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Key Facts: Gujarat Civil Judge Exam

100 marks

Objective OMR Preliminary (Paper I) in 2 hours

High Court of Gujarat exam notification

0.33

Marks deducted for each wrong or multiple answer (negative marking)

Gujarat Judiciary exam pattern

50% / 45%

Prelims qualifying cutoff for unreserved vs reserved categories

High Court of Gujarat eligibility criteria

1 July 2024

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

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

3 stages

Preliminary, Main written exam and viva-voce interview

High Court of Gujarat recruitment rules

200 marks

Descriptive Mains (Criminal 100 + Civil 100), each 3 hours

Gujarat Judiciary Mains exam pattern

The Gujarat Civil Judge Prelims is an objective, OMR-based screening test of 100 marks over 2 hours, with 1 mark per correct answer and 0.33 negative marking. Unreserved candidates must score at least 50% (45% for reserved categories) to reach the Mains. Criminal law now follows the BNS 2023, BNSS 2023 and BSA 2023, which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act on 1 July 2024. Prelims marks are screening-only and do not count in the final merit list.

Sample Gujarat Civil Judge Practice Questions

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1Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section defines and provides general punishment for the offence of murder, replacing Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A.Section 103 BNS
B.Section 101 BNS
C.Section 105 BNS
D.Section 302 BNS
Explanation: Under the BNS 2023 (effective 1 July 2024), Section 103 punishes murder with death or life imprisonment, taking over the role of the old IPC Section 302. Section 101 BNS defines 'murder' (formerly IPC 300).
2The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 introduced a new offence punishing 'organised crime'. In which provision is it primarily dealt with?
A.Section 109 BNS
B.Section 113 BNS
C.Section 111 BNS
D.Section 120 BNS
Explanation: Section 111 BNS is a new provision that defines and punishes 'organised crime', a concept absent from the IPC. Section 113 BNS separately covers terrorist acts, another new addition.
3Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the punishment for mob lynching (murder by a group of five or more on grounds of race, caste, sex, language, etc.) is provided under:
A.Section 103(1) BNS
B.Section 103(2) BNS
C.Section 117 BNS
D.Section 69 BNS
Explanation: Section 103(2) BNS specifically punishes murder committed by a group of five or more persons acting on grounds such as race, caste, community, sex, place of birth, language or personal belief, with death or life imprisonment. This codifies mob-lynching as a distinct offence.
4Which of the following correctly states the BNS 2023 section that replaced Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property)?
A.Section 316 BNS
B.Section 415 BNS
C.Section 420 BNS
D.Section 318 BNS
Explanation: Section 318 BNS deals with cheating, and Section 318(4) prescribes punishment for cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, corresponding to the old IPC 420. The BNS abolished the IPC's 420 numbering.
5Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of 'snatching' has been newly introduced as a specific aggravated form of theft. It is dealt with under:
A.Section 304 BNS
B.Section 303 BNS
C.Section 305 BNS
D.Section 309 BNS
Explanation: Section 304 BNS specifically defines and punishes 'snatching', a new offence not found in the IPC, with imprisonment up to three years and fine. Section 303 BNS deals with general theft.
6A, intending to kill B, fires a shot which misses B but kills C, who was standing nearby and whom A did not know was there. Under the principle of transferred malice, A is:
A.Not guilty of any offence against C because there was no intention to kill C
B.Guilty only of causing death by negligence
C.Guilty of murder of C
D.Guilty only of attempt to murder B
Explanation: Under the doctrine of transferred malice (transfer of malice), the intention to kill B is transferred to the actual victim C, so A is guilty of the murder of C. This principle continues under Section 101 BNS (formerly IPC 301).
7Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the general exception of the 'right of private defence of the body' extends to voluntarily causing death only in enumerated circumstances. Which of the following is NOT such a circumstance?
A.An assault reasonably causing apprehension of death
B.A simple assault causing only minor hurt and no reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt
C.An assault with intention of committing rape
D.An assault reasonably causing apprehension of grievous hurt
Explanation: The right of private defence extends to causing death only where there is reasonable apprehension of death, grievous hurt, rape, kidnapping, wrongful confinement, or acid attack, etc. A simple assault causing only minor hurt does not justify causing death. This mirrors IPC Sections 100-101, now in BNS Sections 37-44.
8Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the punishment for the offence of rape is primarily contained in which section, replacing IPC Section 376?
A.Section 63 BNS
B.Section 70 BNS
C.Section 66 BNS
D.Section 64 BNS
Explanation: Section 63 BNS defines rape and Section 64 BNS prescribes the punishment for rape, replacing IPC Sections 375 and 376 respectively. Section 70 BNS deals with gang rape.
9The doctrine 'actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea' embodies which fundamental principle of criminal law?
A.An act does not make one guilty unless the mind is also guilty
B.A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty
C.No one shall be punished twice for the same offence
D.Ignorance of law is no excuse
Explanation: The maxim 'actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea' means that an act alone does not constitute guilt unless accompanied by a guilty mind (mens rea). Both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty intention are generally required for criminal liability.
10Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminal conspiracy is defined and punished. The minimum number of persons required to constitute a criminal conspiracy is:
A.One
B.Three
C.Two
D.Five
Explanation: A criminal conspiracy under Section 61 BNS (formerly IPC 120A/120B) requires an agreement between two or more persons to do an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means. Thus at least two persons are needed.

