Everything You Need to Know About the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam is a highly anticipated opportunity for law graduates aspiring to become Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the state. Conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC), this exam is a gateway to a prestigious judicial career. 

The Chhattisgarh Judicial Exam 2025 includes three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Viva Voce, testing candidates on legal knowledge, judgment-writing skills, and personality. 

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam is a state-level competitive examination conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division). This exam is designed for law graduates who aspire to join the judicial services and serve in the state’s subordinate judiciary. 

The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Viva Voce (Interview). Aspect Details

Conducting Body	Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission
Exam Name	Chhattisgarh Judiciary Civil Judge(Junior Division) Exam 2024-2025
Purpose	Recruitment of Civil Judge(Junior Division)
Total Vacancies	57
Application Start Date	26 December 2024
Application End Date	23 February (extended)
Preliminary Exam Date	To Be Announced
Main Exam Date	To Be Announced
Admit Card	10 Days before respective exam dates
Result Declaration	To Be Announced
Official Website	www.psc.cg.gov.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

•        Eligibility Criteria Details  Nationality Must be a citizen of India 

•        Educational Qualification– Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university.- Must be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961.Age Limit– Minimum Age: 21 years

•        Maximum Age: 35 years (as of 01 January 2025).Age Relaxation– SC/ST/OBC: 5 years

•        Women (all categories): 10 years

•        State Employees: 3 years Physical Fitness Candidates must be medically fit and free from any physical or mental disability that could affect judicial duties. Character Requirement Must have good moral character with no criminal record or involvement in offenses related to moral turpitude. Exclusions Candidates dismissed from government service or convicted for offenses involving dishonesty or corruption are ineligible.

Important Notes:

The eligibility requirements must be fulfilled by the application deadline .Proof of educational qualifications and other documents must be provided during the selection process.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam Pattern 2025

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam Patten includes three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Viva Voce (Interview).

1. Preliminary Exam

• Particulars Details

• Exam Type Objective (MCQs)

• Total Questions 100

• Total Marks 100

• Duration 2 hours

Subjects Covered 

–  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code)

–  Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (CrPC)

–  Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence Act)

–  Constitution of India

–  CPC

–  Contract Act

–  Transfer of Property Act

–  Chhattisgarh-specific laws

–  General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh

Note: Negative Marking None

2. Main Exam

• Particulars Details

• Exam Type Descriptive/Written

• Total Marks 100

• Duration 3 hours

Sections and Marks Distribution

– Judgment Writing (Civil Cases): 40 marks

–  Judgment Writing (Criminal Cases): 40 marks

–  Translation (English to Hindi): 10 marks

– Translation (Hindi to English): 10 marks

3. Viva Voce (Interview)

• Particulars Details

• Total Marks 15

• Qualifying Marks General: 33%

• SC/ST/OBC: 25%

Purpose

– Assessment of legal knowledge, personality, and communication skills.

– Suitability for judicial service.

Key Highlights of the Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Exam is only a qualifying stage, and its marks are not included in the final merit list. The Main Exam and Viva Voce marks are combined to determine the final selection. The Main Exam focuses on practical legal skills like judgment writing and translation. The Viva Voce tests personality traits, legal knowledge, and general awareness

Aspect Details Legal Knowledge Core understanding of laws, ability to apply them to reallife scenarios. Current Affairs Awareness of national, international, and Chhattisgarh-specific issues. Personality Assessment Communication skills, confidence, problem-solving ability, and suitability for judicial roles.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam Syllabus 2025

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus is divided across three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Viva Voce. Below is a detailed breakdown for each stage.

1. Preliminary Exam Syllabus

Subjects Topics Covered

•        Nyaya Sanhita 2023 General principles, offenses against human body, property, and state, criminal conspiracy, abetment, punishments.

•        Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) Jurisdiction, pleadings, decrees, orders, res judicata, execution, and appeals.

•        Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Arrests, bail, search procedures, investigations, trial types, appeals, and revisions.

•        Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Relevancy of facts, types of evidence, presumptions, examination of witnesses.

•        Bharatiya Constitution of India Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, judiciary structure, emergency provisions.

•        Transfer of Property Act Sale, mortgage, lease, gift, actionable claims, easements.

•        Contract Act Essentials of valid contracts, void and voidable contracts, breach, and remedies.

•        Specific Relief Act Specific performance, injunctions, declaratory decrees.

•        Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act Regulation of rent agreements, evictions, landlord-tenant rights and duties.

•        Chhattisgarh Excise Act Manufacture, sale, and distribution of liquor, penalties, and offenses.

•        Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code Land records, revenue administration, and landowner rights.

•        Negotiable Instruments Act Promissory notes, bills of exchange, dishonor of cheques.

•        General Knowledge History, culture, geography, and current affairs of Chhattisgarh.

Main Exam Syllabus

Sections Details

•        Judgment Writing (Civil) Framing of issues and writing judgments for civil cases.

•        Judgment Writing (Criminal) Framing of charges and writing judgments for criminal cases.

•        Translation (English to Hindi) Translation of legal terms and paragraphs from English to Hindi.

•        Translation (Hindi to English) Translation of legal terms and paragraphs from Hindi to English.

Viva Voce (Interview) Syllabus

Aspect Details

• Legal Knowledge Core understanding of laws, ability to apply them to real-life scenarios.

• Current Affairs Awareness of national, international, and Chhattisgarh-specific issues.

•    Personality Assessment Communication skills, confidence, problem-solving ability, and suitability for judicial roles.