciary Exams by Judiciary Gold
To help you get an idea about the number of vacancies, we have provided the previous year's category-wise vacancies in the table below.
Category | Vacancy |
General | 306 |
OBC | 164 |
SC | 128 |
ST | 12 |
The salary of the Uttar Pradesh Civil Judge High Court ranges between Rs. 27,700 - Rs. 44,700 per month. Apart from the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary Salary, the civil judge is entitled to get many other allowances and perks, and those are as follows.
Those who will satisfy certain eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the exam. The detailed UP PCS J Exam Eligibility Criteria regarding age limit, educational qualification, and nationality are below.
You can fill out the UP Judiciary Application Form only in online mode. If you are interested in applying for the UP Judiciary exam, please fill out the online form on or before the last date. You can follow the steps mentioned below while filling out the online form.
The application fee can be paid only online using a debit card, credit card, or NEFT.
UPPSC will release the admit card two weeks before the commencement of the examination. The Commission (UPPSC) will release PCS J Admit Card on its official portal. You will have to log in to the portal using the user ID and password to download the admit card.
Note that any disparity/discrepancy in the details mentioned in the admit card and the ones provided during registration will result in the cancellation of your candidature.
The following details are mentioned on the UP Judiciary Admit Card: Name & Date of Birth, User Id/Registration Number, Category, Exam Date and Time, Exam Center, Signature & Photograph, and Exam Day Instructions.
The exam pattern of UP Judiciary 2022 involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Viva-voce. All three stages of the exams are qualifying in nature.
As per the notification, you must score above the cut-off to be eligible for the next stage of the selection process. Let us look at the detailed UP Judiciary Exam Pattern for all the stages in the post below.
The Preliminary round of UPPSC PCS J consists of two papers viz. Paper 1: General Studies and Paper 2: Law.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 General Studies consists of everything ranging from dynamic Current Affairs to Static Social Sciences.
UPPSC PCS J Prelims Paper 1 | |
Medium of Paper | Offline |
Mode of Paper | Objective MCQ |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Total Marks | 150 |
Total Questions | 75-100 (expected) |
The reward for the Right Answer | +2 (expected) |
Penalty for the Wrong Answer | -0.5 (expected) |
*unattempted questions are not considered for evaluation |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Paper 2 of the UP Judiciary Prelims exam includes day-to-day happenings around India as well as the world.
UPPSC PCS J Prelims Paper 2 | |
Medium of Paper | Offline |
Mode of Paper | Objective MCQ |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Total Marks | 300 |
Total Questions | 150 (expected) |
The reward for the Right Answer | +2 (expected) |
Penalty for the Wrong Answer | -0.5 (expected) |
*unattempted questions are not considered for evaluation |
There are five papers, each holding marks worth 200 in Mains level of the examination. The mode of examination of PCS J Mains is the offline subjective mode.
Marks held by individual questions range from 5 to 20 marks, and you are expected to provide a holistic approach with benefits, challenges, and a way forward to the issue of discussion.
UPPSC PCS J Mains Paper 2 | |
Medium of Paper | Offline |
Mode of Paper | Subjective Answer Writing |
Total Marks | 200x5 |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Paper I: General Knowledge | 200 |
Paper-II: English Language | 200 |
Paper-III: Hindi Language | 200 |
Paper IV: Law I (Substantive Law) | 200 |
Paper V: Law II (Procedure and Evidence) | 200 |
Paper VI: Law III (Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws) | 200 |
*unattempted questions are not considered for evaluation |
Being aware of the Syllabus for UP Judiciary Exams will help you know the important topics studied in each stage. Go through the syllabus from the post below and plan your preparation accordingly.
Here is the complete syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary prelims exam of both paper I and paper II.
Paper I: General Knowledge - Current Event of national and international importance, History of India and the Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, etc.
Paper-II: Law - Jurisprudence, International Organisations, Current International Affairs, Indian Constitution, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Evidence Act, Indian Penal Code, etc.
