Punjab Judiciary 2025 - Notification, Exam Dates & Details

Q: Is the Punjab Judiciary Service examination easy?

The syllabus of the Punjab Judiciary examination is undeniably vast and intricate. Additionally, you need to possess in-depth knowledge of current affairs, essay writing skills, general knowledge, and so on! Hence, it is safe to conclude that it is not easy.

Q: Which newspapers should I read while preparing for Punjab Judiciary Exam?

With a good grasp of general knowledge and current affairs, the prelims of the Punjab Judiciary exam become easy to crack. In order to improve your general knowledge, it would be better for you to read The Indian Express on a regular basis. In case to enhance your idea on current affairs, you can choose to read 'The Hindu'. It is one of the best newspapers, and even scholars suggest following it.

Q: How to begin the preparation for the Punjab Judiciary examination?

You need to plan your study routine wisely to cover the whole syllabus. First, make sure to be well acquainted with the course outline and exam pattern and start accordingly. Afterwards, study the remaining one. Alongside this, keep revising the already learned chapters again and again. It is better to chalk out a study routine and follow it strictly. Lastly, emphasize your writing skills by practising daily.

Q: Is it necessary to take coaching for clearing the Punjab Judiciary examination?

Coaching can play a crucial role in clearing the Punjab Judiciary examination. With the help of experienced mentors and well-structured study materials, coaching can give you a competitive edge in your preparation. Furthermore, coaching institutes can help you to understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and time management techniques. Therefore, while self-study is important, coaching for the Punjab Judiciary Exam can significantly improve a candidate's chances of success.

Q: How many attempts can one make to clear the Punjab Judiciary Service Examination?

As per the Punjab Recruitment of Ex-servicemen Rules, 1982, candidates belonging to the ex-servicemen category are permitted only three attempts to clear the Punjab Judiciary Service Examination. Even appearing in a single paper will count as one attempt. Therefore, candidates should make the most of their attempts and prepare thoroughly to increase their chances of success. It's crucial to attach a self-declaration form that mentions the number of attempts already availed to ensure eligibility for the examination. So, candidates must plan their attempts strategically and make each one count.

Q: What is the minimum cutoff required for appearing in the Punjab Judiciary examination?

The state board of Punjab Judiciary examination does not mention any minimum cutoff for appearing in the test. However, the candidates willing to undertake the Punjab Judiciary test must possess an LLB degree from a well-recognized university or institution. The degree can be both a 3-year or 5-year combined course.

Q: Which books can you refer while preparing for the Punjab Judiciary Service Exam?

You probably know that you will have to study the topics from the compulsory bare act books. However, for acquiring profound knowledge in different segments of the syllabus, you can refer to some additional books and study materials. References like Punjab GK (the latest edition), Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure, Batuk Lal’s The Law of Evidence, KD Gaur’s Indian Penal Code, JPS Sirohi’s Indian Registration Act, etc. can be helpful.

Author : Tanya Kaushal

December 4, 2024

Reader's Digest - How to Become a Civil Judge in Punjab? Read this blog till the end to know the dates, vacancies, salary, exam pattern, & other information about the Punjab Judiciary Exam.

The Punjab Judiciary Exam is conducted jointly by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana and the Punjab Public Service Commission to recruit Civil Judges (Junior Division) cum Judicial Magistrate.

This year, bumper vacancies of 159 posts have been released for the Punjab Judicial Services Exam 2025.

So, what are you waiting for? Clear all your doubts from below and begin your PPSC Civil Judge Preparation today!

What is the selection process for the Punjab Judiciary Exam? The selection process for the Punjab Judiciary Exam includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Viva Voce. The blog reveals all; delve deeper!
What are the eligibility criteria for the Punjab Judiciary Exam? To apply for the Punjab Judiciary Exam, you must have a degree in law from a recognized university and be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates Act of 1961. But that's not all!
What is the minimum passing score for the Punjab Judiciary Exam? No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the Main Examination unless he/she secures a minimum of 150 marks (100 marks for all reserved category candidates) in the Preliminary Examination out of 500 marks.

