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Key Facts: Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) Exam

125

objective MCQs in the Preliminary examination (500 marks, 2 hours)

HPSC / Punjab & Haryana High Court exam scheme

0.80

marks deducted for each wrong answer in prelims (negative marking)

Haryana judicial service exam pattern

150 / 500

minimum prelims qualifying marks for General (100 for reserved categories of Haryana)

HPSC exam scheme

1 July 2024

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

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

3 stages

Preliminary (objective), Main (5 descriptive papers) and viva-voce (200 marks)

Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Rules

LLB

minimum educational qualification required to apply

HPSC eligibility criteria

The Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam has three stages: a 125-question objective Preliminary (500 marks, 2 hours, with 0.80 negative marking), a five-paper descriptive Main examination (Civil Law I & II, Criminal Law, English, and Hindi), and a 200-mark viva-voce. The Preliminary draws from the Mains law syllabus, and since 1 July 2024 the criminal-law papers test the new BNS, BNSS and BSA codes. Candidates need an LLB and must score at least 150/500 (100 for reserved categories) to clear prelims.

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1Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section prescribes the punishment for 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: Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes the punishment for murder (death or imprisonment for life, and fine), corresponding to Section 302 IPC. Section 101 BNS defines murder. The new criminal codes came into force on 1 July 2024.

2The Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination is conducted in which format?

A.Descriptive/essay-type written paper

B.Viva-voce only

C.Objective type with multiple-choice questions

D.Open-book essay with bare Acts supplied

Explanation: The Preliminary Examination of the Haryana Civil Service (Judicial Branch) is objective type with multiple-choice questions, comprising 125 questions of 4 marks each (500 total) over two hours, with negative marking of 0.80 per wrong answer. It serves only to shortlist candidates for the Mains.

3Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the doctrine of res judicata is contained in which provision?

A.Section 10

B.Section 11

C.Section 9

D.Section 151

Explanation: Section 11 CPC embodies res judicata: no court shall try any suit or issue in which the matter directly and substantially in issue has been directly and substantially in issue in a former suit between the same parties and finally decided by a competent court. It prevents re-litigation of decided matters.

4Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, anticipatory bail is governed by which section, corresponding to Section 438 CrPC?

A.Section 438 BNSS

B.Section 187 BNSS

C.Section 480 BNSS

D.Section 482 BNSS

Explanation: Section 482 of the BNSS, 2023 governs anticipatory bail, replacing Section 438 CrPC. It allows a person apprehending arrest for a non-bailable offence to seek a pre-arrest direction from the High Court or Court of Session. Section 482(4) bars it for certain offences such as BNS Section 65.

5The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, as applicable in Haryana, primarily governs which subject matter?

A.Tenancy of agricultural land

B.Registration of urban property sales

C.Control of rent and eviction of tenants in urban areas

D.Transfer of immovable property by gift

Explanation: The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 controls the increase of rent and regulates the eviction of tenants of urban buildings and rented land, applicable in several Haryana towns. It is a key Haryana local law tested in the judicial service syllabus alongside the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973.

6Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an agreement made without consideration is void, except in the cases mentioned in which section?

A.Section 25

B.Section 23

C.Section 10

D.Section 2(d)

Explanation: Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 declares that an agreement without consideration is void, subject to three exceptions: a written and registered promise on account of natural love and affection between near relations, compensation for a past voluntary act, and a promise to pay a time-barred debt.

7Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a confession made to a police officer is dealt with in which provision and with what effect?

A.It is fully admissible under Section 22

B.It is admissible only if recorded by a Magistrate under Section 26

C.It is conclusive proof under Section 24

D.It cannot be proved against the accused under Section 23

Explanation: Section 23(1) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides that no confession made to a police officer shall be proved against a person accused of an offence (corresponding to Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act). The proviso permits proof of so much information as leads to discovery of a fact.

8Which Article of the Constitution of India provides the remedy of writs by the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights?

A.Article 226

B.Article 32

C.Article 136

D.Article 21

Explanation: Article 32 confers the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights and empowers it to issue writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.

9Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offences of cheating earlier punishable under Sections 417, 418 and 420 IPC are now consolidated and punishable under which section?

A.Section 318 BNS

B.Section 316 BNS

C.Section 420 BNS

D.Section 319 BNS

Explanation: Section 318 of the BNS, 2023 consolidates the offence of cheating. Section 318(4) corresponds to Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), punishable with imprisonment up to seven years and fine. The earlier separate IPC provisions are clubbed under Section 318.

10Under the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (as amended in 2018), specific performance of a contract is now generally:

A.A discretionary remedy granted only in exceptional cases

B.Available only for contracts relating to immovable property

C.Enforceable as a general rule, subject to limited statutory exceptions

D.Barred where damages are an adequate remedy

Explanation: After the Specific Relief (Amendment) Act, 2018, specific performance under Section 10 is enforceable as a general rule (the court 'shall' enforce), removing the earlier broad judicial discretion. The remedy is now the norm rather than the exception, subject to the limited bars in Section 14.

