JKPSC prosecuting officer syllabus

📎 Includes: Full Prelims & Mains syllabus of jkpsc PO

Jammu & Kashmir Prosecuting Officer Exam: Complete Syllabus & Pattern

 

If you aspire to serve the public justice system and begin a dynamic legal career under the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, the post of Prosecuting Officer (Assistant Public Prosecutor) offers a golden opportunity.

At Theory of Abrogation,we break down the official exam structure and syllabus for the J&K Prosecuting Officer exam, helping you plan your preparation smartly.

 

Scheme of Examination – At a Glance

 

The selection process for the Prosecuting Officer in Jammu & Kashmir is conducted in three stages:

 

PART A – Preliminary Examination

This is the qualifying stage comprising two papers, each carrying 200 marks.

Important Points:

•Language: Both papers are set in English.
•Paper I: Legal topics of graduate-level difficulty.
•Paper II: Qualifying in nature – candidates must secure at least 33% to be considered.
•Both Papers Are Compulsory – Absence in either disqualifies the candidate.

Syllabus Focus:

Paper I:
•Indian Penal Code (IPC)
•Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
•Indian Evidence Act
•Constitutional Law
•Special Laws related to Criminal Justice
•General Principles of Law

Paper II:
•General Knowledge
•Current Affairs
•Aptitude & Reasoning
•English Language

 

 PART B – Main Examination

The Mains exam tests your in-depth legal knowledge, drafting skills, and conceptual clarity. It consists of eight papers:

Qualifying Paper:•English (Compulsory, marks not counted in final merit)

 

Papers Counted for Merit

Paper Title and marks

Legal Drafting and Pleading-300marks

Constitutional Law-250marks

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973-250marks

Indian Penal Code, 1860-250marks

Indian Evidence Act, 1872-250marks

Special Laws – I-250marks

Special Laws – II-250marks

Total (excluding English)-1750

Mains Strategy:

•Focus on case law analysis, bare act clarity, and precise legal language.
•Practice legal drafting and pleading formats extensively.
•Regularly revise landmark and recent judgments.
•Improve your legal vocabulary and translation skills for the English paper.

 

PART C – Personality Test (Interview)

•Marks: 200
•Nature: No minimum qualifying marks
•Panel: Conducted by J&K Public Service Commission

What Interview Judges Assess:

•General legal aptitude
•Presence of mind, critical thinking, and decision-making ability
•Understanding of legal principles and current legal issues
•Moral integrity and commitment to public service

JKPSC PO – Eligibility Criteria (as per S.O. 41 of 2021)

(1) Basic Conditions:

A candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

(i) He/she must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
(ii) He/she must have attained the age of 21 years but not have attained the age of 40 years as on 1st January of the year in which the notification is issued by the Commission.

Age Relaxation:
• Reserved categories: Upper age limit shall be 43 years, as per the Reservation Rules.
• Persons with benchmark disabilities: Upper age limit is 42 years.
• The Government may, by a general or special order, prescribe any other age limit for open or reserved category candidates for valid and recorded reasons.

(iii) Educational Qualification:

The candidate must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a University established by law in India.
• Candidates who have appeared fully in the final examination of LL.B. on or before the last date for receipt of application forms may also apply, provided:
• The result is not declared or not informed at the time.
• They must produce proof of passing the LL.B. exam at the time of applying for the Main Examination.
• Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the Main Examination.

(iv) For Civil Servants:
• Candidates already holding a civil post in UT of J&K must submit their application through Head of Office, along with an advance copy to the Commission.
• If the employer withholds permission, the application will be rejected and candidature cancelled.
• However, such candidates may be permitted to appear as fresh candidates, subject to eligibility under rules.

(2) Fee Payment:

• The candidate must pay the prescribed fees as mentioned in the official notice issued by the Commission.

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We have provided JKPSC Prosecuting Officer Syllabus 2021 for the prelims and mains from below:-

 

                  PART-A  (preliminary Examination)

Paper I (200 marks)                                          Duration: Two Hours

1. Constitution of India.
2. J&K,Reorganization Act, 2019 & the Removal of difficulties
Order/Adaptation Orders issued thereunder.
3. Recent developments in Law.
4. Indian Penal Code,1860.
5. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
6. Code of Civil Procedure.
7. Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
8. Limitation Act, 1963.
9. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
10. NDPS Act, 1985.
11. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
12. Information Technology Act, 2000.
13. Transter of Property Act.
14. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

 

Paper II (200 marks)                                         Duration: Two Hours

1. General knowledge.
2. Current affairs.
3. Legal Aptitude/Reasoning.
4. Decision making and problem solving.
5. Comprehension.
6. Interpersonal skills including Communication skills.
7. Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability.
8. Mental ability
9. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of
magnitude etc.- Class X level), Data interpretation (charts,
graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)

 

 

                                        PART -B( Main Examination)

The syllabi of the papers included in the scheme of Main Examination is given as follows:

Qualifying Paper on English(300 Marks)

The Aim of the paper is to test the candidate’s ability to read and understand serious discursive prose,and to express his idea clearly and correctly.

