Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024 - Syllabus, Pattern, Prep Tips, & More

Overview: The Odisha Judicial Services examination 2024 is conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).

For the last Judiciary Odisha Judicial Services examination 2024 cycle the Prelims Answer Key for the exam that held on June 22, 2024, has been released. Candidates submitted their objections to the provisional answer keys until July 3, 2024.

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is managing the recruitment process for 34 Civil Judge positions in the Odisha Judicial Service through the OJSE (Odisha Judicial Service Examination). Continue reading for detailed information and updates on the Odisha Judicial Services Exam.

Applicants for the OPSC Judicial Service Recruitment must be between 23 and 35 years old. They should hold a law degree from a government-recognized university. The selection process involves three stages: a preliminary exam worth 100 marks, a main examination, and a final interview.

Here is a brief overview about the Odisha Judicial Services examination 2024:

1. Eligibility: A law degree from a recognized university. Unlock exclusive insights into the OJS criteria! 
2. Age Limit: You must be between 23 and 35 years of age. Scroll below to know more!
3. Selection Process: A three-tiered process - Preliminary Written Examination, Main Written Examination and Interview. Get more information at the end!

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Odisha Judiciary Exam Highlights

The OPSC Judicial Services Exam 2024 is conducted to select candidates for judiciary in Odisha by evaluating their legal knowledge and legal aptitude through a stringent selection process. Candidates must successfully complete written exams and interviews to secure these esteemed positions within the state’s judiciary.

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Here are key highlighths about Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024

Post	Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Exam	Odisha Judicial Service Examination
Conducting Body	OPSC (Odisha Public Service Commission)
Starting Date of Online Application	20th March 2024
Closing Date of Application	20th April 2024
Vacancies	34
Prelims Examination Date	22nd June 2024
Mains Examination Date	To be Announced
Result	To be Announced
Official Website	https://opsc.gov.in
Selection Process	Preliminary, Mains, Interview
Application Mode	Online
Number of Vacancies	34

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Odisha Judiciary 2024 Important Dates

Here is the table of Odisha Judicial Service Examination dates 2024:

Starting Date for the Online Application Form	20th March 2024
Last Date for the Submission of the Online Application Form	20th April 2024
Odisha Judiciary Prelims Exam Date 2024	22nd June 2024
Odisha Judiciary Prelims Result Declaration Date	To be announced
Odisha Judiciary Mains Date	To be announced
Odisha Judiciary Mains Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced
Odisha Judiciary Interview Date	To Be Announced
Odisha Judiciary Interview Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced

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Odisha Judicial Service 2024 Vacancy List

To recruit civil judges, 34 vacancies were declared for Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024. 

The table given below provides detailed information on the Judiciary vacancy list. Here is a table detailing the distribution of vacancies by category for the OPSC Judicial Services, including the number reserved for women:

Note: The total includes two posts carried forward from the previous year due to the non-availability of suitable candidates.

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Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024 Salary 

The salary for Civil Judges in the Odisha Judicial Service is competitive and comprehensive. According to the 7th pay commission, the monthly salary for OPSC judicial service civil judges typically ranges between INR 77,840 and INR 136,520.

Additionally, Civil Judges receive various perks and allowances such as House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and medical benefits, significantly enhancing their total compensation package.

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Odisha Judicial Service Eligibility Criteria 2024

It's important to fulfil the OJSE OPSC eligibility criteria before diving into the application process. Wouldn't you want to know all about the detailed Judiciary Eligibility Criteria before submitting the form? Let's double-check and ensure everything is in order before you apply.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• You must be a graduate of Law of a recognized University or Institution recognized by the Government.
• A Superintendent, a Ministerial Officer in the High Court, any Civil or Criminal Court sub-ordinate to the High Court, or an Assistant Law Officer or Translator of the Law Department of Government are also eligible.
• Both temporary and permanent government servants are eligible for the examination, provided they fulfil the age criteria and can produce a "No Objection Certificate" from the appointing authority.
• Suppose you are a graduate of Law at a University recognized by the State Government. In that case, you must have approved service in the High Court or any Civil or Criminal Court sub-ordinate to the High Court or in the Law department of not less than seven years.

