Are you aspiring to become a Judge in Haryana? Haryana Public Service Commission conducts the Haryana Judiciary Recruitment exam to recruit eligible and interested candidates to various posts.
Haryana State Services Commission is going to conduct an examination for the recruitment of 256 post of judges.
- The exam is conducted in total three stages i.e.
- Preliminary Round, Mains, and Interview or Viva-Voce.
- The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and is objective type. While mains is subjective type exam.
- Haryana Judiciary syllabus for prelims is similar to mains with respect to law-related subjects.
Candidates who are aspiring to appear for Haryana Judiciary Exam should know all the details about eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other details of the exam.
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Haryana Judiciary Exam Pattern
The exam consists of 3 stages namely - Prelims, Mains and Interview.
Haryana Judiciary Exam Pattern: Prelims
- It is a qualifying paper.
- Preliminary Examination shall be of two hours duration.
- It shall consist of 125 questions and each question shall carry 04 marks.
- There is a negative making of 0.80 marks for each wrong answer.
- Every candidate must secure a minimum of 150 marks in order to be eligible for the mains exam.
- Section-wise weightage will vary not given by the commission.
Haryana Judiciary Exam Pattern: Mains
This is a subjective type of paper.
The marks of this stage will determine the overall merit.
The details are as follows.
- Main Examination shall consist of six papers- five written and a viva voce.
- Main Examination will be subjective/narrative type. Main Examination will be conducted in English Medium except for language paper.
- Each written paper shall be of three hours duration.
- The standard of the language paper shall be that of Matriculation Examination of the Board of School Education, Haryana.
The marks distribution is given below.
| Paper | Marks |
| Paper-1 Civil Law-1 | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II Civil Law-II | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III Criminal Law | 200 Marks |
| Paper-IV English | 200 Marks |
| Paper-V Language |
Total: 100 Marks Language paper (v) shall comprise the following:- (a) Translation of an English passage into Hindi: 20 Marks (b) Explanation of Hindi passage in prose and poetry in the same language: 30 Marks (c) Composition (essay), idioms and corrections: 50 Marks |
| Paper-VI Viva-Voce | 200 Marks |
Haryana Judiciary Syllabus
As per the official syllabus, the syllabus for prelims includes the syllabus of mains, besides a candidate, is expected to have the ability to answer questions on current events of national and international importance, Indian legal and constitutional history, and governance.
The candidate shall also be tested for his analytical skills and aptitude too.
The syllabus related to law is based on Graduation Standard.
The detailed syllabus is given below.
Haryana Judiciary Syllabus: General Ability
| Section | Syllabus |
| English |
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General knowledge and Current Events |
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| Analytical Skills and maths |
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| Reasoning |
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Haryana Judiciary Syllabus: Mains
| Paper | Syllabus |
| Paper-1 Civil Law-1 | Code of Civil procedure, Punjab Courts Act, Indian Contract Act, Indian Partnership Act, Sale of Goods Act, Specific Relief Act, Indian Evidence Act and Haryana Urban (control of rent and eviction) Act, 1973. |
| Paper-II Civil Law-II | Hindu Law, Mohammadan Law and Customary Law, Law of Registration and Limitation. |
| Paper-III Criminal Law | Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Indian Evidence Act |
| Paper-IV English | The English paper will be of 200 marks and consist of the following:- 1. English Essay (1000-1100 words) 2. Precis 3. Words and Phrases (Make sentences of the given words and Phrases) 4. Comprehension 5. Corrections |
| Paper-V Language | Hindi (in Devnagri Script) |
| Paper-VI Viva-Voce | To judge the personal qualities of the candidates. The viva-voce shall relate to the matters of general interest and is intended to test the candidates’ alertness, intelligence and general outlook. it shall be conducted in English |
Haryana Judiciary Exam Pattern FAQs
Q. How many stages are there in Haryana Judiciary Recruitment Exam?
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There are three stages in Haryana Judiciary Recruitment Exam- Prelims, Mains and Interview.
Q. Is there negative marking in Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam?
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Yes, there is negative marking in Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam.
0.80 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.
Q. How many papers are there in Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam?
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There are six papers in Haryana Judiciary Mains Exam.
Q. How many questions are asked in Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam?
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There are 125 questions asked in Haryana Judiciary Prelims Exam.
