Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the notification for the post of Civil Judge. There is a total of 245 vacancies in this recruitment. The notification released date is 01-06-2023 and the closing date is 30-06-2023. Check the TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2023 from the below section.
TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2023 & Exam Pattern
The TNPSC Civil Judge selection process is based on three stages. The selection stages are the preliminary exam, main exam, and viva voce. The prelims exam will be conducted in the November month. The exam mode will be offline. The exam mode will be offline. The main exam will have descriptive-type questions.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Prelims Exam | प्रारंभिक परीक्षा
- Mains Exam | मेन्स परीक्षा
- Viva voce | मौखिक स्वर
TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus For Preliminary Exam
In respect of recruitment to this post, the applicants shall mandatorily upload the certificates/documents (in support of all the claims made / details furnished in the online application) at the time of submission of the online application itself.
PART A:
- The Specific Relief Act, 1963
- The Constitution of India
- The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1981
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- The Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960 and Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 (Tamil Nadu Act 42 of 2017)
PART B:
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Acts
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- The Criminal Minor Acts (including the Information Technology Act, 2000; The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012).
PART C:
- General Knowledge (Degree standard)
- Test of Reasoning and Mental Ability (S.S.L.C. standard).
TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus For Mains Exam
Translation
- Translation of passages from English to Tamil and from Tamil to English.
Law I
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Principles of pleading
- The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Constitution of India (as Amended)
Law II
- Framing of Issues
- Writing of Judgments in Civil Cases
Law III
- Framing of charges
- Writing of Judgments in Criminal Cases
TNPSC Civil Judge Pre Exam Pattern 2023
There is a total of 100 questions with 100 marks. Each question will carry 01 marks. The Exam time duration is 03 hours. There is also negative marking of 1/4 marks. The Paper will be in Tamil and English Language language. It shall be ensured by the applicants that the online application shall not be submitted without uploading the required certificates.
The Preliminary Examination will consist of one paper containing 100 multiple-choice questions based on the syllabus given below. It will be conducted in the forenoon session. The papers will be set both in English and Tamil and each question shall carry one mark; and, 0.10 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The duration of the Preliminary Examination will be three hours. The Preliminary Examination is conducted for the purpose of shortlisting the candidates and the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination shall not be counted for determining the final order of merit of the candidates.
- Total Question: MCQ
- Total Question: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Total Time: 03 Hours
- Correct Answer: 01 Marks
- Negative Marking: Yes(1/4 marks)
- Question Language: Tamil and English Language
| Subject | Que/ Marks |
| Preliminary Exam | 100/100 |
TNPSC Civil Judge Mains Exam Pattern 2023
Translation Paper: Translation of passages from English to Tamil and from Tamil to English. The passages will be from Pleadings, Depositions, Orders, Judgments and Documents. Law Paper – I: The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908; The Code of Criminal The procedure, 1973; The Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Principles of Pleading and the Constitution of India (as Amended).
- Total Question: Descriptive Type
- Total Paper: 4
- Time Duration: 03 hours for each paper
- Question Language: Tamil / English Language
| Paper | Marks |
| Preliminary Exam | 100 |
| Law I | 100 |
| Law II | 100 |
| Law II | 100 |
| Translation Paper |
100 |
TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus For Viva-Voce
Viva-voce test shall be for sixty (60) marks and candidates of all categories shall obtain minimum 18 maf orks for a pass in the Viva-voce.
The object of viva-voce test is to assess the suitability of the candidate for the cadre by judging the mental alertness, general knowledge, knowledge of law, grasp ofthe procedural laws and principles of law, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgment, skills, attitude, ethics, power of assimilation, power of communication, character, suitability and intellectual depth, the like of the candidate, his/her tact and ability to handle various situations in the Court, Administrative and Management Skills
- The viva-voce: 60 marks
- The qualifying marks: 18 marks
TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus For Preparation of Select List
Selection of candidates shall be made on the basis of Total Marks obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination and Viva-Voce Test.
Note:
In the case of candidates who are convicted, acquitted, discharged, proceedings against whom are quashed, further proceedings closed under section 258 Cr.P.C., the investigation stopped under section 167 (5) Cr.P.C., proceedings closed under section 468 Cr.P.C., their suitability is subject to the final approval of the High Court before their appointment.
TNPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2023 PDF Download
The selection process comprises three successive stages, viz., (A) Preliminary Examination for selection of applicants for admission to the Main Examination, (B) Main Examination; and (C) Viva–Voce Test.
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