The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the official notification for the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Competitive Examination 2024 to recruit 21 Civil Judges. This post offers an attractive pay scale of Level J-1 (₹77,840 – ₹1,36,520) and is a great opportunity for eligible law graduates. Below are the key details of the examination, eligibility, and application process.
Important Dates
Closing Date for Online Application and Fee Payment: 05 January 2025 (11:59 PM)Last Date for Offline Submission of Documents: 13 January 2025Preliminary Examination Date: 02 March 2025Mains Examination Date: Tentatively last week of March 2025
Vacancies
CategoryNumber of PostsUnreserved (UR)11 (including 9 anticipated posts)Scheduled Caste (SC)3Scheduled Tribe (ST)3Other Backward Classes (OBC)4 (including 1 anticipated post)Total Posts21
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualifications
Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.Education: Must hold a degree in Law recognized by the Bar Council of India as of 05 January 2025.
Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of the customs, manners, and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the state’s peculiar conditions.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 22 yearsMaximum Age: 35 years as of 05 January 2025Age Relaxation: 3 years for Himachal Pradesh SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Application Process
Online Application
Visit the HPPSC Official Website and register on the One-Time Registration System (OTRS).Fill out the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) form and upload required documents such as:Matriculation Certificate for age proof.Law degree certificate and mark sheets.Category Certificate (if applicable).Bonafide Himachali Certificate (for reserved categories).
Offline Submission
Submit the self-attested hard copies of documents along with the ORA printout to:
Secretary, HPPSC, Nigam Vihar, Shimla – 171002Ensure the envelope is labeled with “Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Examination-2024” and your application number.The last date for receipt of documents is 13 January 2025.
Examination Pattern
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will consist of three objective papers with 50 questions each:
PaperSubjectsMarksDurationCivil Law-ICode of Civil Procedure, Indian Evidence Act, etc.1001 HourCivil Law-IIHindu Law, Indian Contract Act, Transfer of Property1001 HourCriminal LawIPC, CrPC, Judicial Sensitivity to Sexual Offences1001 HourTotal Marks: 300No negative marking.
Mains Examination
The Main Examination will be descriptive in nature and include the following papers:
PaperSubjectsMarksDurationPaper-I (Civil Law-I)CPC, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act, etc.2003 HoursPaper-II (Civil Law-II)Hindu Law, Limitation Act, Urban Rent Control Act2003 HoursPaper-III (Criminal Law)IPC, CrPC, Negotiable Instruments Act, etc.2003 HoursPaper-IV (English)Essay Writing, Translation from Hindi to English1503 HoursPaper-V (Hindi)Translation from English to Hindi, Essay Writing1003 HoursCandidates must score at least 40% in each paper (33% in Hindi) and 45% in aggregate to qualify.
Viva-Voce
Marks: 150Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45%Candidates three times the number of vacancies will be called for the Viva-Voce based on their performance in the Main Examination.
Examination Fees
CategoryFeesGeneral/EWS₹600/-SC/ST/OBC (HP)₹150/-Female CandidatesNo FeeEx-Servicemen (HP)No Fee
Key Points to Remember
Applications must be submitted online and documents submitted offline by the prescribed dates.Admit cards will be available on the HPPSC website. No admit cards will be sent by post.Original documents must be presented at the time of the Viva-Voce.The Commission reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies.
Important links:
Official Website: Click here
Official Notification: Click here
Syllabus and Pattern: Click here
Study Material: Click here
Judiciary Prelims Mega Test Series: Click here
