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Key Facts: CG Civil Judge Exam Exam

100

Objective multiple-choice questions in the Preliminary examination, each carrying one mark

Chhattisgarh judiciary exam pattern (prelims)

2 hours

Time allotted to complete the online objective Preliminary paper

Chhattisgarh judiciary exam pattern

1 July 2024

Date the BNS, BNSS and BSA replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act

Government of India criminal-law reform

1 Nov 2000

Date Chhattisgarh became a State and its High Court was established at Bilaspur

Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000

1:10

Approximate ratio of vacancies in which candidates clear the prelims to qualify for the Mains

Chhattisgarh judicial service recruitment rules

Bilingual

The prelims paper is set in both Hindi and English

Chhattisgarh judiciary exam pattern

The CG Civil Judge prelims is a 100-mark online objective paper of 100 single-mark MCQs to be completed in 2 hours, taken bilingually in Hindi and English. From 1 July 2024 the criminal-law questions follow the new BNS, BNSS and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act. Heavily tested subjects include the Constitution, CPC, Contract and Property law, plus Chhattisgarh-specific statutes such as the Rent Control Act 2011 and the Land Revenue Code 1959. Only candidates in roughly a 1:10 ratio of vacancies qualify for the Mains.

Sample CG Civil Judge Exam Practice Questions

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1Under the Constitution of India, the power of the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights is conferred by which Article?
A.Article 32
B.Article 226
C.Article 136
D.Article 139
Explanation: Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and is itself a fundamental right. Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.
2The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from which date?
A.26 January 2024
B.1 April 2024
C.1 July 2024
D.15 August 2024
Explanation: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), along with the BNSS and BSA, came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC 1860, the CrPC 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872 respectively.
3Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an agreement made without consideration is generally:
A.Void
B.Voidable at the option of the promisor
C.Valid but unenforceable
D.Illegal
Explanation: Section 25 of the Contract Act lays down that an agreement made without consideration is void, subject to the exceptions of natural love and affection (registered), compensation for past voluntary acts, and a written promise to pay a time-barred debt.
4Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the doctrine of res judicata is contained in:
A.Section 10
B.Section 11
C.Section 9
D.Section 151
Explanation: Section 11 CPC embodies res judicata, barring a court from trying a suit or issue that has been directly and substantially in issue in a former suit between the same parties and finally decided by a competent court.
5Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, the burden of proving a fact especially within the knowledge of any person lies on:
A.The person who first asserts it
B.The prosecution in all cases
C.The person within whose knowledge the fact is
D.The court suo motu
Explanation: Under the BSA 2023 (corresponding to Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872), when any fact is especially within the knowledge of a person, the burden of proving that fact is upon that person.
6Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which class of offence is generally bailable, non-cognizable, and triable by the court mentioned in the First Schedule?
A.The classification is determined solely by the Magistrate at trial
B.All offences under the BNS are cognizable
C.The classification is set out in the First Schedule of the BNSS
D.Classification depends entirely on the FIR contents
Explanation: The First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (corresponding to the First Schedule of the CrPC) classifies offences as cognizable/non-cognizable, bailable/non-bailable, and specifies the court by which each is triable.
7Under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the doctrine that 'where a person professing to transfer property which he is not authorised to transfer subsequently acquires interest in it, the transfer operates on that interest' is known as:
A.Doctrine of part performance
B.Doctrine of feeding the grant by estoppel
C.Doctrine of lis pendens
D.Doctrine of election
Explanation: Section 43 TPA embodies the doctrine of feeding the grant by estoppel: a transfer by an unauthorised person who later acquires interest in the property may, at the transferee's option, operate on that subsequently acquired interest.
8Under the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (as amended in 2018), specific performance of a contract is now:
A.A discretionary remedy granted only in exceptional cases
B.Generally enforceable as a rule, subject to limited exceptions
C.Available only for sale of immovable property
D.Available only where damages are an adequate remedy
Explanation: The Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018 made specific performance a general rule rather than a discretionary remedy; substituted Section 10 mandates the court to enforce specific performance subject to Sections 11(2), 14 and 16.
9Under the Limitation Act, 1963, the general period of limitation for a suit for recovery of possession of immovable property based on title is:
A.3 years
B.6 years
C.12 years
D.30 years
Explanation: Article 65 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act prescribes 12 years for a suit for possession of immovable property based on title, the period running from when the defendant's possession becomes adverse to the plaintiff.
10Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, dishonour of a cheque for insufficiency of funds is an offence punishable with imprisonment up to:
A.One year
B.Three years
C.Two years
D.Six months
Explanation: Section 138 NI Act provides that dishonour of a cheque is punishable with imprisonment up to two years, or fine which may extend to twice the cheque amount, or both, subject to the conditions of notice and the 15-day cure window.