Free Practice Question Papers for UP Judiciary Exam
Check the detailed UP PCS J Mains Syllabus and start your preparation well in advance to score good marks in the exam.
Paper I: History of India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity, Current National Issues, topics of Social relevance, India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs and Institutions, etc.
Paper-II & III: Easy writing from Hindi to English and vice-versa, similarly Hindi paper is also introduced this year.
Paper IV: Law of contracts, the law of Partnership, the law concerning easements and torts, the law relating to the transfer of property including the principles of equity, principal of equity, etc.
Paper V: The law of evidence, the Criminal Procedure Code, Code of Civil Procedure, principles of pleading, practical matters such as the framing of charges, etc.
Paper VI: Indian Penal Code, Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land reforms Act 1951, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent, and Eviction) Act, 1972, Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
Following the experts, following the preparation tips will help you plan your preparation and score good marks in the exam. Here, we have provided simple UP PCS J Preparation Tips that help you know how to plan your preparation better.
As the prelims exam consists of two papers, set a different preparation strategy for each paper. Follow reverse engineering technique, i.e., start from solving MCQs and shiftily move to solve Bare Act questions like the long answer questions while preparing for the prelims exam.
Make sure to prepare a question bank of 50 questions from each major topic and create 50 HOTS questions, as this question bank will help you at the time of revision.
Also, you can opt for the best Judiciary Online Coaching to enhance your preparation and better succeed in the exam.
Make a habit of reading newspapers, magazines, and columns daily. It will help improve your English and General Awareness and keep them updated about what is going on around the world.
You can refer to the following Books for UP Judiciary while preparing for the exam as these books cover all the topics as per the syllabus.
Book Name | Author |
Textbook on Indian Penal Code | K.D Gaur |
Indian Contract Act | R.K. Bangia |
Civil Procedure with Limitation Act | C.K. Takwani |
Following the successful conduct of the exam, the commission releases the UP PCS J answer key at its official portal. You can download the UP Judiciary answer key PDF and cross-check all your answers.
The Answer Key of UPPSC PCS J 2022 can be checked by following the steps given below:
Following the successful completion of the exam, UPPSC will release the result. Those who score above the mentioned cut-off percentage will be deemed eligible to appear for the next level: PCS J 2022 Mains Examination.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will upload UP PCS J Result in a Merit List consisting of roll numbers of shortlisted applicants.
Cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that you need to score to get shortlisted for the next stage of the exam.
The UP Judiciary Cut off is determined by considering various factors like the total students who have registered for the exam, the total number of students who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, and the number of vacancies available in each particular category, and previous year cut-off.
The details about the minimum qualifying for each category are mentioned below.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will soon release the official notification to fill in various Civil Judge posts in the Uttar Pradesh Civil Service (Judicial Branch). Note that there are several changes being introduced in reservations, vacancies, and the syllabus for the academic year 2022.
Earlier there weren't many categories under the reservation policies, however this year candidates of PWD and locomotory disability, leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, low vision and hearing are also given a % of reservation.
The exam is conducted in three stages for all states namely: preliminary exam followed by mains and interview round. All three phases of the exam are qualifying in nature.
If you aspire to become a civil judge in the Uttar Pradesh High Court, you must have completed your bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Also, your minimum age should be 22 years, and the maximum age is 35 years. The final selection will be based on the marks scored in the main (written) exam and the interview.
To know more about the UP Judiciary Exam, read through the post that will give you a complete insight into the exam dates, number of vacancies, the application process, exam pattern, and more.
Download UP Judiciary Notification (Previous Year)
The official notification will be released on the official website of the UP Public Service Commission.
To apply for the UP Judicial Services exam, you must hold a bachelor's of law degree from a recognized university. Also, your age should be between 22-35 years to fill out the online form.
The UP PCS J 2022 notification will have important information like eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus, etc. You can download the previous year's notification below to know more about the examination.
