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Key Facts: TN Civil Judge Exam Exam

100

Multiple-choice questions in the objective Preliminary Examination

TNPSC Civil Judge notification

0.25

Mark deducted for each wrong answer (negative marking) in the prelims

TNPSC Civil Judge notification

3 hours

Duration of the Preliminary Examination

TNPSC Civil Judge notification

1 July 2024

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

Government of India / Ministry of Home Affairs

4 papers

Descriptive Main Examination papers (Translation, Law I, Law II, Law III), 400 marks

TNPSC Civil Judge notification

9% / 12%

Fair-rent gross return per annum for residential / non-residential buildings under the TN Rent Control Act 1960

Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act 1960

The TNPSC Civil Judge Preliminary Examination is a single objective paper of 100 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each) over 3 hours, with 0.25 mark negative marking per wrong answer. It is purely a screening test (marks not counted in final merit) and tests Part-A civil laws (CPC, Contract Act, TPA, Specific Relief, NI Act, Constitution, TN rent/tenancy Acts), Part-B criminal laws (now BNS, BNSS and BSA after the 1 July 2024 reform), and Part-C general knowledge and reasoning. Final merit is decided by the four mains papers (400 marks) and the viva-voce.

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1Under the Tamil Nadu Judicial Service Civil Judge recruitment, which authority conducts the recruitment under the supervision of the Madras High Court?
A.The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
B.The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
C.The Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
D.The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
Explanation: Direct recruitment of Civil Judges in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) under the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service (Cadre and Recruitment) Rules, 2007, in consultation with and under the supervision of the Madras High Court.
2The TNPSC Civil Judge Preliminary Examination consists of one paper containing how many multiple-choice questions?
A.50 questions
B.100 questions
C.75 questions
D.150 questions
Explanation: As per the TNPSC notification, the Preliminary Examination is a single objective paper of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with a duration of three hours. It is a screening test and its marks are not counted in the final merit.
3Which of the following is NOT a subject listed in Part-A of the TNPSC Civil Judge Preliminary syllabus?
A.The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
B.The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
C.The Specific Relief Act, 1963
D.The Code of Criminal Procedure (BNSS, 2023)
Explanation: Part-A of the prelims syllabus is the civil-law block: CPC 1908, Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Indian Contract Act 1872, Specific Relief Act 1963, Constitution of India, and the Tamil Nadu rent/tenancy Acts. Criminal procedure (now the BNSS, 2023) falls under Part-B.
4In the Indian Constitution, the 'basic structure doctrine' limiting Parliament's amending power was first authoritatively laid down in which case?
A.Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
B.A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
C.Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
D.Golak Nath v. State of Punjab
Explanation: In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), a 13-judge bench held that while Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution under Article 368, it cannot alter or destroy its 'basic structure'. This doctrine remains foundational to Indian constitutional law.
5Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to constitutional remedies, allowing a person to approach the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of fundamental rights?
A.Article 21
B.Article 226
C.Article 32
D.Article 14
Explanation: Article 32 confers the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights and empowers it to issue writs. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution. It is itself a fundamental right.
6The writ issued by a court to a public official or body commanding the performance of a public or statutory duty is called:
A.Habeas Corpus
B.Certiorari
C.Mandamus
D.Quo Warranto
Explanation: Mandamus ('we command') is issued to compel a public authority to perform a public or statutory duty that it has failed or refused to perform. It does not lie against a private individual unless a public duty is involved.
7Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the place of suing for immovable property is governed primarily by:
A.Sections 15 to 20
B.Sections 9 to 14
C.Sections 26 to 35
D.Order I and Order II
Explanation: Sections 15 to 20 of the CPC deal with the place of suing (jurisdiction). Section 16 in particular provides that suits relating to immovable property must ordinarily be instituted within the local limits where the property is situated.
8The doctrine of 'res judicata' under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is contained in:
A.Section 10
B.Section 9
C.Section 11
D.Section 151
Explanation: Section 11 of the 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 settled matters.
9Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a temporary injunction may be granted under:
A.Order XXXIX
B.Order XXXVIII
C.Order XL
D.Order XXI
Explanation: Order XXXIX of the CPC, read with Sections 94 and 95, governs temporary injunctions and interlocutory orders. Rules 1 and 2 set out the grounds on which a temporary injunction may be granted to preserve the subject matter pending the suit.
10Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, an agreement made without consideration is generally:
A.Valid and enforceable
B.Illegal and punishable
C.Voidable at the option of the promisor
D.Void, unless it falls within an exception under Section 25
Explanation: Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act lays down the rule that an agreement without consideration is void, subject to specified exceptions such as natural love and affection between near relations in writing and registered, compensation for past voluntary services, and a written promise to pay a time-barred debt.

About the TN Civil Judge Exam Exam

The Tamil Nadu Judicial Service Civil Judge Exam is a competitive recruitment conducted by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) under the supervision of the Madras High Court to appoint Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service. Selection is made in three stages: an objective Preliminary Examination, a descriptive Main Examination and a viva-voce (interview).

