The UP Judiciary exam consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Preliminary Examination
- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Marks: 450
- Duration: 2 hours
Subjects:
General Knowledge (150 marks)
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India and Indian culture
- Geography of India
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- General Science
- Specific knowledge regarding Uttar Pradesh
Law (300 marks)
- Jurisprudence
- International Organizations
- Current International Affairs
- Indian Constitution
- Transfer of Property Act
- Indian Evidence Act
- Civil Procedure Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Law of Contract
- Law of Torts
Main Examination
- Type: Subjective (Descriptive)
- Total Marks: 1000
- Duration: Each paper is 3 hours
Subjects:
General Knowledge (200 marks)
- Similar to the Preliminary Examination but in greater depth
Language (200 marks)
- Essay in English: 60 marks
- English Precis: 60 marks
- Translation of Passage from Hindi to English: 40 marks
- Translation of Passage from English to Hindi: 40 marks
Law-I (Substantive Law) (200 marks)
- Law of Contracts
- Law of Partnership
- Law concerning Easements and Torts
- Law relating to the transfer of property including the principles of equity, specifically applicable thereto
- The principal of equity with special reference to the Law of Trust and specific relief
- Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law
- Constitutional Law
Law-II (Procedure and Evidence) (200 marks)
- Law of Evidence
- The Criminal Procedure Code
- Code of Civil Procedure, including the principles of pleading
- The laws of Limitation
Law-III (Penal, Revenue, and Local Laws) (200 marks)
- Indian Penal Code
- Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1950
- Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent, and Eviction) Act 1972
- Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
- Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act
- Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act
- Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act 1973
- Uttar Pradesh Regulation of (Building Operations) Act 1958
- Uttar Pradesh Land Revenue Act
- Uttar Pradesh General Clauses Act
- Criminal Law Amendment Act 1932
- Uttar Pradesh Control of Goondas Act 1970
- Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Adulteration Act 1912
- Uttar Pradesh Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940
Interview