Judicial Services (PCS-J) Syllabus 2027
Provincial Civil Services — Judicial (PCS-J) Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law | 67 | 67 |
| 2 | Indian Constitution | 67 | 67 |
| 3 | General Knowledge | 67 | 67 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Law
Key topics covered as per the official Judicial Services (PCS-J) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Law.
View Law Syllabus →Indian Constitution
Key topics covered as per the official Judicial Services (PCS-J) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Indian Constitution.
View Indian Constitution Syllabus →General Knowledge
Key topics covered as per the official Judicial Services (PCS-J) syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Knowledge.
View General Knowledge Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
LLB degree (3-year or 5-year integrated), age 21–35 years
ANumber of Attempts
Typically 3–6 attempts depending on state
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
September 2027
Registration Opens
June 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Read bare acts directly — CPC, CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act — and understand landmark Supreme Court judgments for each provision
- 2Solve MCQ-based law questions daily; accuracy with negative marking is critical at 200-question level
- 3For the Main Exam, practice writing law answers in structured format with relevant sections and case citations
- 4Join a dedicated PCS-J coaching or study group for peer learning and mock interview practice
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