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours (Preliminary Examination)

Passing Score

Prelims is a qualifying screening test; about 45% for general candidates and 40% for SC/ST is generally required to be shortlisted for the mains, with the exact cutoff varying by category and vacancies.

Exam Fee

Varies (TNPSC application and examination fee, with concessions for SC/ST, PwD and eligible categories per the notification) (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) / Madras High Court)

TN Civil Judge Exam Exam Content Outline

20%

Code of Civil Procedure & Civil Litigation

Jurisdiction, place of suing, res judicata and res sub judice, decrees and orders, pleadings, temporary and perpetual injunctions, appeals and execution under the CPC 1908.

15%

Contract, Transfer of Property, Specific Relief & Sale of Goods

Indian Contract Act 1872 (consideration, capacity, free consent, breach, guarantee, quasi-contracts), Transfer of Property Act 1882 (sale, lease, lis pendens, part performance), Specific Relief Act 1963 (post-2018) and Sale of Goods/Partnership concepts.

12%

Constitution of India

Fundamental rights, writs (Articles 32 and 226), directive principles, basic structure doctrine, ordinances, and constitutional provisions on the judiciary and appointment of judges.

16%

Criminal Law - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Substantive offences under the BNS (murder, culpable homicide, theft, cheating, criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, cruelty, dowry death) with IPC-to-BNS section mapping and new offences such as snatching and community service.

12%

Criminal Procedure & Evidence - BNSS 2023 and BSA 2023

FIR, Zero FIR, e-FIR, arrest, bail, police custody and remand, investigation timelines and trial under the BNSS, and admissibility, presumptions, confessions, dying declarations and electronic evidence under the BSA.

9%

Negotiable Instruments, Limitation & TN Rent Laws

Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (Section 138 cheque dishonour, holder in due course), Limitation Act 1963, and Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act 1960 with the TN tenancy Act 2017.

16%

Minor Acts, General Knowledge & Reasoning (Part-C)

POCSO Act 2012, Information Technology Act 2000, Hindu and Muslim personal law, law of torts, plus degree-standard general knowledge and S.S.L.C.-standard reasoning and mental ability.

How to Pass the TN Civil Judge Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Prelims is a qualifying screening test; about 45% for general candidates and 40% for SC/ST is generally required to be shortlisted for the mains, with the exact cutoff varying by category and vacancies.
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours (Preliminary Examination)
  • Exam fee: Varies (TNPSC application and examination fee, with concessions for SC/ST, PwD and eligible categories per the notification)

Keys to Passing

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

TN Civil Judge Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the bare Acts: read the actual text of the CPC, Contract Act, Transfer of Property Act, Constitution and the new BNS, BNSS and BSA, since section-based questions dominate the prelims.
2Build an IPC-to-BNS, CrPC-to-BNSS and Evidence-Act-to-BSA mapping chart and revise it regularly; many tricky questions exploit the renumbering (for example, murder is now BNS Section 103, not 302).
3Practise previous-year TNPSC Civil Judge and other state judiciary prelims papers under timed conditions to build speed and manage negative marking.
4Give focused attention to the Tamil Nadu specific laws (Rent Control Act 1960 and Tenancy Act 2017), which many candidates from other states overlook.
5Strengthen Part-C by revising degree-standard general knowledge, current legal affairs, landmark Supreme Court judgments and S.S.L.C.-level reasoning and mental ability.
6Since the mains include translation between English and Tamil, prepare Tamil legal vocabulary early alongside your law preparation rather than leaving it for the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts the Tamil Nadu Civil Judge exam and what posts does it recruit for?

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the recruitment under the supervision of the Madras High Court, to appoint Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service. Successful candidates also discharge functions as Judicial Magistrates.

How many questions are in the TNPSC Civil Judge Preliminary Examination?

The Preliminary Examination is a single objective paper of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, with a duration of three hours. There is negative marking (0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer), and the paper is set in both English and Tamil.

Do the preliminary exam marks count towards final selection?

No. The Preliminary Examination is purely a screening test used only to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. The final merit list is based on the four descriptive mains papers (400 marks) and the viva-voce; prelims marks are not added to it.

Has the syllabus changed because of the new criminal laws?

Yes, in effect. From 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. Candidates must now study criminal law, procedure and evidence primarily under the new codes, while knowing the IPC-to-BNS section mapping.

What Tamil Nadu specific laws are tested in the prelims?

Part-A of the prelims syllabus includes the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act 1960 and the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act 2017 (TN Act 42 of 2017). The mains also require translation between English and Tamil.

What are the stages of the Tamil Nadu Civil Judge selection process?

There are three stages: an objective Preliminary Examination (screening), a descriptive Main Examination of four papers (Translation, Law Paper-I, Law Paper-II and Law Paper-III, each 100 marks), and a viva-voce (interview) of 60 marks with a minimum of 18 marks to pass.