Worried about how to prepare for the UKPCS Judicial Services Examination? Many of you might be confused and concerned about where to begin, what to study, and many more. 

Uttarakhand PCS J Examination is conducted in three phases namely, Preliminary, Mains, and Personal Interview.

To help you ease your preparation, this post includes detailed preparation tips and strategies for the Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam. 

When to Start Preparing for the Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam?

Each of you may have a different way of studying, and it also depends on how quickly you grasp things. Here are a few suggestions on when to begin the preparation:

• Generally, it is suggested to begin the preparation at least 2 years to 1 year before the exam.
• This depends on your ability. Some may require just 3-4 months, while others require more than that. 
• Make sure to prepare a proper study plan and follow it accordingly. 
• Try to complete the planned task for each day without fail as per the respective Uttarakhand Judicial Exam Syllabus. 
• There is nothing to be worried about if studied regularly from the recommended books or materials. 
• Allot at least 2 hours for each subject. Based on your convenience, try to study at least 4 subjects per day.

How to Start Preparing for UKPCS Exam 2022?

There is no fixed strategy for clearing the Uttarakhand Judicial Services Exam, what one requires are patience and determination, your hard work would definitely pay off.

In order to crack your Judiciary Examination, you have to keep in mind a few things.

• The first thing to consider is that you must select the state for which you are thinking to appear for State Judiciary and not get approached towards appearing for all the states as you have to study different subjects for different states.
• In order to start your preparation, you should consider the method of Reverse way of studying i.e. you should start preparing for Mains which will automatically cover your Prelims syllabus too.
• People usually make a mistake that they start preparing for prelims and even clear prelims but are not left with much time to prepare for their mains examination. You should not make that mistake.
• Read the syllabus for your respective state to know the subjects involved as the subjects vary for each state.
• The judiciary exam syllabus for the mains exam is vast. Thus, when you start preparing for the mains, it will be beneficial for you to crack prelims easily.
• Prepare a question bank for every major and minor subject for the prelims and mains exam
• While studying, you should prepare notes in your own language for all the subjects be it a minor subject or major.

How to Make the Best Study Plan for UKPCS 2022 Exam?

You have to keep in mind that many people say that the judiciary exam is all about how much you can remember sections and language of Bare Acts. However, this is a common misconception among aspirants.

The exam primarily tests your concepts and knowledge of the law. With a sound understanding of the concepts, it is easy to retain important sections more effectively.

There may be very few direct questions on a Bare Act in the prelims exam. Therefore, only mechanical reading of Bare Acts will not suffice.

Here are a few points to keep in mind while you prepare a study plan:

• Try to include topics from various subjects in each day plan. 
• Don't include all tough subjects as you may not have an interest to study. 
• If you prepare before a year then you have a lot of time to study all the topics. 
• Keep at least 2 months before the examination for revision and solving Judiciary Question Papers. 
• In case you are going to college, then you can plan your study plan by giving at least 2 hours each day for Uttarakhand judiciary exam preparation. 
• If you are preparing 6 months before the exam, then it is advised to study at least 4-5 hours each day. 
• Also, make sure to take breaks while studying. Don't study continuously as you may end up forgetting what you have studied in a previous subject.  

How to Prepare for Uttarakhand Judiciary Prelims Exam 2022?

As said earlier, don't prepare separately for prelims and mains. Begin with the mains preparation and automatically you are preparing for prelims.

As the preliminary section includes multiple-choice questions, you need to improve your speed to attempt all the 150 questions. 

• Keep in mind there is no negative marking in the prelims exam so attempt all the questions. 
• Since you are doing your prelims preparation along with mains, you don't have to separately prepare for all the topics again. Instead, you can do a lot of revision. 
• Make notes while you are studying any topic this can help in remembering concepts for a long time and also help during revision. 
• Some of the major topics you should study first and thoroughly are - the Code of Civil Procedure, the Indian Evidence Act 1872, the Indian Penal Code 1861, and the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973.
• For the general knowledge section, ensure to read at least 12 months of current Affairs before the exam.
• Prepare short notes on each important topic, outlining the relevant legal provisions, their content, main cases, and exceptions. Try to keep it as concise as possible.
• These notes will prove to be the most useful tool for a quick revision during the entrance and main exams because as you browse through these short notes you will recall almost all the relevant information you have studied before.
• You should prepare a question bank of 25 questions from the previous year’s question paper and create 25 HOTS questions from the previous year’s question papers to help you at the time of your revision.

