Judicial Services Exams- Pre and Mains Pattern
Lower Judiciary Services– The eligibility criteria for appearing in Judicial Services Examination is a degree in LL.B and he/she has enrolled or qualified to be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates’ Act 1961. No experience is required and final year candidates can also appear. The age limit varies according to the state. it is usually between 21 to 35 years.
Judicial Service Examination is held in three successive stages namely Preliminary Examination, Mains and Viva-Voce/Interview.
Preliminary Examination – The preliminary examination serves as a screening for mains exam. It comprises objective type questions. The marks secured in the preliminary examination are not counted for the final selection. The percentages and cut-off for qualifying marks vary as per state
Mains Examination – The mains examination is subjective type. The exam comprises three to four papers. The marks secured by candidates are counted for the final selection. Candidates equal to three times the number of vacancies are called for viva-voce.
Viva-Voce/Personal Interview – This is the final stage of selection where candidates are assessed on general interest, personality and intelligence among other factors.
Lower Judiciary Services– The eligibility criteria for appearing in Judicial Services Examination is a degree in LL.B and he/she has enrolled or qualified to be enrolled as an advocate under the Advocates’ Act 1961. No experience is required and final year candidates can also appear. The age limit varies according to the state. it is usually between 21 to 35 years.
Judicial Service Examination is held in three successive stages namely Preliminary Examination, Mains and Viva-Voce/Interview.
Preliminary Examination – The preliminary examination serves as a screening for mains exam. It comprises objective type questions. The marks secured in the preliminary examination are not counted for the final selection. The percentages and cut-off for qualifying marks vary as per state
Mains Examination – The mains examination is subjective type. The exam comprises three to four papers. The marks secured by candidates are counted for the final selection. Candidates equal to three times the number of vacancies are called for viva-voce.
Viva-Voce/Personal Interview – This is the final stage of selection where candidates are assessed on general interest, personality and intelligence among other factors.