Punjab Judicial Services Exam 2025 Highlights

Features	Exam Details
Exam Name	Punjab Civil Service (Judicial) Examination
Organizing Authority	Punjab and Haryana High Court & Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Post Offered	Civil Judge (Junior Division) Cum Judicial Magistrate
No. of Vacancies	159
Salary	27,700 – 44,770 INR per month
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university & Punjabi up to Matric or its equivalent Standard
Age Limit	Minimum 21 years, Maximum 37 years (age relaxation applicable for reserved categories)
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Viva-Voce (Interview)
Application Mode	Online
Negative Marking	0.20% (Applicable in Preliminary Exam)

PPSC Civil Judge Notification 2025

Guess what? The Punjab Judiciary notification is finally out! It was published on 06 September 2022. Are you excited about the opportunity to join the Punjab Judiciary Services?

So, here's the direct link to download the Punjab Civil Judge Notification PDF:

Punjab Judiciary Exam Dates 2025

Check out some of the important exam dates regarding the Punjab Judiciary Exam 2025:

Events	PPSC Civil Judge Exam Dates
Notification Release Date	Updated Soon
Starting Date for the Online Application Form	Updated Soon
Last Date for the Submission of the Online Application Form	Updated Soon
Release of Admit Card	Updated Soon
Punjab Judiciary Prelims Date	Updated Soon
Punjab Judiciary Prelims Result Declaration Date	Updated Soon
Punjab Judiciary Mains Date	Updated Soon
Punjab Judiciary Mains Result Declaration Date	Updated Soon
Punjab Judiciary Interview Date	Updated Soon
Punjab Judiciary Interview Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced

Previous Year Vacancy List of Punjab Judiciary Exam

For the Punjab Judicial Service exam, 159 vacancies for the position of Civil Judge are declared. The list below provides detailed information on the PPSC Civil Judge vacancy:

Category (with Category Code) 2023 vacancy Details	Posts offered
General (71)	52
Ex-Servicemen/ Lineal Dependent of Ex-Servicemen (72/73)	14
Freedom Fighter, Punjab (74)	02
Sports Person, Punjab (75)	05
Visually Impaired (76-A)	03
Hearing Impaired (76-B)	03
Orthopedically Challenged (76-C)	03
Intellectual disability or Multiple disabilities, including above mentioned	01
Scheduled Caste Others, Punjab (77)	16
Scheduled Caste Others, ESM/LDESM, Punjab (78/79)	04
Scheduled Caste Others Sports Person, Punjab (80)	02
Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab (81)	16
Balmiki/ Mazhbi Sikh, ESM/LDESM, Punjab (82/83)	04
Backward Classes, Punjab (85)	15
Backward Classes, ESM/LDESM, Punjab (86/87)	03
Economically Weaker Sections, Punjab (92)	16
Total Vacancies	159

Note: The Punjab Civil Services (Reservation of posts for women) Rules, 2020, issued by the Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development, also provides 33% reservation for women. Out of 159 seats, 55 are reserved for women.

Punjab Judiciary Salary Details 2025

The pay scale for a Punjab civil judge ranges from 27,700 INR to 44,770 INR. It also includes a dearness allowance, travel allowance, and other allowances authorized by the Punjab government. However, the pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

Punjab Judiciary Examination Eligibility Criteria 2025

All those who meet the necessary criteria can submit the application form for appearing in the examination. Given below is the Punjab Civil Judge Eligibility:

Essential Qualification

You must possess, as of 10/10/2022, a Degree in Bachelor of Laws from any University incorporated by Law in India or a Degree of Bachelor of Laws from Punjab University (undivided), the Dacca University, the Tribhuwan University, Nepal, the Sind University or the Rangoon or Mandalay University in Burma, or should be a Barrister of England or Ireland or member of the Faculty of Advocates of Scotland.
The expression "Degree of Bachelor of Laws" means a degree entitling a candidate to be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocate Act, 1961, and the rules made there) Punjabi up to Matric or its equivalent Standard.
You must have studied Punjabi till Matric or any equivalent level.

Nationality

You shall be an Indian Citizen.
Or, you shall be a subject of Bhutan or a Nepali citizen.
Or, you shall be a person who is of Indian origin and has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and East African countries like Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zaire, Malawi, and Zambia with the intent of settling permanently in India.
Or, you shall be a Tibetian refugee who entered India before 01 January 1962 to settle permanently in India.

Note - Apart from Indian candidates, others must provide an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of Punjab in the Department of Home Affairs and Justice to obtain the appointment letter for the position.

