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The Chhattisgarh Judicial exam pattern 2026 consists of 3 stages: prelims, mains, and viva-voce. The preliminary exam is a qualifying screening test used to shortlist candidates for the mains. Prelims marks are not added to the final merit score. The final merit is based on the mains and viva-voce marks. The prelims have 100 MCQs for 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours. The mains exam consists of four descriptive papers carrying a total of 400 marks, with each paper having a duration of 3 hours. The viva-voce carries 25 marks. The Chhattisgarh Judicial Service exam 2026 is conducted by the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) |
| Post | Civil Judge (Junior Division) |
| Selection stages | Prelims (screening), Mains (written), and Viva-Voce (interview) |
| Prelims exam pattern | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Mains exam pattern | 4 descriptive papers, 400 marks, 3 hours each |
| Mains Paper 1 | Civil Law - 100 marks |
| Mains Paper 2 | Criminal Law - 100 marks |
| Mains Paper 3 | Language, Social, Legal Perspective & Translation - 100 marks |
| Mains Paper 4 | Judgment Writing - 100 marks |
| Mains shortlist | Candidates up to 10 times the number of vacancies, based on Prelims performance |
| Viva-Voce | 25 marks |
| Viva qualifying marks | 33% (UR), 25% (SC/ST/OBC) |
| Final merit | Marks obtained in mains and viva-voce only (prelims is qualifying) |
The prelims paper has 100 objective-type questions worth 100 marks. The time allotted for the candidates to complete the paper is 2 hours. Each question has four options, of which one is correct. The question paper is available in Hindi and English.
The prelims are a screening test, meaning it is only used to shortlist candidates for the mains. Prelims marks are not counted for the final merit list. CGPSC shortlists candidates for mains in the ratio of 1:10 based on the number of vacancies. Candidates whose score ties with the last shortlisted candidate are also considered in the merit list.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Civil Law | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 | Criminal Law | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 | Language, Social, Legal Perspective & Translation | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper 4 | Judgment Writing | 100 | 3 hours |
| Total | 400 |
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The main examination is divided into four descriptive papers, each carrying 100 marks and having a duration of three hours. Candidates qualifying for the Mains are shortlisted based on the revised 1:10 ratio of vacancies.
Candidates who qualify the Mains are called for the Chhattisgarh Judiciary viva-voce 2026. The list of shortlisted candidates is prepared in the ratio of 1:3 based on the number of vacancies.
The interview carries 25 marks, increased from 15 marks under the previous pattern. The minimum is 25% for SC, ST and OBC candidates. A candidate who remains absent from the viva-voce is disqualified from the selection process. The final merit is prepared using the marks obtained in the Mains and Viva-Voce, while Prelims marks are not counted towards final merit.
Exam stage | Unreserved (UR) category pass marks | Reserved categories (SC / ST / OBC) pass marks |
Prelims | 33% (33 out of 100 Marks) | 25% (25 out of 100 Marks) |
Mains | No fixed minimum pass mark | No fixed minimum pass mark |
Viva-voce | 33% (4.95 out of 15 Marks) | 25% (3.75 out of 15 Marks) |
Bare Acts for all prescribed laws
C.K. Takwani, Civil Procedure
D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India
V.N. Shukla, Constitutional Law of India
Dr Hari Singh Gour, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Updated BNS, BNSS and BSA Bare Acts
Chhattisgarh-specific law books and notes for state laws
Upkar Publications, Chhattisgarh Comprehensive Guide
Justice S.U. Khan, A Practical Approach to Judgment Writing
Hindi-English legal translation books for translation practice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates will need one year of legal practice to apply for Civil Judge recruitment notified from April 1, 2027.
The interview carries 15 marks. UR candidates need 33%, while SC, ST and OBC candidates need 25% marks in the viva voce (interview).
The Prelims has 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours.
Yes. It is a screening test used to shortlist candidates for the Mains. Prelims marks are not added to the final merit.
The Mains is a descriptive exam for 100 marks. It includes civil and criminal judgment writing, issue and charge framing, and translation.
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