The pattern of the questions would be broadly as follows:

a) comprehensive of given passages;
b) Precis Writing;
c)Usage and Vocabulary;
d) Short Essays.
(The paper will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and will be of
qualifying nature only. The marks obtained in this paper will not be
counted for final ranking)

•Papers to be counted for merit:

Paper I(Legal drafting and pleading)

  Marks: 250                                                    Duration:Three Hours

1. Principles of Pleading.
2. Drafting of Pleading.
3. Preparation of Appeals/Revision proposal, on given facts.
4. Framing of charges.
5. Framing of issues.
6. Essay on recent developments in criminal law.

 

Paper Il(Constitutional Law)

  Marks:250                                                        Duration:Three Hours

1. Constitution and Constitutionalism: The distinctive features of
the Constitution.
2. Fundamental Rights-Public interest litigation; Legal Aid;
Legal services authority.
3. Relationship between Fundamental rights, Directive principles
and Fundamental duties.
4. Constitutional Position of the President and relation with the
Council of Ministers.
5. Governor and his powers.
6. Supreme Court and the High Courts:
a) Appointments and transfer.
b) Powers, functions and jurisdiction.
7. Centre, States and local bodies:
a) Distribution of legislative powers between the Union
and the States.
b) Local Bodies.
c) Administrative relationship among Union, State and
Local Bodies.
d) Eminent domain-State property-common property-
community property.
8. Legislative powers, privileges and immunities.
9. Services under the Union and the States:
a) Recruitment and conditions of services; Constitutional
safeguards; Administrative tribunals.
b) Union Public Service Commission and State Public
Service Commissions-Power and functions.
c) Election Commission-Power and functions.
10. Emergency provisions.
11. Amendment of the Constitution.
12. Principles of Natural Justice-Emerging trends and judicial
approach.
13. Delegated legislation and its constitutionality.
14. Separation of powers and constitutional governance.
15. Judicial review of administrative action.
16. Ombudsman: Lokayukta, Lokpal etc.

 

Paper III(Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)
Marks: 250                                                        Duration: Three Hours

1. Definitions
2. Constitution of Criminal Courts and offices.
3. Power of Courts.
4. Arrest of Persons.
5. Processes to compel appearance and production of things.
6. Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior.
7. Information to the police and their powers to investigate.
8. Jurisdiction of the Criminal courts in inquiries and trials.
9. Commencement of proceedings before Magistrates.
10. The charge.
11. Trial before a Court of Sessions.
12. Trial of warrants and Summons cases by Magistrates.
13. Evidence in Inquiries and Trials.
14. Plea bargaining.
15. Transfer of Criminal Cases.
16. Bail and Bonds.
17. Limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences.
18. Provisions as to accused person of unsound mind.
19. Provisions as to offences affecting the administration of
Justice.
20. Summary Trial.
21. General provisions as to inquiries and Trials.
22. Judgment, appeal, Revision and Reference.
23. Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of
sentences.
24. Disposal of Property.

Paper IV(Indian Penal Code,1860)

Marks:250                                                         Duration: Three Hours

1. General principles of Criminal liability: mens rea and actus reus,mens rea in statutory offences
2. Kinds of punishment and emerging trends as to abolition of capital punishment
3. Preparations and criminal attempt
4. General exceptions & Right of Private Defence
5. Joint and constructive liability
6. Abetment
7. Criminal conspiracy
8. Offences against the State
9. Offences against human body
10. Offences against property
11. Offences against public tranquility
12. Offences by or relating to Public Servants
13. Offences relating to Documents
14. Defamation, Criminal Intimidation & Annoyance

 

Paper V ( Indian Evidence Act, 1872)

Marks: 250                                               Duration: Three Hours

1. Relevancy of Facts
2. Facts which need not be proved
3. Oral and Documentary Evidence
4. Burden of Proof
5. Estoppel
6. Of witnesses and examination of witnesses

 

Paper VI (Special Laws I)

Marks: 250                                               Duration: Three Hours

1. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
2. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
3. Explosive Substances Act, 1908
4. National Security Act, 1980
5. Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978
6. Indian Arms Act, 1959
7. J&K Excise Act, SVT 1958

 

Paper VII – Special Laws II

Marks: 250                                               Duration: Three Hours

1. Offences against women and children
2. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
3. Information Technology Act, 2000
4. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
5. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
6. The Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980
7. The Public Gambling Act, 1867
8. Indian Forest Act, 1927
9. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
10. J&K Police Act, 1983

 

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