Haryana Judicial Services Syllabus 2025 – Complete Guide by Theory of Abrogation
Introduction
The Haryana Judicial Services Exam (Civil Judge, Junior Division) is conducted by the Haryana high in the cadre of Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) to recruit judges for the lower judiciary. Aspirants aiming to become Civil Judges must clear a three-stage process: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
>Here is the detailed Haryana Judicial Services syllabus based on Haryana Judiciary’s official syllabus.
Eligibility Criteria
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university, approved by the Bar Council of India.
The degree entitles a candidate to be enrolled as an Advocate under the Advocate Act,1961,and the rules made there under
NOTE: The candidate must hold a degree of Bachelor of Law on the last date on receipt of the application form.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 42 years.
• Age Relaxation: Provided for SC/ST/BC and other reserved categories as per government rules.
Exam Pattern of Haryana Judicial Services
The Haryana Judicial Services exam is conducted in three stages – Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.
The Preliminary Exam is an objective-type paper consisting of 125 multiple-choice questions. Each question carries 4 marks, making the total 500 marks. There is also a negative marking of 0.8 mark for every wrong answer. The syllabus includes current events, Indian legal history, constitutional development, and all the major statutes that are later covered in the Mains exam, such as Civil Law I, Civil Law II, and Criminal Law.
The Mains Exam is descriptive in nature and comprises five papers: Civil Law I, Civil Law II, Criminal Law, English, and Hindi (Language). Each paper has a duration of three hours. The three law papers—Civil Law I, Civil Law II, and Criminal Law—carry 200 marks each, while English and Hindi language papers carry 100 marks each. The Mains stage is designed to test in-depth knowledge of law as well as proficiency in language.
Finally, the Interview or Viva-Voce stage carries 200 marks. It is a personality test where candidates are evaluated not only on their legal awareness but also on general knowledge, presence of mind, communication skills, ethical approach, and suitability for judicial office. To be eligible for the interview, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Mains examination, which is 50% for general candidates with certain relaxations for reserved categories.
Detailed Syllabus of preliminary 2025
General Aptitude
• Simple and compound interest
• Ratio and proportion
• Area and volume
• Profit and loss
• General statistical analysis
• Probability
• Arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic progression
• Sequence and series
• Indices and numbers
• Speed, distance, and time
• Percentage
>English
• Words and phrases
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Active and passive voice
• Coordination and subordination
• Direct and indirect speech
• Idioms
• Tenses
>Analytical Skills
• Arithmetic ability
• Business computations
• Quantitative aptitude
• Data analysis
• Date, time, and arrangement problems
• Sequence and series
> General Knowledge
• Current affairs
• Names of governors
• Economic terminologies
• Domestic and foreign policy knowledge
• Science and technology
• Names of ministers
• Currencies and capitals
• Books and authors
• Abbreviations
• Sports
>Reasoning
• Blood relations
• Coding and decoding
• Alphanumeric series problems
• Data sufficiency
• Permutations and combinations
• Puzzle problems
• Syllogism
Candidates must prepare thoroughly in all these subjects to succeed in the Haryana Judiciary Preliminary Exam 2025.
Detailed Haryana Judicial Services Syllabus (Mains)-2025
- 1. Civil Law – I
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• Punjab Courts Act, 1918
• Indian Contract Act, 1872
• Indian Partnership Act, 1932
• Sale of Goods Act, 1930
• Specific Relief Act, 1963 - Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973
- 2. Civil Law – II
• Hindu Law
• Mohammedan (Muslim) Law
• Customary Law
• Law of Registration
• Law of Limitation - 3. Criminal Law
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
- Indian Evidence Act
- 4. English Paper
• Essay (1000–1100 words)
• Precis Writing
• Words & Phrases
• Comprehension
• Corrections (Grammar & Usage) - 5. Hindi Language Paper
• Translation from English to Hindi
• Explanation of Hindi Prose and Poetry passages
• Composition, Idioms, and Corrections
Marks Distribution
• Prelims: 500 marks (125 questions × 4) with negative marking of −0.8 per wrong answer.
• Mains: Civil Law I, Civil Law II, and Criminal Law carry 200 marks each; English and Hindi papers carry 100 marks each.
• Interview: 200 marks.
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in Mains to be eligible for the Interview. For general candidates, at least 50% aggregate is required, while reserved categories get certain relaxations.
Selection Process
1. Prelims: Screening test (MCQs) to shortlist candidates.
2. Mains: Written descriptive exam to evaluate legal knowledge and language skills.
3. Viva-Voce / Interview: Conducted for shortlisted candidates to assess personality, judicial aptitude, and suitability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Haryana Judicial Services Exam
Q1. What is the age limit for Haryana Judicial Services?
The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 42 years. Reserved categories such as SC/ST/BC and other groups enjoy age relaxations as per government norms.
Q2. How many attempts are allowed in the Haryana Judicial Services exam?
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) does not specify any fixed number of attempts. Candidates can appear as long as they meet the age limit and eligibility criteria.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for Haryana Judicial Services?
The exam is conducted in three stages – Preliminary (objective MCQ), Mains (descriptive written exam), and Interview (viva-voce). The Prelims is for screening, the Mains tests detailed knowledge of law and language, and the Interview evaluates personality and suitability for judicial service.
Q4. What subjects are included in the Haryana Judiciary Mains syllabus?
The Mains exam has five papers:
• Civil Law I
• Civil Law II
• Criminal Law
• English Paper
• Hindi Language Paper
Q5. Is there negative marking in Haryana Judicial Services Prelims?
Yes. Each correct answer carries +4 marks, and each incorrect answer deducts 0.8 marks.
Q6. What is the selection process for Haryana Judicial Services?
The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates must clear all three stages with minimum qualifying marks to be appointed as Civil Judge (Junior Division).
Q7. How many marks are required to qualify for the interview?
General category candidates must secure at least 50% aggregate marks in the Mains examination, while reserved categories have certain relaxations.
Q8. Which laws are covered under Civil Law I and II?
Civil Law I includes CPC, Indian Contract Act, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act, etc. Civil Law II covers Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law, Customary Law, Registration Act, and Limitation Act.
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