About the Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) Exam

The Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) Judicial Service Examination (HCS Judicial Branch) recruits entry-level judges and judicial magistrates for the subordinate judiciary of Haryana. It is conducted by HPSC under the aegis of the Punjab & Haryana High Court and comprises a Preliminary objective test, a written Main examination, and a viva-voce.

Questions

125 scored questions

Time Limit

Preliminary: 2 hours (125 objective questions)

Passing Score

Prelims qualifying: 150/500 marks for General; 100/500 for reserved categories of Haryana. Prelims marks are only for shortlisting and do not count toward the final merit.

Exam Fee

Varies by category and year (approx. Rs. 1000 for General/OBC, with concessions for SC/ST/PwD of Haryana, as per the HPSC advertisement) (Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) / Punjab & Haryana High Court)

Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) Exam Content Outline

28%

Civil Law I (CPC & Allied Civil Statutes)

Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Indian Contract Act 1872, Indian Partnership Act 1932, Sale of Goods Act 1930, Specific Relief Act 1963, Punjab Courts Act 1918, and Haryana rent-control law (East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949 / Haryana Urban Control of Rent and Eviction Act 1973).

26%

Criminal Law (BNS, BNSS & BSA)

The new criminal codes effective 1 July 2024: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (substantive offences), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (procedure, arrest, bail, FIR), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (evidence), with IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act mapping where useful.

18%

Constitution of India & Legal History

Fundamental rights, writs (Articles 32 and 226), directive principles, amendment and emergency provisions, basic structure doctrine, and Indian legal and constitutional history.

14%

Civil Law II (Personal Laws, Registration & Limitation)

Hindu Law (marriage, succession, adoption), Mohammedan Law (marriage, dower, gift, succession), the customary law of Haryana, the Registration Act 1908 and the Limitation Act 1963.

Current Affairs, Reasoning & Aptitude

Current events of national and international importance, governance, analytical reasoning and aptitude, tested at a well-informed graduate level for prelims shortlisting.

English & Allied Commercial Laws

English comprehension and language usage at graduate standard, plus allied commercial statutes such as the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (cheque dishonour) and basic principles of the law of torts.

How to Pass the Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Prelims qualifying: 150/500 marks for General; 100/500 for reserved categories of Haryana. Prelims marks are only for shortlisting and do not count toward the final merit.
Exam length: 125 questions
Time limit: Preliminary: 2 hours (125 objective questions)
Exam fee: Varies by category and year (approx. Rs. 1000 for General/OBC, with concessions for SC/ST/PwD of Haryana, as per the HPSC advertisement)

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Haryana Civil Judge (Jr Div) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the IPC-to-BNS, CrPC-to-BNSS and Evidence Act-to-BSA section mappings, since the criminal-law paper is now framed on the new codes effective 1 July 2024.

2Prepare bare-Act sections precisely; prelims MCQs frequently turn on exact section numbers (e.g., CPC Section 11 res judicata, BNS Section 103 murder, BNSS Section 482 anticipatory bail).

3Do not neglect Haryana local laws: the Punjab Courts Act 1918, the rent-control statutes and customary law are high-yield and distinguish this state exam from others.

4Solve previous-year Haryana judiciary papers and timed mock tests to manage the 0.80 negative marking and decide which questions to attempt.

5Keep up with current affairs and landmark Supreme Court and Punjab & Haryana High Court judgments, as prelims includes current events and recent legal developments.

6Build strong Civil Law I depth (CPC, Contract, Specific Relief) as it carries the largest share of questions across prelims and the Mains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary exam objective or descriptive?

The Preliminary examination is objective with multiple-choice questions: 125 questions of 4 marks each (500 total) over 2 hours, with 0.80 marks deducted for every wrong answer. The Main examination is descriptive.

What is the qualifying score for the Haryana judiciary prelims?

A candidate must secure at least 150 out of 500 marks (30%) in prelims; reserved-category candidates of Haryana need 100 out of 500 (20%). Prelims marks are used only to shortlist for the Mains and do not count toward final merit.

Does the exam now test the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)?

Yes. Since 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act, and the Criminal Law paper is prepared on the new codes.

Which Haryana-specific local laws are part of the syllabus?

Key Haryana local laws include the Punjab Courts Act 1918 (court hierarchy and jurisdiction), the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949 and the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act 1973 (rent control), and the customary law of Punjab and Haryana.

Who is eligible to appear for the Haryana Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam?

A candidate must hold an LLB degree from a Bar Council of India-recognised university (or be an enrolled advocate). The age range is generally 21 to 42 years, with relaxations for reserved categories of Haryana.

How many stages does the selection process have?

Three stages: the Preliminary objective examination (screening only), the Main written examination of five papers (Civil Law I, Civil Law II, Criminal Law, English and Hindi), and the viva-voce of 200 marks.

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