About the Gujarat Civil Judge Exam

The Gujarat Judicial Service Civil Judge Examination is conducted by the High Court of Gujarat to recruit Civil Judges into the Gujarat Judicial Services. Selection has three stages: an objective OMR-based Preliminary examination, a descriptive Main written examination (Criminal and Civil papers), and a viva-voce interview.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours for the objective Preliminary (Paper I); 50-mark Gujarati language paper (1.5 hours) applies only to candidates who did not study Gujarati at SSC/HSC

Passing Score

Qualify the Preliminary with 50% (unreserved) or 45% (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD); prelims marks are screening-only and do not count toward the final merit list

Exam Fee

Varies by category and notification; general candidates pay an application fee while reserved categories pay a reduced or nil fee (High Court of Gujarat)

Gujarat Civil Judge Exam Content Outline

30%

Criminal Law (BNS) & Criminal Procedure (BNSS)

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, including the IPC->BNS and CrPC->BNSS mapping, general exceptions, offences against the body, property offences, bail, FIR, investigation and trial procedure.

12%

Law of Evidence (BSA)

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 replacing the Indian Evidence Act: relevancy, admissions and confessions, dying declarations, presumptions, burden of proof and electronic/digital evidence.

12%

Constitution of India

Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35A), Fundamental Duties (Part IVA), writ jurisdiction under Articles 32 and 226, basic structure doctrine and landmark judgments.

14%

Code of Civil Procedure & Limitation Act

CPC 1908 covering jurisdiction, res judicata and res sub judice, injunctions, decrees, appeals, execution and summary suits, together with the Limitation Act 1963.

16%

Contract, Property & Allied Civil Laws

Indian Contract Act 1872, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Specific Relief Act 1963, Sale of Goods Act 1930, Indian Partnership Act 1932, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 and arbitration/commercial-courts law.

10%

Personal Laws, Torts, Maxims & Special Statutes

Hindu, Muslim and Christian personal and succession laws, law of torts, legal maxims and special Acts including POCSO, the JJ Act, the DV Act and the Gujarat Prohibition Act.

6%

General Knowledge, English, Reasoning & Computers

Part C aptitude: general knowledge and current affairs, English language, logical reasoning, numerical and mental ability, and basics of computer applications.

How to Pass the Gujarat Civil Judge Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Qualify the Preliminary with 50% (unreserved) or 45% (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwBD); prelims marks are screening-only and do not count toward the final merit list
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours for the objective Preliminary (Paper I); 50-mark Gujarati language paper (1.5 hours) applies only to candidates who did not study Gujarati at SSC/HSC
  • Exam fee: Varies by category and notification; general candidates pay an application fee while reserved categories pay a reduced or nil fee

Keys to Passing

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

Gujarat Civil Judge Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the bare acts first: read the BNS, BNSS and BSA alongside the corresponding IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act provisions so you can answer section-mapping questions confidently.
2Make a one-page IPC->BNS, CrPC->BNSS and Evidence->BSA mapping chart for high-frequency sections (murder, cheating, theft, FIR, bail, dying declaration) and revise it weekly.
3Solve previous-year Gujarat Judiciary papers and timed full-length MCQ mocks to build accuracy under the 0.33 negative-marking regime; learn when to skip rather than guess.
4Memorise landmark constitutional and procedural cases (Kesavananda Bharati, Maneka Gandhi, Shreya Singhal, Vineeta Sharma) and the principles they establish.
5Do not neglect Part C: keep a current-affairs notebook and practise reasoning, numerical ability and basic computer questions, since easy marks here cushion the negative marking.
6If you did not study Gujarati at school, start early on the Gujarati language paper (essay, translation and grammar) so the qualifying 40% does not derail your selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts the Gujarat Judicial Service Civil Judge Exam and what are its stages?

The High Court of Gujarat conducts the exam. Selection has three stages: an objective OMR-based Preliminary examination, a descriptive Main written examination (a 100-mark Criminal paper and a 100-mark Civil paper, each of 3 hours), and a 50-mark viva-voce interview.

What is the pattern of the Gujarat Civil Judge Preliminary examination?

The Prelims (Paper I) is a 100-mark objective OMR test of 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and 0.33 marks are deducted for each wrong or multiple answer. It is a screening test, so prelims marks are not added to the final merit list.

Does the Gujarat Judiciary exam test the new criminal codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA)?

Yes. The syllabus now covers the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act respectively on 1 July 2024, alongside the legacy codes for mapping and transitional questions.

What qualifying marks are required to clear the Preliminary stage?

Unreserved candidates must secure at least 50% marks in the Prelims, while SC, ST, SEBC, EWS and PwBD candidates must secure at least 45%, to be eligible for the Main examination.

Is knowledge of Gujarati compulsory for the Gujarat Civil Judge exam?

Candidates who did not pass their Secondary (SSC) and Higher Secondary (HSC) examinations with Gujarati must clear a separate Test of Gujarati Language (50 marks, 1.5 hours) by scoring at least 40%. Those who studied Gujarati at SSC/HSC are exempt.

Are there Gujarat-specific laws on the syllabus?

Yes. Beyond the central laws, the syllabus includes Gujarat-specific statutes such as the Gujarat Prohibition Act 1949 and the Gujarat Court Fees Act 2004, reflecting the state's legal framework and its status as a prohibition state.