HPSC – Judicial Branch Examination Syllabus 2010

The following is the syllabus prescribed for the examination in 2010. In my opinion, the same syllabus should stand applicable. But please do verify the same with the syllabus made available with your forms.

Preliminary Examination: A two hour objective type examination with multiple choice. There will be 125 questions of 04 marks each and there is negative marking of 01 mark for each wrong answer.  The questions will be from the syllabus of the main examination. The candidate is expected to have a general and basic overview of the mains subjects and the ability to answer questions on current events of national and international importance, Indian legal and consitutional history and goverance. The analytical skills and aptitude of the candidate will also be tested.

Main Examination: There are six papers – five written papers and one viva voce. The main examination is a subjective/narrative paper that will bez conducted in English except for the language paper. Each paper will of three hours duration. Bare legislative enactments will be provided. The standard for language paper is that of Matriculation Examination of the Board of School Education, Haryana.
Paper I – Civil Law I (200 marks): Code of Civil Procedure, Punjab Courts Act, Indian Contract Act, Indian Partnership Act, Sale of Goods Act, Specific Relief Act, Indian Evidence Act.
Paper II – Civil Law II (200 marks): Hindu Law, Mohammaden Law and Customary Law, Law of Registration and Limitation.
Paper III – Criminal Law (200 marks): Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act
Paper IV – English (200 marks): This paper is broken down into following sections:
a) English Essay of 1000 to 1100 words for 100 marks
b) Precis  for 25 marks
c) Words and phrases for 25 marks
d) Comprehension for 25 marks
e) Corrections for 25 marks.

Paper V – Language – Hindi in Devnagari script (100 marks): This paper is broken down into following sections:
a) Translation of English passage into hindi for 20 marks
b) Explanation of hindi passage in prose and poetry in the same language  for 30 marks
c) Composition (Essay), idioms and corrections for 50 marks

Paper VI – Viva Voce: Conducted in English, the viva voce is to judge the personal qualities of the candidate and relates to the the matters of  general interest. The candidate’s alterness, intelligence and general outlook will be tested.

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