Cracking the UP Judicial Service Exam 2025: Your Ultimate Eligibility, Syllabus, and Selection Process Guide

The UP Judiciary Exam , also known as the UP PCS J Exam , is a competitive examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

The full exam selection process , syllabus , eligibilities are mentioned below :

1.    Overview

Exam Name

UP Judiciary Exam / UP PCS J

Conducting Body

UPPSC

Exam Stages

1.Preliminary

2.Mains

3.Interview

 

Mode of Application

Online

Mode of Exam

Offline (pen-paper mode)

Eligibility

1.Must be a Citizen of India

2.Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

3.Must meet the minimum age criteria of 22 years and must not exceed the age of 35 . ( Age relaxation of 5 years is given to ex-serviceman , SC , ST , OBC ; 15 years age relaxation for physically handicapped .

Exam Fee + Online Processing Fee

 

For Unreserved / OBC / EWS – (100+25)=125

For SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen – (40+25)=65

For the Persons with Disabilities- (Nil+25)=25

Pay Grade

Rs. 27,000 – Rs. 44,700 per month

2.    Important Dates

              Events     

Important Dates

UP PSC J Exam Notification

To be announced

Starting Date of Application

To be announced

Last Date of Application

To be announced

Error Application Start Date

To be announced

Error  Application End Date

To be announced

UPPSC J Prelims Exam Date

To be announced

3.    Application Process :

First Stage :

1. In step 1 after clicking in the apply button candidate has to provide basic information ( Name , Father’s Name , DOB , Mobile No and Email ID ) . After the submission of the basic information the system will generate a Registration Code which will be displayed on the same page prominently . Though system will send email immediately the registration code but sometimes system error can happen so candidates are requested to note down the registration code from the page carefully . 

2. Now candidates have to login by giving the registration code for next 2,3,4 no. step . Now the candidate will have to provide his/her details like gender , category , address , qualifications , experience etc . Then the candidate has to save the data by clicking the Update Data button . 

3. In this step candidates have to upload his / her photograph image and signature image . Only in .jpg , .png or .gif format .

[ Note – Fresh registration process for candidate will be closed on the last date of   registration also Candidate can keep uploading / modifying candidature specific data in step 2 and step 3 till last date of registration ] 

In step 3 , Submit Candidature button is required to be used to finally post the candidature for the examination . ( No more modification will be possible after submission of the candidature ) 

1.  In this step candidates have to click on ‘Submit Application’ button for final submission .

2. Consequently , first stage of the application is over . Now candidates have to print the registration slip by clicking on ‘Print Registration Slip’ button . 

Second Stage :

1. After completing the respective steps there will be a option ‘Click here to procced for payment’.

2. After clicking that button the home page of State Bank MOPS shall be displayed comprising three payment modes-    1. Net Banking 

                                                           2. Card Payment

                                                           3. Other Payment Modes

      3.   Candidate must have to pay by any of these methods and have to print their pay   receipt by clicking on ‘Print Payment Receipt’.

     Third Stage :

1. After completing payment process candidates have to click on ‘Proceed for final submission of the application form’ button.

2. Then candidates can recheck the form by clicking on the ‘Preview’ button.

3. Then click the ‘Submit’ button after rechecking everything .

4. Syllabus , Marks Distributions and Durations :

Stages

 Subjects

Duration

Marks

Preliminary Examination

Paper 1 : General Knowledge

 

2 Hours

150 Marks ( There will be penalty marks for wrong answer

 -0.33 )

Paper 2 : Law

2 Hours

300 Marks (There will be penalty marks for wrong answer

 -0.33 )

Mains Examination

Paper 1 : General Knowledge

3 Hours

200 Marks

Paper 2 : English

3 Hours

100 Marks

Paper 3 : Hindi

3 Hours

100 Marks

Paper 4 : Law Paper I

3 Hours

200 Marks

Paper 5 : Law Paper II

3 Hours

200 Marks

Paper 6 : Law Paper III

 

3 Hours

200 Marks

Interview

 

    _______________________

 

_________

100 Marks

Preliminary Examination :

Paper 1 : General Knowledge –

1. History of India

2. Geography of India

3. Indian Polity

4. Current National Issues and Topics of Social Relevance including Sensitivity to Persons with Disabilities

5. Senior Citizens and Offences on Women and Children with Special References to the Salient Features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act , 2016

6. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act , 2007

7. Dowry Prohibition Act , 1961

8. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act , 2005

9. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention , Prohibition and Redressal) Act , 2013

10. Pre- conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act , 1994

11. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act , 1971 Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act , 1986

12. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act , 2012 (POSCO)

13. Indian Economy

14. International Affairs and Institutions

15. Science and Technology

16. Communication and Space

Paper 2 : Law –

1. Jurisprudence

2. International Organizations

3. Current International Affairs

4. Indian Constitution

5. Transfer of Property Act

6. Indian Evidence Act

7. Indian Penal Code

8. Civil Procedure Court

9. Criminal Procedure Court

10. Law of Contracts 

Main Examination :

Paper 1 : General Knowledge – Same as Prelims Paper 1 General Knowledge Syllabus

Paper 2 : English Language –

1. Essay – 50 Marks

2. Precis Writing – 30 Marks

3. Translation of passage from Hindi to English – 20 Marks

Paper 3 : Hindi Language –

1.     Essay – 50 Marks

2.     Precis Writing – 30 Marks

3.     Translation of passage from English to Hindi

Paper 4 : Law Paper I ( Substantive Law )

1. Constitutional Law

2. Hindu Law

3. Law of trust and specific relief

4. Mohammedan Law

5. The Law Concerning Easements and Torts

6. The Law of Contracts

7. The Law of Partnership

8. The Law Relating to the Principles of Equity

9. The Law Relating to Transfer of Property

Paper 5 : Law Paper II ( Procedure and Evidence )

1.     Code of Criminal Procedure

2.     Evidence Of Witnesses

3.     Framing of Charges

4.     Practical Matters

5.     Principles of Pleading

6.     The Conduct of Cases

7.     The Criminal Procedure Code

8.     The Law of Evidence

9.     The Writing Judgement

Paper 6 : Law Paper III ( Penal , Revenue and Local Laws )

1.     Indian Penal Code (50 Marks)

2.     Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code , 2006

3.     Uttar Pradesh Urban Building ( Regulation of Letting , Rent and Eviction ) Act , 1972

4.     The Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act , 2021

5.     Uttar Pradesh municipalities Act , 1916

6.     UP Panchayat Raj Act

7.     UP Consolidation of Holdings Act , 1953

8.     Uttar Pradesh Urban ( Planning and Development ) Act , 1973

9.     All the Rules Framed Under the Aforesaid Acts