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Age Limit for OPSC Recruitment for Civil Judge

• You must not be below 23 (twenty-three) years of age and not above 35 (Thirty-five) years of age as of the 1st day of the month of August 2022.
• You must not have been born earlier than the 2nd of August 1987 and not later than the 1st of August 1999.
• The maximum age limit for departmental candidates with service experience of 07 years is not more than 39 (thirty-nine) years as of the 1st day of August 2022.
• Those belonging to the Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, women, SEBC, Ex-servicemen and SSC officers of the defence service category are given an age relaxation of five years.
• The upper age limit for persons with benchmark disabilities is relaxed by ten years.

Note - The birth date in the high school or equivalent certificate will be accepted.

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Other Necessary Qualifications

• You must be an Indian Citizen.
• You must be able to read, speak, and write Odia fluently.
• You must possess a good character and be devoid of organic defects and physical infirmity. 
• You must pass an examination of the Odia language, equivalent to the standard of Middle English school, on the last date of submitting the application form online.
• If, at any time, you have been debarred for a certain period/chance by the Odisha Public Service Commission or by U.P.S.C. from appearing at any examination/viva voce test, you will not be eligible for such recruitment for that specified period/chance.
• Only those who possess the requisite qualifications, are within the prescribed age limit and fulfil other eligibility conditions, etc., will be considered eligible by the closing date for the online application form submission.
• Suppose you claimed a name change after passing the H.S.C. examination. In that case, you must furnish a copy of the publication of the changed name in the local leading daily newspaper and a copy of notification in the Gazette in support of your change of name.
• You must be selected for appointment by the Medical Board. If you do not satisfy the requirement after a medical examination, you shall not be appointed.

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Odisha Judiciary 2024 Application Form 

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you fill out the application form with ease:

• You must apply online through the concerned website of OPSC http://opsc.gov.in.
• Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected.
• Before filling up the online application form, you must review detailed instructions at the OPSC portal.
• The online application form is automated and system-driven and will guide you seamlessly in completing the application.
• Ensure that accurate information is fed into the system as edit options are limited, and there is no scope for further editing on the confirmation.
• In the online application form, you must upload scanned images of the latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
• The uploaded photograph, full signature, and LTI must be identifiable/visible. Otherwise, the application will be rejected, and no representation will be entertained.
• You should keep at least four copies of the latest passport-size photograph uploaded for future use.
• On successful submission of the online registration, a unique "Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN)" will be assigned to the applicant.
• You must take a printout of the finally submitted online Registration/Re-registration and finally submitted Online Application forms and put your signature under the declaration for submission to OPSC along with copies of requisite certificates and documents as and when asked.

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Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024 Selection Process 

The selection for the OPSC Judiciary Recruitment 2024 is made in three stages mentioned below:

1. Preliminary Examination – The initial stage of the Odisha Judicial Service Examination is the preliminary examination. The examination has a total score of 100. You must obtain at least 35% to be qualified for the next stage – the main examination. However, secure at least 35% marks if you belong to the Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste.
2. Main examination – The next stage for recruiting the Odisha Judiciary is the main examination. The total score for the examination is 750. For the viva-voce round, you must obtain a minimum of 33% in each paper. Also, you must secure at least 45% of the score in aggregate.
3. Viva Voce – The final stage for OPSC recruitment is the viva voce. In this round, you are tested for your personality, general awareness, sharp presence of mind, and suitability for the post. The interview has a total of 100 marks. To make it to the final result list, you must obtain at least 40% of the total score in the interview.

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Odisha Judicial Service 2024 Examination Pattern 

The OJS OPSC Exam is conducted in three parts – the preliminary examination, the main examination, and the viva voce. You can look at the information below to know the Judiciary Exam Pattern.

