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Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2025 (New Changes)

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February 17, 2025

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Overview: The Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus covers the fundamental aspects of the exam syllabus, including criminal and civil law, civil and criminal procedure codes, the Indian Evidence Act, the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Constitution and other related topics.

The Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus has been amended this year as per the latest notification released on 23rd December 2025. Go through this blog to get all the latest updates and understand how to prepare for the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2025.

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus 2025

The Chhattisgarh Judicial Service Examination is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission to recruit Judges, the prime exam-conducting body that also decides the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge syllabus and the final selection of Civil Judges in the state. 

To better understand the Chhattisgarh Judicial Service syllabus and all you need to study, downloading the PDF would help. It is accessible on the official website, and you can prepare for it. 

We have carefully curated the Chhattisgarh Civil Judge syllabus for your reference. You can also find the Chhattisgarh Judicial Service syllabus on the CGPSC website. 

Stages of Chattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2025

Stage Nature of Exam Features
Prelims Objective (MCQ) - Screening stage (qualifying in nature)
- Negative marking (if applicable)
- Requires speed & accuracy
Mains Descriptive (Written) - Requires analytical writing & in-depth knowledge
- Answer writing practice is crucial
Interview (Viva-Voce) Personal Interaction - Final stage of selection
- Assesses candidate’s judicial temperament & decision-making ability

Know More: Complete details about Stages of Judiciary Exams 2025

Chattishgarh Judiciary Civil Judge Exam Syllabus 2025 for Prelims Examination

Changes in the Chattishgarh Judiciary Civil Judge Exam Syllabus for the 2025 examination have occurred. The Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus for the Preliminary Phase covers the following subject matters.:

Subjects
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Code of Civil Procedure
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Constitution of India
Transfer of Property Act
Contract Act
Limitation Act
The Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011
Court Fees Act
Specific Relief Act
Registration Act
Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915
General Knowledge of Chhattisgarh

Download Now: Free Notes of all State Judiciary Exams 2025

Here is the previous syllabus of the Chattishgarh Judiciary Civil Judge Exam 2024:

Subjects
Indian Penal Code
Code of Civil Procedure
Code of Criminal Procedure
Indian Evidence Act
Constitution of India
Transfer of Property Act
Contract Act
Limitation Act
The Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011
Court Fees Act
Specific Relief Act
Registration Act
Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915

Check Out - Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam Pattern 2025

CGPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2025 for Mains Examination 

For the Main Examination, the relatively more meritorious candidates from among those who appeared in the Preliminary Examination, with a 1:10 ratio regarding the number of vacancies, shall be called for the Main Examination (Written).

All the topics covered under the Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus for Mains are listed below:

Section Topics Covered Marks Details
Judgment Writing (Civil) – Framing of Issues– Writing Judgments in Civil Cases 40 Candidates will be assessed on their ability to identify key issues, apply relevant laws, and draft judgments.
Judgment Writing (Criminal) – Framing of Charges– Writing Judgments in Criminal Cases 40 Focus on correctly framing charges and coherent reasoning while drafting criminal judgments.
Translation (English to Hindi) – Translation of Legal Documents and Terms from English to Hindi 10 Emphasis on accuracy and legal terminology in Hindi while translating.
Translation (Hindi to English) – Translation of Legal Documents and Terms from Hindi to English 10 Precision and understanding of legal language are essential while translating into English.

CGPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2025 for Interview (15 Marks)

There isn't any specific syllabus for this stage of the CG Judiciary Exam. However, the scores obtained during the interview and mains are summed up for the final result. You will be selected for the post of Civil Judge by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission based on your performance in this interview and Mains exam.

CGPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2025 (Interview) Topics Covered
Legal Knowledge Questions on substantive and procedural laws
Current Affairs National and international legal developments
Analytical & Logical Reasoning Problem-solving, reasoning ability
General Awareness Awareness of legal and constitutional matters
Communication Skills Ability to articulate and explain legal issues
Presence of Mind Handling hypothetical legal scenarios

Best Books for Chhattisgarh Judiciary 2025

Preparing for the Chhattisgarh Judiciary Exam 2025 requires a well-structured study plan and the right set of books to cover the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. Below is a list of the best books to help you excel in the exam:

Best Books for Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus Author(s) Description
Indian Penal Code Ratanlal & Dhirajlal Comprehensive guide on criminal laws in India
Code of Civil Procedure C.K. Takwani Detailed analysis of civil procedures in India
Code of Criminal Procedure R.V. Kelkar Covers criminal procedure with case laws
Indian Evidence Act Batuk Lal Essential reference on evidence laws in India
Constitution of India M.P. Jain In-depth commentary on the Indian Constitution
Transfer of Property Act G.P. Tripathi Covers the law governing property transactions
Contract Act Avtar Singh Extensive coverage of contract law concepts
Limitation Act J.D. Jain Guide to understanding legal time limits
The Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011 Bare Act Covers rent regulations in Chhattisgarh
Court Fees Act Bare Act Legal provisions for court fees in India
Specific Relief Act Avtar Singh Explanation of legal remedies under this act
Registration Act P.K. Sarkar Guidelines for document registration laws
Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code Bare Act Governs land revenue regulations in Chhattisgarh
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Avtar Singh Covers legal aspects of cheques and promissory notes
The Chhattisgarh Excise Act, 1915 Bare Act Rules and provisions related to excise laws in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Judiciary Syllabus Preparation Tips 2025

However, learning from the Chhattisgarh Judicial Service syllabus is not all you should do. There are many points of concern that you should focus on to ensure that your preparation is entirely up to date.

Go through the following preparation strategy to crack the CG Judiciary Examination and your possible future as a civil judge in Chhattisgarh. 

Goal Setting: Now that you are preparing for the Chhattisgarh judiciary, your goal is set. Now, you have to develop your strategy and start your preparation accordingly. Here are tips on how you can make an effective strategy for your preparation.

  • Make a plan according to the syllabus: Bifurcate the major and minor laws in your syllabus. Understand the length of the syllabus and 
  • Set Goal - When preparing for the CGPSC exam, you should set a goal first. A good start is essential for a unified preparation; setting such aims would help you. You should also set time limits for each goal and adhere to them.
  • Follow the Syllabus - You should first download the Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus, which contains information regarding the examination and each topic required under them. Thus, if you follow the detailed CG Civil Judge syllabus, you can prepare faster and better. 
  • Make a Detailed Timetable - A timetable would give you a cleaner schedule for your exam preparation. If possible, use charts and create deadlines. Systematic learning would keep you on track to good training. Also, this would help you not miss out on any essential points under the CGPSC Civil Judge Syllabus. 
  • Research the Material Thoroughly - Research can help you go a long way to better prepare for the CGPSC exam. Select good and informative textbooks and research old cases on various topics. Also, learn more about India's legal system and the Chhattisgarhi state. It would better prepare you for the upcoming examination and give you a personalized idea of what will come. You can express your opinions regarding the topics you learn, which may help you in the interview test. 
  • Solve Online Mock Tests - Solve as many mock tests as possible to prepare better. You can use such mediums to understand better how much you have learned. Plus, such testing would also give you an idea of the question pattern and your speed. In terms of preparation, this is highly helpful. 
  • Solve Previous Year Papers - The Chhattisgarh Judiciary syllabus would help you know the topics, and studying old tests would give you a better understanding of the answers. Not all parts of this examination are book-based, and you must share your views and insight on topics in some parts of the examination process, which would help you there. Plus, some old questions may appear in your upcoming exam, too. 
  • Make Key Notes - Make to-the-point keynotes on all the topics you studied. When the examination rolls around, you will not have time to read the books repeatedly. Small, abridged notes on the central issues would be useful during revision.
  • Revise - Speaking of revision, this is one step you should not avoid. After learning everything, you need to see how much you retained. Going to the examination hall after studying a single time on so many topics would jumble every piece of information in your mind. Thus, revise after completing each chapter and before the examination date. If possible, revise it multiple times. 

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