Let us have a look at the table below to know all the important events related to the UP Judiciary 2022 Exam.
Events | Dates (Tentative) |
UP Judiciary Notification | To be Notified |
Starting Date of Online Application | To be Notified |
Last Date of Online Application | To be Notified |
UP Judicial Service Prelims Examination | To be Notified |
UP Judiciary Mains Examination | To be Notified |
UP Judiciary Exam Interview | To be Notified |
This year, it is expected that the Uttar Pradesh High Court will release the vacancy list shortly. However, the number of vacancies (96) may increase or decrease as per the requirement. The high court releases the category-wise vacancies.
You need to check the vacancy list before proceeding with the application form. We will update you category-wise UP Civil Judge vacancy list as soon as the commission releases the notification.
Download Free Study Material for UP Judiciary Exams by Judiciary Gold
To help you get an idea about the number of vacancies, we have provided the previous year's category-wise vacancies in the table below.
Category | Vacancy |
General | 306 |
OBC | 164 |
SC | 128 |
ST | 12 |
The salary of the Uttar Pradesh Civil Judge High Court ranges between Rs. 27,700 - Rs. 44,700 per month. Apart from the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary Salary, the civil judge is entitled to get many other allowances and perks, and those are as follows.
Those who will satisfy certain eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the exam. The detailed UP PCS J Exam Eligibility Criteria regarding age limit, educational qualification, and nationality are below.
You can fill out the UP Judiciary Application Form only in online mode. If you are interested in applying for the UP Judiciary exam, please fill out the online form on or before the last date. You can follow the steps mentioned below while filling out the online form.
The application fee can be paid only online using a debit card, credit card, or NEFT.
UPPSC will release the admit card two weeks before the commencement of the examination. The Commission (UPPSC) will release PCS J Admit Card on its official portal. You will have to log in to the portal using the user ID and password to download the admit card.
Note that any disparity/discrepancy in the details mentioned in the admit card and the ones provided during registration will result in the cancellation of your candidature.
The following details are mentioned on the UP Judiciary Admit Card: Name & Date of Birth, User Id/Registration Number, Category, Exam Date and Time, Exam Center, Signature & Photograph, and Exam Day Instructions.
The exam pattern of UP Judiciary 2022 involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Viva-voce. All three stages of the exams are qualifying in nature.
As per the notification, you must score above the cut-off to be eligible for the next stage of the selection process. Let us look at the detailed UP Judiciary Exam Pattern for all the stages in the post below.
The Preliminary round of UPPSC PCS J consists of two papers viz. Paper 1: General Studies and Paper 2: Law.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 General Studies consists of everything ranging from dynamic Current Affairs to Static Social Sciences.
UPPSC PCS J Prelims Paper 1 | |
Medium of Paper | Offline |
Mode of Paper | Objective MCQ |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Total Marks | 150 |
Total Questions | 75-100 (expected) |
The reward for the Right Answer | +2 (expected) |
Penalty for the Wrong Answer | -0.5 (expected) |
*unattempted questions are not considered for evaluation |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Paper 2 of the UP Judiciary Prelims exam includes day-to-day happenings around India as well as the world.
UPPSC PCS J Prelims Paper 2 | |
Medium of Paper | Offline |
Mode of Paper | Objective MCQ |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Total Marks | 300 |
Total Questions | 150 (expected) |
The reward for the Right Answer | +2 (expected) |
Penalty for the Wrong Answer | -0.5 (expected) |
*unattempted questions are not considered for evaluation |
There are five papers, each holding marks worth 200 in Mains level of the examination. The mode of examination of PCS J Mains is the offline subjective mode.
Marks held by individual questions range from 5 to 20 marks, and you are expected to provide a holistic approach with benefits, challenges, and a way forward to the issue of discussion.
