Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Exam 2022
Eligibility | Dates | Pattern | Syllabus
Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Exam is conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission to recruit a qualified candidate in the post of Civil judge within the state. Civil Judge is a Grade III Judicial Officer who acts in the jurisdiction of civil matters and also acts as a Judicial Magistrate in the jurisdiction of criminal matters.
These exams focus on Indian legal and constitutional governance and history, current developments of national and international interest, and analytical aptitude and skills of the candidate.
Exam Highlights
| Level of Exam | Graduate, State Level |
| Exam Medium | English |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Purpose of the Exam | To recruit qualified candidate in the post of Civil Judge |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission |
HCS Judicial Branch Exam Eligibity Criteria 2022
- Nationality
- citizen of India or
- a citizen of Nepal, or
- a subiect of Bhutan or
- a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated tiom Pakistan, Burma. Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly-Tranganyika and Zanzibar) Zabia, Malawi. Zaire and Ethiopia with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit The age of the candidate to appear in the HCS Judicial Branch examination should be minimum of 21 years and maximum of 42 years.
A candidate must be:
The candidate must hold a degree of Bachelor of Laws from a recognised University.
However, there are age relaxations for candidates belonging to the reserved categories. They are given below in the table:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/BC | 47 years |
| Widow | 47 years |
| Unmarried woman | 45 years |
| Ex-military Person | 47 years |
| PwD | 52 years |
There is no attempt restriction for the candidates provided the upper age limit has not been exceeded.
HCS Judicial Branch Exam Important Dates 2022
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Application | August 15, 2021 |
| Last Date of Application | September 15, 2021 |
| Admit Card | October 28, 2021 |
| Date of Preliminary Exam | November 13, 2021 |
| Preliminary Exam Final Answer Key | December 3, 2021 |
| Result of Preliminary Exam | December 8, 2021 |
| Mains Exam | April 15, 2022 |
HCS Judicial Branch Exam Pattern 2022
This exam consists of three stages:
Stage I: Preliminary examination
Stage II: Main examination
Stage III: Viva-Voce
Pattern for Preliminary Exam
| Sl. No. | Name of the Paper/Section | Nature | Nos. of Questions | Question Type | Duration | Negative Marking | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper I |
Qualifying Nature | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 120 mins | 1/5 th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. | 500 |
Pattern for Main Exam
| Sl. No. | Name of the Paper/Section | Nature | Nos. of Questions | Question Type | Duration | Negative Marking | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper I: Civil Law I |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 2 | Paper II: Civil Law II |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 3 | Paper III: Criminal Law |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 4 | Paper IV: English |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 200 | ||
| 5 | Paper V: Hindi |
Merit Ranking Nature | Descriptive | 180 mins | 100 | ||
| Total Marks* | 900 |
*The total marks shown here are considered for merit ranking purposes.
Pattern for Viva Voce
Total marks allotted: 200No candidate shall be called for the Viva-voce test unless he/she obtains at least fifty per cent qualifying marks in the aggregate of all the written papers.
HCS Judicial Branch Exam Syllabus 2022
Syllabus for Preliminary Exam
1 Prelims Paper I
Questions will be asked from Current Affairs, Indian Legal History, Constitutional Development, and Acts mentioned under Civil Law 1, Civil Law II, and Criminal Law.
Syllabus for Main Exam
1 Mains Paper I: Civil Law I
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Contract Act
- Partnership Act
- Sales of Good Act
- Specific Relief Act
- Punjab Courts Act
2 Mains Paper II: Civil Law II
- Hindu Law
- Muslim law
- Law of registration
- Limitation Act
3 Mains Paper III: Criminal Law
- Indian Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Indian Evidence Act
4 Mains Paper IV: English
- Essay writing
- Precis writing
- Comprehension
- Correction
- Words and phrases
5 Mains Paper V: Hindi
- Topics as that covered under Matriculation of Haryana Board
- Translation of english passage into Hindi
- Prose writing of Hindi passage
- Hindi essay, Idioms and correction
Syllabus for Viva Voce
There is no specified syllabus for Viva – Voce but the interview is intended to supplement the written examination for testing the general and specialised knowledge in law & other subjects as well as the abilities to solve the problem during the course of work.
The Board will pay special attention to assess:
- intellectual curiosity,
- critical powers of assimilation,
- balance of judgment and alertness of mind,
- the ability for social cohesion,
- integrity of character initiative and
- capacity for leadership.
The candidate will be expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in his/her subjects of law but also in events which are happening around him/her both within and outside his/her own State or Country.
They must have knowledge in the field of Current Affairs, New Discoveries & Inventions also. The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross-examination, but of a natural, through directed and purposive conversation intended to reveal the candidate’s mental qualities and his/her grasp of problems.
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Exam Highlights
| Level of Exam | Graduate, State Level |
| Exam Medium | English |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Purpose of the Exam | To recruit qualified candidate in the post of Civil Judge |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Public Service Commission |