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Karnataka Civil Judge Syllabus 2027

Karnataka Civil Judge Junior Division Judicial Service Exam

Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)Offline (Pen & Paper)Annual
Total Questions100
Duration120 min
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme2 marks per correct answer; 0.5 mark deducted for wrong answers in Prelims

Exam Pattern

#Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
1Law (Civil & Criminal)3367
2Kannada Language3367
3General Studies3367
Total100200

Syllabus by Subject

Eligibility & Attempts

EEligibility Criteria

LLB degree; Bar Council of Karnataka enrollment; age 21–35 years

ANumber of Attempts

Within prescribed age limit with Karnataka government relaxation rules

Exam Schedule

Frequency

Annual

Next Exam Date

2026-11-20

Registration Opens

2026-08-30

Preparation Tips

  • 1Focus on Kannada language preparation including legal Kannada terminology and translation exercises specific to judicial and legislative contexts.
  • 2Study Karnataka High Court landmark judgments that have shaped state law interpretation, as these are frequently discussed in Viva Voce.
  • 3Cover Karnataka-specific legislation alongside central statutes to ensure comprehensive preparation for both the Prelims and Mains.
  • 4Use timed mock tests for Prelims to build speed and accuracy, since the 100-question paper must be completed in 120 minutes.

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