UPPSC PCS J Mains Paper 2 | |
Medium of Paper | Offline |
Mode of Paper | Subjective Answer Writing |
Total Marks | 200x5 |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Paper I: General Knowledge | 200 |
Paper-II: English Language | 200 |
Paper-III: Hindi Language | 200 |
Paper IV: Law I (Substantive Law) | 200 |
Paper V: Law II (Procedure and Evidence) | 200 |
Paper VI: Law III (Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws) | 200 |
*unattempted questions are not considered for evaluation |
Being aware of the Syllabus for UP Judiciary Exams will help you know the important topics studied in each stage. Go through the syllabus from the post below and plan your preparation accordingly.
Here is the complete syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary prelims exam of both paper I and paper II.
Paper I: General Knowledge - Current Event of national and international importance, History of India and the Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, etc.
Paper-II: Law - Jurisprudence, International Organisations, Current International Affairs, Indian Constitution, Transfer of Property Act, Indian Evidence Act, Indian Penal Code, etc.
Free Practice Question Papers for UP Judiciary Exam
Check the detailed UP PCS J Mains Syllabus and start your preparation well in advance to score good marks in the exam.
Paper I: History of India and Indian Culture, Geography of India, Indian Polity, Current National Issues, topics of Social relevance, India and the World, Indian Economy, International Affairs and Institutions, etc.
Paper-II & III: Easy writing from Hindi to English and vice-versa, similarly Hindi paper is also introduced this year.
Paper IV: Law of contracts, the law of Partnership, the law concerning easements and torts, the law relating to the transfer of property including the principles of equity, principal of equity, etc.
Paper V: The law of evidence, the Criminal Procedure Code, Code of Civil Procedure, principles of pleading, practical matters such as the framing of charges, etc.
Paper VI: Indian Penal Code, Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land reforms Act 1951, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent, and Eviction) Act, 1972, Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
Following the experts, following the preparation tips will help you plan your preparation and score good marks in the exam. Here, we have provided simple UP PCS J Preparation Tips that help you know how to plan your preparation better.
As the prelims exam consists of two papers, set a different preparation strategy for each paper. Follow reverse engineering technique, i.e., start from solving MCQs and shiftily move to solve Bare Act questions like the long answer questions while preparing for the prelims exam.
Make sure to prepare a question bank of 50 questions from each major topic and create 50 HOTS questions, as this question bank will help you at the time of revision.
Also, you can opt for the best Judiciary Online Coaching to enhance your preparation and better succeed in the exam.
Make a habit of reading newspapers, magazines, and columns daily. It will help improve your English and General Awareness and keep them updated about what is going on around the world.
You can refer to the following Books for UP Judiciary while preparing for the exam as these books cover all the topics as per the syllabus.
Book Name | Author |
Textbook on Indian Penal Code | K.D Gaur |
Indian Contract Act | R.K. Bangia |
Civil Procedure with Limitation Act | C.K. Takwani |
Following the successful conduct of the exam, the commission releases the UP PCS J answer key at its official portal. You can download the UP Judiciary answer key PDF and cross-check all your answers.
The Answer Key of UPPSC PCS J 2022 can be checked by following the steps given below:
Following the successful completion of the exam, UPPSC will release the result. Those who score above the mentioned cut-off percentage will be deemed eligible to appear for the next level: PCS J 2022 Mains Examination.
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission will upload UP PCS J Result in a Merit List consisting of roll numbers of shortlisted applicants.
Cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that you need to score to get shortlisted for the next stage of the exam.
The UP Judiciary Cut off is determined by considering various factors like the total students who have registered for the exam, the total number of students who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, and the number of vacancies available in each particular category, and previous year cut-off.
The details about the minimum qualifying for each category are mentioned below.
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The Preliminary exam of UP Judicial Services consists of two papers: Paper 1 is a Law consists of multiple-choice questions and the exam is conducted for a total of 300 marks and Paper 2 is a General Studies that consists of multiple-choice questions from law topics for 300 marks.
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