About the CG Civil Judge Exam Exam

The Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Class II) Examination recruits entry-level judges for the State's subordinate judiciary. The Preliminary stage is an objective screening test of 100 multiple-choice questions covering core central laws, Chhattisgarh state laws and general knowledge, with candidates who clear it advancing to a descriptive Mains examination and an interview.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours (Preliminary examination)

Passing Score

Qualifying cutoff varies by category; candidates roughly in a 1:10 ratio advance to the Mains

Exam Fee

Varies by category (approximately INR 300-400 for general candidates) (High Court of Chhattisgarh)

CG Civil Judge Exam Exam Content Outline

16%

Constitution of India

Fundamental rights and writs, directive principles, Union and State government, emergency provisions, amendment under Article 368 and judicial review.

14%

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Substantive criminal law replacing the IPC: offences against body and property, abetment and conspiracy, general exceptions, private defence and new punishments like community service.

17%

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Jurisdiction and place of suing, res judicata and res sub judice, pleadings, injunctions, first and second appeals, revision and execution of decrees.

21%

Contract, Property and Allied Civil Laws

Indian Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act (post-2018), Limitation Act, Sale of Goods, Partnership and the Negotiable Instruments Act including Section 138.

17%

BNSS 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023

New criminal procedure (FIR, cognizable offences, bail and custody, committal, mandatory forensics and judgment timelines) and the new law of evidence on admissions, dying declarations and electronic records.

6%

Personal Laws and Law of Torts

Hindu Marriage and Succession Acts, Muslim personal law concepts such as mahr, and core tort principles including negligence, res ipsa loquitur and volenti non fit injuria.

9%

Chhattisgarh State Laws and General Knowledge

Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act 2011, Land Revenue Code 1959 and Excise Act 1915, together with Chhattisgarh history, polity and current affairs.

How to Pass the CG Civil Judge Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Qualifying cutoff varies by category; candidates roughly in a 1:10 ratio advance to the Mains
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (Preliminary examination)
  • Exam fee: Varies by category (approximately INR 300-400 for general candidates)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CG Civil Judge Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the new criminal codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA) directly from the bare Acts and learn the key IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act to new-code section mappings.
2Prioritise the high-weight subjects: Constitution, CPC, and the Contract and Property law cluster, where the largest share of questions is asked.
3Memorise critical numbers such as limitation periods, the 100-mark/100-question/2-hour prelims format, and the Section 138 NI Act timelines.
4Do not neglect Chhattisgarh state laws (Rent Control Act 2011, Land Revenue Code 1959, Excise Act 1915) and Chhattisgarh general knowledge, which can be the deciding margin.
5Practise bilingual MCQs and previous-year objective questions under timed conditions to build speed and accuracy.
6Revise leading case law (Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi, Mohori Bibee, Vineeta Sharma) since many questions are doctrine and precedent based.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge examination and how many questions are in the prelims?

The recruitment is for the subordinate judiciary under the High Court of Chhattisgarh (historically conducted with the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission). The Preliminary examination is an online objective test of 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, with one mark per question.

How long is the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge prelims and is it bilingual?

Candidates get 2 hours to attempt the 100-question objective Preliminary paper. The question paper is bilingual, set in both Hindi and English, so candidates may answer in their preferred language.

Are the criminal-law questions based on the IPC or the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

From 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. Current cycles test the new codes, though knowing the IPC-to-BNS mapping is useful.

Which Chhattisgarh state laws are tested in the prelims?

Key state statutes include the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act 2011, the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code 1959 and the Chhattisgarh Excise Act 1915, along with Chhattisgarh general knowledge and current affairs.

Is there negative marking and how does one qualify for the Mains?

The prelims is generally conducted without negative marking, though candidates should confirm the marking scheme in the official notification for each cycle. The prelims is only a screening test, and candidates roughly in a 1:10 ratio of vacancies qualify for the descriptive Mains examination.

What is the difficulty level and how much preparation does the exam require?

The exam is hard and competitive, requiring section-by-section mastery of the bare Acts. Most serious aspirants prepare for 9 to 15 months, focusing on the high-weight central laws plus Chhattisgarh-specific statutes.