Tamil Nadu Judiciary Syllabus 2025: Prelims & Mains Download Pdf

Overview - Are you seeking details about the Tamil Nadu Judiciary syllabus? If so, you've come to the right place! Continue reading the blog for comprehensive insights.

This blog will provide you with an overview and thorough understanding of the Tamil Nadu Judiciary Syllabus so that you can effectively prepare for the exam.

We have gathered all the necessary information, such as the examination pattern, number of questions, and marking scheme. Continue reading to discover more about the Tamil Nadu Judicial Service Exam.

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Tamil Nadu Judicial Service Exam - Overview

Particulars	Details
Examination nomenclature	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (Civil Judge) Examination
Exam Authority/Conducting Body	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Position	Civil Judge
Site for official notifications	tnpsc.gov.in
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen and Paper mode)
Stages of Exam	Preliminary Mains Interview
Examination date (announced & Expected)	To Be Announced
Pattern of marking	Preliminary Examination- Objective Questions/ MCQ Based The Preliminary Examination will consist of one paper containing 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question shall carry one mark, and 0.25 will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The duration of the Preliminary Examination will be three hours. Mains Examination There will be four descriptive papers. Translation Paper - 3 hours - 100 Marks Law Paper-I - 3 hours - 100 Marks Law Paper-ll - 3 hours - 100 Marks Law Paper-Ill - 3 hours - 100 Marks Personal Interview Viva-voce test shall be for sixty (60) marks, and candidates of all categories should obtain a minimum of 18 marks to pass in the Viva-voce.

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Tamil Nadu Judiciary Syllabus for Prelims, Mains & Interview

Tamil Nadu Judiciary Syllabus for Preliminary Exam 

Part A	Part B	Part C
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908	The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973	General Knowledge
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882	The Indian Evidence Act of 1872	Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability
The Specific Relief Act of 1963	The Criminal Minor Acts (including the Information Technology Act, 2000;
The Tamil Nadu Building (Lease and Rent Control) Act of 1960	The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012).
The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Landlords' and Tenants' Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2017 (Tamil Nadu Act 42 of 2017)	The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Negotiable Instrument Act of 1981	The Criminal Law (Amendment) Acts
The Indian Contract Act of 1872
Constittuion of India

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Tamil Nadu Judiciary Syllabus for Mains Examination

The Main Exam will consist of four written papers, each three hours long, with descriptive or narrative/essay-type questions. The syllabus for each paper is as follows.

Translation

• 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 Procedure, 1973
• The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• Principles of pleading
• The Constitution of India

Law Paper-II

• Framing of Issues and Writing of Judgments in Civil Cases.

Law Paper-III

• Framing of Charges and Writing of Judgments in Criminal Cases.

Tamil Nadu Judiciary Syllabus for Interview

The purpose of the interview is to evaluate the candidate's suitability for the position by assessing their mental alertness, general knowledge, knowledge of law, understanding of procedural laws and legal principles, ability to express thoughts clearly and logically, judgment, skills, attitude, ethics, ability to comprehend and communicate, character, suitability, intellectual depth, as well as their tact, ability to handle different situations in court, and administrative and management skills. 

While there is no specific syllabus for the interview round, candidates are expected to have a strong command over the subjects covered in the Preliminary and Main examinations.

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Tamil Nadu Judicial Service Exam Books 

Refer to the table below for the best books for judiciary exams:

Books	Writers
Civil Judge Preliminary Examination Digest	Dr K.Satheesh Kumar Publisher: Sakthi Publishing House; First edition (2019)
Civil Judge MAIN Exam Guide 2018 ( Tamil and English Version) is available in Two Volumes/Descriptive Types.	R. Kamalakkannan
Civil Judge Exam Mock Test Papers (Book) in English	toppers exam

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Conclusion

Here are the key takeaways from the above blog:

• Pay attention to recent amendments and updates in relevant laws and legal principles.
• Develop a comprehensive study plan to cover all the subjects and topics within the given time frame.
• Practice solving previous year's question papers and participate in mock tests to assess your preparation.
• Stay updated with the latest notifications and announcements from the exam authorities to avoid missing vital information.
• Familiarize yourself with the subjects covered in the syllabus, including Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, and General Knowledge.
• Focus on important topics such as the Indian Constitution, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Act.

Considering these takeaways, you can streamline your preparation and increase your chances of success in the Tamil Nadu Judiciary exam. Remember to study consistently. Best of luck!!