How to Prepare for Uttarakhand Judiciary Mains Exam 2022?

As you have done your one round of preparation during your preliminary exam, this shall be your second round.

During the Uttarakhand Judiciary Mains Exam Preparation, your first focus should be on the primary laws i.e. Constitution, IPC, CrPC, Evidence, and CPC as the majority of questions are asked from these subjects.

After getting thoroughly familiar with these then focus on minor subjects i.e. Indian Contract Act, Specific Relief Act and Transfer of Property Act.

While preparing notes in your own language focus on Bare Acts, Commentaries, and Leading Case Laws.

After studying all the subjects, start solving the previous year's Judiciary question papers and do as many mock tests as possible. Make sure you do not answer the questions subject-wise and do it as a whole.

You should develop a habit of studying law primarily from Bare Acts. Take the help of text/reference books to note down the essentials of legal provision and the leading cases, if any, for each essential. Read carefully the explanation and provision attached to the main provision.

Illustrations appended to the Sections are very important for clearly understanding the provision and exceptions, so never miss them. Simultaneously, try to memorize ‘which Section deals with what’, this is very important for cracking prelims. However, it may be a difficult task but it must be done at least for all the important provisions.

Keep in mind that the mains Examination is a subjective exam and you need to concentrate on your answer writing skills. Also, start practicing answer writing in a time-bound manner and the answers should be to the point and not vague.

And do not forget to practice Judgment Writing and translation, as many tend to ignore that but it is an important part of clearing your Exam.

How to prepare for Uttarakhand Civil Judge Interview 2022?

Have you reached the last stage of the Uttarakhand Judicial Services Exam? Here are a few tips to crack the Uttarakhand civil judge interview.

• The first step you should remember is that the interview round is not to check your knowledge regarding the law. It is to check your personality, manners, and behavior.
• You should be confident, and your attitude should be positive and right.
• Understand your strengths and weaknesses and try to work on them.
• Prepare a list of FAQs that are commonly asked and revise them regularly
• You can also attend mock interviews, as they clear all your doubts and eliminate the fear of an actual interview.

English and Essay Writing Preparation Tips for UKPCS Exam 2022

English is one such subject in which students can score more marks. There are many cases where the overall score has been increased due to the marks in English.

So, here are a few expert tips and suggestions for better preparation and scoring more marks in the English Language. 

Improve your General Knowledge and English Vocabulary by reading news and watching any news channel at least for 30-35 minutes a day.

This helps in coming across new words and improving your vocabulary. Later, you can find the meaning of these words and know their usage in daily life.

Best Books for Uttarakhand Civil Judge Exam Preparation 2022

Referring to the best books covering the entire syllabus is one of the most important things during the Uttarakhand Judiciary exam preparation.

You can include the following Uttarakhand Judiciary Books during your preparation, as these books cover all the topics and include practice question papers.

• Textbook on Indian Penal Code by K D Gaur
• R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure by Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pilla
• Constitution of India by M.P Jain
• Transfer of Property Act by Poonam Pradhan Saxena
• CPC by Takwani

How to Prepare for Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam along with College?

If you are studying in college and worried about UKPCS judiciary exam preparation, here are a few tips to crack the exam on the first attempt. 

• The first thing to remember is, to plan your schedule for preparation and study accordingly.
• Ensure not to get tense while preparing after coming back from college. Relax and begin to study the topics after college.
• Practice previous year's papers during the weekend to analyze your preparation and know which type of questions can be asked.
• Also, another best way for preparation is to take up a mock test series regularly. 
• You might get exhausted after attending college, so try to make time and study accordingly. 
• Also, waking up early and studying late at night can help in better preparation.