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The Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge examination is conducted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court for the recruitment of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in state. This is one of the most sought after examination conducted by any High Court in India. The process of shortlisting the candidates involves a preliminary examination that requires candidates to answer the questions that are in a multiple choice format to assess their knowledge of the law, logical reasoning, and aptitude. The candidates who clear the prelims go for the main exam which has more of a subjective-type test which assesses candidate legal knowledge comprehensively. Cohort candidates who are finally selected, are obliged to attend the State Judicial Academy for training.
The exam is very competitive with over 50,000 candidates vying for about 100-150 seats for the various posts. The selection of the candidates is carried out from the merit list prepared by adding scores obtained in the prelims and main exams. The prelims exam was held in the month of October of 2023 and the main exam was conducted in the month of December of the same year. The ultimate decision was made in the beginning of the year in January, 2024. For 2024 exams, the notification may be expected during May-June with the prelims possibly in September-October. The number of vacancies, the pattern of exams, and the syllabi generally do not change throughout the year. Hence, after proper planning and preparation time spread over 12-18 months; this exam can be passed for becoming a Civil Judge in Madhya Pradesh.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Pattern | Prelims and Mains |
| Prelims | Objective Type |
| Mains | Subjective Type |
| Number of Attempts | 5 attempts for General category, No limit for SC/ST/OBC |
| Age Limit | 21-35 years (relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Educational Qualification | LLB Degree from a recognized university |
| Selection Process | Prelims (objective) -> Mains (subjective) -> Interview |
| Prelims Exam | 100 objective questions (50 each from General Knowledge and Law) |
| Mains Exam | 5 papers (100 marks each) - Civil Law-I, Civil Law-II, Criminal Law, CPC & Limitation Act, Evidence Act & Interpretation of Statutes |
| Syllabus | Refer to MP High Court's official notification for detailed syllabus |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date | November 17, 2023 |
| Application Closing Date | December 18, 2023 (Error Application Start & End Dates: December 22 & 24, 2023) |
| Prelims Exam Date | January 14, 2024 |
| Mains Exam Date | March 30 & 31, 2024 |
1. Eligibility: Ensure you have the minimum age, education standards, and nationality requirements required of any candidate for this position as well as ensure that you are a holder of a law degree
2. Exam Notification: Visit the official website of MP High Court and daily newspapers for civil judge exam Advertisement and commencement of online application. This usually happens 6-8 months before the exam depending on the level of hydrocarbon supply.
3. Registration: when registration starts you should log onto the website specified in the notification to make your registration for the exam. To implement the change, you are going to be required to fashion login credentials.
4. Application Form: MP civil judge exam application can be submitted online through the official website of the MP high court before the last date After login, fill all fields of the application form in a proper manner. It is important to make sure that all the details entered are correct before submitting a form.
5. Upload Documents: Enclose scanned forms for photograph, signature, proof of age, education certificates, caste certificate if applicable and other documents as per guidelines submitted on the portal
6. Application Fee: Repeat the fee mentioned in the exam notification online through payment options integrated with the portal. Save receipt
7. Download Confirmation: The final submission confirmation/ acknowledgement form can be downloaded and printed as soon as the civil judge exam form has been completed and submitted.
| City | Exam Center(s) |
|---|---|
| Bhopal | MPPSC Headquarters, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal |
| Indore | MPPSC Regional Office, Indore |
| Gwalior | MPPSC Regional Office, Gwalior |
| Jabalpur | MPPSC Regional Office, Jabalpur |
| Sagar | Govt. Model PG College, Sagar |
| Rewa | Govt. Model PG College, Rewa |
| Satna | Govt. Model PG College, Satna |
| Ujjain | Govt. Model PG College, Ujjain |
| Ratlam | Govt. Model PG College, Ratlam |
| Chhindwara | Govt. Model PG College, Chhindwara |
| Category | Fee (incl. portal charge) |
|---|---|
| General/Other State | ₹977.02 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PH (Madhya Pradesh Residents) | ₹577.02 |
| Stage | Type of Questions | Number of Papers | Total Marks | Duration per Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Objective Multiple Choice (MCQ) | 2 | 250 | 3 hours (150 minutes per paper) |
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 100 | 100 | 150 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Law | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Mains | Subjective | 5 | 500 | 3 hours per paper |
| Paper 1 | Civil Law-I | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | Civil Law-II | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | Criminal Law | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | CPC & Limitation Act | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 5 | Evidence Act & Interpretation of Statutes | 100 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Stage | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | 1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs (150 marks) | Covers Indian and international affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, science, and current events. |
| 2. Reasoning Ability (150 marks) | Assesses your verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills through puzzles, analogies, syllogisms, and other analytical questions. | |
| 3. Legal Aptitude and Elementary Law (150 marks) | Introduces fundamental legal concepts, principles of justice, the Indian Constitution, and basic civil and criminal law. | |
| Mains Exam | 1. Code of Civil Procedure and Limitation Act (200 marks) | Delves into the procedural aspects of civil cases in India, including jurisdiction, pleadings, evidence, and judgments. |
| 2. Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code (200 marks) | Focuses on substantive criminal law, including offenses, punishments, and the process of criminal trials. | |
| 3. Law of Contract and Torts (200 marks) | Covers principles of contract formation, breach of contract, remedies, and tortious liability. | |
| 4. Constitutional Law of India (200 marks) | Analyzes the Indian Constitution, its structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, and landmark judicial pronouncements. | |
| 5. Essay (100 marks) | Tests your writing skills, ability to analyze a legal issue, and present your arguments in a clear and concise manner. | |
| 6. General Hindi and General English (Qualifying) | Similar to the Prelims papers, but with a slightly higher difficulty level. |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | Approx. 200-300 (expected) |
| Eligibility | LLB degree |
| Age Limit | 21-35 years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview |
| Notification Date | Dec 2023 or Jan 2024 (expected) |
| Application Process Start Date | Jan 2024 (expected) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | Apr-May 2024 (tentative) |
| Subject | Book Title(s) | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | Constitution of India | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| Code of Civil Procedure | Mitakshara's Hindu Law | P.B. Gajendragadkar |
| Hindu Law | Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | Bare Act |
| Indian Penal Code | Indian Penal Code, 1860 | Bare Act |
| Criminal Procedure Code | Ratanlal & Dhirajlal's The Code of Criminal Procedure | Dhirajlal & Ratanlal |
| Law of Evidence | Law of Evidence Act, 1872 | Bare Act |
| Transfer of Property Act | Transfer of Property Act, 1882 | Bare Act |
| Specific Relief Act | Specific Relief Act, 1963 | Bare Act |
| Limitation Act | Limitation Act, 1963 | Bare Act |
| Contract Act | Indian Contract Act, 1872 | Bare Act |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Manorama Yearbook | Mammen Mathew |
| Madhya Pradesh Specific Laws & GK | Madhya Pradesh Gazette & MP High Court Judgments | Various |
