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Key Facts: UP PCS-J Exam
2 papers
Objective MCQ papers in the UP PCS-J Preliminary exam (GK and Law)
UPPSC Civil Judge scheme of examination
150 + 300 marks
Prelims marks - Paper 1 General Knowledge and Paper 2 Law
UPPSC notification
-1/3
Negative marking deducted for each wrong answer in the prelims
UPPSC Civil Judge exam pattern
1 July 2024
Date the BNS, BNSS and BSA replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act
Government of India Gazette notification
3 years
Minimum Bar practice reinstated as eligibility by the Supreme Court on 20 May 2025
All India Judges Association v. Union of India, 2025 INSC 735
Rs. 125
Application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates (SC/ST Rs. 65, PwD Rs. 25)
UPPSC Civil Judge notification
The UP PCS-J prelims comprises two objective MCQ papers - General Knowledge (150 marks, 2 hours) and Law (300 marks, 2 hours) - with -1/3 negative marking, and is purely a qualifying screen for the Mains. Criminal-law questions now follow the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act on 1 July 2024. Following the Supreme Court's 20 May 2025 ruling in All India Judges Association v. Union of India, candidates again need a minimum of three years' practice at the Bar to be eligible. The application fee is Rs. 125 for General/OBC/EWS, with the age range typically 22-35 years.
Sample UP PCS-J Practice Questions
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1Under the Constitution of India, the power of the High Court to issue writs is conferred by which Article?
2The 'Basic Structure' doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution, was propounded by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
3Which Article of the Constitution provides that 'no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law'?
4Under the Constitution, the Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part?
5A law made by the State that takes away or abridges a fundamental right is, to the extent of the contravention, void. This rule, and the doctrines of eclipse and severability, flow from which Article?
6Under Article 124 of the Constitution, what is the retirement age of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
7Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Constitution of India as it presently stands?
8The concept of 'equality before the law' in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country's legal system?
9Under the Constitution, who has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment for offences against laws relating to matters to which the executive power of the Union extends?
10The 'Doctrine of Pith and Substance' is applied by courts in India to resolve:
About the UP PCS-J Exam
The UP PCS-J is the recruitment examination for Civil Judge (Junior Division) in the Uttar Pradesh subordinate judiciary, conducted by UPPSC. Selection is three-staged: an objective MCQ Preliminary exam, a descriptive Mains exam, and an Interview. The Preliminary stage tests General Knowledge (150 marks) and Law (300 marks) as multiple-choice papers.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Prelims: 2 hours per paper (two papers); Mains: 3 hours per descriptive paper
Passing Score
Prelims is a qualifying/screening stage; category-wise cutoffs are set each cycle by UPPSC
Exam Fee
Rs. 125 (Unreserved/OBC/EWS), Rs. 65 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen), Rs. 25 (PwD), inclusive of online processing fee (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC))
UP PCS-J Exam Content Outline
Constitutional Law and Polity
Fundamental rights, directive principles, writs (Articles 32 and 226), basic structure doctrine, federalism and legislative competence, emergency provisions, and the structure of the judiciary.
Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence (BNS / BNSS / BSA)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, with the IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act-to-new-code mapping and key offences, defences, bail and evidence rules.
Civil Substantive Law
Indian Contract Act 1872, Transfer of Property Act 1882, Specific Relief Act 1963, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Negotiable Instruments Act and the law of torts.
Civil Procedure and Limitation
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 (res judicata, injunctions, pleadings, appeals, execution) and the Limitation Act 1963 (periods, condonation of delay and acknowledgment).
Personal Laws and Jurisprudence
Hindu law (marriage, succession, coparcenary) and Muslim personal law (Hiba, Mahr), plus core jurisprudence schools, precedent and legal maxims.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Indian history and culture, geography, economy, science and technology, reasoning, and national and international current affairs including recent legal developments.
How to Pass the UP PCS-J Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Prelims is a qualifying/screening stage; category-wise cutoffs are set each cycle by UPPSC
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Prelims: 2 hours per paper (two papers); Mains: 3 hours per descriptive paper
- Exam fee: Rs. 125 (Unreserved/OBC/EWS), Rs. 65 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen), Rs. 25 (PwD), inclusive of online processing fee
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UP PCS-J Preliminary exam objective or descriptive?
The Preliminary exam is purely objective (multiple-choice). It has two papers - Paper 1 General Knowledge (150 marks) and Paper 2 Law (300 marks), each lasting 2 hours, with a -1/3 (0.33) negative marking for every wrong answer. The Mains exam that follows is descriptive.
Which criminal laws are tested - the IPC or the new codes?
Since 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 have replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act respectively. Candidates should prepare primarily under the new codes while knowing the section-to-section mapping with the old laws.
Who conducts the UP PCS-J exam?
The exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), headquartered in Prayagraj, to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division) for the Uttar Pradesh subordinate judiciary.
What eligibility change did the Supreme Court make in 2025?
In All India Judges Association v. Union of India (20 May 2025), the Supreme Court reinstated a minimum of three years of practice as an advocate as a condition for appearing in Civil Judge (Junior Division) examinations, counted from the date of provisional enrolment.
How many stages does the selection process have?
Three stages: the objective Preliminary exam (a qualifying screen), the descriptive Mains exam (six papers totalling 1000 marks), and a 100-mark Interview/Personality Test. Final merit is based on the Mains plus Interview.
Are UP-specific local laws tested?
Yes. The UP Revenue Code 2006 (which consolidated the UP Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act 1950) and the UP Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act 1972 feature prominently in the Mains penal, revenue and local-laws paper and can appear in prelims.