PPSC Civil Judge Age Limit

You should not be below 21 and above 37 years on the last submission date of Online application Forms i,e,10/10/2022.
Ex-servicemen of Punjab Domicile shall be allowed to deduct the period of their service in the Armed Forces of Union from their actual age. If the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for direct appointment to such a vacancy in the Service Rules concerned by more than three years, they shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding the age limit.
However, the upper age limit extends for certain categories as mentioned here:

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (All States) & Backward Classes (Punjab only)	Up to 42 years
Punjab Government and other Government Employees (employees of its Boards/Corporations/Commissions and Authorities, and all State/Central Government employees)	Up to 45 years
Ex-servicemen (Punjab Domicile)	Age deduction + 3 years
Widows, Divorcees, and Certain Women Categories	Up to 42 years
Physically Handicapped (Punjab Domicile)	Up to 47 years

Punjab Judiciary Application Form 2025

Here are the steps you must follow to complete the PPSC Civil Judge registration process:

Visit the PPSC official website: https://www.ppsc.gov.in/
Click "Open Advertisement" on the homepage.
Find "RECRUITMENT TO 159 POSTS OF CIVIL JUDGE" and click "Apply/View."
Read the official advertisement and click "Apply Online."
Agree to the terms and conditions, and proceed to the application form.
Read the instructions before filling out the form.
Complete the form with personal and educational details.
Upload necessary documents (photos, signatures).
Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit card/Net Banking.
Download the receipt, keep a copy, and note login information.

Punjab Judiciary Application Fees 2025

Category	Application Charges	Examination Fee	Total
SC/ST (All States) & BC (Punjab State)	Rs. 500	Rs. 250	Rs. 750
Ex-Serviceman (Punjab State)	Rs. 500	No Fee	Rs. 500
EWS, PWD, LDESM (Punjab)	Rs. 500	No Fee	Rs. 500
General, Sports Persons (Punjab), Wards of Freedom Fighters (Punjab)	Rs. 500	Rs. 1000	Rs. 1500

Punjab Judicial Services Admit Card 2025

Follow the below-mentioned steps to download the Punjab Judiciary Admit Card:

Visit the PPSC official website.
Locate "Download Admit Card" under the online registration tab on the homepage and click it.
Enter your password and registration number in the provided fields.
Complete the CAPTCHA and click "Submit."
Access your PPSC Judicial Service Recruitment Admit Card in PDF format.
Download and print the admit card for use during the exam.

Punjab Judiciary Exam Pattern 2025

The selection process for the Punjab Judiciary Services Exam involves three stages – the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Viva-Voce. However, the Punjab Judiciary Exam Pattern differs for each stage.

Punjab Judiciary Preliminary Examination Pattern

Examination Stage	Preliminary Examination
Question Type	Objective type with multiple choices
Mode of Scrutiny	Computer-based scrutiny
Duration	Two hours
Number of Questions	125
Marks per Question	04
Negative Marking	0.20% deduction (1/5th mark) for each wrong answer
Unattempted Questions	No negative marking
Question Standard	Graduate level

Note: You must secure a minimum of 150 marks (100 marks for all reserved category candidates) in the Preliminary Examination out of 500 marks to appear in the Main Examination.

Punjab Judiciary Mains Examination Pattern

Paper No.	Exam Feature	Details
I - III	Duration	3 hours per paper
	Format	Narrative/Subjective
	Marks per Paper	200 marks
	Language	English
IV	Duration	3 hours
	Format	Narrative/Subjective
	Marks (Essay Writing)	100 marks
	Marks (Language & Grammar)	100 marks
	Language	English (except for Punjabi language paper)
V - Punjabi Language Paper	Minimum Qualifying Marks	33% out of 150 Marks
V - Punjabi Language Paper	Standard	Matriculation Examination of Punjab School Education Board

Punjab Judiciary Viva Voce Pattern

Viva-Voce Feature	Details
Total Marks	100 marks
Objective	Test your alertness, intelligence, and general outlook
Language	English
Role in Final Result	Combined with Main Written Examination marks to determine the candidate's final result (Grand Total)

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Punjab Judiciary Services Syllabus 2025

The details regarding the Punjab PCS Judiciary 2025 are given below. You must thoroughly read the syllabus to ensure you receive a letter of appointment to the Punjab Judiciary Service.