Odisha Judicial Service Preliminary Examination Pattern

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Preliminary Written Examination
Total Marks	100 marks
Answer Sheet	OMR sheets (computer scrutinized)
Question Format	Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Questions	100
Marks per Question	1 mark
Negative Marking	0.25% of the total score per question for wrong answers

Odisha Judicial Service Main Examination Pattern

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Main Examination
Optional Papers	3
Optional Papers Marks	150 each
Optional Papers Duration	3 hours each
Compulsory Papers	2
Compulsory Papers Marks	150 each
Compulsory Papers Duration	2.5 hours each
Answer Language	English
Question Format	Subjective

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Odisha Judicial Service Viva Voce Pattern

Particulars	Details
Total Marks	100
Interview Scope	Broad national and international issues, common interest topics in Arts and Science

Odisha Judicial Service Examination Syllabus 2024

The OJS syllabus must be studied in great detail for the clearance of the examination. Look at the Judiciary Exam Syllabus below.

Odisha Judicial Service Preliminary Examination Syllabus

1. Constitution of India
2. Code of Civil Procedure
3. Code of Criminal Procedure
4. Evidence Act
5. Indian Penal Code
6. Limitation Act
7. Transfer of Property Act
8. Contract Act
9. Law of Succession (Indian Succession Act and Hindu Succession Act)
10. Specific Relief Act
11. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and any other relevant law

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Odisha Judicial Service Main Examination Syllabus

Compulsory Papers

General English (Paper – 1)

• Translation and retranslation of ten lines each.
• A short essay of about 150 words.
• Precis writing consisting of 300 words
• One passage of about 500 words with 5 questions.

Procedural Laws (Paper – 2)

• The Indian Evidence Act of 1872
• The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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Optional Papers

Five different subjects are given as per the OPSC Judiciary recruitment 2024. You must choose any of the three as the optional papers for the main examination. However, no further changes can be made once you file the application form with the selected optional subjects. 

• Law of Torts and Law of Crime
• Personal Law

1. Mohammedan Law
2. Hindu Law

• Law of Property

1. Indian Limitation Act, 1963
2. Transfer of Property Act, 1882
3. Specific Relief Act, 1963

• Law of Contract

1. Partnership Act, 1932
2. Indian Contract Act, 1872
3. Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
4. Sales of Goods Act, 1930

• Jurisprudence and Constitution of India

Odisha Judicial Service Viva Voce Details 2024

More intricate details about the procedure of viva-voce for the Odisha Judiciary Recruitment are provided below.

• To be eligible for the viva voce, you must obtain 45% of the score in aggregate in the main examination.
• The questions asked in the interview may include the syllabus of the main examination, current events of both national as well as international importance, and areas of common interest in Science and Arts.

Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024 Preparation Tips 

Sure, here are some specific expert tips for preparing for the Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024:

• Focus on the basics and foundational concepts before moving on to advanced topics
• Create a study schedule that covers all the topics and gives you enough time to revise and practice
• Practice previous year's question papers and take mock tests to understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked
• Take short breaks every few hours to avoid burnout and keep your mind fresh
• Revise frequently and make flashcards for difficult topics
• Take regular breaks to engage in physical activities to keep your mind and body healthy
• Use mnemonic devices to remember important information
• Stay updated on current affairs and legal news by reading newspapers and magazines

Odisha Judiciary Exam 2024 Booklist

Refer to the best judiciary exam books to boost your scores:

Subject	Book Title	Author/Publisher
General Knowledge	Lucent's General Knowledge	Lucent Publications
English Language	High School English Grammar & Composition	Wren & Martin
Indian Constitution	Introduction to the Constitution of India	D.D. Basu
Civil Procedure Code	The Code of Civil Procedure	C.K. Takwani
Criminal Procedure Code	Criminal Procedure Code	R.V. Kelkar
Indian Evidence Act	Law of Evidence	Batuk Lal
Indian Penal Code	IPC - Indian Penal Code	Ratanlal & Dhirajlal
Law of Torts	R.K. Bangia's Law of Torts	R.K. Bangia
Family Law	Modern Hindu Law	Dr. U.P.D. Kesari
Contract Law	Contract and Specific Relief	Avtar Singh

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Odisha Judiciary Exam is a highly competitive and challenging examination that aims to select the most deserving candidates for the esteemed Civil Judge (Junior Division) positions. By understanding the exam pattern, eligibility criteria, selection process, and key dates, you can create a strategic preparation plan to maximize your chances of success.