Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (UP HJS) 2025 Syllabus

The UP HJS 2025 (conducted by Allahabad High Court) consists of three stages: Prelims (objective), Mains (subjective), and Interview.

Prelims Syllabus:

The Prelims is a single objective paper (100 marks, 2 hours, MCQs, no negative marking, qualifying at 45%). It covers:

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs (including legal GK and recent judgments)
• Indian Constitution
• Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
• Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
• Indian Penal Code (IPC)
• Indian Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Transfer of Property Act
• Indian Contract Act
• Legal Aptitude & Recent Legal Developments

Mains Syllabus:

Mains comprises four subjective papers (total 700 marks, each 3 hours). Answers can be written in Hindi or English.

Paper I: General Awareness & Legal Language (100 marks):

• Section A (50 marks): General Awareness (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Current Affairs, Science & Technology)
• Section B (50 marks): Legal Language (Judgment analysis, legal drafting in Hindi & English)

Paper II: Law Paper I (200 marks) – Civil Laws & Procedural Aspects

• Constitution of India
• Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
• Indian Contract Act
• Partnership Act
• Law of Torts
• Motor Vehicles Act
• Transfer of Property Act
• Limitation Act
• Sale of Goods Act
• Registration Act
• Specific Relief Act
• Information Technology Act
• Court Fees Act
• Trusts Act
• Equity & Principles of Equity

Paper III: Law Paper II (200 marks) – Criminal Laws

• Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
• Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Indian Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
• Prevention of Corruption Act
• POCSO Act
• Juvenile Justice Act
• NDPS Act
• Prevention of Money Laundering Act
• Laws on Women (Domestic Violence, Dowry Prohibition, Sexual Harassment at Workplace)
• SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
• Other social justice laws

Paper IV: Law Paper III (200 marks) – Personal Laws & Modern Developments

• Hindu Personal Laws (Hindu Marriage Act, Succession Act, Minority & Guardianship Act, Adoptions & Maintenance Act)
• Muslim Personal Laws
• Special Marriage Act
• Indian Succession Act
• Family Courts Act
• Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act
• Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code & Rules
• Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act
• Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning & Development Act
• Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act
• Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
• Arbitration & Conciliation Act
• Commercial Courts Act
• Land Acquisition Act & Right to Fair Compensation Act
• Electricity Act
• Other relevant rules and acts

Interview (Viva-Voce):

• 100 marks
• Focuses on substantive/procedural laws, legal acumen, practical approach, communication skills, personality, and professional ethics
• Qualifying at 45%