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Key Facts: WBJS Civil Judge Exam Exam
200
Objective multiple-choice questions in the Preliminary Examination, carrying 200 marks
WBPSC West Bengal Judicial Service Examination scheme
2.5 hours
Duration of the Preliminary Examination (150 minutes)
WBPSC examination scheme
1 July 2024
Date the BNS, BNSS and BSA replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act
Government of India / Ministry of Home Affairs
23 to 35 years
Age eligibility for Civil Judge (Junior Division), with relaxation for reserved categories
WBPSC eligibility criteria
1,100 marks
Total marks of the descriptive Mains Examination (eight compulsory plus three optional papers)
WBPSC examination scheme
Three stages
Preliminary (screening), Mains (descriptive), and Personality Test for final selection
WBPSC West Bengal Judicial Service Examination
The WBJS Preliminary Examination is a single objective paper of 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks, to be completed in 2.5 hours. Marks are split as English (30), General Knowledge/Current Affairs/Reasoning (40), and 130 marks across core law: Indian Constitution (20), Contracts and Torts (20), Evidence (20), CPC (20), CrPC and Penal Law (20), Limitation (20), and Personal Law (10). Criminal-law, procedure and evidence 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. The Preliminary is a screening test only and does not count toward final merit.
Sample WBJS Civil Judge Exam Practice Questions
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1Under the Constitution of India, which Article guarantees the right to equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India?
2Which writ is issued by a court to a public official or body commanding the performance of a public or statutory duty that it has refused to perform?
3The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution of India?
4In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), the Supreme Court propounded which doctrine limiting Parliament's amending power under Article 368?
5Under Article 21 of the Constitution, the expression 'procedure established by law' was interpreted to require a 'just, fair and reasonable' procedure in which landmark case?
6Which Article of the Constitution provides for the abolition of untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?
7The power of the Supreme Court to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights is contained in which Article?
8Which of the following subjects is enumerated in the Concurrent List (List III) of the Seventh Schedule, allowing both Parliament and State Legislatures to legislate?
9Under the Constitution, who has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment in cases where the sentence is one of death?
10A Money Bill, as defined in Article 110, can be introduced in which House and on whose recommendation?
About the WBJS Civil Judge Exam Exam
The West Bengal Judicial Service Examination recruits Civil Judges (Junior Division) for the West Bengal subordinate judiciary, conducted by the WBPSC. Selection has three stages: an objective Preliminary Examination, a descriptive Mains Examination, and a Personality Test (interview). Only law graduates aged 23 to 35 are eligible.
Questions
200 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) for the Preliminary Examination
Passing Score
No fixed percentage; WBPSC fixes a category-wise qualifying cutoff. The Preliminary is only a screening test and its marks are not counted in the final merit list.
Exam Fee
Approximately Rs. 210 application fee (Rs. 160 fee plus processing charges); SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Disabilities are exempt. Fees are subject to change per the WBPSC notification. (West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC))
WBJS Civil Judge Exam Exam Content Outline
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Reasoning
Indian history, geography, polity, economy, environment, science and technology, awards, sports, current national and international events, and a test of reasoning including coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms and series (40 of 200 marks).
English Composition
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, vocabulary, phrasal verbs, words with multiple meanings, and use of appropriate and qualifying words (30 of 200 marks).
Indian Constitution
Fundamental rights, directive principles, writ jurisdiction, the basic structure doctrine, emergency provisions, and the position of the subordinate judiciary (20 of 200 marks).
Law of Contracts and Torts
Indian Contract Act 1872, Sale of Goods Act, Partnership Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, and torts such as negligence, defamation and strict liability (20 of 200 marks).
Laws of Evidence (BSA 2023)
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (which replaced the Indian Evidence Act): presumptions, burden of proof, dying declarations, confessions, primary and secondary evidence, and electronic records (20 of 200 marks).
Civil Procedure Code 1908
Jurisdiction of civil courts, res judicata and res sub judice, pleadings and their amendment, place of suing, injunctions, appeals, revision, and decrees and orders (20 of 200 marks).
Criminal Law and Procedure (BNS & BNSS 2023), Personal Law and Limitation
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (replacing IPC and CrPC) covering offences, FIR, cognizance and bail; Hindu and Muslim personal law; and the Limitation Act 1963 including adverse possession and condonation of delay (combined 50 of 200 marks).
How to Pass the WBJS Civil Judge Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed percentage; WBPSC fixes a category-wise qualifying cutoff. The Preliminary is only a screening test and its marks are not counted in the final merit list.
- Exam length: 200 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) for the Preliminary Examination
- Exam fee: Approximately Rs. 210 application fee (Rs. 160 fee plus processing charges); SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and Persons with Disabilities are exempt. Fees are subject to change per the WBPSC notification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the West Bengal Judicial Service Preliminary Examination objective or descriptive?
The Preliminary Examination is entirely objective: one paper of 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks, to be answered in 2 hours 30 minutes. It serves only as a screening test, and its marks do not count toward the final merit list, which is based on the Mains Examination and the Personality Test.
Which subjects carry the most weight in the WBJS Prelims?
General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Reasoning carry the most marks (40), followed by English Composition (30). Each of the major law subjects -- Indian Constitution, Contracts and Torts, Evidence, CPC, CrPC and Penal Law, and Limitation -- carries 20 marks, while Personal Law carries 10 marks.
Do I study the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act or the new criminal codes?
Criminal-law, procedure and evidence are now governed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA), which replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act on 1 July 2024. You should study the new codes while knowing the old-to-new section mapping, as the syllabus references both.
Who is eligible to appear for the WBJS Civil Judge Examination?
A candidate must hold a degree in law from a recognised university and ordinarily be between 23 and 35 years of age, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per West Bengal Government norms. The examination is conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC).
Are there any West Bengal-specific laws in the syllabus?
Yes. Candidates should be familiar with state legislation such as the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 (rent control and eviction through the Rent Controller) and the West Bengal Land Reforms Act 1955 (land ceilings and the rights of bargadars/sharecroppers), in addition to general central law.
How many stages are there in the selection process?
There are three stages: the objective Preliminary Examination (screening), the descriptive Mains Examination of eight compulsory and three optional papers (1,100 marks), and a Personality Test (interview) of 100 marks. The final merit list is based on the Mains and the Personality Test.