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The Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Examination, also known as Madhya Pradesh Civil Judge Examination, is conducted every year by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The notification is published on the High Court’s official website at www.mphc.in and/or the website of the state’s public service commission (If the exam is conducted by the PSC) at the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
MP Judiciary Prelims Syllabus
The preliminary examination includes two parts. Here is the MP Judiciary syllabus along with the weightage of each topic which is derived from the previous year’s examinations.
| Topics | Weightage |
| First Part | |
| Constitution of India | 10 questions |
| Code of Civil Procedure 1908 | 15 questions |
| Transfer of Property Act 1882 | 7 questions |
| Contract Act of 1872 | 8 questions |
| Specific Relief Act of 1963 | 6 questions |
| Limitation Act of 1963 | 4 questions |
| MP Accommodation Control Act of 1961 | 5 questions |
| MP Land Revenue Act of 1959 | 5 questions |
| Indian Evidence Act of 1872 | 15 questions |
| Indian Penal Code 1861 | 15 questions |
| Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 | 15 questions |
| Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 | 5 questions |
| Second Part | |
| General Knowledge | 20 Questions |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 Questions |
| English Knowledge | 10 Questions |
MP Judiciary Mains Syllabus
Check the MPCJ Mains Syllabus below:
| First paper – Civil Law & Procedure (Total 100 marks) |
| Constitution of India |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
| Transfer of Property Act, 1882 |
| Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
| Specific Reliefs Act, 1963 (I, II, and VI to VIII) |
| Limitation Act, 1963 (Parts II & III) |
| Second Paper – Court Practice, Writing Skill, Current Legal and Translation (Total 100 marks) |
| Writing on Social Issue- 30 marks |
| Writing on Legal Issue- 20 marks |
| Precis Writing- 20 marks |
| Translation (Hindi to English)- 15 marks |
| Translation (English to Hindi)- 15 marks |
| Third Paper – Criminal Law and Procedure (Total 100 marks) |
| MP Accommodation Control Act, 1961 |
| MP Land Revenue Code, 1959 |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 |
| Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 |
| Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 |
| Fourth Paper – Judgement Writing |
| Framing of Issues (10 marks) |
| Framing of Charges (10 marks) |
| Judgment/Order (Civil) Writing (40 marks) (Civil Judge II Class Level) |
| Judgment/Order (Criminal) Writing- 40 (40 marks) (Judicial Magistrate First Class Level) |
Note: Only the marks from the main exam and the viva-voce will be used for arriving at the final rankings.
MP Judicial Service – Civil Judge Exam Pattern
MP Judiciary Important Topics
Some of the most important topics in the MP Judiciary Syllabus to be referred to while preparation is tabulated below.
| Procedural laws | Substantive laws |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | Hindu & Mohammedan Law |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | Transfer of Property Act, 1882 |
| Limitation Act, 1963 | Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
| Indian Registration Act, 1908 | Partnership Act, 1932 |
MP Judicial Services Exam Pattern
The Judicial Service Examination is scheduled in three different steps- the preliminary examination, the main examination, and the personal interview round (viva voce).
| Phases of Exam | Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test |
| No. of Attempts | 6 |
| No. of Questions/ Type of Questions in Prelims | 150 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme | Correct Answer = 1 Mark; Wrong Answer = -0.25 marks |
| No. of Questions/ Type of Questions in Mains | 400 Descriptive Type Questions |
| Marking Scheme | Correct answer = 1 mark |
| Marking scheme for Personality Test | 50 marks |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bachelor of Law (LLB) or bar council are eligible to apply for the MP Civil Judge exam.
The selection process for MP Civil Judge involves prelims, mains, and interviews.
You will have to score 45% or 45% to clear the prelims round and to enter in mains.
No provision for negative marking is concerned in the MP PSC for Prelims or Mains both exams.