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Judicial Services (PCS-J) Syllabus 2027

Provincial Civil Services — Judicial (PCS-J) Examination

State Public Service Commission / High CourtOffline (Pen & Paper)Once a year
Total Questions200
Duration180 min
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.33 for incorrect

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Law6767
2Indian Constitution6767
3General Knowledge6767
Total200200

Syllabus by Subject

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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