Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Preparation Right
Preparing for the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge Exam? Knowing the CG Judiciary Exam Pattern is the first step to cracking it. The recruitment process is divided into three major stages:
Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
Mains Exam (Descriptive Written Test)
Interview / Viva-Voce
Let’s explore each stage in detail:
Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Mode: Online
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Syllabus: Major & Minor Laws
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Total Questions | 100 |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Exam Duration | 2 hours |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question |
Negative Marking | Not specified (Check official notification) |
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
Indian Evidence Act
Indian Constitution
Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
Indian Contract Act
Minor Acts
Type: Descriptive
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 3 Hours
Subject | Marks |
---|---|
Judgment Writing (Civil) & Framing of Issues | 40 |
Judgment Writing (Criminal) & Framing of Charges | 40 |
Translation (English to Hindi) | 10 |
Translation (Hindi to English) | 10 |
Total | 100 |
Note: Candidates must write answers in either Hindi or English, depending on their selected medium.
Total Marks: 15
Nature: Personality Assessment
Legal Aptitude
General Awareness
Communication Skills
Professional Suitability
Category | Minimum Marks Required |
---|---|
General Category | 33% |
Reserved Category | 25% |
Final merit is calculated based on:
Mains (100 Marks) + Interview (15 Marks) = Total 115 Marks
Level: Easy to Moderate
Nature: Based on direct provisions of Bare Acts – especially CrPC, Evidence Act, and Contract Law
Level: Moderate
Focus:
Judgment writing (logical structuring & clarity)
Hindi ↔ English translation
Deep understanding of procedural & substantive laws
Accuracy in grammar, legal terminology, and translation is crucial
To crack the CG Judiciary Exam, follow this smart approach:
Start with Bare Acts:
Read and highlight definitions, important provisions, illustrations & explanations.
Understand the Complete Exam Pattern & Syllabus:
Divide subjects and prepare a structured study timetable.
Practice Judgment Writing:
Regularly write model civil & criminal judgments to develop articulation and legal reasoning.
Refer to Standard Books:
Choose books that simplify complex legal principles and cover recent case laws.
Make Short Notes:
Create concise notes for last-minute revision, especially for sections like definitions and illustrations.
Solve Previous Year Question Papers:
This helps in understanding question trends, focus areas, and time management.
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