Higher Judicial Services Exam
Purpose
- The Higher Judicial Services (HJS) Exam is a competitive examination in India designed to recruit District Judges. It’s conducted by the State Public Service Commissions or High Courts, depending on the state, and aims to select experienced advocates or judicial officers to serve in higher judiciary roles.
Application Process
- Candidates must apply online through the official TRB website.
- The application fee is generally required to be paid during the application process. The fee varies for general and reserved categories.
- Candidates should upload scanned copies of required documents, including their educational certificates, age proof, and photograph.
Elgibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Typically, candidates should be between 35 and 45 years of age, although this can vary slightly by state.
- Experience: Candidates must have a minimum number of years of experience as an advocate, often 7 years, but this can vary.
- Educational Qualification: A degree in law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Other Criteria: Some states may have additional criteria, such as state-specific domicile requirements.
Important Dates
- Check the official Judiciary website for specific exam dates, notification releases, and deadlines.
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Exam Structure
- Preliminary Exam : Serves as a screening test and is often objective in nature, containing multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Main Exam : A subjective, detailed written examination that focuses on in-depth legal knowledge.
- Interview/Viva Voce : This final stage assesses a candidate’s legal knowledge, reasoning ability, general awareness, communication skills, and overall suitability for the judicial role.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam : Format: Objective, multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Cut-off: Candidates need to meet the cut-off mark set by the respective state’s judicial service commission to qualify for the main exam.
- Interview/Viva Voce : Purpose: To assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, legal acumen, and overall suitability for a judicial role.
Syllabus
- Law Subjects : Civil Law , Criminal Law , Constitutional Law .
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Important events, general science, and social/political awareness.
- Language: English language skills, including comprehension, essay writing, and legal drafting, as well as a regional language component for some states.
Salary and Benefits
- Basic Pay: The salary of a District Judge in the HJS cadre usually ranges from ₹1,44,840 to ₹2,24,100 per month, depending on the state and seniority.
- Increment Structure: The pay scale typically includes annual increments, and some states offer accelerated increments based on performance.
Preparation Tips
- Study Material: Use NCERT books, and previous years’ question papers.
- Stay Updated: Follow current affairs, especially in areas like science, technology, and education.
- Build Strong Legal Foundations: Focus on understanding key law subjects. Reading standard law books and commentaries, along with landmark judgments, is crucial.
Resources
- Official Judiciary website: Update Soon..
- Books: GK Today (website and app) – For daily updates on current affairs and general knowledge questions.
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