Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examination 2024

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination 2024, offering 57 vacancies.

Below is a detailed guide to every aspect of the examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Note: 2 posts are reserved for differently abled candidates including LV/B/HH, Locomotor Disabilities, etc. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Age Limit: 

• Minimum Age: 21 years (as of 01-01-2025) 

• Maximum Age: 35 years (as of 01-01-2025) 

Age Relaxation: 

• SC/ST/OBC candidates: 5 years 

• Women candidates: 10 years 

• State Government Employees: 3 years 

• Differently-abled candidates: As per government norms 

Educational Qualification: 

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India. 

• Law Degree: Must hold a law degree from a recognized university. 

• Professional Requirement: Must be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. 

Examination Scheme

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):

• Total Questions: 100 

• Total Marks: 100 

• Duration: 2 hours 

• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 

• Negative Marking: Not mentioned 

2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type):

• Total Marks: 100 

• Duration: 3 hours 

3. Viva-Voce:

• Total Marks: 15 

• Qualifying Marks: 

• • General: 33% 

• • SC/ST/OBC: 25% 

• Purpose: Assess the candidate’s suitability, personality, and understanding of legal concepts.

Detailed Syllabus 

Preliminary Examination: 

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 

• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 

• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 

• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 

• Constitution of India, 1950 

• Transfer of Property Act, 1882 

• Indian Contract Act, 1872 

• Limitation Act, 1963 

• Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011 

• Court Fees Act, 1870 

• Specific Relief Act, 1965 

• Registration Act, 1908 

• Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959 

• Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 

• Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 

• General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh 

Mains Examination: 

• Civil Judgment Writing: 40 marks 

• Criminal Judgment Writing: 40 marks 

• Translation (English to Hindi): 10 marks 

• Translation (Hindi to English): 10 marks 

Application Fee

Note: 

• Residents of Chhattisgarh are exempted from the examination fee but must pay portal charges. 

• The correction fee during the paid correction window is ₹500 per correction, excluding payment gateway charges. 

Examination Centers 

Preliminary Exam Centers: 

• Bilaspur 

• Durg-Bhilai 

• Raipur 

Main Exam Centers 

• Bilaspur 

• Raipur 

Salary Structure 

• Pay Scale: ₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520 (Level J-1) 

• Basic Pay: ₹77,840 

• Gross Salary: ₹90,000 – ₹1,00,000 per month (including allowances) 

• Net Salary: ₹80,000 – ₹90,000 per month (after deductions) 

Additional Benefits 

• Official residence (or HRA if accommodation is not provided) 

• Medical facilities for self and dependents 

• Pension and gratuity as per government norms 

• Career progression opportunities

Required Documents

• Recent passport-sized photograph 

• Scanned signature 

• Valid ID proof 

• Law degree certificate 

• Advocate enrollment certificate 

• Category certificate (if applicable) 

• Domicile certificate (for local candidates) 

• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Application Process

1. Visit the official website: www.psc.cg.gov.in 
2. Register as a new user or log in. 
3. Fill out the application form. 
4. Upload the required documents. 
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable). 
6. Submit the form and download the acknowledgment.

Preparation Strategy 

Phase 1: Foundation Building 

Phase 2: Core Preparation 

Phase 3: Enhancement & Review 

Phase 4: Final Preparation