Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2025 Download PDF [Prelims & Mains]

Overview: If you are an aspirant for the Uttarakhand Judicial Services Examination 2025, knowing the Uttarakhand Judiciary syllabus will help you know the important topics from the exam point of view and score good marks. To help you get a head start on your PCS J preparation, we've put together a comprehensive Syllabus of Uttarakhand Judiciary 2025.

The Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Interview. 

Get all the details about the Uttarakhand Judiciary syllabus 2025 from this blog.

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Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2025 [Prelims]

Guess what? As per the Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam Pattern, the Preliminary paper of the Uttarakhand PCS J is divided into two parts.  With three hours, you'll have ample time to tackle Part-I General Knowledge, worth 50 marks and Part-II Law, worth 150 marks.

It has an objective-type question paper; you'll fill out your answers on OMR sheets!

Part I – General Knowledge

The question in this section is based on day-to-day happenings around India and the world, specifically in the legal areas mentioned below:

• International Law
• Recent legislative pronouncements, particularly related to the Indian Constitution, and any other law
• Neutrality
• Development in Legal Aspects

Part II – Law

• Civil Procedure Code
• Transfer of Properties Act
• Code of Criminal Procedure
• Principles of Hindu law
• Principles of Muslim law
• Evidence Act
• Indian Penal Code

Note - The syllabus includes the above-mentioned topics, but won't be limited to these topics. 

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Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2025 [Mains]

Did you know that the main exam consists of five exciting papers? They include Present-Day Based Topics, Language, Law I (Substantive Law), Law II (Procedure and Evidence), and Law III (Revenue, Criminal, and Local Laws).

Wondering why it's crucial to know the main syllabus for your Uttarakhand Judiciary Exam preparation? According to experts, it helps you strategize your study plan more effectively!

A detailed Uttarakhand Judiciary mains Syllabus 2025 is given below:

Paper 1: Present Day 

This paper is based on current developments in India and the world, particularly in the legal sphere. 

• Jurisprudence
• Neutrality
• International Law
• Recent Legislation Indian Constitutional Law (but will not be confined to this only)

Paper 2: English Language

Section	Marks
Translate English passages into Hindi (Devanagari script)	30
Translate Hindi Passage to English	30
English Precis Writing	40

Paper 3: Law Paper I - Substantive Law (200 marks)

• Law of Contracts
• Law of Partnership
• Law Concerning Casements and Torts
• Transfer of Property
• Principles of Equity
• Law of Trust
• Specific Relief Act
• Hindu Law
• Mohammedan Law.

Paper 4: Law Paper II - Evidence and Procedure (200 marks)

The questions in this paper relate mainly to practical matters, such as the framing of charges and dealing with witness evidence, the writing of judgments, and the conduct of cases generally, but will not be restricted to these areas.

• Law of Evidence
• Criminal Procedure Code
• Code of Civil Procedure
• Principles of Pleading 

Paper 5: Law Paper III - Revenue and Criminal (200 marks)

• UP Zamindari Abolition
• Land Reforms Act (as applicable in Uttarakhand)
• Indian Penal Code

Paper 6: For Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation Practical Examination (100 Marks)

Paper 7: Interview (100 Marks)

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Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2025 for Interview

A personal Interview or Viva-voce is the third and final stage in the selection process for the judicial services examination. Your interview score, cumulatively with the Mains exam, decides your merit in the final list.

The interview is conducted to test your suitability for the civil judge post at the Uttarakhand High Court. Authorities will test your suitability based on your school, college, and university records and your personality, address, and physique.

Personal Interviews are conducted in high-pressure atmospheres. Practising mock interview sessions in similar settings will help enhance your Judiciary Interview Preparation.

• The questions you may ask are of a general nature and will not necessarily be of an academic or legal nature.
• The exam conducting body will add the marks obtained in the viva-voce to the marks obtained in the written papers, and the final selection will depend on the aggregate of both.
• The Commission reserves the right to refuse to call for viva-voce and those who have not obtained such marks in the Law Papers to justify such refusal.

Best Books to cover Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2025

Refer to the best books for the Uttarakhand Judiciary to boost your preparation levels and help you perform well in the exam:

Title	Author	Publisher
Uttarakhand Judicial Services Examination (Civil Judge)	Singhal's Publications	Singhal Law Publications
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	C.K. Takwani	Eastern Book Company
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	R.V. Kelkar	Eastern Book Company
Indian Penal Code, 1860	K.D. Gaur	Universal Law Publishing
Indian Evidence Act, 1872	Batuk Lal	Central Law Agency
Indian Contract Act, 1872	R.K. Bangia	Allahabad Law Agency
Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority Act, 1995	Uttarakhand Government	Uttarakhand Government Publication
Uttarakhand Judicial Service Rules, 2005	Uttarakhand Government	Uttarakhand Government Publication
Uttarakhand Land Revenue Act, 1900	Uttarakhand Government	Uttarakhand Government Publication
Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Act, 2016	Uttarakhand Government	Uttarakhand Government Publication
Uttarakhand Municipal Corporation Act, 2003	Uttarakhand Government	Uttarakhand Government Publication
Uttarakhand Police Act, 2007	Uttarakhand Government	Uttarakhand Government Publication

Conclusion

Now that you clearly understand the Uttarakhand Judiciary Syllabus 2025, it's time to jumpstart your preparation. Be thorough with each subject, practice rigorously, and stay current with the latest developments in current affairs. With determination and hard work, you'll be well on your way to a successful career in the Uttarakhand Judicial Services. Best of luck, future legal stars!