Ace Your Judicial Services Examination with Into Legal World Institute

Sep 6

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The Provincial Civil Services - Judicial (PCS-J) exam is a state-level judicial service examination for law graduates aspiring to become civil judges or judicial magistrates. It involves a three-stage process: a preliminary exam, mains exam, and a viva-voce (interview). Successful candidates begin their careers as judges in subordinate courts, contributing to the administration of justice at the grassroots level.

States Conducting Judicial Service Examinations

A total of 24 states across India hold these exams, each with its distinct syllabus. These include:

Eligibility for PCS-J Exam

Though the eligibility criteria may vary state to state, the following are some of the mandatory criteria:

Having an LLB degree from a recognized University in India.
You must be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with membership in the state Bar Council. (mandatory for some states)
Your minimum age should be 21 years, and the maximum age limit for the judge exam is 35. (this can change with respect to reservation criteria)
You must be a citizen of India.

SYLLABUS FOR PRELIMS AND MAINS