Punjab Judicial Preliminary Examination Syllabus

You must follow the topics given below to clear the preliminary examination as per the Punjab Judiciary Syllabus:

Aptitude, analytical skills, and reasoning
Main Subjects of Law
Indian Legal, Constitutional History and Governance
Current national and international events

Punjab Judicial Main Examination Syllabus

The details below highlight the topics that must be studied to get enlisted for the next stage - viva voce. Solve Judiciary Exams Question Papers for these topics to score the maximum in the exam.

Paper No.	Syllabus	Maximum Marks
Paper-I	Civil Law: Code of Civil Procedure, Punjab Courts Act, Indian Contract Act, Indian Sales of Goods Act, Indian Partnership Act, Specific Relief Act, Transfer of Property Act 1882, East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949, Indian Evidence Act 1872	200
Paper-II	Civil Law: Hindu Law, Mohammedan Law, Customary Law, Law of Registration, Limitation	200
Paper-III	Criminal Law: Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act	200
Paper-IV	English Language: Essay (1000-1100 words), Precis, Words and Phrases, Comprehension, Corrections	200
Paper-V	Punjabi Language: Punjabi in Gurmukhi Script	150

Punjab Judiciary Preparation Tips 2025

Here are the direct links to blogs for the PPSC Civil Judge preparation:

Punjab Judiciary Preparation Books

How to Crack Punjab Judicial Service Exam in First Attempt?

Punjab Judiciary Answer Key

After the exams, the Punjab Civil Judge answer key is the foremost that you must refer to calculate your overall score and raise objections to ensure a fair evaluation of your results. It is released by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana on the official website.

Punjab Judiciary Result

PPSC announces Punjab Civil Judge results for each stage individually. Results are published in PDF format. The preliminary result for the Punjab Civil Judge Exam 2025 will be announced after the is completed.

Here are the steps to download the PPSC Judicial Service Result:

Visit www.ppsc.gov.in, the official PPSC website.
Browse the latest updates and notification tab.
Click the "Punjab Judiciary Civil Judge (Junior Division) Result" link.
View the displayed PDF.
Enter your roll number to check the selection status.
Download and save the Punjab Judiciary Civil Judge Prelim Exam result PDF for future use.

Punjab Judiciary Cut Off

Punjab Civil Judge Cut-off is determined by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). The cut-off marks are set according to the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the availability of vacancies and the difficulty level of the exam.

Previous Year Cut off Details

On 22 February, the Punjab Judiciary prelims result was announced. Based on the result declaration, here is the PPSC Civil Judge Prelims 2023 Cut Off:

Category	Cut Off
General	393.60
ESM, Punjab	148.80
LDESM, Punjab	138.40
Wards of Freedom Fighters, Punjab	139.20
Sports Person, Punjab	175.20
Blind & Low Vision	124.00
Deaf & Hard of Hearing	152.80
Locomotive Disability	216.00
Intellectual Disability	148.00
SC Others, Punjab	329.60
SC LDESM, Punjab	137.60
SC Sports Person, Punjab	147.20
Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, Punjab	136.80
BC, Punjab	349.60
BC ESM, Punjab	208.00
BC LDESM, Punjab	124.80
General EWS, Punjab	135.20

Minimum Qualifying Marks for Punjab Judiciary Exam 2025

Candidate Category	Written Papers Requirement	Language Paper Requirement	Overall Qualification Requirement
General	50% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	50% marks
Scheduled Castes (Punjab)	45% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	45% marks
Backward Classes (Punjab)	45% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	45% marks
Physically Handicapped (Punjab)	45% aggregate marks in written papers	Pass Punjabi (Gurmukhi Script)	45% marks

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Punjab Judiciary Exam is highly competitive and requires diligent preparation and a thorough understanding of the syllabus. To successfully navigate this exam, you must keep in mind the following key takeaways:

The application process for the Punjab Judiciary Exam can be completed online through the official PPSC website.
The exam consists of multiple stages, including a preliminary exam, the main written exam, and viva-voce.
The exam syllabus covers various legal topics, including civil and criminal law, language proficiency, and essay writing.
The Punjab Civil Judge Exam answer key is essential for candidates to calculate their overall scores and raise objections if necessary.
You must stay updated with the latest exam notifications and results through the official PPSC website.

With dedication and hard work, candidates can successfully navigate the Punjab Judiciary Exam and pursue a rewarding career in judicial services.

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