The BPSC Judicial Services Examination is a competitive examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for recruitment to the civil judge posts in the Bihar judicial services. The syllabus for the exam is comprehensive and tests the candidates’ legal knowledge and understanding. Below is a detailed outline of the syllabus for the BPSC Judicial Services Examination.

Preliminary Examination

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

  • Indian History and Geography
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian Polity
  • General Science
  • Current events of national and international importance

Law

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law of India
  • Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law
  • Law of Transfer of Property, Principles of Equity, Law of Trusts and Specific Relief
  • Law of Contracts and Torts
  • Commercial Law

Mains Examination

Compulsory Papers

General Knowledge including Current Affairs

  • Broad up-to-date knowledge of matters of general interest
  • Events of state, national, and international importance
  • Historical events and their significance

Elementary General Science

  • Basic principles and day-to-day application of science, particularly relevant for non-science candidates.

General Hindi

  • Essay writing
  • Grammar
  • Syntax
  • Summary/precis writing

General English

  • Essay writing
  • Grammar
  • Syntax
  • Summary/precis writing
  • Comprehension

Law of Evidence and Procedure

  • Indian Evidence Act (1872) / Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bills
  • Civil Procedure Code (1908)
  • Criminal Procedure Code (1973) / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita
  • Provincial Small Cause Courts Act (1887)
  • Indian Penal Code (1860)  / Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita

Optional Papers (any three to be chosen)

Constitutional Law of India and England

  • Constitutional concepts
  • Developments in constitutional law

Hindu Law and Muhammadan Law

  • Marriage, succession, minority and guardianship
  • Will, waqfs, gifts

Law of Transfer of Property, Principles of Equity, Law of Trusts and Specific Relief Act

  • Law of Transfer of Property Act (1882)
  • Principles of Equity
  • Law of Trusts
  • Specific Relief Act (1963)

Law of Contracts and Torts

  • Indian Contract Act (1872)
  • Law of Torts

Commercial Law

  • Sale of Goods Act (1930)
  • Negotiable Instruments Act (1881)
  • Company Law and Partnership Act

Candidates should ensure they adhere to the latest syllabus and examination pattern provided by the BPSC, as modifications can be made. They should also consult the BPSC’s official website or notification for the most up-to-date and detailed syllabus.